Isami Kondo's Noble Phantasm Animation in Latest FGO 'Gudaguda Event' Generates Huge Buzz on Social Media

The Noble Phantasm animation for Isami Kondo, a new Servant implemented in the latest "Gudaguda Event" of the popular smartphone RPG "Fate/Grand Order (FGO)," has become a major topic of discussion on the social media platform "X (formerly Twitter)." Many users have been deeply moved by the "emotional depth" and "cleverness" of the animation, with an outpouring of praise such as "I cried" and "I have no choice but to summon him."

Shinsengumi Gathers Under the "Flag of Sincerity"! An Emotional Animation Exceeding Expectations

Even before this event began, fans speculated, "Will all of the Shinsengumi appear in Kondo-san's Noble Phantasm?" The revealed animation not only met those expectations but surpassed them. Isami Kondo's Noble Phantasm, "Flag of Sincerity," features previously implemented Shinsengumi comrades, including Toshizo Hijikata and Souji Okita, appearing one after another to gather around Isami Kondo. Users have continuously posted exclamations of surprise and emotion, such as "I can't believe they actually did it," "It's too epic," and "It's absolutely perfect," in response to this magnificent sequence.

Furthermore, the existence of three different Noble Phantasm voice lines and the combination of his third skill, "You are also a Shinsengumi member," with the Noble Phantasm animation, has been praised as "supreme." This deep connection with the in-game character settings and story further stirs players' emotions. Players who have completed the event story, in particular, have shared sentiments like, "I shed tears seeing him raise the Flag of Sincerity, thinking of his comrades who remain Shinsengumi even in death," highly commending the animation as a crowning moment for the story's climax.

"Must Summon" Voices Flood In, Expectations for Future Developments Rise

The overwhelming brilliance of the animation has led to a surge of users whose desire to obtain him through gacha has been ignited, with comments like, "If I don't get this, I'll go crazy" and "It's unfair, it makes me want him even more." Numerous voices stated, "I absolutely want Isami Kondo." Conversely, some players expressed impatience to play the game, saying, "I haven't caught up with the story yet, but I've already been spoiled – that's cheating!"

Furthermore, in response to this animation, expectations for future updates have also risen, with requests such as, "If more Shinsengumi characters are added, I hope the Noble Phantasm animations will also be revamped" and "I want them to add up to 10 more captain-class members over time." While some divided opinions were observed regarding character design, it is clear that Isami Kondo's Noble Phantasm animation has brought immense emotion and excitement to the FGO community as a whole.

The Context

For readers unfamiliar with the terms used in the article:

• Fate/Grand Order (FGO): A hugely popular free-to-play Japanese mobile RPG developed by Lasengle (formerly Delightworks) and published by Aniplex. It features a turn-based combat system, an extensive story, and a gacha monetization system for obtaining characters.
• Servant: In the Fate universe, Servants are heroic spirits summoned to fight for a Master in the Holy Grail War. In FGO, players summon various historical, mythological, and literary figures as Servants to join their party.
• Noble Phantasm: The ultimate ability or trump card of a Servant, often a powerful attack or unique skill, typically accompanied by a cinematic animation.
• Isami Kondo: A prominent historical figure, he was the charismatic commander of the Shinsengumi, a special police force active during Japan's late Edo period. The Shinsengumi are revered in Japanese culture for their unwavering loyalty and martial prowess.
• Gudaguda Event: A recurring, often comedic yet sometimes deeply emotional, event series within FGO that typically features Japanese historical figures, particularly those from the Sengoku period and the Bakumatsu period (like the Shinsengumi).
• Gacha: A common monetization model in free-to-play mobile games where players spend in-game currency (often purchased with real money) for a chance to receive virtual items, such as characters or weapons, from a randomized pool. The phrase "引くしかない" (hiku shika nai) literally means "I have no choice but to pull (the gacha)," indicating an irresistible urge to spend currency to obtain the character.