The wait is almost over for fans of the chaotic Holy Grail War. Fate/strange Fake Episode 10 is set to premiere globally on Saturday, March 7, 2026. The episode will be available on Crunchyroll for international audiences and on TOKYO MX and other networks in Japan .
This new episode arrives as the first season of the anime, produced by A-1 Pictures, continues its 13-episode run . The series officially began its weekly broadcast on January 3, 2026, following a special New Year’s Eve premiere of the first episode .
Confirmed Release Time and Streaming Details
Viewers can watch Episode 10 through official simulcast channels. Crunchyroll is streaming the series in multiple regions, including North America, Europe, Africa, Oceania, the Middle East, and parts of Asia .
The release times are scheduled for the following windows on March 7 :
- Japan (TOKYO MX, BS11): 11:30 PM JST
- United States (Crunchyroll): Approx. 9:30 AM ET / 6:30 AM PT
- Spain (Crunchyroll): 5:00 PM CET
- Mexico (Crunchyroll): 10:00 AM CST
- Argentina / Brazil (Crunchyroll): 1:00 PM BRT
- Colombia / Peru (Crunchyroll): 11:00 AM COT / PET
Japanese broadcast listings confirm the episode will air on TOKYO MX, Tochigi TV, Gunma TV, and BS11 at 11:30 PM JST, with a later broadcast on MBS at 3:08 AM JST .
Episode 10: “Gold and Lion” – What to Expect
The upcoming episode is titled “黄金と獅子” (Gold and Lion) . Early previews and fan discussions indicate this installment will feature major confrontations and significant plot twists .
According to viewer reactions from early screenings and forum discussions, Episode 10 adapts intense material from the light novels. The episode reportedly depicts a massive battle involving multiple Servants. Key moments include a clash between Saber (Richard the Lionheart) and Archer (Gilgamesh) , with Gilgamesh deploying a series of powerful attacks from the Gate of Babylon .
A significant development involves the appearance of Ishtar, the Mesopotamian goddess of beauty and war. In Fate/strange Fake, Ishtar is manifested through a different vessel—a homunculus—resulting in a personality closer to her original divine nature, without the influence of a human host like Rin Tohsaka .
Major Character Developments
The episode is generating intense discussion for its shocking conclusion involving a major character. Spoiler-sensitive sources indicate that Gilgamesh faces a dire situation after being poisoned by the hydra venom wielded by True Berserker (Alcides) . In a critical moment, Filia (the priestess serving Ishtar) reportedly uses a key item from Gilgamesh’s treasury against him, leading to what many viewers are calling a potentially fatal blow .
Fan forums on MyAnimeList are filled with reactions to this scene. One user commented, “Gilgamesh may be dead, but that was a very cool attack,” while another noted, “I always figured Gilgamesh was gonna get taken out at some point, but I wasn’t expecting him to be outed this early” .
Other key plot points from Episode 10 include :
- The return of John Wingard (True Berserker’s master), who survives a previous attack and fights back against Clan Calatin.
- A surprise cameo appearance by Kirei Kotomine, the iconic priest from Fate/stay night and Fate/Zero, appearing in Ayaka Sajyou’s flashbacks alongside a younger Gilgamesh.
- Flat Escardos and his Servant, True Berserker, executing their plan to poison Alcides.
- The mysterious black mist continuing to envelop Snowfield, threatening the entire city.
Production Team and Voice Cast
Episode 10 is directed by Shun Enokido and Takahito Sakazume at A-1 Pictures, with the script written by Daisuke Daito . The character designs are handled by Yukei Yamada .
The main voice cast for this episode includes :
- Kana Hanazawa as Ayaka Sajyou
- Tomokazu Seki as Archer (Gilgamesh)
- Yūki Ono as Saber (Richard the Lionheart)
- Sumire Morohoshi as Tiné Chelc
- Yū Kobayashi as Lancer (Enkidu)
- Showtaro Morikubo as Caster (Alexandre Dumas)
- Maaya Uchida as Francesca Prelati
- Yoshitsugu Matsuoka as Flat Escardos
- Katsuyuki Konishi as Hansa Cervantes
- Lynn as Assassin (the nameless Hassan)
- Tatsumaru Tachibana as Jester Karture
The English dub cast, streaming on Crunchyroll, features Anjali Kunapaneni as Ayaka Sajyou, Ben Balmaceda as Saber, Dani Chambers as Tiné Chelc, and David Vincent as Archer .
Story So Far
Fate/strange Fake is set in Snowfield, a fictional American city where a flawed copy of the Fuyuki Holy Grail War takes place . Unlike the original ritual, this version is unstable, with broken rules and unpredictable outcomes. The story features a large ensemble cast of Masters and Servants, all fighting for control of the Holy Grail .
The series is based on the light novels by Ryohgo Narita, known for his complex, multi-perspective storytelling in works like Baccano! and Durarara!! . The anime adaptation has been praised for its high-quality animation and faithful representation of the source material’s chaotic battle royale structure .
What Fans Are Saying
Early reactions to Episode 10 on forums like MyAnimeList are overwhelmingly positive. Viewers are praising the episode’s pacing, animation quality, and shocking twists. One fan described it as “absolutely insane,” while another stated, “The visual language used for the NPs [Noble Phantasms] is by far the best-looking attack animations ever in anime” .
However, some viewers noted the fast pacing. One comment read, “Pacing was insanely fast. Not a fan of how short Richard’s fight was,” while another countered, “For context this episode is like 60% of volume 5 condensed so a lot of cool fight, flashback, and moment gets offscreened” .
Despite these concerns, the general consensus is that Episode 10 delivers an exciting and memorable experience. As one fan put it, “We’ve been eating good fr”.
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Where to Watch
International viewers can watch Fate/strange Fake Episode 10 exclusively on Crunchyroll starting March 7, 2026 . The platform offers the series with subtitles in multiple languages, as well as an English dub.
Japanese viewers can catch the broadcast on TOKYO MX, BS11, and MBS .
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