It's time once again (or the first time really, but play along with the game's fiction) for Emperor Nero Claudius' Autumn Festival. Here, Servants from smartphone RPG Fate/Grand Order battle each other for prizes and the honor of Nero Claudius Caesar Augustus Germanicus (aka "Red Saber," "Aka Seiba" for "Fate/EXTRA Playable Saber") in a grand tournament. And, of course, there are new illustrations for this great patron of the arts.

Nero's updated animation accompanying event

Event Craft Essences include:

Praise Me! - art by Kou Mashiro

Joint Recital - art by Mika Pikazo, featuring Lancer Elizabeth Bathory and Nero Claudius (Bride)

Princess of the White Rose - art by Kunieda

Legion of Pioneers - ReDrop, featuring Lancer Romulus

Howling to the Moonlight - art by Routo Usagi, featuring Berserker Caligula

The Nero Festival Once More ~Autumn 2016~ event starts on 9/28 (Wed) and lasts until 10/10 (Wed)!#FateGO http://pic.twitter.com/qiDFGBxBMl
— Fate/GO English (@fgo_english) September 27, 2016

Must have cleared Fuyuki to participate. Fight in Tournament and Exhibition Quests to grab rewards!#FateGO http://pic.twitter.com/zaRehEDLOG
— Fate/GO English (@fgo_english) September 27, 2016

Nero Festival Qualifiers:
9/28 (Wed) 17:00 - 10/1 (Sat) 23:59

Enemy Servants are as follows:#FateGO http://pic.twitter.com/atpEi18VpJ
— Fate/GO English (@fgo_english) September 27, 2016

Nero Festival Main Round:
10/2 (Sun) 0:00 - 10/5 (Wed) 23:59

Enemy Servants are as follows:#FateGO http://pic.twitter.com/u4riSjOdCZ
— Fate/GO English (@fgo_english) September 27, 2016

Nero Festival Finals:
10/6 (Thu) 0:00 - 10/10 (Mon) 23:59

Enemy Servants are as follows:#FateGO http://pic.twitter.com/A01pTfrmKp
— Fate/GO English (@fgo_english) September 27, 2016

Finally, the event gacha features all the Roman Servants, as well as three new CEs!#FateGO http://pic.twitter.com/UiJOv6yJ9g
— Fate/GO English (@fgo_english) September 27, 2016

The game also added new Craft Essence Chaldea Lunchtime featuring Matthew Kyrielight（now voiced by Rie Takahashi)

Speaking of Matt/Mash, there's one of a number of F/GO figures that went on sale this week.

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figma Shielder/Mash Kyrielight

"My figma is complete. Heading into battle!"

From the popular game 'Fate/Grand Order' comes a figma of the Shielder demi-servant, Mash Kyrielight!

Using the smooth yet posable joints of figma, you can act out a variety of different scenes.
A flexible plastic is used for important areas, allowing proportions to be kept without compromising posability.
She comes with three face plates including a expressionless face with a diligent look, a shouting expression for combat as well as the timid expression seen at the start of the game.
Optional parts include her large shield which she uses for both offence and defense.
An articulated figma stand is included, which allows various poses to be taken.

Product Details

Product Name: figma Shielder/Mash Kyrielight
Series: Fate/Grand Order
Manufacturer: Max Factory
Category: figma

Price

¥6,000 (Before Tax)

Release Date: 2017/05
Specifications: Painted ABS&PVC non-scale articulated figure with stand included. Approximately 140mm in height.
Sculptor: Max Factory (Nobuhiko Asahina, Taizou)
Cooperation: Masaki Apsy
Released by: Max Factory
Distributed by: Good Smile Company

Plum/PM Office A has a 1/7 scale Caster Medea (Lily) with the 28cm (22cm w/o want) selling for 13,500yen ahead of a December release

Plum/PM Office A is also doing a 1/7 scale Lancer Scathach. The 31 cm figure, with "Soaring Spear of Piercing Death (Gae Bolg Alternative)" selling for 13,500yen ahead of a November release