Fate/kaleid liner Prisma Illya 3rei!!
Synopsis
Waking up to find herself in a parallel version of Fuyuki City, Illyasviel "Illya" von Einzbern is lost and alone. She discovers her home in ruins, with a massive crater lying in the center of her hometown. With snow falling in the middle of summer, confusion consumes the young elementary schooler, who has no knowledge of where her friends or her wand Ruby may be. Making it to the remains of her house, she is suddenly tackled by an amnesiac girl. Wearing a gym uniform as the icy temperature sets in, the mysterious girl has no idea of where she is or why she showed up. However, this stranger, known as Tanaka, apparently has information about the location of Rin Toosaka, Miyu Edelfelt, and the rest of Illya's missing friends. Fleeing from agents of the Ainsworth family—those in control of this parallel realm—where will these two end up, and how will Illya restore the present back to the world she once knew? [Written by MAL Rewrite]
Audience Consensus
Audience reception is mixed, with praise for improved animation and action sequences but criticism for plot inconsistencies, cliffhanger endings, and reliance on prior Fate knowledge. Some find the show enjoyable despite its illogical elements, while others are frustrated by the lack of resolution and character issues. The series is appreciated for its evolution but also faces scrutiny for its adherence to fan service tropes.
Strengths
- Animation quality improves over previous seasons, especially during action sequences.
- Story improves and moves away from primarily yuri loli to a more mature action focus.
- The season starts with plot and avoids filler episodes.
Weaknesses
- Some find the show illogical and nonsensical, especially without prior knowledge of the Fate series.
- The show ends on a cliffhanger without clear indication of a future release.
- Inconsistencies in character design, such as the anatomically implausible portrayal of nudity, and the use of existing characters in a parallel world setting.