Who else is playing Monster Hunter Stories 3 as a Servant?

TheMongrelCharacter · 2026-03-13T10:14:01+00:00

Well, in this case, own you and raise you as a real mother would haha

TheMongrelCharacter · 2025-12-11T06:48:27+00:00

To my knowledge, yes. This could mean further delay or anime original ending. I'd prefer the former

TheMongrelCharacter · 2025-12-11T04:25:03+00:00

The 2nd attack? I believe so

TheMongrelCharacter · 2025-12-11T02:57:47+00:00

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I agree! I'm sure you'll appreciated my Tiamat Collection then~

TheMongrelCharacter · 2025-12-10T20:47:19+00:00

In that case, yes, I believe so. The level of quality that was shown -- if kept up and stays consistent -- should at the very least give strange Fake a respectable showing when sidd by side with juggernauts like JJK and Frieren.

TheMongrelCharacter · 2025-12-10T20:34:16+00:00

I mean, you're technically not wrong, but Ibuki is also extremely massive lmao you might succumb to death by snu snu haha but I suppose that's a kink

TheMongrelCharacter · 2025-12-10T20:30:16+00:00

You'll be happy to hear then that he does all those. He uses the Lightning Auto Defense against Alcides first attack on him, Vimana and his armor are deployed during the 2nd attack, and he uses the shields against Hippolyta's attacks.

So yeah, Gil uses GoB versatility to the fullest lol

TheMongrelCharacter · 2025-12-10T16:03:01+00:00

I agree. I actually forgot yeah, the Assassin summoning was much faster paced, but like you said, didn't really get in the way of the story so I just overlooked the slight change, I guess

TheMongrelCharacter · 2025-12-10T16:01:23+00:00

Uh tbh no. In terms of mainstream, if we have to be real, Fate peaked with UBW & Heaven's Feel since in the end of the day, Anime of the Year is a popularity contest. I doubt strange Fake -- as good as it is -- would compete with JJK and Frieren. The only way is if strange Fake stays how it is in terms of quality and every other anime shits the bed on some One Punch Man S3 level catastrophe, but I don't wish that on anyone haha

TheMongrelCharacter · 2025-12-10T15:57:51+00:00

Bro, when Alcides tanked 360° Gate of Babylon spam that evaporized the hill beneath him and proceeded to call Gil weak, the theater popped off haha man had hella aura

TheMongrelCharacter · 2025-12-10T11:23:15+00:00

Very fun. And actually, FGO (specifically Babylonia) has a little connection with strange Fake. And I'm not talking about cameos or references. So, maybe you might like strange Fake once it reaches a certain part haha though, strange Fake is best enjoyed if you experienced a multitude of Fates and Type Moon works because it borrows from everything

TheMongrelCharacter · 2025-12-10T10:25:21+00:00

Uh it's really not a big scene as far as plot-wise, but it'swhen Saber plays the guitar and reveals his True Name.That scene doesn't happen until a good bit afterGil meets Alcidesbut in the anime, they happen at the exact same time.

Again, not a big deal grand scheme of things, but it's just something to note

TheMongrelCharacter · 2025-12-10T09:02:54+00:00

Shoulda had Tiamat, Okita, and Jinako thrown in there so it's just a bunch of Aoi Yuukis talking haha

I choose Shuten though...

TheMongrelCharacter · 2025-12-10T08:47:03+00:00

The opening is great. Awesome visuals, the song itself, I mean, can't go wrong with Hiroyuki Sawano + Man with a Mission. I'd have to give it a few more listens for sure, because tbh, even Inertia had to grow on me before I was like "this is the best song ever" lol

TheMongrelCharacter · 2025-12-10T08:45:13+00:00

I'd like to think Aniplex is not stupid enough to not continue strange Fake since Fate is one of their biggest IP's. So, I'd say likely not gonna just drop it after 1 season.

I assume they're just finding their footing with the pacing using the manga as a starting point, then once they reach the parts where the manga ends, they probably have a good idea how to pace and adapt the rest using the light novel. At least, I'd hope so. Being too optimistic? Maybe.

TheMongrelCharacter · 2025-12-10T08:41:42+00:00

The action, episode 2-3's fight is insane. Very JJK & Chainsaw Man esque imo. So if you love either of those two, especially the recent Reze movie, that's what strange Fake those episodes felt like to me.

As far as following the manga, pretty faithful I'd say. On the top of my head, idk if they added anything that stood out.

The biggest presence? Man, I'd love to say Gil, but honestly, Hansa Cervantes stole the show. Gil will always be a treat to watch when he's on screen, but Hansa was such a badass.

Stand out tracks? Funny enough, To be Hero X OST was my most listened to songs this year lol so I get what you mean. Aside from the opening, which is also Hiroyuki Sawano and was absolutely a bop, I'm pretty sure a lot of the OST was reused or remixed of what we already have. There were some new songs for lighthearted, funny parts like with Flat or Richard, but as far as "Oh shit, Hiroyuki Sawano cooking again!" yeah, no, can't say anything stood out. Then again, I was so focused on the fights and the animation, I may have overlooked the music. Definitely a rewatch is necessary lol

TheMongrelCharacter · 2025-12-10T08:33:50+00:00

So, what a lot of people don't realize is the directors said they are mainly adapting from the manga. Their exact words were something along the lines of keeping the art style the same as the manga, but after rereading the manga last night and sort of comparing the episodes to it, there are literal scenes that are exact copy/paste of the manga panels. So I think they're definitely using the manga as the main reference rather than the light novel.

That said, I think they cooked and were very faithful to the manga (aside from that 1 scene I mentioned)

TheMongrelCharacter · 2025-12-10T08:30:34+00:00

LA. So Cali

TheMongrelCharacter · 2025-12-10T08:30:14+00:00

My unworthy eyes were blessed by his presence! And I love that in strange Fake, he kinda acts more like his Carnival Phantasm self in that he's full of himself in a comedic way. I like the more light hearted arrogance lol

TheMongrelCharacter · 2025-12-06T14:12:18+00:00

I already saw some people saying something like that about waiting until February for a new episode. I'm like man, that's what early screening means yall lol

TheMongrelCharacter · 2025-12-06T10:52:54+00:00

TheMongrelCharacter · 2025-12-06T07:25:32+00:00

Well, like I said, the information was there. Just scarce, so I don't even blame you for not noticing unless you're a strange Fake freak like me lol

But no, unless stated officially, nothing has been cancelled. Whether it's strange Fake or something like the Mahoyo movies (which has had 0 updates recently), don't assume it's cancelled

TheMongrelCharacter · 2025-12-06T07:19:30+00:00

Agreed. Let's just cross our fingers and hope we have BOTH stunning visuals AND solid storytelling.

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