Management: This essay is meant to be less of a review and more of analysis of the show being examined. It contains plot spoilers for both the Fate/Zero and The Case Files of Lord El Melloi II: Rail Zeppelin Grace Notes anime. If there’s one thing that Fate fans and others who’ve watched Fate/Zero can … Continue reading Fate/Zero and Lord El Melloi II: Fakers Chasing Their King’s Shadow
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