Fate/stay night: Heaven’s Feel II. Lost Butterfly

Fate/stay night: Heaven’s Feel II. Lost Butterfly

Year: 2019

Runtime: 117 mins

Language: Japanese

Director: Tomonori Sudo

FantasyActionRomanceDramaAnimation

The conflict escalates in the ongoing Fifth Holy Grail War, raising the stakes for all involved. Shirou Emiya remains committed to his ideals, striving to be a hero and rescue everyone. He investigates a series of murders linked to a shadowy figure, determined to stop it. Shinji Matou manipulates events through his sister, Sakura, posing a threat to Shirou. Rin Tohsaka joins Shirou in confronting Shinji, aiming to protect Sakura from his control. As they delve deeper, disturbing truths about the Matou siblings are revealed, uncovering a web of dark secrets and past traumas.

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Timeline & Setting – Fate/stay night: Heaven’s Feel II. Lost Butterfly (2019)

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Time period

Present-day

The events unfold in a contemporary Japan setting, centered on the annual Holy Grail War in Fuyuki City. Modern technology and daily life intersect with secret magical rituals and loyalties. The pacing and relationships develop against this urban, near-present backdrop.

Location

Fuyuki City, Fuyuki Church, Emiya Residence, Matou Estate

Set largely in modern Fuyuki City, the story moves between the Emiya household, the Matou estate, and the town's church. The city provides a contemporary backdrop for a hidden war waged by magi and Servants. The locations ground the tale in a familiar urban setting while exposing the clash between everyday life and ancient magical conflict.

🏙️ City 🕯️ Supernatural 🗺️ Holy Grail War

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Main Characters – Fate/stay night: Heaven’s Feel II. Lost Butterfly (2019)

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Shirou Emiya

A determined young mage who vows to protect Sakura, even at the expense of his own ideals. After Saber’s disappearance, Shirou is effectively cut from the Holy Grail War, but he remains steadfast. He is injured in battle and loses his left arm, only to be saved when Archer sacrifices his own arm and transfers it to Shirou, merging their fates.

🎯 Protagonist 🗡️ Magus 💔 Protective ⚔️ Resolve

Sakura Matou

Kidnapped and burdened by the Matou Crest Worms, Sakura struggles with growing control and a sense of burden toward Shirou. Her trauma, jealousy, and hidden strength push her toward a fateful transformation as the Grail’s vessel. Her fate becomes increasingly tied to the Grail’s power and the conflicts around her.

🧪 Vessel ❤️ Tragic 🌀 Corruption

Rider (Medusa)

A powerful Servant whose protective instinct toward Sakura clashes with the Grail War’s brutal demands. Her petrifying gaze and formidable presence complicate alliances and battles as she remains loyal to Sakura.

🗡️ Servant 🧭 Loyalty 🪨 Gaze

Rin Tohsaka

A sharp-witted magus ally who strategizes with Shirou and Illya, navigating moral lines as Sakura’s fate becomes central. Her practical approach complements Shirou’s ideals, and she tempers impulses with calculated plans.

🧠 Strategist 🫂 Ally 🗺️ Rivalries

Archer

Shirou’s enigmatic future self bound to fight alongside him, ultimately sacrificing for Shirou’s sake by giving up his own arm to save his life. His presence challenges Shirou’s beliefs about ideals and strength.

🛡️ Guardian 🗡️ Boon ⏳ Sacrifice

Illyasviel von Einzbern

A key ally who manipulates and mobilizes forces against Zōken, while seeking to shield Shirou and Sakura through shifting loyalties. Her actions influence the war’s balance and the fates of those around her.

🪄 Mage 👑 Power 🧭 Alliance

Kirei Kotomine

A priest who probes Sakura’s situation and reveals the truth about her bloodline and Crest Worms, weaving moral ambiguity into the war’s broader questions. He uses the situation to explore deeper motives and manipulation.

🙏 Priest 🧭 Mentor 🕳️ Mystery

Zōken Matou

The Matou patriarch whose schemes with the Grail’s power twist Sakura’s fate and threaten everyone around her. His plans intersect with the history of the Holy Grail and the Matou family’s legacy.

👑 Patriarch 🗡️ Schemer 🌀 Shadow

Gilgamesh

A formidable Servant whose arrogance and power escalate the conflict. His confrontations with other Servants intensify the Grail War’s stakes and contribute to the story’s dark turn.

👑 King 🗡️ Antagonist 🗡️ Clash

Shinji Matou

Sakura’s abusive adoptive brother whose actions and cruelty contribute to Sakura’s trauma and the escalating danger surrounding the Grail War.

👤 Antagonist ⚔️ Abuse 🕯️ Trauma

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Major Themes – Fate/stay night: Heaven’s Feel II. Lost Butterfly (2019)

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💔 Love and Sacrifice

Shirou’s vow to protect Sakura drives much of the conflict, forcing him to weigh his ideals against dangerous realities. Sakura’s vulnerability and growing bond with Shirou test the limits of love and loyalty. The narrative asks how far one should go to safeguard another at the cost of personal ideals.

🪄 Power and Corruption

The Crest Worms and Holy Grail grant immense power but corrupt loyalties and intentions. Characters confront how power can twist relationships and justify brutal actions. The pursuit of the Grail reveals the fragility of human motives when faced with overwhelming force.

👨‍👩️ Family and Kinship

Siblings by blood and by circumstance drive pivotal decisions, with Sakura and Shirou’s ties shaping the conflict. Adoption, inheritance, and family pressure influence motives more than ideology. The story continually probes what truly binds a family together.

Last Updated: October 01, 2025 at 12:19

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