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Originally Posted by MagicaLideaL
This ending is as perfect as we could get. The aftermath of Holy Grail War is all we need. I did not even realize that the long haired man was Waver and I am curious how did you guys knew that it is Waver. It do be a perfect 10 if ufotable put Rin alongside Shiro in the desert scene which I perceived that Shiro is walking down the Archer path. I just don't have faith in Shiro choosing his path anymore, Rin needs to be there... Really... Seriously...
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I think this was essentially the entire point of this episode. It looked very much like Shirou was alone in that desert scene. Now there's some ambiguity left to leave it open for interpretation but I think the rest of the episode heavily implies that Rin and Shirou will ultimately have to separate. The scene in Glastonbury reveals that Rin and Shirou have fundamentally different viewpoints. Whereas Shirou is searching for more big events like the Holy Grail War, Rin expresses that she has found her calling and contentment at the clock tower. And the end scene at the dining table makes it clear that whilst she is willing to leave the Clock tower after three years for some adventuring with Shirou she also admits that she plans to settle down at the Clock Tower eventually, whilst Shirou warns her that he just isn't the type settle down at all. It's a great piece of writing really. It's a tragic dimension to Rin and Shirou's relationship and it's executed in such a subtle and melancholic way that leaves a really bitter sweet impression. These two characters are smart enough to be aware of the fate of their relationship but are able to handle it with such grace and maturity. They are able to confront each other, be honest with each other and ask the questions that need asking. And the fact that they are capable of doing so just makes the whole thing feel even more tragic.
A very beautiful epilogue imo. I've made a point before about how it's such a shame that so few anime are willing to devote an entire episode to just an aftermath epilogue because I really think it's the best way to end a series. Giving the characters the time to look back on what's happened and reflect on how they plan to move forward really gives the best sense of conclusion and it's great that the writers did that here. And the amount of depth they gave to Rin and Shirou at the end was excellent. It was all anime original so it was a really risky move that could've brought the ire of the fandom, but not only did they nail both characters perfectly, they also added an entirely new and tragic dimension to Rin and Shirou's relationship that was never there in the Visual Novel.
The only blemish to an otherwise perfect episode was the introduction of Luvia and the pointless fanservice fight that followed. I've not read Hollow Ataraxia so I know nothing about Luvia but if her appearance here is anything to go by, I'd say I could do without her.
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No I didn't! 
But I would have liked to see a kiss on screen anyway! 
