Fate/Grand Order - Absolute Demonic Front: Babylonia

 

I recently got into the Fate franchise which is why I've been trying to consume as much content as possible. This show is based on the game Fate/Grand Order (FateGO) which is much different from the original game/anime, but given that it introduces many new historical and legendary figures, I have still had a good time learning more about it. 

In this season specifically, the main characters go to the earliest days of civilization in Sumer, during the time of the epic of Gilgamesh (who is actually my favorite character from the series). Within the main series, Gilgamesh is portrayed as a purely selfish, twisted, and ruthless king who believes he is above all other humans due to his status as a demigod. In this version, however, he has matured somewhat and is portrayed as a strict yet benevolent king who actually cares for his people. Seeing his character acting somewhat normal was unnerving at first (since I was expecting him revert back to his usual demeanor eventually), but it was interesting to see my favorite character under this different light. 

I was able to recognize the use of causative and causative-passive forms within the episode. It was used by the character Ana when talking about the actions she was forced to do by her curse/fate. 

Additionally, I was able to understand the main characters’ discussion on the consequences of their choices, like this sentence for example 「このえらびをしんじます」(I believe in your choices). 

I was also able to recognize the following words/phrases using context clues: 

• たおす＝To defeat

• なかなか＝Quite

• しのやまい(死の病)＝ Deadly disease

• どいてなさい＝Get out of the way

• まいそうされました＝It was said that…