: The episode opens at the same cafe seen in Carnival Phantasm , firmly establishing it as a spiritual successor.
: Produced by Lerche , the studio behind the original Carnival Phantasm , with Seiji Kishi returning as director. Fate/Grand Carnival Episode 1
, titled " First Singularparty: The Carnival Olympia of Heroic Spirits - Flame of Mad Festival ," is a celebratory parody OVA that transitions the sprawling cast of Fate/Grand Order into the comedic, slapstick style of its predecessor, Carnival Phantasm . The episode originally premiered as part of the TYPE-MOON New Year's Eve 2020 TV Special and serves as the lead-off for the two-season OVA series. Plot Summary The episode is divided into two primary comedic segments: : The episode opens at the same cafe
: The OVA features a massive ensemble, including Ritsuka Fujimaru (Akane Sekine), Mash Kyrielight (Rie Takahashi), and multiple roles for Nobutoshi Canna (Cú Chulainn variants). The episode originally premiered as part of the
: The series uses a remix of the classic "Super Affection," performed by a rotating choir of FGO heroines including Nero Claudius, Ishtar, and Mash.
: A shorter segment focusing on Lancelot’s disastrous attempt to bond with Mash. His efforts are complicated (and ultimately sabotaged) by James Moriarty, leading to a series of escalating misunderstandings. Key Features and Production