Fate/Grand Order: You’ve Lost Ritsuka Fujimaru [Season 3 Episode 2]

Alright, let’s dive into Fate/Grand Order: You’ve Lost Ritsuka Fujimaru Season 3 Episode 2—a chaotic, laugh-out-loud ride that’s pure fan service for anyone who’s ever spent hours summoning Servants or geeking out over Fate lore. If you’re a FGO vet, this episode is like hanging out with your favorite characters at a chaotic pizza party; if you’re new? Well, you might leave wondering why King Arthur’s arguing about curry, but hey, that’s half the fun.

First off, let’s get the basics straight: this is a gag anime (short for “gag comedy,” duh) based on the hit mobile game Fate/Grand Order. The main guy, Ritsuka Fujimaru, is humanity’s “last master”—a total hero who saved the world… but he’s also way too honest. Like, “asks King Gilgamesh why he wears gold armor to bed” honest. And in this episode, his brutal sincerity turns a simple cooking contest into a Servant-sized disaster.

The plot? Oh, it’s gloriously dumb. The Chaldea crew (that’s the good guys’ base) decides to host a “Master Chef” competition. Think Iron Chef, but with Heracles grilling steaks with his bare hands and Tamamo Cat (a fox spirit Servant) trying to pass off instant noodles as “traditional Japanese cuisine.” Ritsuka, being Ritsuka, doesn’t hold back. When Artoria Pendragon (yes, King Arthur herself) presents her “royal curry,” he deadpans, “It tastes like a castle moat.” Ouch. But here’s the thing: the Servants love it. They’re used to being treated like legends, so Ritsuka’s no-filter take is refreshing—even if it makes Artoria pout like a kid who dropped her ice cream.

The humor here is 100% slapstick. There’s a scene where Gilgamesh (the arrogant king with a treasure hoard) tries to “elevate” a dish by dumping diamonds into it. Ritsuka just stares and says, “That’s not food, that’s a retirement plan.” Cue Gilgamesh throwing a tantrum and summoning a sword… which he promptly trips over. Classic. And let’s not forget Tamamo Cat’s “Shaddup” line—fans on MyAnimeList are losing it over how cute she sounds when she’s annoyed. It’s the little moments like that that make this show feel like a hug for FGO players.

What makes this episode work so well is how it leans into the characters’ quirks. You know how in the game, Servants have these deep, tragic backstories? Here, they’re just… people. Artoria’s a closet foodie who cries if her cake isn’t perfect. Heracles is a gentle giant who’d rather grill than fight. Even the usually stoic Jeanne d’Arc gets in on the fun, accidentally setting her dessert on fire and blaming it on “divine intervention.” It’s like the writers took all the fan theories and inside jokes from the FGO community and turned them into a 12-minute skit.

Now, let’s talk about the animation. Since it’s a short-form ONA (Original Net Animation), it’s not Demon Slayer-level flashy, but it’s charming. The character designs are spot-on—Artoria’s round eyes when she’s mad, Gilgamesh’s over-the-top smirks—and the slapstick moments are timed perfectly. When Tamamo Cat tries to “sneak” extra sugar into her dish, the camera zooms in on her twitching fox ears, and you can’t help but laugh. It’s simple, but it works.

For FGO fans, this episode is a love letter. There are references to in-game events (like the time Tamamo Cat ate all the Chaldea snacks) and inside jokes about Servant personalities. When Ritsuka asks Merlin (the wizard) why he’s always napping, Merlin replies, “Saving the world is tiring—let me nap, you monster.” If you’ve ever spent 30 minutes waiting for Merlin to use his NP (Noble Phantasm) in a boss fight, you’ll snort-laugh. Even the cooking contest itself feels like a nod to the game’s “Craft Essences” (items that boost Servant stats)—except here, the “essence” is just Ritsuka’s bad cooking advice.

But wait, what if you’ve never played FGO? Can you still enjoy it? Yeah… kinda. The jokes are broad enough that you’ll get why a giant hero panicking over burnt toast is funny. But you’ll miss the deeper cuts—like why Artoria’s curry is a big deal (she’s obsessed with food in the game) or why Gilgamesh’s diamond dish is so ridiculous (he’s the richest Servant ever). It’s like watching a Marvel movie without knowing who Thor is—you’ll have fun, but you won’t get the “Wait, that’s his hammer!” moments.

The best part? The heart. Under all the chaos, this episode is about friendship. The Servants bicker and fight, but they’re all there for Ritsuka. When he accidentally ruins the contest by knocking over the prize (a giant trophy shaped like a Servant), everyone just laughs and says, “Well, that’s Ritsuka for you.” It’s sweet, and it reminds you why FGO fans love the game so much—because it’s not just about saving the world; it’s about the people (and Servants) you save it with.

Let’s wrap it up: Fate/Grand Order: You’ve Lost Ritsuka Fujimaru Season 3 Episode 2 is a must-watch for FGO players. It’s silly, it’s heartfelt, and it’s packed with enough inside jokes to make you rewind and laugh again. Even if you’re new, it’s a fun way to meet the Servants without the pressure of learning complex lore. Just sit back, grab a snack (maybe not curry), and enjoy the chaos.

Final verdict? 8/10. It’s not groundbreaking, but it’s exactly what you want from a gag anime: short, sweet, and full of laughs. And let’s be real—any episode where King Arthur pouts over bad curry is a win in my book.

Now, if you’ll excuse me, I need to go summon Tamamo Cat. Her “Shaddup” line was too cute. 😂

— A fellow FGO nerd who’s definitely made Artoria’s curry (and it did taste like a moat).

P.S. If you’re wondering why the episode numbering is confusing (Season 3 Episode 2 vs. Episode 16), don’t stress—ONAs (Original Net Animations) often have weird numbering. Just go with it.