TheFateseries has captured the imaginations of many fans worldwide through its cross-media storytelling.

From dramatic wars to magical girls, and even slice of life, this series has it all.

Here are some characters with whom art imitates life - and sometimes surpasses it.

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Much like her real-life counterpart, Jeanne d’Arc takes on the leader’s role.

Given how quickly matters go awry, Jeanne is forced to take on a more involved role.

From Artoria to Hassan, here are the best servants in Fate/Zero.

Hisoka, Gojo, and Zenitsu from different anime.

8Spartacus

Berserker

Spartacus' reimagined character in the Fate series is a rather pitiable version.

This renders his role in the anime adaptations decidedly minor, but memorable.

Either way, the ancient king was reimagined as a female fencer in the Fate series.

Chika, Reigen, and Himmel from multiple anime.

The character has retained a strong presence throughout the Fate series.

These games have it all, from longboats to vikings to the great halls of Valhalla.

As Fate/Apocrypha largely takes place in his homeland, Vlad enjoys a greater degree of power there.

Split image of Astolfo, Artoria and Jeanne from Fate.

She does not care much for victory, and never properly joins her side in Fate/Apocrypha.

Most of her efforts are focused on continuing her killing sprees.

If you’re forming an adventuring party, ensure to keep these anime characters off your list.

Isthar, Saber, and Gilgamesh from Fate.

He is able to trap his enemies in illusions borne of their hopes and his vivid imagination.

Shakespeare remains an enigma to the end, much like his real-life counterpart.

The actual historical basis of Troy is murky, but the character of Achilles captures everyone’s imaginations nonetheless.

Jeanne d’Arc looking determined in Fate Apocrypha.

The Fate series expands Achilles' characterization by deeming him the pupil of Chiron, a Greek centaur.

This is due to the character’s explosive popularity following the airing of the Fate/Apocrypha anime series.

He is Sieg’s first friend and remains one of his closest allies throughout the Greater Grail War.

Hans Christian Andersen offers to evaluate a Servant in Fate Extra CCC.

In the anime we love, there are side characters whose sheer presence steals the show from the protagonists.

Iskander, Gilgamesh, and Saber from FateZero.

Spartacus lifts a sword above his head while grinning in Fate Apocrypha.

Artoria Pendragon looking concerned in Carnival Phantasm, a Fate OVA.

Siegfried covered in blood in Fate Apocrypha.

Vlad Tepes speaking in Fate Apocrypha.

Jack the Ripper looking shocked in Fate Apocrypha.

William Shakespeare smiles while lying prone in Fate Apocrypha.

Achilles looking smug in Fate Apocrypha.

Astolfo introduces himself in Fate Apocrypha.