Fate/grand Carnival - Episode 1

: The episode opens at the same cafe seen in Carnival Phantasm , firmly establishing it as a spiritual successor.

: Produced by Lerche , the studio behind the original Carnival Phantasm , with Seiji Kishi returning as director. Fate/Grand Carnival Episode 1

, titled " First Singularparty: The Carnival Olympia of Heroic Spirits - Flame of Mad Festival ," is a celebratory parody OVA that transitions the sprawling cast of Fate/Grand Order into the comedic, slapstick style of its predecessor, Carnival Phantasm . The episode originally premiered as part of the TYPE-MOON New Year's Eve 2020 TV Special and serves as the lead-off for the two-season OVA series. Plot Summary The episode is divided into two primary comedic segments: : The episode opens at the same cafe

: Chaldea is facing a severe resource shortage due to an excess of summoned Servants. To determine who gets to stay, Ritsuka (the female Master) and Mash undertake a "cruel order": an all-Servant version of the Olympics. The competition is pure chaos, featuring highlights like a race involving a massive group of Lancers and the appearance of the fan-favorite Bersercar . The episode originally premiered as part of the

: A shorter segment focusing on Lancelot’s disastrous attempt to bond with Mash. His efforts are complicated (and ultimately sabotaged) by James Moriarty, leading to a series of escalating misunderstandings. Key Features and Production

See the chaotic spirit of the Carnival Olympia and the series' return through these previews and trailers: Fate/Grand Carnival Season 1 Trailer YouTube · Aniplex USA

: The series uses a remix of the classic "Super Affection," performed by a rotating choir of FGO heroines including Nero Claudius, Ishtar, and Mash.