: The episode opens at the same cafe seen in Carnival Phantasm , firmly establishing it as a spiritual successor.
: The OVA features a massive ensemble, including Ritsuka Fujimaru (Akane Sekine), Mash Kyrielight (Rie Takahashi), and multiple roles for Nobutoshi Canna (Cú Chulainn variants). Fate/Grand Carnival Episode 1
: The series uses a remix of the classic "Super Affection," performed by a rotating choir of FGO heroines including Nero Claudius, Ishtar, and Mash. : The episode opens at the same cafe
: Chaldea is facing a severe resource shortage due to an excess of summoned Servants. To determine who gets to stay, Ritsuka (the female Master) and Mash undertake a "cruel order": an all-Servant version of the Olympics. The competition is pure chaos, featuring highlights like a race involving a massive group of Lancers and the appearance of the fan-favorite Bersercar . : Chaldea is facing a severe resource shortage
: Produced by Lerche , the studio behind the original Carnival Phantasm , with Seiji Kishi returning as director.
See the chaotic spirit of the Carnival Olympia and the series' return through these previews and trailers: Fate/Grand Carnival Season 1 Trailer YouTube · Aniplex USA