Lord El-Melloi II's Case Files: Rail Zeppelin Grace Note is now streaming on Crunchyroll, featuring both English dub and subtitled versions. The 13-episode series from studio TROYCA, known for its work on Re:Creators, centers on Waver Velvet, a survivor of the Fourth Holy Grail War who now teaches at the Clock Tower. He is drawn into a series of arcane mysteries alongside his apprentice, Gray.
This series offers a departure from the typical action-heavy entries in the Fate franchise. Instead, it leans into a detective-noir style, with Waver investigating supernatural occurrences and delving into the complex politics of the mage world. The show garnered a 7.38 rating on MyAnimeList from over 70,000 users, highlighting its appeal to fans of mature urban fantasy and mystery narratives.
As a complete series, Lord El-Melloi II's Case Files provides a self-contained narrative arc, exploring the consequences of past events for Waver and the broader mage community. It stands as a significant expansion of the Fate universe, offering a different flavor of magic and intrigue.
