Audience reviews
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90shentaigirl
For any Type-Moon fan, you must watch this! It is an OVA comedy series with all of the characters from Fate Stay/Night and Tsukihime. Even if you only know about one of the two series, it is enjoyable. Each episode has the characters in different situations and shenanigans. These include a race, shopping trip, working at a cafe, etc. The full series subbed can be found easily on Youtube. It is nice to see everyone from such dark shows in fun, light-hearted situations. It may be my favorite Type-Moon anime series, and I have watched it through several times. 10/10 recommend!
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In every sphere of public media, be it videogames or anime industry creator's/author's attitude plays a significant role in making their product unique and outstanding.
That's what makes "Carnival" so great: it's very ironical. "TYPE MOON" managed to recognize and make laugh out of various minor flows in their projects("Tsukihime" and "Fate/SN" respectively). It's captivating to see, how two franchizes that sometimes raise important quiestions,(such as the meaning of justice or the process of falling into madness) got combined in such a silly way, making it even more fun.
"Carnival Phantasm" is definetely a fan service product. However, instead of creating a typical OVA or ONA, in which characters go to hot springs or a beach(though there is such an episode in these series), people in "T…
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This is the type fan service we deadly need. With a universe as big as Typemoon, cross over is always meant to happen. But crafting such an excellent, genuinely funny and creative parody on so many levels, Carnival Phantasm is truly a work of genius.
While Tsukihime is not exactly a successful anime, its game is very well-known and highly considered as one of the best visual novel til date and clearly there's no franchise as big as how the Fate! expanded with so many spin-off and side story and games,... Clearly, Typemoon's fan, especially Fate! fans will very happy with this spin-off! Put your favorite characters of both series in different settings, get them to interact with each other. Very simple yet effective.
Forget the death battles, forget all the dramas, dive yourself into the…
Read at the sourceCrusaderElly
Nyahaha!
I must admit a nifty secret; I only watched the fate-part of this short OVA, as I don't know the other anime. And it was super funny and enjoyable, wohoo! So, job accomplished I guess. :D
There's no real story, it's just a bunch of loose sketches with the fate characters interacting. It's no slice of life either like Shirou's cooking show - just crazy scenarios and a bunch of jokes.
There's nothing special about the art and that's fine. The soundtrack is catchy and that's neat. The characters are great, and I was gibbering throughout like a fangirl does, so good job!
It does what's on the cover, no more no less, and that's sweet. :)
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So, you take a violent juggernaut franchise that started out as a visual novel with H-rated content aka Fate/Stay, and less popular franchises of the same universe (with Tsukihime being the one of the bunch with the most screentime), and turn their violent asses into a comedy that celebrates every corner of the Type-Moon universe...
FUCKING BRILLIANT!!!
*I don't know how the hell one can spoil a gag-based comedy series like this, but this series found a way to make people do that. Spoilers for Carnival Phantasm*
(Given how this is a comedy that involves nothing but gags and no real overarching plot and the characters are merely exaggerated versions of their game counterparts, those sections won't be present here. Just have fun with this shit; we both know that's what this anime wants us…
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When I watched the first episode of Carnival Phantasm, I had no idea that they were going to turn it into an entire season's worth of parody. Carnival Phantasm is pretty much exactly as the description says, a parody of Type Moon's works. If you haven't watched both Tsukihime and FSN then you're not going to get most of the jokes as it's all one giant fun party. For those who have watched the aforementioned series, this is a light, comedic mixer where you have intriguing cross-series situations; Shirou and Shiki planning together on how to carry out harems, for example. Just don't expect a contiguous developing plot.
Animation:
Animation is pretty good. There isn't a need for the dramatic lighting featured in both of the base series so expect a brighter, more cheerful overall tone. All th…
Read at the sourceEzekiel_01
Anime Review No.12
Carnival Phantasm is the comedic parody of previous Type-Moon works that circle in 1 universe with the same character with far more different personality as the original and with different kind of art style. If you’re looking for serious Type-Moon works you are better off not choosing this anime but if you’re a type-moon fan looking for some cute fan service of your favorite characters you should not miss out this anime.
This Overview doesn’t have any spoilers but just teaser on what you can expect to this anime once you started watching it.
Plot (5/10) Average
The anime is compose of random stories from different Type-Moon works that is made just for entertainment and nothing more so don’t inspect too much for a serious plot and mature atmosphere like we always ge…
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Finally, after years of searching, I have found what I was looking for. Such perfection. If beauty is in the eyes of the beholder, then I must have been blind before watching carnival phantasm. I have seen a couple of anime that are worthy of receiving a 10, and i have enjoyed so many shows, but carnival phantasm.... carnival phantasm is my favorite anime.
Seeing all those characters from these serious shows come together in this wonderful show was an amazing experience. I was sad before watching carnival phantasm, but now I am happy and on my way to completing my seventh master's degree. carnival phantasm has helped me find inner peace.
I loved the opening, seeing everyone dance together was a blessing from Odin himself. I am sure he is somewhere in Valhalla enjoying carnival phantasm…
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Very light, humorous series
Sort of amusing to see generally serious characters in silly stories
Jokes are entertaining and do not feel forced
While there is no major plot the short stories are quite solid ( Final Destination episode - fantastic)
Soundtrack is pleasant, especially the catchy opening
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Carnival Phantasm - THE GREATEST THING EVER CREATED BY THE HUMAN RACE
Story- This don't need no story, its basically a whole bunch of comedic skits, so the presence of story is neither needed nor wanted
Art - It is an ONA so art isn't really gonna be that good considering the budget ONA's get, but the use of simplistic art favors the humor, in fact it wouldn't have been as good if the art was high budget.
Sound - Best Opening ever made, in all of creation.
Characters - All the Type Moon Characters, made brilliantly hilarious. Best Type Moon Fan service ever
Enjoyment - This represents that maximum amount of enjoyment a human being can ever have.
Overall - You need to have watched and be familiar with the other Type Moon Anime: Fate, Tsukihime. But if you liked those.... this will be…
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(note: this review only takes into account the episodes where the Fate characters appeared. I haven't watched the other Type-Moon anime so I won't be able to do those episodes justice)
Have you ever wondered what your favourite characters would be like in an alternate universe? What if they were just a goofy bunch? Or maybe very serious? Well, Carnival Phantasm does just that! Fans of the Fate Universe: we're in for a great treat!!
Disclaimer: if you haven't watched the Fate/Stay Night anime, you will feel that this anime is very stupid because you will not be able to relate to the inside jokes. If you only watched Fate/Zero, you may relate to some of the characters, especially Saber, but you won't get the full experience. So, in general, watch Fate/Stay Night first and then Carnival Pha…
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Note: I rate my overall score based on my enjoyment!
MAL's synopsis explains it:
"Carnival Phantasm is an adaption of the manga "Take Moon" by Type-Moon's Eri Takenashi, to celebrate Type-Moon's 10th Anniversary.
Carnival Phantasm shows parodies and new stories loosely based on Type-Moon's original works like Melty Blood, Fate/Stay Night, Tsukihime, and more."
This amazing spin-off,of two really serious works makes it so you can enjoy the characters and laugh like crazy every single episode. Story: 10/10
The story isn't really the best thing in this spin-off,but every single episode with it's huge number of awesome characters makes other ways the story could have gone,and it displays how would the characters live they're normal days.This was really well done that you will laugh like cr…
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This show is the most perfect piece of Fate fanservice a fan could ever ask for.
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And I am that fan, so this is an instant ten-atta-ten for me.
That said, it is good comedy for anyone wanting to have something random, but it will shine the most for the people who are familiar to the works of Type-Moon
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I loved absolutely everything about this OVA. The only sad part was how short the episodes were and the fact that it had to end. Carnival Phantasm is a mix of Fate/Stay night, Fate/Hollow Ataraxia, Melty blood, Tsukihime, Ultimate Blade works, and Fate zero, along with many many more.
For those of you who dont know, this series extends into every form of entertainment: anime(quite a few), novels, arcade games, manga, Erogames (which capatalize on getting Shiro laid by everything female), everything. A lot of the jokes are based off of some of these arcade games and the movies.And almost all of them are fantastic. These multiple platforms are what give the characters intense back story, and interesting relationships, and its what makes these shorts so dang hilarious. If you really want to…
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If you're a big Type-Moon fan, this anime is very close to your fantasy anime as it covers Type-Moon's 2 very popular works Tsukihime and Fate/ Stay Night.
Episode 4 , 12 and the HibiChika Special will be the best episodes if you're into the harem side of the whole thing.
Nothing much to say other than you will either enjoy this or not depending on how much you love Type-Moon. It's definitely one of my favorites.
As a big Type-Moon fan, the only thing beating this anime would be an animation of the manga "All Around Type-Moon" as that covers more Type-Moon series not just Tsukihime and F/ SN.
Although, characters outside those 2 series make a brief cameo at the end of the HibiChika special. Shiki Ryougi as a cook, Mikiya Kokutou alongside Shiki Tohno and Shirou Emiya demanding a new Se…
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Ah, the Nasuverse. What a horrible place filled with murder, rape, war, and suicide. God knows what was going on in the head of the person who thought up Carnival Phantasm. God knows what he was thinking when he decided to make a light hearted comedy featuring the nasuverse. I just want to say this one thing to the man who thought up Carnival Phantasm. You sir, are a genius.
Now, to start off this review let's start with the story. The story.... is pretty much non existent. It's pretty much the characters of the Nasuverse, Fate/stay night and Tsukihime in particular, meeting and dicking around. They engage in cooking, volleyball, and Grand Prix. Now, If you have never played any of the Visual Novels in the nasuverse, chances are you won't get most of the jokes in Carnival Phantasm. Nearly…
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This is perhaps the best fanservice anime I've seen to date. You may think...Fanservice? But how can it be fanservice if there are no well endowed, scantily clad female characters in there? Well lets just say that's the beauty of this show. Carnival Phantasm is literally servicing the loyal Type-Moon fans that have been following their works over the last 12 years. With that being said, this show is not for everyone. If you do not have an extensive knowledge of Nasuverse from playing Tsukihime, Fate/Stay Night(The anime for these two sucked therefore you have to play the games), Fate/Hollow Ataraxia (Fate/Zero novels optional with the anime as a worthy substitute) and Melty Blood, you will not get even a fraction of enjoyment out of this show as opposed to the viewers who have played throu…
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As a gigantic Type-Moon fan, I recognize that this review may be a bit biased. Indeed, if you aren't familiar with any of the characters in Fate stay/night or Tsukihime, or the universe both stories take place in (aptly named the "Nasuverse" by fans after the author, Kinoko Nasu), then don't expect to enjoy it nearly as much as I did. On the other hand, if you are familiar with anything Type-Moon, then prepare for the best parody series in recent memory. In short, your knowledge of Type-Moon lore is directly proportional to the amount of enjoyment you will get out of this series. And for me, it's a perfect 10.
As I understand, this anime is based off the Take-Moon manga created by Eri Takanashi, whom you may know best as the creator of the relatively popular series Kannagi. If you've been…
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Tsukihime was my 1st anime that made me start my anime addict life, the 2nd anime for me to watch right after Tsukihime was Fate Stay Night. I never knew they were under Type Moon until I checked MAL a few months later. After my cousin told me that they were going to make an anime with both of them put together, I was excited and eagerly waiting until it was released.
A couple weeks before the start of the anime I thought that it was going to be filled with tons of fighting and character rivalry. Then my cousin sent the opening to the anime and it was all fun and light instead of dark. I felt a little disappointed, but actually relieved that no character had to die fighting each other.
Story: huh? there is a story to this anime? nope there wasn't.....I think. It was a bunch of different…
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This review is from a person who thought Shingetsutan Tsukihime was a decent anime and I liked Fate/Stay Night but I can say without a doubt that I loved Carnival Phantasm. These 12 episodes will most probably crack you up if you like TYPE-MOONs works. And while I may seem to exaggerate with the review I just have to say that this is how I felt when I watched this show.
Story - 10
These episodes is only made for laughing and I can say that they succeeded. What can you possible ask for more than for example: Berserker goes out to buy batteries and Saber works as a maid in a café and other weird and crazy competitions for the Holy Grail. Each episode mostly consists of several skits that could be from a few seconds long to the whole episode.
Art - 10
As Tsukihime and Fate/Stay Night have…
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