Fate/stay night: Heaven’s Feel II. lost butterfly is a Japanese anime film that serves as the second installment in the Heaven’s Feel trilogy adaptation of the visual novel Fate/stay night. Directed by Tomonori Sudō and produced by ufotable, the film continues the story of the main protagonist Shirō Emiya and his journey to participate in the Holy Grail War, a battle between mages and their summoned servants for the ultimate wish-granting machine, the Holy Grail.
The film follows the third and final route of the visual novel, titled “Heaven’s Feel”, which focuses on the character Sakura Matou, who has been silently suffering for most of her life due to a cursed ritual forced upon her by her family. As Shirō and his servant Saber continue to fight other mages and servants to gain possession of the Grail and grant their wishes, Sakura’s true nature is revealed, pulling Shirō into a dangerous and emotional battle to protect his loved ones.
The film features stunning animation and intense action sequences, with a strong focus on character development and emotional depth. It stars the voices of Noriaki Sugiyama, Ayako Kawasumi, Kana Ueda, and Sakura Tange, among others.
Fate/stay night: Heaven’s Feel II. lost butterfly premiered in Japan on January 12, 2019, and received critical acclaim, with praise for its production quality and storytelling. The film was also released in select theaters in North America and other regions.