The wandering knight, Bedivere, reaches the end of his journey. It is A.D. 1273 in Jerusalem. The Holy Land has been transformed into a massive desert and its people have been forced out of their homes as three major powers wage war with each other in this wasteland. The Knights of the Round Table come together to protect the Holy City and their Lion King. With the whole of his kingdom summoned into a strange land, Ozymandias, the Sun King, quietly plots against the tyranny of this bizarre realm. The mountain people, protectors of those who were stripped of their land, await their chance at rebellion. In order to fulfill his mission, Bedivere heads for the Holy City where the Lion King rules. There he meets humanity’s final Master, Ritsuka Fujimaru, who has come to Jerusalem, accompanied by his Demi-Servant, Mash Kyrielight, in their quest to restore human history.
The wandering knight, Bedivere, reaches the end of his journey. It is A.D. 1273 in Jerusalem. The Holy Land has been transformed into a massive desert and its people have been forced out of their homes as three major powers wage war with each other in this wasteland. The Knights of the Round Table come together to protect the Holy City and their Lion King. With the whole of his kingdom summoned into a strange land, Ozymandias, the Sun King, quietly plots against the tyranny of this bizarre realm. The mountain people, protectors of those who were stripped of their land, await their chance at rebellion. In order to fulfill his mission, Bedivere heads for the Holy City where the Lion King rules. There he meets humanity’s final Master, Ritsuka Fujimaru, who has come to Jerusalem, accompanied by his Demi-Servant, Mash Kyrielight, in their quest to restore human history.
The film's central conflict critiques an authoritarian regime that sacrifices the weak for a perceived 'greater good,' championing resistance, human dignity, and the protection of the vulnerable against oppressive power.
The movie features a diverse cast drawn from global mythologies, including figures like Egyptian pharaohs alongside European knights. While it includes a gender-swapped King Arthur, this is a foundational creative element of the franchise rather than an explicit DEI-driven casting choice. The narrative primarily focuses on character conflicts and themes of duty and heroism, without explicitly critiquing traditional identities or centering on modern DEI themes.
The film features Chevalier d'Eon, a character with gender ambiguity, but this aspect is incidental to the plot. Their portrayal is respectful, yet their identity is not explored as an LGBTQ+ theme. The narrative neither affirms nor denigrates LGBTQ+ identities, resulting in a neutral overall impact.
The film features Mash Kyrielight, a female character who, despite possessing superhuman abilities as a Demi-Servant, consistently engages in and wins physical, melee-based combat against multiple male soldiers and constructs. Her victories are achieved through direct physical confrontation with her shield.
The film adapts characters from Arthurian legend, notably King Arthur and Mordred, who are historically male but are portrayed as female in this adaptation, consistent with the broader Fate franchise.
The film depicts a tyrannical regime led by the 'Lion King,' whose actions are framed by a distorted sense of divine mandate and judgment, evoking a fanatical perversion of Christian-adjacent Arthurian ideals. The narrative clearly condemns this oppressive, genocidal rule, portraying it as a destructive force.
The Hassans, derived from Islamic history, are portrayed as honorable, disciplined, and ultimately heroic allies. Their leader, King Hassan, is a figure of immense power and wisdom who acts justly, showcasing their faith and code in a positive light.
The film adapts characters from the Fate/Grand Order game, which draws from historical and mythological figures. All major characters, such as Artoria Pendragon, Bedivere, Ozymandias, and Arash, maintain their established racial depictions from the source material and historical context.
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