Fate/strange Fake

Jester, a Master in the False Holy Grail War, is a confirmed trans man who originally had a female form but hated it, and becomes violently angry if his deadname is mentioned. Additionally, characters like Enkidu, a powerful Servant, are depicted as agender or genderfluid, often referred to with gender-neutral pronouns. The Servant Caenis is explicitly identified as trans-male, and Francesca/François Prelati is genderfluid.

The narrative explicitly details participants fighting 'to the death' to obtain the Holy Grail, leading to a myriad of early battles and intense clashes. For example, the character Tine Chelc, who appears to be a young girl, is depicted calmly unhanding and killing another man. Another instance of direct violence occurs when Faldeus snipes Langal upon arrival in Snowfield, showcasing a ruthless approach to eliminating rivals.

Crunchyroll's content advisory for the series explicitly lists 'Profanity'. Viewer discussions confirm the presence of strong language, with one Reddit user specifically noting a scene where 'NSFW words were being thrown around' in a context involving a young girl and her parents.

The core plot involves 'mages' summoning 'Heroic Spirits' and competing for an omnipotent wish-granting device through a 'Holy Grail War' ritual, which is inherently magical. A significant occult entity is the Pale Rider, described as the 'embodiment of pestilence' and a 'Demonic Spirit' formed by the False Grail. This entity demonstrates potent supernatural abilities, such as infecting a master's parents with disease and manipulating their perception within a dream world.

The Holy Grail War is a 'battle royale' where participants 'fight to the death', creating constant suspense and danger. The presence of entities like the Pale Rider, described as a 'Demonic Spirit' and the 'embodiment of pestilence', and its ability to inflict disease and manipulate reality, introduces genuinely disturbing and frightening elements. The impending threat of the city of Snowfield being 'incinerated' further heightens the sense of urgency and intensity.

The entire premise of the 'False Holy Grail War' originates from an organization deliberately copying and altering the original ritual, acting independently from the London-based Mage Association, which is a clear act of systemic rebellion. Furthermore, characters exhibit direct acts of defiance, such as the young Master Tine Chelc, who calmly dismembers and kills another individual, demonstrating extreme disregard for life and authority. The protagonist, Ayaka, also expresses a desire not to be a 'puppet' in the war, indicating a rebellious stance against the controlling forces.