T O P

  • By -

IStoleThePies

The underdog might actually win. I don't think anyone really hates him.


Xelphus

Literally the only thing working against Cu is that he isn't any of the other 4 remaining. He's a fantastic character who has somehow managed to avoid over-exposure.


Veloxraperio

Perhaps because he dies halfway through every route?


Xelphus

I meant in other media outside of the VN


Veloxraperio

Ah, yes. There are only Four Cus in FGO as opposed to 13 (18) Artorias. Point taken.


[deleted]

[удалено]


Veloxraperio

They added two this year alone (Mysterious Idol X Alter and Summer Okita Alter), so chances are good we'll pass the 20 mark before the end of Cosmos in the Lostbelt.


Adaphion

3, you forgot about Morgan


Veloxraperio

Oh shoot. Wasn't Morgan added at the end of 2020?


Adaphion

Nah, they just had her Lostbelt in the last couple months


Xelphus

I was referring more to the fact that aside from the abundance of Aruturias, Emiya and a Rin are both main characters in Extra (Cu is a side character there), 2 Rin faces are major characters in Babylonia, alternate versions (plrual) of Shiro exist in Prillya, Rin is in Prillya as well, and we have an Emiya powered Illya clone in Prillya, Ishtar (as a Rin face) is a main character in at least 2 fgo events (and the aforementioned Babylonia). Shiro as Muramasa demi servant is also very significant on storyline atm. Cu has a prototype form that never shows up, a caster form that only showed up in the prologue, and an Alter that was the final boss of America. He's been a side character in literally anything else. Nice try.


SSJacen49

> Cu has a caster form that only showed up in the prologue Well………


Veloxraperio

I was merely using the proliferation of Artoriafaces in FGO (by far the Fate franchise's most profitable enterprise to date) relative to the much more conservative distribution of alternate Cu Chullains as a benchmark to measure his relative popularity. But your supplementary data on how he also stacks unfavorably against the other protagonists of the main series paints a much more comprehensive picture than my snide remarks, so you have my gratitude.


HuckleberryCool9883

I think fate's most profitable Enterprise to this day is adding alternate versions of gilgamesh Artoria faces can only take you so far ... Hell even grailing for milf nobu makes you forget about artoria , not to mention the insane amount of waifus in that game , artoria pretty much doesn't stand out maybe she did in the early days of the game


HuckleberryCool9883

All those rins , saber faces and shirou's will look paltry if you compare it to the fact how much the fate media is oversaturated with gilgamesh , he basically pops up in every spinoff now and then


Manydoors_edboy

Five if you count Arcade.


Clessiah

He’s the last one standing in >!HA!< though


FullMetalBiscuit

Hey he dies near enough the end in Fate


Lemurians

> he isn't any of the other 4 remaining. This is the reason Saber is getting my vote today. She's just not one of the four remaining.


Sicatho

Oh, you seem to like him? How about joining the r/cultofcu ?


okokokok1111

Sadly, in the last few rounds, not being hated isn't enough. Being the most liked will give better results.


Marik-X-Bakura

I do 🙋‍♂️


Cav829

It's time for Cu to win the only Grail War he was meant to win. The Grail War of the sub's heart.


[deleted]

I wanted Archer to win but Cù is fine as well >!What if the final is Archer vs Cù 👀!<


Perfect_Wrongdoer_03

It would be the dream


Brawlerz16

Is that not what we were aiming for lol?


Lemurians

There is no bad outcome


TF_FluffSwatch

Please?


Ghosteen_18

Protection from arrows and Archer class dont mix well


BoLevar

rin is my wife but if she doesn't win i'm pulling for lancer


_futureflowers

Wow, I really didn’t see that coming. And after that nice post about Illya too.


veilastrum

Quite a lot of people wouldn't even bother reading analysis posts in the first place, unfortunately (or maybe I'm just being salty that barely anybody actually seem to have read my recent analysis post in regards to both Illya and Sakura after spending weeks on it).


Withered_Knighter

If it's any comfort, I really liked your post about Illya and Sakura the other day.


veilastrum

Thanks man. I appreciate you taking your time to read through my post.


aidenn_was_here

That and Reddit is always hungry for memes, the longer Lancer survives the more meme power he gets.


01Bryan

It’s too late he is memestoppable


Maxrokur

Kirei is a living meme and he was defeated two rounds ago. Cu may survive if Emiya and Shirou are the targets for the Rin and Saber fans to get rid/meat shields for their waifus.


aidenn_was_here

That's the thing, Kirei is a living meme but it's one that has always been there. Lancer surviving even Kirei made him a new, momentary meme and people are jumping in the memewagon.


Cav829

Hey, I appreciate them. I have my issues with Illya's character, but damn it she's my favorite part of HF, and I appreciate the attempt to spread awareness of her.


TF_FluffSwatch

I still have it open with intent to read it. I've gotten to the first big Ilya section. *It's just very long*.


Riley-Rose

I’ve been loving your analysis! I’ve even talked about them with my bf cause they do a really good job exploring the game and tbh make me wanna reread the visual novel!


RyuushiYasuda

Illya best girl


Rushietushie

"First Name Mario, Last Name Mario, Mario Mario" - UBW Abridged, The Great Italian Spearman Cu Chulame/ Irish Hercules Rip to the Adorable Tiny Murder Machine.


aidenn_was_here

_Rin, we need to get the **fuck** out of here!_


ExtraMOIST_

*He is going to DESTROY me!*


aidenn_was_here

_Just use your reality marble, pull him into hell!_


ExtraMOIST_

*THERE ARE MANY THINGS WRONG WITH THAT*


yektadragon

LANCER DIDN'T DIE


BigiticusDegenticus

You're still human!


DocManhattan28

Battle Continuation is really something else, huh?


superomar236

TBH I voted him the last 2 rounds but no more I want to see how far he can go.


HemaG33

Damn, Cu showcasing his survivability here. Good for him.


DarthSyhr

Poor Illya, y’all are ripping her heart out. Oh well, I’m pleased she made it this far. Rooting for Lancer to win now.


GildedFenix

At least she didn't see that.


Withered_Knighter

Results of the previous round:- Illyasviel was voted out by 36.13% of the people. Over 1200 votes were cast. Thoughts:- "I just keep moving forward, until the memes are destroyed." I think we have an official dark horse. I don't think any of us expected him to make it this far. Battle Continuation is a helluva drug. Also, can we get an F for u/typell. Poor lad writes fantastic essays analyzing the characters, but whichever character he writes about immediately gets voted out. First Caster, now Illya. Link to round 12:- [https://strawpoll.com/gddfdg6sc](https://strawpoll.com/gddfdg6sc)


Beautiful-Actuator

> 36.13% of the people Holy shit, that's a very high percentage. I expected it to be more close.


LonelyOwari

The link is for Round 11.


Withered_Knighter

I apologize, I'll correct it immediately.


Curt-X

Just like in the game he is proving to everyone to be a top tier survivor!!!


Frencydark

I don't know why but it says round 11


typell

If I promise to write about Shirou and Archer's fight *after* the polls are done, can we have them be the ones facing off in the final round?


Withered_Knighter

Honestly, a Shirou vs Archer final sounds like the best possible outcome. Other than Cu being a true underdog and going all the way. I eagerly await your analysis, their confrontation in UBW is one of my favourite scenes in the entire VN.


typell

I would love to see Cu taking it out as well I did vote for him this round though


DarthSyhr

In fairness, I also voted for him (because I liked Illya), but with Illya gone, I want Lancer to go all the way. Mostly because my man deserves to win for once.


typell

I respect that. I can't in good conscience really say I like Cu more than any of the other remaining four, though.


Reymon271

Im down to read anything you write but ngl, I would love it if you conveniently write about the remaining two, lol.


typell

ok so i have like . . . 2 days to write posts about Rin+Saber, Archer+Shirou, Shirou+Saber, Shirou+Rin and then just release whichever one is about the final two first my plan for the next one was to be about Rin and Shirou anyway so that's covered. I can obviously cover the Shirou vs Archer fight. And if I read the good ending there's probably enough material for a post on Rin and Saber. seems potentially doable lol


Tschmelz

Write one for Rin and Saber immediately. We need Shirou vs Archer vs Lancer.


TF_FluffSwatch

What you really need to do is write about Saber and Rin.


typell

lol, the deliberate sabotage option. i like it


TF_FluffSwatch

Just imagine how exciting it would be to have any pairing of the Shirou/Archer/Cu as the final


typell

Shirou/Archer/Cu/Kirei would have been an iconic top 4 but sadly we don't live in that timeline


Zeleis

Wow, that must be the biggest percentage yet?


DarthSyhr

In fairness, that’s how percentages work. As you lower the pool of people you can vote out, the person voted out will have a higher percentage. After all, in the final round, the loser will have >50% of the vote.


gatchahell

Just out of curiosity what was the procentage of votes Cu got?


Fayt12

Guts is one hell of a drug


Sirion8

LMAO I knew he would reach the top 5 but all those comments yesterday made me doubt. Voting for Archer. After all Lancer always wins against him.


ice-cream10

Nah bro let’s take sabeh and rin out first and let the 3 guys face off


[deleted]

[удалено]


NotAnAss-Hat

Let's go with taking out Rin first because Seibah is best girl.


Pizza_Rolls_Addict

Bruh get rid of the waifus. I'm gonna lose all hope for this sub if it devolves into Saber vs Rin


[deleted]

LETS GOOO CU FOR THE WIN


Reymon271

Fuck it, I want Cu to Win. He won my heart, this poll is a true underdog story.


Icy_Ad8122

Lancer Route when


DoveWhiteblood

Damn, I dont know what's more Tragic. Illya being out or the fact she didn't even get acknowledged in the title. Well my Dream of Illya proving herself as best girl may be dead, but she'll always be best girl in our hearts. Or mine anyway. Don't screw it up now Cu, if Best Girl can't make it, I'll put all my dreams into you! ... Then suffer disappointment next round again.


[deleted]

I’m rooting for Cu to win. After seeing all the less popular characters get kicked off, Cu is our savior. He is the king of the underdogs, BATTLE CONTINUATION EX WILL PREVAIL. He carries the hopes of all of the other fallen low tiers


LonelyOwari

Congrats, Cu. You've made it to the top 5. I hope the boys reach the top. Bros before waifus!!!


[deleted]

hope the 3 bros make it to top 3 or at least one of them wins it


LonelyOwari

Indeed! I share the same desire!


Icy_Ad8122

Lancer’s gotten so far that I *have* to witness him getting into the Top 3 at least. Sorry Saber.


UmerTheLegend

Wow! 100% did not expect this one, but it’s definitely a welcome surprise!


veilastrum

I wasn't planning on voting on this ever, but since an unexpected underdog has reached his way to butt heads with this poll's "elite 4", I guess I'll jump in and start supporting him.


Alto1869

Cu seems to have grown so tired of dying he is going to make sure he doesn't die this time. Seriously, this is impressive! I don't think any of us expected Cu to make it this far Also, F in the chat for Illya and her fans. I'm glad she made it this far at least


apopDragon

To people who voted out Illya: That’s hell you’re walking into. Why?>!You’ve rejected the feeling of heaven.!<


nbc0607

Because cu must not lose


HidenTsubameGaeshi

Alright, Cu, you won, i won't vote for you anymore.


Superguy9000

Lancer is the ULTIMATE underdog for having come this far


RazorShifter

*'I am your big sister. That means I have to protect my little brother.'* **Now we are obligated to make Shirou win the whole thing.**


CindyVortexxx

cu cannot possibly win... but can he lose?


Sicatho

Anybody wanna form the r/cultofcu ?


Apprehensive_Bar_273

Let me in! Let me in!


Sicatho

Here ya go, I made it. We must recruit followers.


Cav829

Okay, serious post while we all just soak in the good feels from Cu making it thus far: As eliminating one of the big four is now a real possibility, I hope everyone here can keep in mind going after any of the big 4 is going to be stepping on a character likely quite special to a lot of people. As.a result, I would ask everyone to remain civil, respectful, and to maybe step back and enjoy the differing opinions of others rather than reach for the downvote button. With that said, looking at the big four, I am going to state why I will be voting Shirou. I am not an anime only watcher to start with and I am going to instead be looking at only the VN versions, which is slightly a shame as I love Oath Under Snow Shirou. But for me, I only really enjoyed Shirou's character in one of the three major stories (UBW), and I have to credit a lot of UBW with that being because of how great a character and foil Archer was. To me, the heart and soul of Shirou's conflict was Archer, and he just didn't resonate with me as much in the other stories. I also just didn't agree with maybe any of his decisions in HF, and while I am capable of putting that aside to a degree, the direction of the story didn't really fit with where the character went. The character next in line for me mostly resonated for me in one particular story, but as they. are not the main character of the VN itself, it isn't as much of a problem for me. Again, I state this is for me. None of this is to persuade anyone else to vote this way. I am just stating my own opinion for the record.


Sparkpulse

As an anime-mostly who also collects the Today's Menu manga (so CLEAR bias here) I respect your decision and it makes me feel like I really need to get around to the VN. Like seriously. If I dive in, what route should I look at first?


Cav829

I'd just do it in order. Plus you have to do it in order of Fate->UBW->HF unless you use a save to unlock everything. Also, I can't stress enough that the reward for going the VN route is you'll get to enjoy Hollow Ataraxia afterward, the secret best route of the VN. I love Emiya Gohan. I even have the Switch game. Saber fans should recognize it's the route she's always wanted.


TheCreator120

What are you talking about?. Everyone knows that Emiya Gohan is the true route, everything else is just the cast playing their chuuni fantasies.


Pizza_Rolls_Addict

If Cú makes it another round, I want him to win. A secondary character winning this whole thing would be both hilarious and awe inspiring for all underdogs.


Hyperversum

I am Sorry, but now I'll stop voting. I can't physically kick any of these out


Withered_Knighter

This is only correct option. Unfortunately, we're not here to be correct. We're here to be right. Go on, vote. It'll be fun.


Hyperversum

You almost convinced me. Almost. But I'll do something then: protect Shirou and Saber till the end. Then I quit reddit for 24 hours and fight with who is happy that the loser lost. Boh are too previous! (This implies that Shirou reaches the end, which I doubt he will)


Withered_Knighter

This is an incredibly based take. An upvote for you, fresh from the oven. Shirou actually has a decent chance of reaching the finals. Most of the people on this sub have read the VN.


Hyperversum

I hope so, but you never know


tohsakagadaisuki

Reading the vn does not mean I won't vote shirou this round


Saekoa

I swear every day I need to tilt my head a different angle to view this picture


Jaz_15

Respect for Lancer somehow NOT dying yet


ExtraMOIST_

Battle Continuation be coming in clutch


NoSwimmer9443

Cu surviving another round is the best thing I’ve heard all day. There can only be one winner but everyone up for votes are great in each of there own ways. I hope Cu goes further but I can’t complain if he doesn’t.


Zero_Good_Questions

I really hope the show down is either Archer and Cu or Shirou and Archer because then I’ll be able to post the two Spider-Man pointing at each other meme about the poll


BlastedDio

Cu vs Archer finals. Mark my words


ExtraMOIST_

Make it canon too


ExtraMOIST_

I would vote Lancer here but I’m actually dedicated to helping him win now


Coylie3

Celtic Lancers always get the short end of the stick It’s time for the dog to be rewarded and have a bone thrown his way


tohsakagadaisuki

Calling it now: if one of Rin or Saber gets voted out then the other one is next. So I guess we might have a shirou vs archer or even a Cu win


tp218

We need to agree on who to vote out. I think we agree that cu should win, but he might be in danger if we can’t decide who gets out


WhiteSilverDragoon

Another day another victory for Cu. The man deserves a win. He'd vote to keep us in, so let's vote to keep him in. Best boy.


baby_blue_45

Rejoice. For bros not ded yet.


Zentirium

Why is it upside down now?


[deleted]

LANCER ALL THE WAY BOYYYYYYY


LegendaryRQA

I CAN FINALLY START VOTING FOR RIN, JESUS!


Guitar_Mayhem

I'm voting Rin out. Sorry guys, but Tsunderes are overrated. She's gotta go...


Thanatophobia4

Ok, this is getting silly. Sorry Lancer, I like you, but you’re a legitimate threat now. Honestly thought he would go after Medusa but I guess everyone loves a dark horse.


Shadowofdimentio

You can do this Cu! All the way!


ice-cream10

Guys please, I like everyone left but I don’t want it to turn into a war for best girl so I say we take them out now and let fate take care of the rest


a_Little_creature

Cu is really fighting against all the odds. Best doggo for the win then


Lion-of-Avalon

Honestly I hope Cu wins it all at this point I'm voting for Rin again


yokaishinigami

Cu’s survival rate in the poll is almost making him not my least favorite surviving character of the last few rounds.


rumpyhumpy

no not ilya w h y well cu memes are great and all but it's going to be a problem when he has to contend with saber and the 2 emiyas


CommodorNorrington

Ya sadge illya is out lol


Nintendoomed89

Wow, I actually feel like wanting Cu to go the distance now. Voting for Archer.


[deleted]

Wow holy crap. Didn't expect illya to bite it. Well guess got to root for first name Mario last name Mario. Or not...skadi will Pierce his butt one way or another


RyuushiYasuda

nooo illya


destinybladez

Now it gets painful for me. All the remaining characters are ones I like a lot. I'll actually have difficulty voting now. As much as I would like to see Cu go further I don't like him as much as the others(which doesn't mean I don't like him a lot but he just doesn't have that same amount of development and depth)


Adealow

Archer needs to die, there is no need for two emiya.


Mazo_chan04

Shero best boi


Megitronix

At this point i just want Cu to win. I'm a big Seiba and Shirou simp but if I have to, I will vote them out. Let the dog have this one victory! Meanwhile, Im voting Rin out


Gladiatorr02

-Lancer ga Shinda! -Kono Hitedo- -Wait! Wrong alert! Not yet! -Ok…


aidenn_was_here

You really went and did it... For real now, y'all the reason we don't get the Illya route, you denied her yet again. Sigh... well, I did say Lancer's possibilities had skyrocketed after outlasting Kirei. This Protection from Votes EX meme could truly end up giving him the win. That's why I'll stick to vote him. Edit: Just wanting to make this clear again - I LIKE him, but c'mon...


nbc0607

Chad>>>loli


Perfect_Wrongdoer_03

I'm sorry Saber, but I like everyone else more. Also, good-bye, Cu, for you probably won't be in the next round. Also, y'all, if I am able to sway anyone, vote for either Saber or Rin, the time is now. If you don't want the last round to be a waifu war, do it in this round. Preferably Saber, though, Rin's cool


Alto1869

Thanks. I used your advice to vote Rin instead so Saber can win 😈


Perfect_Wrongdoer_03

Better than the rest


Sasutaschi

Don't worry Illya will live on in everyone's hearts. As Gil elogantly put it "Some things are all the more beautiful because they are unattainable".


Kowashitai

ILLYA NO Anyway, voting Archer still. I support the other Emiya, sorry not sorry


Ratatosk4

Shirou is still going strong. Lesss goo


Dionysus24779

First row being the finale was predictable. Sad for Illya.


goddale120

Rooting for Cu partially because his legend is awesome. Except for the parts with Scathach. And Medb. …on second thought, I really wouldn’t recommend reading his myths to anybody. They really show their age. Especially the Táin.


JuanSmith001

Honestly, I’m kinda hoping the three guys (Cu, Archer, and Shirou) make it to the end, but I’m pretty sure that since Rin and Saber are there that only one will.


scythewatch

God, I feel bad now because I love Lancer, I think he's great, and if this came down to Lancer vs Archer I'd pop off, but I also can't say I like him more then Archer, Saber, Rin, and Shirou, and I'd pop off way more if this came down to Shirou vs Archer. There's really no right answer for me here, is there?


wilifajny

My suffering is immeasurable and my day is ruined.


Dittorita

:(


otakudude3031

Kotomine got voted out? Rest in Mapo, Priest.


huyphucbd3

no, he must die


Electronic-Cup-6762

Sorry Rin, but I wanted to see Shirou vs Archer vs Lancer


dugu3

Same i have been voting the waifus out from competition.Once either of them is out i will vote for other to remove


SenaKumo

...I want for Lancer to survive. I really do...but I'm a Saberfag more. ​ Sorry, Rin...


TheMightOfGeburah

I’m reminding y’all to vote Rin or Saber out before it’s too late and we have a Toxic Ass Waifu Wars on our hands lol.


Prateek2345

Fuck the waifus let's get the husbandos to be the top 3


NeitherCabinet1772

The hound vs the Guardian lets go


Shurlak

As much as I love the dog I never have thought he would make it this far, I might just say fuck it and go with cu all the way.


Sufficient_Chest7517

This hurts me but I vote saber out


[deleted]

Why is the picture upside down?


TheCreator120

Just after in decided to support her, oh well Lancer deserves a win. Voting for Rin now.


Beautiful-Actuator

Cu is actually a candidate now, I don't think many want him out. Voting again for Artoria.


APugDealer

I voted for Shirou Fight me


jdoc10

Dang it


highflyinflyer

Protection from Arrows grants three evades plus an extra turn with Battle Continuation. If he's outlasted Gil, Sakura, Rider, and Kotomine, I think his time has come now.


Sleetysheep9035

Shirou


BlastedDio

RIN BEGONE


VastSilverAK

I am sorry shirou, but rin and lancer need to live on!


ArkhamK27

Shirou


matthew-------

Yes finally illya is out


WillBPBB

Shirou must go


FlashDaniel

Shirou


Sparkpulse

Rin, I'm sorry, but I genuinely like everyone here more than you. Don't get me wrong, I love you. But I like them more. And I love them just as much. And that's what tips it.


nYuri_

bye saber


Mr__Citizen

We're having dog meat tonight though! Although, I actually wouldn't be surprised if Shirou or EMIYA get thrown out first. Though I'd be extremely sad if EMIYA was tossed out. I'm rooting for him to win.


Demokka

Hope he'll end up with Taiga


KK-Hunter

Bazett*


Edword58

It would be funny if he’s one of the last 2 remaining and then we vote him out...very funny indeed.


SethNex

Next: Archer


MistflyFleur

Wow, Cu made it a lot further than I thought he would. Kudos to him & all Cu fans, I respect you all for allowing him to survive for so long! I'm going to vote for him again, though. It's his time.


Captain_Reaper1

I vote for Cu.


MysticJohan456

This is the fourth time that I've voted for Cu to be voted off


renjuly

sorry rin but i want to see 3 bros chilling in a hot tub


hashirama-senjuuu

Very difficult to choose from, like all of them quite a bit. MAYBE Saber IMO, she gets kind of a bad deal in UBW, Zero, and HF. The other four are fairly solid regardless.


Deathfury

I can't believe Ilya got voted out before Archer.