Fate/strange Fake -黎明の囁き-
あらすじ
冬木市は不気味な静寂に包まれ、月が街路に青白い光を投げかけています。空気は期待で重く、黎明の囁きが新たな時代の幕開けを予感させます。これはただの朝ではありません。強力な魔術師とその手強い英雄の霊の間のバトルロワイヤル、聖杯戦争の始まりを告げる朝なのです。 この危険なゲームでは、賭け金は高く、賞品は神聖です。マスターとして知られる参加者は、それぞれの時代と文化から伝説的な英雄であるサーヴァントを召喚し、自分たちの代わりに戦わせます。これらのサーヴァントは、人類の集合的な魂から生まれた信じられないほどの能力を持っており、勝利のためには手段を選びません。 戦争が激化するにつれて、風景は魔法と鋼の壮絶な衝突によって傷つけられます。マスターとそのサーヴァントは、生き残りをかけた必死の戦いで互いに争い、互いに競争相手を排除し、聖杯を手に入れようとします。この神秘的なアーティファクトは、どんなに壮大であろうと些細なことであろうと、あらゆる願いを叶える力を持っています。 この大混乱の中心にいるのは、聖杯戦争の複雑さに長年魅了されてきた狡猾なマスター、ロード・エルメロイII世です。彼のサーヴァントである遠坂凛の妹、桜は、比類のない戦闘能力を持つ熟練した戦士です。彼らは共に、それぞれ独自の秘密と動機を持つ手ごわい敵の配列に立ち向かいます。 戦争が展開するにつれて、同盟が結ばれ、破棄され、古代のライバル関係が再燃します。現実の構造が崩れ始め、その道にあるすべてを飲み込もうとします。この混乱の中で、参加者が権力を握り続けようと奮闘するにつれて、隠された議題と裏の動機が前面に出てきます。 Fate/strange Fake – 黎明の囁き – は、聖杯戦争の暗い側面のスリリングな探求であり、人間の本質の複雑さと善と悪の境界線の曖昧さを掘り下げています。豊かなキャラクター、複雑なプロットのねじれ、そしてドキドキするアクションシーケンスを備えたこの映画は、Fateシリーズのファンにとっても新規参入者にとっても忘れられない体験を約束します。
レビュー
Lucy
Anime blockbuster! // It's all about that chuuni, pretentious, and cool vibe! // It might be silly, but you can't deny it's effectively intimidating.
Charlotte
The transitions are jarring, like being abducted by a UFO, especially when switching to and from the Berserker team's awkwardly cheerful slice-of-life moments that feel so out of place in a Holy Grail War. Sawano's soundtrack is also a mismatch; during the clash of Gilgamesh and Enkidu's Noble Phantasms, the bgm is some kind of electronic pop. I wonder if those two old heroes could even bear to listen to it. The Holy Grail War system is so well-designed and has such strong expansibility. It can definitely milk this franchise for at least another decade. After all, who can resist the simple joy of historical and mythological figures fighting each other?
Sasha
The animation team is pure love! Enkidu is stunning in every single frame! The reunion of Gilgamesh and Enkidu after millennia, with their Noble Phantasms clashing, is both magnificent and romantic. There's not a single wasted shot or line in this entire sequence. When Enkidu softly says, "Although, greeting him here wouldn't be bad either," anyone with eyes can tell what kind of relationship these two share. (I hope they draw Gilgamesh's face properly in the main series; why put so many forehead wrinkles, marionette lines, and eye bags on such a handsome face? I'm begging you!)
Bridget
As a 50-minute prologue, it offers a brief introduction to the characters and the summoning mishaps of the six participating teams. It culminates in an epic clash between Gilgamesh and Enkidu, concluding with an unexpected Saber's arrival. Compared to recent Fate works, this special episode showcases a significantly higher level of production quality. The change in character designer, moving away from the Takeuchi-esque faces, infuses the entire work with a sense of novelty. Having previewed the character roster, the level of the summoned heroic spirits rivals that of a Grand Order singularity. I am greatly anticipating the official TV series debut.
Amara
This made me tear up, but it's just a special episode?! How am I supposed to satisfy this surge of emotion? Waaah! Looking at the *Fate* series now, the themes are so classic, combining history, literature, and strategic battles. That's why it can be interpreted over and over again. But the ability to make each pairing so unexpected and imaginative is truly amazing! I was genuinely surprised by the Enkidu pair. I'm also very interested in the Nightmare and the female lead, Gilgamesh and the young girl, and Waver's student. The only thing missing now is a mature woman! And when Saber appeared at the end, I didn't even recognize Ono Yuki's voice!
Lennon
The film delves into the intricate dance of power, desire, and morality in a world where wishes can be lethal. With its intricate narrative and complex characters, it challenges viewers to reflect on humanity's darkest impulses and the cost of ambition.
