# Where to Watch Fate/stay night: Unlimited Blade Works

**Fate/stay night: Unlimited Blade Works streams on Crunchyroll, Hulu, and Netflix — the widest availability in the Fate franchise. It's ufotable's visually spectacular telling of the Holy Grail War, and one of the cleanest entry points into Fate.**

## Where to Watch

- [Crunchyroll](https://www.crunchyroll.com/series/GY8V11X7Y/fatestay-night-unlimited-blade-works)
- [Hulu](http://www.hulu.com/fatestay-night-unlimited-blade-works)
- [Netflix](http://www.netflix.com/title/80040330)

Crunchyroll, Hulu, and Netflix all carry it, so you almost certainly have a way to watch already. ufotable's production is half the draw — watch it on the biggest screen you have.

## Synopsis

In Fuyuki City, seven mages summon legendary heroes as Servants and battle for the Holy Grail, an artifact said to grant any wish. Shirou Emiya, a well-meaning amateur with more ideals than talent, stumbles into the war and forms an unlikely alliance with Rin Tohsaka, one of its most capable competitors. This route digs into the gap between Shirou's dream of saving everyone and the brutal arithmetic of the war around him — with the enigmatic Archer embodying the question of what that idealism eventually costs.

## Fast Facts

- **Format:** TV
- **Episodes:** 13
- **Premiered:** 2014
- **Studio:** ufotable, inc.
- **Score:** 8

## Watch Order

Unlimited Blade Works is a self-contained route of the Fate/stay night story, and a strong place to start. For where Fate/Zero and the rest fit, see our Fate watch order guide.

- [Fate/Zero 2nd Season](https://hozuna.com/anime/fate-zero-season-2) — prequel
- Fate/stay night: Unlimited Blade Works 2nd Season — sequel

## If You Liked This

- **[Demon Slayer](https://hozuna.com/anime/demon-slayer)** — Demon Slayer is ufotable's other showcase — the same jaw-dropping fight choreography in a more straightforward shonen package.
- **[Re:Zero](https://hozuna.com/anime/re-zero)** — Re:Zero shares the dark-fantasy stakes and the fascination with what it actually costs to keep trying to save people.
- **[Jujutsu Kaisen](https://hozuna.com/anime/jujutsu-kaisen)** — Jujutsu Kaisen delivers the same blend of urban fantasy, layered power systems, and fights with real weight behind them.
- **[Frieren: Beyond Journey's End](https://hozuna.com/anime/frieren-beyond-journey-s-end)** — 
- **[Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood](https://hozuna.com/anime/fullmetal-alchemist-brotherhood)** — 
- **[Re:Zero Season 4](https://hozuna.com/anime/re-zero-season-4)** — 
- **[Chainsaw Man: Reze Arc](https://hozuna.com/anime/chainsaw-man-reze-arc)** — 
- **[Attack on Titan Season 3 Part 2](https://hozuna.com/anime/attack-on-titan-season-3-part-2)** — 

## FAQ

### Where can I watch Fate/stay night: Unlimited Blade Works?

It streams on Crunchyroll, Hulu, and Netflix.

### How many episodes is Unlimited Blade Works?

The first season runs 13 episodes, with a second season completing the route.

### Can I start Fate with Unlimited Blade Works?

Yes — it's a complete route that works as an entry point. Our Fate watch order guide covers the alternatives if you'd rather begin elsewhere.

### Do I need to watch Fate/Zero first?

No. Fate/Zero is a prequel that deepens the backstory, but Unlimited Blade Works stands on its own. Either order works — our watch order guide weighs both.