Gilgamesh

Lore & Background

In the Babylonia chapter, Gilgamesh is the ruler of Uruk, a fortress city that acts as the frontline for the battle against the beasts. The anime adaptation covers the 'Order VII: The Absolute Frontline in the War Against the Demonic Beasts: Babylonia' quest from the game Fate/Grand Order. The series aired from October 5, 2019 to March 21, 2020, produced by CloverWorks. Gilgamesh's role is central to the plot as he commands the battlefront against the Demonic Beasts and the three Goddess alliance.

Reader's Guide

Gilgamesh is the commanding figure of Uruk in the Babylonia chapter, serving as the King of Heroes who protects his city against the Demonic Beasts and the three Goddess alliance. His role is that of a mage who summoned heroic spirits to defend Uruk. The anime adaptation is accessible even to those who do not play the game, as stated by CloverWorks producer Yūichi Fukushima. The series consists of 21 episodes, with a special Episode 0: Initium Iter that takes place before the events of the anime. Gilgamesh's combat capabilities are centered on his role as a mage and king, commanding the defense of Uruk.

Did You Know?

• The anime Fate/Grand Order - Absolute Demonic Front: Babylonia aired from October 5, 2019 to March 21, 2020 on Tokyo MX, BS11, GTV, GYT, and MBS for 21 episodes.
• A special episode titled Episode 0: Initium Iter was revealed on August 3, 2019 and streamed through the Fate/Grand Order smartphone game from August 4 to August 11, 2019.
• The series was first announced on July 29, 2018 by Aniplex, following a fan survey where the 'Babylonia' quest and 'TV anime' ranked first respectively.
• Unison Square Garden performed the opening theme song 'Phantom Joke', while Eir Aoi performed the first ending theme song 'Hoshi ga furu Yume'.
• Aniplex of America hosted the premiere of the first two episodes at the Aratani Theatre in Los Angeles on September 29, 2019.