The hugely popular app game "Fate/Grand Order" has surpassed 13 million downloads and is currently a very popular smartphone app. It has been announced that "Fate/Grand Order" will be adapted into a TV anime series in 2019! The series will be called "Fate/Grand Order - Absolute Demonic Front: Babylonia." Fans of the original app are surely excited by this news. In this article, we'll take a closer look at the story of "Absolute Demonic Front: Babylonia," the episode that will be adapted into an anime! Let's take a look.
What exactly is "Absolute Demonic Front: Babylonia"?
First of all, "Absolute Demonic Front: Babylonia" is the title of the seventh chapter of Part 1 of "Fate/Grand Order." The story takes place in the Age of the Gods, the last era of mysteries. In the land of Uruk, where demons dwell, a great evil awakens. It is a fateful era in which gods and humans part ways, and it tells the story of children reaching the end of their childhood.
What's the story about?
The story takes place in ancient Mesopotamia, 2655 BC. It was a time when mystery still lingered, transitioning from the world of gods to the world of humans. It was also a time of prosperity, when the heroic king Gilgamesh completed his quest for immortality and reigned as a perfected king. However, at this time, Babylonia, the final singularity, was on the brink of destruction due to three goddesses and numerous magical beasts. The wise king Gilgamesh then dismantled Uruk and rebuilt it as a fortress city. He even managed to hold off the onslaught of the magical beasts.
Saved by Enkidu!
Our heroes are finally cornered by the magical beasts. However, it is Enkidu, who was supposed to be dead, who saves them. Then, the legendary magician Merlin finally appears.
And so, the legendary magician Merlin finally appears. Gods, magical beasts, and humanity begin a battle for the survival of the species. And in the end, what choice did the "Chains of Heaven" make?
What are the features of "Absolute Demonic Front: Babylonia"?
Now, let's take a look at the features of this scenario. First, it's set in Babylonia, the ancient past of 2700 BC, during the early days of human civilization, a land famously renowned as the origin of all legends. As fans of the series will know, the story unfolds with some of the most powerful characters in the Fate series, including Gilgamesh, the benevolent king of Uruk, and Merlin, the court magician. Another major highlight is the introduction of "Divine Spirit-class Servants," who would normally be considered nearly impossible to descend as Servants, one after another.
How Will the Story Progress?
In the first half of the story, the protagonist establishes the Chaldea Embassy and interacts with the citizens and Servants of Uruk. This will likely result in a significantly longer stay in Uruk than in previous scenarios. The story also features a fair amount of comedic elements, creating a light-hearted atmosphere. However, the situation changes dramatically in the latter stages, as the protagonist suddenly finds himself fighting against despair, leaving the player feeling deeply moved. Furthermore, with the addition of powerful support characters and substantial event battles, the overall difficulty is considered lower than that of Camelot, despite some challenging sections.
Who is the Wise King who appears in "Absolute Demonic Front: Babylonia"?
Who exactly is the "Wise King" Gilgamesh mentioned earlier?
Gilgamesh (Caster)
"Now is the time to renounce the primordial gods and begin the era of man! Be prepared, my elite soldiers! This is the battle for our true separation from the gods! Offer your lives to the king! With your last breath, you may pass on the glory of Uruk to future generations!"
Gilgamesh (Caster) is a Caster servant in "Fate/Grand Order" with a rarity of 4 stars. He is the Hero King Gilgamesh in his Caster form. Gilgamesh was originally known to possess the ability of "clairvoyance," possessed by the highest-ranking magicians. As a result, fans of the series have quietly speculated that he might also be suited to being a Caster. He appears in Chapter 7 of Part 1 of the main scenario, "Absolute Demonic Front: Babylonia." He joins the battle with the release of the scenario, uniting the land of Babylonia, which had been attacked by demonic beasts, and ruling it as a wise king.
Appearing in "Absolute Demonic Front: Babylonia"! What kind of person is Wise King Gilgamesh?
The wise king Gilgamesh is known in legend as "the one who saw everything." He is the supreme wise king who returned from a journey to seek immortality. He is the great king of Uruk, sometimes cruel, sometimes accepting humanity, and strict in guiding his people. Solomon's burning of the human order brought the Three Goddesses Alliance to Uruk, but he decided that "if he fought as a heroic king, Uruk would be destroyed." Therefore, from then on, he focused on being a magician and a wise king who would bring prosperity to his country. He claims he's just "copying," but he's working so hard he's on the verge of death from overwork.
Summoning a Servant
After learning the formula for summoning Heroic Spirits, Wise King Gilgamesh used it to summon his Servants. For some reason, he only summoned people from Japan (with the exception of Merlin, the Grand Caster, and Leonidas I, who trained soldiers on the front lines of the Absolute Demonic Front). This made some wonder if he really liked Japan that much, but considering what happened later, it makes sense that he had such close ties to Japan. Or perhaps, based on the true identity of the enemy he saw through his clairvoyance, he determined that none of the Heroic Spirits connected to this land could fight it, so he chose a Heroic Spirit from a place unrelated to Uruk.
What is Wise King Gilgamesh's true name?
I'm sure most people will recognize this right away, but Wise King Gilgamesh's true name is Gilgamesh. And it was the Gilgamesh he had become after returning from his journey in search of immortality. He was the wise king who rebuilt Uruk, which had fallen into ruin during his absence. Perhaps because Gilgamesh is no longer a tyrant, but a wise king who has matured as a king, his attributes have changed to match those of legitimate kings like Saber. However, his behavior remains unchanged, and Ishtar even says he's "just flipping a switch."
Interesting! Wise King Gilgamesh's Abilities in "Absolute Demonic Front: Babylonia"
The only item he uses from the King's Treasure is his Magic Staff, and he has sealed away the "Treasure Projection" ability from the King's Treasure. Moreover, since he is more careful about protecting his rear than he was as the Hero King, he handles it with care and precision. Furthermore, as a "magician's imitation," he demonstrates surprising Caster-class abilities, such as imitating Chaldea's communication functions and designing structures such as fortresses.
The Relationships of Wise King Gilgamesh from "Absolute Demonic Front: Babylonia"
Now, let's take a look at the relationships surrounding him.
Enkidu
He's his absolute best friend. However, unlike before, he now tries to distance himself from Enkidu, saying, "I'm not free to speak to Enkidu." Later, Enkidu tells Gilgamesh, "If I were with him, I'm sure we'd go on another adventure together and lead him out of Uruk." Gilgamesh grew into a wise king after Enkidu's death, so perhaps he considers it taboo. However, there are comments in the material book that clearly suggest he is conversing with Enkidu. The exact nature of their interactions in Chaldea is left to the user's Sand King Statue.
Siduri
She is the chief priest of Uruk, who serves as Gilgamesh's caretaker and assistant. She is a wise woman who serves as his assistant. She also takes care of the protagonist and his party when they visit Uruk.
Merlin
Since she has survived to the present day, she would not normally be able to become a Heroic Spirit. However, Gilgamesh's time was a time when Merlin had not yet been born. Therefore, she was summoned as a Servant through a bold move (!) that could be interpreted as "dead." She is a Servant remaining at the time the protagonist and his party arrive in Uruk.
Ushiwakamaru
One of the Servants summoned using Heroic Spirit Summoning. A Servant remaining at the time the protagonist and company arrive in Uruk.
Musashibo Benkei
One of the Servants summoned using Heroic Spirit Summoning. A Servant remaining at the time the protagonist and company arrive in Uruk.
Leonidas I
One of the Servants summoned using Heroic Spirit Summoning. A Servant remaining at the time the protagonist and company arrive in Uruk. He was assigned as the commander of the soldiers on the North Wall, the front line of the Absolute Demonic Beast Front. Furthermore, the Uruk soldiers trained by him have become strong enough to withstand demonic beasts.
Amakusa Shiro, Fuma Kotaro
These Servants were summoned using Heroic Spirit Summoning to protect Uruk. She was dispatched to investigate the rainforest invasion, one of the Three Goddess Alliance's invasions, but never returned and went missing. According to an interlude, she was attacked by irrational beasts to the point of becoming traumatized.
Tomoe Gozen
One of the Servants summoned using Heroic Spirit Summoning. Her mutual kill with a demonic beast commander somehow managed to preserve Uruk until the protagonist and company arrived. She is a hybrid of human and demonic nature.
Ibaraki Doji
One of the Servants summoned using Heroic Spirit Summoning. After being summoned, she was threatened by Ushiwakamaru and fled, parting words of "I'm going to form a bandit group." Gilgamesh said, "We'll probably never meet in this singularity," and as expected, she does not appear at all in the Chapter 7 scenario. However, she does appear among the remnants of the bandit group in a one-time quest available after completing Chapter 7. They formed a group. Her actions were discussed in the interlude story "Kintoki's Demon Slaying."
"Absolute Demonic Front: Babylonia" is finally being adapted into a TV anime!
This scenario is the most popular story in the series. As a result, it has been adapted into a stage play and other projects, and now it has finally been decided that it will be made into a TV anime! The announcement was made at the "Fate/Grand Order Fes. 2018 ~3rd Anniversary~" event held on July 29, 2018. An anime adaptation of this work, along with the sixth singularity, "Divine Realm of the Round Table: Camelot," has been announced as part of the "Fate/Grand Order Animation Project." This anime series is scheduled to begin airing in October 2019.
Production Staff
Original Story: Kinoko Nasu/TYPE-MOON, Lead Character Designer: Takeuchi Takashi, Director: Toshifumi Akai, Assistant Director: Miyuki Kuroki, Character Design: Tomoaki Takase, Music: Keita Haga & Ryu Kawasaki, Production: CloverWorks
Summary of Absolute Demonic Front: Babylonia!
That concludes our introduction to "Absolute Demonic Front: Babylonia," which will soon be adapted into a TV anime! The story is intricately intertwined, and the anime adaptation promises to be even more exciting! It's no wonder the story is so popular. I'm sure there will be plenty of exciting new information announced in the future that will delight game fans. We look forward to future developments!
