Shirou Emiya
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Estimated watch time
2h 48m
⚡ 3 days at 5 eps/day
Tags & Tropes
Parody100%Crossover93%Nekomimi90%Surreal Comedy89%Vampire85%Ensemble Cast83%Magic80%Mythology79%Bar79%Spearplay79%
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Synopsis & Story
The Carnival Moment is a time when several narratives from Type-Moon's famous works intersect. It happens every decade in an entirely new dimension, and those who have never run into each other can meet. And what's more, all individuals involved gain the opportunity to fulfill any of their wishes! However, they will have to come a long way, as they will need to partake in contests. In Carnival Phantasm, various characters are put into situations that ridicule their own worlds. Nevertheless, they all have the same objective: to win the contests by any means necessary! (Source: MAL Rewrite) Note: Adaptation of the "Take Moon" manga series by Type-Moon's Eri Takenashi, created to celebrate Type-Moon's 10th anniversary. It features parodies and new stories loosely based on Type-Moon's original works, including Fate/stay night, Tsukihime, Melty Blood, and more.
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Carnival Phantasm: should you watch it?
At a glance
Carnival Phantasm has been well received, with an average AniList score of 77/100 — 63% of 24,453 ratings are 8/10 or higher.
It ranks #52 highest-rated anime of all time, and #42 most popular anime of all time, and #4 highest-rated anime of 2011 on AniList.
Of the 39.8K AniList users who started it, 3.0% dropped it, so it is rarely abandoned; 34.5K have finished it.
At about 2 h 48 min in total, it is a short commitment — a weekend binge.
Best for viewers who enjoy Comedy, Supernatural — especially parody, crossover, nekomimi, surreal comedy.
Where it fits in the series
- Optional extras: Carnival Phantasm EX Season, Carnival Phantasm: HibiChika Special
Episodes
12 episodes are listed.
Main cast & creators
- Original creator
- Type-Moon
- Original creator
- Eri Takenashi
- Director
- Seiji Kishi
- Series composition
- Makoto Uezu
- Character design
- Kazuaki Morita
- Music
- Yasuharu Takanashi
Opening & ending themes
Openings
- OP1“Super☆Affection” by Aki Misato & Faylan & Minami Kuribayashi & Miyuki Hashimoto & yozuca* & rino
Endings
- ED1“Fellows” by Masaaki Endou · eps 1-10, 12
- ED2“FINAL DEAD LANCER” · eps 11
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Carnival Phantasm FAQ
- How many episodes does Carnival Phantasm have?
- Carnival Phantasm has 12 episodes of about 14 minutes each, roughly 2 h 48 min in total.
- How long does it take to watch Carnival Phantasm?
- About 2 h 48 min back to back. At two episodes a day it takes 6 days; at one hour a day, about 3 days.
- Is Carnival Phantasm finished?
- Yes. Carnival Phantasm has finished airing — the final episode aired December 31, 2011.
- Is there a season 2 of Carnival Phantasm?
- No sequel is listed for Carnival Phantasm as of October 2026. You can continue the story in the original manga.
- Is Carnival Phantasm based on a manga?
- Yes. Carnival Phantasm adapts the manga by Type-Moon.
- Who animated Carnival Phantasm?
- Carnival Phantasm was animated by Lerche and directed by Seiji Kishi.
- Who sings the opening of Carnival Phantasm?
- The opening, "Super☆Affection", is performed by Aki Misato & Faylan & Minami Kuribayashi & Miyuki Hashimoto & yozuca* & rino.