Lord El-Melloi II's Case Files Episode 0: A thorough dissection of the fascinating prequel

Lord El-Melloi II's Case Files Episode 0 - The Gravekeeper, the Cat, and the Magician

■ Public Media

TV Special

■ Original Media

18+ games

■ Broadcast period

December 31, 2018 - December 31, 2018
21:00～ ※Broadcast on Fate Project New Year's Eve TV Special 2018

■Broadcasting station

TOKYO MX, BS11

■Frequencies

half an hour

■ Number of Episodes

Episode 1

■Original Story

Makoto Mita, TYPE-MOON

■ Director

Makoto Kato

■ Production

・Animation Production: TROYCA

■Works

©Makoto Mita・TYPE-MOON / LEMPC

■ Story

In "Fate/Zero," Waver Velvet is a young boy who fought alongside the King of Conquerors, Iskandar, in the Fourth Holy Grail War.
Over time, the boy inherits the name of Lord El-Melloi and, as "Lord El-Melloi II," confronts various incidents filled with magic and mystery at the Clocktower, the headquarters of magicians.

The long-awaited anime adaptation of the orthodox and supreme magic mystery written by Makoto Mita. It consists of the popular episode "Rail Zeppelin" and the original anime episodes leading up to it.
Animation will be handled by TROYCA, known for its detailed film and beautiful colors, and has worked on "Aldnoah.Zero" and "Re:Creators." The film will be directed by young director Makoto Kato, who made his directorial debut with "There's a Corpse Buried Under Sakurako's Feet," and has also earned high praise overseas for the beautiful visuals he directed in "Bloom Into You." In addition, Ei Aoki, who directed "Fate/Zero," will join in on the construction of the film's world as a supervisor, and music will be provided by Yuki Kajiura, who has worked on "Fate/Zero" and "Puella Magi Madoka Magica," and will color the world of this film, which is set mainly in London, England.

A story of mystery and fantasy, magic and mystery begins, set in the "Magical World," the core of the TYPE-MOON universe that has been shrouded in mystery until now.

■ Main staff

Scriptwriter: Ukyo Kodachi Storyboard: Ei Aoki Direction: Hiroki Hayashi Animation Directors: Jun Nakai, Masako Matsumoto

■Subtitle

・0/Gravekeeper, Cat and Magician

Review

"Lord El-Melloi II's Case Files Episode 0 - The Gravekeeper, the Cat, and the Magician" is a work that delves deep into the world of TYPE-MOON, and is a long-awaited anime adaptation for fans. The work depicts Waver Velvet as Lord El-Melloi II and his activities at the Clocktower, bringing out the charm of the world of magic to the fullest.

First, let's talk about the story. This episode is positioned as the introduction to "Rail Zeppelin," and describes the background of how Waver became Lord El-Melloi II. Waver's growth and conflicts are carefully depicted, and it succeeds in giving the viewer a deep understanding of his character. In addition, the atmosphere of the clocktower, the headquarters of the magicians, is well reproduced, allowing viewers to enjoy the visuals of the mysterious worldview.

Next, I will evaluate the production side of things. TROYCA's animation production is characterized by detailed film and beautiful colors, and this work also fully demonstrates their skills. In particular, the magic scenes use colors very effectively, creating a visual impact. Director Kato Makoto is known for creating beautiful images, and his talent shines in this work as well. Furthermore, the participation of Aoki Ei, the director of "Fate/Zero," as a supervisor is also a factor in improving the quality of the work.

Music is also an important element. Yuki Kajiura's music has been highly praised for her work on "Fate/Zero" and "Puella Magi Madoka Magica," and her talent is on full display in this work. Music plays a key role in adding excitement to the story, especially in scenes involving magic or tension.

Let's also touch on the characters. After growing up in "Fate/Zero," Waver Velvet is depicted facing new challenges as Lord El-Melloi II. His character is charming in his determination to fulfill his responsibilities as a magician, despite his growth and struggles. The other characters are also unique, enriching the world of the Clock Tower.

Overall, this is a must-see for Type-Moon fans, as it delves deep into the world of Type-Moon. The story, production, music, and characters are all of a high standard, leaving viewers with a sense of satisfaction. In particular, it is praised for bringing out the charm of the magical world to its fullest. This is a work that can be recommended not only to Type-Moon fans, but also to those who love mystery and fantasy.

Recommended

"Lord El-Melloi II's Case Files Episode 0 - The Gravekeeper, the Cat, and the Magician" is recommended for those who want to understand the world of TYPE-MOON in depth, those who like magical mysteries, and those who want to enjoy beautiful animation and music. In particular, those who have seen "Fate/Zero" will be deeply moved by following the growth of Waver Velvet. Those who are interested in the world of the clock tower will also enjoy this work.

This work can be enjoyed as a single episode, but by watching the entire series, you will gain a deeper understanding and be deeply moved. Please be sure to watch the other episodes as well. You will be able to get a deeper understanding of the world of TYPE-MOON and fully enjoy the charm of magical mystery.