When gamers hear of Type-Moon,chances are they’d remember theFatefranchise - especiallyFate/stay nightwhere Masters and Servants fight to the death, all for the sake of one wish. Such was the acclaim of theFatefranchise that it spawned an entire universe of games, anime, manga, and other media that explored the world of Artoria Pendragon, her fellow Servants, and the Holy Grail War. However, fans of Type-Moon would be quick to tell otherFatefans that there’s more to the studio than just theFatefranchise.
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If one were to look close enough, Type-Moon actually has a lot of other releases that fall outside the purview of the standardFatestory. Aside from other IPs in visual novels, Type-Moon also has other releases that explore unique stories. However, just what are the best games and releases from Type-Moon that aren’t a part of theFateseries?
10Girls’ Work (TBA)
Originally announced as an all-ages visual novel back in 2008, Type-Moon announced thatGirls’ Workwould become an anime instead. Unfortunately, there hasn’t been any definite release date for the anime since its inclusion in the Ufotable team’s 2013 lineup, but the team did say they haven’t forgotten about the project.
According to what fans know so far,Girls’ Worktakes place in an alternate version of Shinjuku that merged with Paris, becoming “the city that dreams.” Starring in the anime is Shirube Asube, a symbol of the city’s freedom with the power to actually exert her influence over the city’s events. Accompanying her are her friends Jizeru, a yakuza assassin with secret powers, and the good-spirited and seemingly-ordinary Ariso. It’s thrilling enough thatGirls’ Workis an all-ages work - something Type-Moon isn’t known to do - and its premise sparks intrigue as to what supernatural creatures lurk in Shinjuku during Shirube’s adventures.
9Tsukihime (2000)
One could considerTsukihimeas the first visual novel under Type-Moon’s belt, and one that jump-started the team’s fame for extremely deep narratives. In the story, protagonist Shiki Tohno survives a fatal injury at a young age, and is now possessing the ability to see “death lines” that when pressed can break anything - living or otherwise. When he moves back to the town of Misaki in 1999, Shiki adjusts to life as a normal high school student. That is, until he meets supernatural creatures such as vampires that call themselves Dead Apostles, among others. He eventually meets Arcueid Brunestud, a girl with a mysterious past.
Set in its own timeline,Tsukihimeshowcased the potential of Type-Moonin creating deep universes with immersive lore. The setting’s unique take on the coexistence of vampires and other supernatural creatures, coupled with Shiki’s mysterious ability, makes for a great supernatural action drama even prior to its remakes. Being a VN, the game also features five routes across two scenarios, with players able to unlock a new epilogue after finishing all routes.
8Tsukihime: A Piece Of Blue Glass Moon (2021)
Players who want to experience a new take on theTsukihimeexperience can also grabA Piece Of Blue Glass Moon,the half of a two-part remake of the series. In this version, players can replay the originalTsukihimestory but with the choice of only two routes, that of Arcueid’s via “Moon Princess'' and Ciel’s via “Rainbow in the Night.” It’s notable that this version of the remake adapts the “Near Side of the Moon” scenario in the original VN that also stars the two heroines.
Aside from updated graphics and visuals,A Piece Of Blue Glass Moonalso lacks the erotic aspects of the original VN, making this quite a safe for work experience. Considering the dated graphics and crude gameplay of the original release, the updated gameplay and visual options forA Piece Of Blue Glass Moonadds a modern and refreshing take on the reading experience.
7Tsukihime: The Other Side Of Red Garden (TBA)
Players who played throughA Piece Of Blue Glass Mooncan unlock a secret ending that teases this other half of theRemakeseries. CalledThe Other Side Of Red Garden, this part of the series adapts the “Far Side of the Moon” scenarioof the original VN, this time with routes focusing on Shiki’s sister Akiha, as well as the Tohno family maids Hisui and Kohaku.
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What perhaps makesThe Other Side of Red Gardenexciting for fans is its inclusion of a route for Satsuki Yumizuka, one of Shiki’s classmates. Fans can remember her route being scrapped for the original game, which makes its inclusion inThe Other Side of Red Gardena means to truly “complete” the intendedTsukihimeexperience, at least based on the writer’s true vision.
6Kagetsu Tohya (2001)
Also translated as “Ten Nights Of The Verses And Moon,”Kagetsu Tohyaserves as the sequel to theTsukihimevisual novel. At its core, the game is composed of a longer main arc known as “Twilight Glass Moon, Fairy Tale Princess” with multiple branches, but it also has a series of ten side stories known collectively as “Ten Nights of Dream.”
InKagetsu Tohya, Shiki finds himself in an accident approximately a year afterTsukihime’s events. He eventually realizes that he’s been repeating the same day over and over, soon realizing that he has to find the dream’s creator, Len, if he wishes to escape. UnlikeTsukihime,Kagetsu Tohyahas a lot more choicesthat radically affect the way facts are presented in the story. In one instance, Shiki choosing to accompany Akiha to school will have them go to the same school, but choosing not to accompany her will have them go to different schools.
5Melty Blood: Type Lumina (2021)
Fans who wanted characters in Type-Moon media would not have to look further as the originalMelty Bloodis exactly that, telling a story after the events of Satsuki Yumizuka’s nonexistentTsukihimeroute andKagetsu Tohyawherein Shiki has to investigate a string of serial murders. InMelty Blood: Type Lumina, its events take place ten days before theA Piece of Blue Glass Moongame, with each character having a separate Story Mode.
Unlike the 30+ character roster of the originalMelty Blood,Type Luminainstead has a total of 18 characters, each with theirfully-developed fighting stylesand combo strings. Fighting game fans will be intrigued by new systems introduced inType Lumina, such as auto-combos (Rapid Beat), power moves (Moon Skills), and power-ups (Moon Drive).
4Kara No Kyoukai (1998)
Fans who want to deep dive into Type-Moon works might want to begin withKara no Kyoukai, the light novel that served as the team’s debut. Set in its own universe separate fromFate, the story ofKara no Kyoukaistars Shiki Ryougi, a teenage girl who becomes a demon hunter after being gifted with the “Mystic Eyes of Death Perception.” Fans can recall these eyes as being the same eyes that Shiki Tohno possesses inTsukihime, those that let its users see “death lines” that can break anything in existence.
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InTsukihime, readers can witness Shiki’s adventures as a demon hunter while her friend, Mikiya Kokutou, tries to get close to her. Their misadventures would lead them to become supernatural investigators for Garan no Dou, a detective agency for investigator Touko Aozaki. Despite the series’ rather “grounded” supernatural premise, a lot of concepts inKara no Kyoukaiwould eventually make its way toTsukihimeandFate, as this story did serve as a prototype for the two works.
3World Conquest Zvezda Plot (2014)
One of the wackier takes of Type-Moon with regards to storytelling has to beWorld Conquest Zvezda Plot, with a story centering around the adventures of Lady Venera and her Zvezda organization. As she tries to proclaim every so often, the primary goal of Zvezdais World Conquest, and alongside Lady Venera are her agents, including a robot. Their lives change when Asuta Jimon, a middle-schooler runaway, ends up being roped into their schemes. With nothing to offer but his cooking skills, Asuta must defeat an organization named Light that is hell-bent on stopping their schemes.
Although more comedic compared to Type-Moon’s deeper works, the wacky world-building inWorld Conquest Zvezda Plotmakes it a must-watch for any curious fan. This is especially the case for those who want a palate cleanser from Type-Moon’s more intense narratives.
2DDD (2007)
One of the more mysterious novels in the Type-Moon slate isDDDorDecoration Disorder Disconnection. In its world, a mysterious disease known as the Abnormal Agonist Syndrome has become prevalent in Japan. Due to how it affects neurotransmitters, patients of the Agonist Syndrome may acquire new body parts andeven supernatural abilities, although at the cost of forcing necrosis in their bodies The story ofDDDofficially begins when Arika Ishizue, a boy without his left arm, is introduced to Kaie Karyou, a boy with access to prosthetic limbs.
Despite its rather grounded sci-fi premise,DDDhas no links to bothTsukihimeandFateuniverses. This makes its story quite standalone, making its lore deep enough for fans but not too intense that it becomes overwhelming.
1Fire Girl (2012)
InFire Girl, readers are introduced to Homura Hinooka, an average school girl who, unbeknownst to all the guys who have a crush on her, is a bit lazy and kind of a goofball. And while she’s adamant not tojoin any school clubs, a schoolmate named Takumi Touya invited her to join the Exploration Club as their “magician.” Not only that, Touya wants her to join him and two other classmates in their adventure exploring the uncharted planet known as Imaginary Earth: Nutella.
This level of craziness for a premise is what readers might expect from a Type-Moon work, and this isekai series is quite unlike what fans ofTsukihimeandFatewould expect. With Homura being just as incredulous to what she’s seeing as readers would be,Fire Girlbecomes quite an isekai adventure to relate to.
Melty Blood: Type Luminawas released on July 02, 2025 for PC, Xbox One, PS4, and Nintendo Switch.
