Audience reviews
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Ayan2007
I was excited to watch this certain show as I enjoyed Waver/Iskandar content from Fate Zero.
Let's get the main thing out of the way, This show in particular has nothing to do with the Grail War. Secondly It didn't feel like a fate series, it was more like a detective/mystery show. The start was good but after a while its alright but nothing interesting was happening anyways. I would recommend watching the first episode if you are a fan of Waver or want more Waver content but anything after that is not worth it.
Lets talk about the other things about the show
- Character: 3/10
Design of most characters were amazing, making them feel like an actual worth/likeable character was not.
- Story: 3/10
The train arcs probably the only good part of the story which is episode 7 and later
- S…
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Lord El-Melloi II's Case Files emerges as a commendable show that successfully marries mystery and magic, drawing viewers into a captivating world of intrigue and supernatural enigmas. With its intriguing premise and the enigmatic protagonist, Lord El-Melloi II, the series entices audiences with a blend of intellectual deduction and fantastical elements.
The anime showcases a meticulous attention to world-building, delving deep into the complexities of magecraft and constructing a magical society that feels both authentic and immersive. This richly developed setting serves as a backdrop for the engaging cases that Lord El-Melloi II undertakes, adding depth and substance to the overall narrative.
Throughout the show, we encounter a diverse and intriguing cast of characters, each contribut…
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This is a really interesting spin off concept. As a fate fan, there a lot of hits and misses in this family series but I am actually looking forward to see how this one plays out.
You see a lot of conglomeration, especially of character uses in this, that are easy to miss if you are not paying attention. I just finished re-watching apocrypha so it was fresh on my mind when I saw some pop outs in the background.
It is a school type series but more in like a Harry Potter way than a typical school type anime. The art style is good and the writing is alright. The episode was long but kept me entertained throughout.
Read at the sourceDesi_soap
Story: 7/10
Characters: 8/10
Animation: 9/10
Music: 8/10
Enjoyment: 7/10
Overall: 8/10
In all honesty I love the fate franchise and just honestly happy we got more content from it. This anime was a unique take on the Fate series. From all the action based anime with a little drama we got a from the fate series, this was a mystery based drama with action sprinkled in there and I was here for it. One problem with the story was how confusing and hard it was to understand the mysteries in this anime. Trying to grasp the root of the mystery was really hard and I could only get about half of it when the case was solved. One thing I did love about the story was the world outside the fate stay night series. Information on Mage society and the infrastructure on how they live was intriguing. Charac…
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I was a bit unsure of whether I wanted to review this series, partially because I watched it spread out over a decent amount of time, and partially because I am not as well versed in Fate lore as I could be. I have not read the F/SN visual novel, and I have watched only two of the animated routes (UBW and HF), as well as F/Z. Still, I was familiar with Waver's story going in, and I thought that would be enough to understand this series. I was wrong.
Rail Zeppelin (I'm not typing out the whole title) is less the mystery series it claims to be and more of a 13 episode convoluted dump of Fate lore. Dozens of people, organizations, magic abilities, and artifacts are mentioned so rapidly I could hardly keep track of what was going on. The first half of the show consists of episodic mystery sto…
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An adaptation of Fate/Zero, this anime is highly enjoyable for those who enjoy the fate world. Instead of focusing on a glorious treasure, this anime focuses more on the life of Mages and the strife they go through. The anime goes through several murder mysteries that make you realize its not just enemies that have to fear mages; their friends and families are not as safe as they would prefer to be. Before beginning this anime, watchers should make sure they have a basic understanding of how the Fate world works as the anime takes you through one fantastical scenario after the next. Although the main character does explain his thought process in finding the culprit, similar to novels for Sherlocke Holmes (mc even says Elementary a few times lol), the magic and mysteries in the Fate world i…
Read at the sourceDollParanoid
I like this anime for it's art. So...
1. Art.
These anime has very beautiful opening & ending. I can add a point for them.
Wonderful backgrounds. Many frames so beautiful that I want to take them for wallpapers.
The characters have nice designs. I understand that it was taken from the original source. But it was not screwed up. At times there are problems with the movements of the characters, it is not realistic. But it is a problem from the beginning of the anime. It does not apply to action scenes.
2. Story
You have to watch Fate/Zero to understand the anime.
The plot blends several detective stories that later become a whole history. The stories are spiced with anguish of the main characters. The anguish will be resolved by the end, but I cannot say so about the detective line. And…
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Like a diamond with one, big, deep scratch going through the middle - 8/10.
In short:
What is this anime?
It's a show with a really weak, boring, flawed start, which later - after getting to the point, the titular Rail Zeppelin - evolves into something epic. The pleasure I got from the finale was just out of this world.
What this anime could've been?
A great series which would lock into your memory for months. A series which wouldn't require you to read lore explanations. A series that you just wouldn't want to drop at any point.
Lord El-Melloi II Sei no Jikenbo: Rail Zeppelin Grace Note is a TV anime series produced by Troyca (IDOLiSH7) and directed by Makoto Katou (Re:Creators, Yagate Kimi ni Naru) based off a light novel "Lord El-Melloi II-sei no Jikenbo" written by Makoto Sanda…
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Let's make one very important thing clear right away: this anime is tailored to the most seasoned fans of the Fate franchise and in general of the Nasuverse and not for those who have only seen the animated routes of Fate/Stay Night and Zero due to the presence of characters and references from various spin-offs of the series. Furthermore, we must not be misled by the name "Lord El-Melloi II's Case Files" and expect an investigative anime that involves the viewer in the search for the culprit while formulating hypotheses as to how the crime took place. The central theme of the anime is Waver Velvet's maturation after the events of the 4th Grail War shown in Fate/Zero.
FROM NOW ON THERE WILL BE SPOILERS.
The anime is divided into two parts: the first which, in small stand-alone investigat…
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Reviewer's note: This is my 20th entry into the Fate franchise.
✪ Genre: drama, contemporary fantasy, detective, magic (magic school, spellcasting), seinen, superpower, with elements of comedy and action (swordplay, gunfights)
✔Positive Aspects✔
◧ Animation: the series roughly follows the character design standards set by the previous studios, a combination of colors of moderate to low saturation/moderate illumination with the internal and external environments being more muted comparison. Even though the characters seem distinct enough, the series' entire 'atmosphere' feels a little more muted than usual.
◧ Soundtrack: seems to be, mostly, comprised of orchestral music (violins, violas, percussion, flute, piano, etc.) with some of it being lower in tempo, while other pieces are more…
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Another installment in the Fate universe and from someone who enjoys the fate series, I really liked what they had to offer, it's an all rounder 8 for me, but for those who aren't versed in the fate universe I don't recommend this cuz the world, characters and the plot will feel unappealing and you'll find yourself not knowing what's going on most of the time, but for those interested let's get a bit into details:
Story:
The plot takes a bit of an episodic form, every episode or 2 centers around a case related to magic and mages,(except for last case which is 6 episodes) and Waver (now Lord El Melloi II) takes on these cases, by orders of his adoptive younger sister.
now the magic aspect for me is still complicated so I'm not sure I understood all the deductions, but it's interesting to…
Read at the sourceKarsten_Warholm
[SPOILERS]
Lord El Melloi II Case Files: Rail Zeppelin is a 7/10 in my book which is ok
PROS
Lots of good references to the Type-moon series (Olga Marie, Mystic eyes of death perception, Caules, Kairi, etc)
I like the OST and especially Waver's theme, The op too was stuck in my head for some reason too.
Other than the final battle the fight in episode 1 was cool
I like Karabo he seems like a nice guy
The art is pretty and reminds me of violet evergarden
Waver's character arc was good Also, the same studio that did beautiful bones Sakurako's investigation
CONS
After the entire series, we still don't know a lot about Gray
They don't take enough time to develop the cast so they're all really forgettable. Outside characters from other series and FGO I don't know them at all. Like Svin and…
Read at the sourceSevendusk
Rail Zeppelin is a show that requires prior knowledge from Fate/Zero, as it is the continuation of one of its original protagonists. Unfortunately, as a show it doesn't work strongly on its own as the gravity of Waver's situation is only felt through having experienced Fate/Zero. Despite it, the show does still feed the audience bits and explanations for Waver and Gray's backstory and intentionally shows us the meaning behind their struggles.
In its own conception, Waver Velvet aka Lord El Melloi II, has his own baggage and potential for growth. It is without a doubt one of Type-Moon's better written characters as he has his weaknesses, his goals and self-awareness. There are many themes that are thrown around Waver's characterization. He struggles to become a better Magus due to his own…
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Remember that one retarded kid from Fate/Zero? Waver Velvet? I do. He was probably the reason why I enjoyed Fate/Zero less. I don’t like his character. I don’t like it at all. So what is he up to now? Well...
He became a Lord of the clock tower. He turned more mature, grew, and now he looks even better than his old self.
This show is pretty much about the after story of Waver Velvet. “The Conan of The Fate Series, Lord El-Melloi II Sei no Jikenbo : Rail Zeppelin Grace Note.”
Honestly, this show wouldn’t be as fun as is if Gray wasn’t there. Gray - the descendant of Saber, Lord El-Melloi II’s assistant and student. She pretty much carries about ⅓ of the show by simply just showing off her Noble Phantasm.
The “mystery” thingies aren’t too bad but they’re also quite bland. The last inv…
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The thing I loved most about this anime is the art: the rich colors, the deep detail, the hyper-realism sometimes. It is set in present day, yet the visuals & attire feel Victorian - suitable to a Sherlock Holmes feel.
I was also captured by the idea of Sherlock Holmes operating in the world of magic. I am a big Holmes fan. And the adult Waver character captured many Holmes-isms (tall, dark, slender, brooding but given to sudden intense outbursts, a lot going on under the surface, more concerned about the case than his personal safety), but was still obviously its own character, not a mere copy.
I felt the plot was interesting enough. I was distracted enough learning about the magical world to not notice/care about any leaps or weaknesses.
The second thing I most loved was the character…
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Story: 10
What a great story, none less expected from a series of the Fate Franchise. The story revolves around Waver Velvet. The first half of the season acts as a build-up until the eventual climax on the train. The ending scene really touched me.
Art: 8
TROYCA really did a great job with this series. The battle scenes are well polished. The character design is perfect, especially with Gray. The animation is smooth other than some stiff movements on certain parts.
Sound: 8
The seiyuu did a great job on this series. Waver's seiyuu did a really great job on his voice. I wouldn't say I dislike it, but the only thing I like less is Gray's engrish. The SFX and BGM sounds amazing! Props to the composer.
Character: 9
What do you expect of a Fate Series? Waver is a well designed character. Th…
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Characters :10/10 Characters characters characters characters... yes yes yes yes!!!!!! It has been such a long and terrible time since I have come a across an anime with so many lovable characters. From Waver (Lord El-Melloi II) to Gray, to Karabo and everyone else. Every single character at least to me was absolutely amazing. Their motive their actions decision to choices all seemed so real and in character. I have seen hundreds of anime where characters do stupid shit or annoying or out of character garbage that makes no sense. I really wish I could write it down to explain it but I would much rather have a conversation or even go through scene by scene of the whole show and individually explain why I love each character and why I love their actions. Each character has a certain charm th…
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-Spoiler free review, because I couldn't spoil this even if I wanted to-
With a title that slips out of ones mouth as smoothly as corroded razor blades, Lord El-Melloi II Case Files: Rail Zeppelin Grace Note is a mystery thriller attempting to follow in the foot steps of it's much more successful and smarter step brother, Fate/Zero. Lord El-Melloi (I respect your time so I'm not going to use the full name) only fails to be smart, successful, and entertaining.
It is blindingly obvious that the people behind this project wanted to work on any of TROYCA's other upcoming shows, or do accounting work, or do anything else. Although I think this show is bad, I believe that it is not the worst in the Fate franchise, that award rests firmly in the greasy, grimy hands of Fate/Extra: Last Encore, as…
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Awww! What a shame! I was so hyped by the idea of a miniseries that was cannon and followed Waver Velvet from Fate/Zero.
A nice little detective show with more background on the clock tower and characterization; no need for much fighting, just cool deductions and Waver being Waver and squeeaaa! ^_^
And y'know Waver was real cool. Glad to have his original voice actor back. It's amazing to hear him do the old-Waver (very fitting), but also still be able to do the young version every now and then where needed. I also love Waver as a character. He's bitter, filled with regret and guilt, hard to make friends with, calculating - but when you do get close, he's a real nice guy who's trying to do the right thing. So much so, he takes on debts that aren't even his'! And I love how he solves his…
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El-Melloi as a series has a lot of things going for it considering it's a spinoff of a massive franchise. I mean that half sarcastically, everyone knows Fate at this point however that's only what draws people in. What keeps them are well developed characters and/or amazing visuals and battles. El-Melloi does both of these well, with a lot of visual and lighting effects that come off pretty well in most fights(a noticeable lack of CGI which I always love), and I genuinely want to see the development of the cast of characters. Waver returns from Fate/Zero in a strong upfront drive: to make his king proud. The giant arc of his development is him trying to find what his liege from Fate/Zero would want him to do to further their goals. It's honest in the simplicity of what Waver needs, yet sti…
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