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==History==
==History==
===Nintendo Entertainment System and Super Nintendo Entertainment System===
===Nintendo Entertainment System and Super Nintendo Entertainment System===
[[File:FEARHT poster.png|thumb|150px|Prerelease poster for {{title|Shadow Dragon and the Blade of Light}}.]]
[[Intelligent Systems]] began as a company invested in producing video game development tools. Intelligent Systems began to work on simulation games, starting with the first game of the ''[[warswiki:Wars Series|Wars]]'' series, ''[[warswiki:Famicom Wars (game)|Famicom Wars]]'', which has gameplay slightly similar to the ''Fire Emblem'' series. The Fire Emblem series first began with the release of {{FE1}} for the [[Nintendo Entertainment System]] on April 20, 1990 and was developed by Intelligent Systems. Although it did not have a great amount of sales in the first two weeks, sales did eventually improve.
[[Intelligent Systems]] began as a company invested in producing video game development tools. Intelligent Systems began to work on simulation games, starting with the first game of the ''[[warswiki:Wars Series|Wars]]'' series, ''[[warswiki:Famicom Wars (game)|Famicom Wars]]'', which has gameplay slightly similar to the ''Fire Emblem'' series. The Fire Emblem series first began with the release of {{FE1}} for the [[Nintendo Entertainment System]] on April 20, 1990 and was developed by Intelligent Systems. Although it did not have a great amount of sales in the first two weeks, sales did eventually improve.


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A direct sequel to the first game, {{FE3}}, was released on the Super NES on January 21, 1994. The game is divided into two parts; colloquially known as books or, more simply, parts. Book 1 is an abridged retelling and remake of ''Shadow Dragon and the Blade of Light''. Book 2 is the meat of the game and a sequel to the original, featuring characters returning from the original as well as new cast additions. It returns to the original formula, but adds new features, like [[dismount]]ing and new [[weapon]]s. It also received major graphical updates, owing to releasing on the Super NES. ''Mystery of the Emblem'' is the best-selling ''Fire Emblem'' game in Japan.<ref name=FE3Sales>{{cite web|url=http://www.translan.com/jucc/precedent-2002-11-14d.html|title=日本ユニ著作権センター／判例全文・2002/11/14d 3|author=University of Japan Copyright Center|site=Translan|published=2002-11-14|retrieved=2015-03-30}}</ref>
A direct sequel to the first game, {{FE3}}, was released on the Super NES on January 21, 1994. The game is divided into two parts; colloquially known as books or, more simply, parts. Book 1 is an abridged retelling and remake of ''Shadow Dragon and the Blade of Light''. Book 2 is the meat of the game and a sequel to the original, featuring characters returning from the original as well as new cast additions. It returns to the original formula, but adds new features, like [[dismount]]ing and new [[weapon]]s. It also received major graphical updates, owing to releasing on the Super NES. ''Mystery of the Emblem'' is the best-selling ''Fire Emblem'' game in Japan.<ref name=FE3Sales>{{cite web|url=http://www.translan.com/jucc/precedent-2002-11-14d.html|title=日本ユニ著作権センター／判例全文・2002/11/14d 3|author=University of Japan Copyright Center|site=Translan|published=2002-11-14|retrieved=2015-03-30}}</ref>


[[File:FESK Prerelease Leaflet.jpg|thumb|150px|Prerelease leaflet for {{title|Genealogy of the Holy War}}.]]
The next game in the series, {{FE4}}, released on the Super NES on May 14, 1996. It featured mostly similar gameplay to its predecessors, but it mixes things up by featuring things like massive maps, [[inventory]] changes, and an entire second generation of characters descended from the first generation of characters. Child charaters would, however, become absent until the feature's resurgence almost a decade later in {{title|Awakening}}. As of 2002, ''Genealogy of the Holy War'' was the second-best-selling ''Fire Emblem'' game, having sold an estimated 498,216 copies in its original Super Famicom print run.<ref name=FE3Sales></ref> The official US English website for {{FE7}} alleges that ''Genealogy'' was the most successful ''Fire Emblem'' game in Japan,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://old.serenesforest.net/gba/launch/history/index.html|title=History of Fire Emblem|site=Fire Emblem (archived by Serenes Forest)|published=2003|retrieved=2015-04-17}}</ref> but it is uncertain how true this claim is in light of all other evidence pointing to {{FE3}} historically holding that title.
The next game in the series, {{FE4}}, released on the Super NES on May 14, 1996. It featured mostly similar gameplay to its predecessors, but it mixes things up by featuring things like massive maps, [[inventory]] changes, and an entire second generation of characters descended from the first generation of characters. Child charaters would, however, become absent until the feature's resurgence almost a decade later in {{title|Awakening}}. As of 2002, ''Genealogy of the Holy War'' was the second-best-selling ''Fire Emblem'' game, having sold an estimated 498,216 copies in its original Super Famicom print run.<ref name=FE3Sales></ref> The official US English website for {{FE7}} alleges that ''Genealogy'' was the most successful ''Fire Emblem'' game in Japan,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://old.serenesforest.net/gba/launch/history/index.html|title=History of Fire Emblem|site=Fire Emblem (archived by Serenes Forest)|published=2003|retrieved=2015-04-17}}</ref> but it is uncertain how true this claim is in light of all other evidence pointing to {{FE3}} historically holding that title.


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===Nintendo 64===
===Nintendo 64===
[[File:Ss fe06 preliminary dialogue1.jpg|200px|thumb|The only known screenshot of ''[[Fire Emblem 64]]''.]]
While no ''Fire Emblem'' games ever released on the Nintendo 64, there was one title known to be in development. Unfortunately, very little of this game was released to the public, aside from the fact that it existed at all. Colloquially known as [[Fire Emblem 64]] among fans, it did have some information about it released in [[The Making of Fire Emblem – 25th Anniversary Development Secrets, Awakening and Fates|The Making of Fire Emblem]], a book released in late 2015, which revealed that this title was heavily retooled and would eventually become {{FE6}}, which is mentioned below.  
While no ''Fire Emblem'' games ever released on the Nintendo 64, there was one title known to be in development. Unfortunately, very little of this game was released to the public, aside from the fact that it existed at all. Colloquially known as [[Fire Emblem 64]] among fans, it did have some information about it released in [[The Making of Fire Emblem – 25th Anniversary Development Secrets, Awakening and Fates|The Making of Fire Emblem]], a book released in late 2015, which revealed that this title was heavily retooled and would eventually become {{FE6}}, which is mentioned below.  
 
{{Clear}}
===Game Boy Advance games===
===Game Boy Advance games===
[[File:FEFT Prerelease Flyer.jpg|150px|thumb|Prerelease flier for {{Title|The Binding Blade}}.]]
{{FE6}} was the first portable game and first game released after the departure of [[Shouzou Kaga]]. Releasing on the Game Boy Advance on March 22nd, 2002 it is what ''Fire Emblem 64'' eventuated as. ''The Binding Blade'' features typical ''Fire Emblem'' gameplay, playing similarly to the Super NES titles, though mechanics like [[dismount]] and [[capture]] are not featured. ''The Binding Blade'' takes place in a different universe than previous titles, featuring the continent of [[Elibe]]. Of note, the game's main character, [[Roy]] appeared in {{SSBM}} alongside [[Marth]], and brought the series to somewhat widespread western attention. Despite this, ''The Binding Blade'' never released internationally, despite English Nintendo sources expressing interest in such a release.<ref>Harris, Craig. (2002-03-15). "[http://uk.gameboy.ign.com/articles/355/355656p1.html Fire Emblem Hits Japan Airwaves"]. ''IGN''. Retrieved 2014-03-25</ref>
{{FE6}} was the first portable game and first game released after the departure of [[Shouzou Kaga]]. Releasing on the Game Boy Advance on March 22nd, 2002 it is what ''Fire Emblem 64'' eventuated as. ''The Binding Blade'' features typical ''Fire Emblem'' gameplay, playing similarly to the Super NES titles, though mechanics like [[dismount]] and [[capture]] are not featured. ''The Binding Blade'' takes place in a different universe than previous titles, featuring the continent of [[Elibe]]. Of note, the game's main character, [[Roy]] appeared in {{SSBM}} alongside [[Marth]], and brought the series to somewhat widespread western attention. Despite this, ''The Binding Blade'' never released internationally, despite English Nintendo sources expressing interest in such a release.<ref>Harris, Craig. (2002-03-15). "[http://uk.gameboy.ign.com/articles/355/355656p1.html Fire Emblem Hits Japan Airwaves"]. ''IGN''. Retrieved 2014-03-25</ref>


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{{FE8}} was released on October 7, 2004 in Japan and released internationally in 2005. It is the second title to be released internationally. ''The Sacred Stones'' is somewhat of a throwback to ''Gaiden'' in terms of gameplay; it reintroduces a traversable [[world map]] and features a wealth of [[monster]] enemies. It is a standalone title in terms of story and universe, the only ''Fire Emblem'' 'universe' to only have one game in its continuity. ''The Sacred Stones'' was developed in tandem with {{title|Path of Radiance}}.  
{{FE8}} was released on October 7, 2004 in Japan and released internationally in 2005. It is the second title to be released internationally. ''The Sacred Stones'' is somewhat of a throwback to ''Gaiden'' in terms of gameplay; it reintroduces a traversable [[world map]] and features a wealth of [[monster]] enemies. It is a standalone title in terms of story and universe, the only ''Fire Emblem'' 'universe' to only have one game in its continuity. ''The Sacred Stones'' was developed in tandem with {{title|Path of Radiance}}.  


A few years after the official release, three prototype builds, two of ''The Blazing Blade'' and one of ''The Sacred Stones'', were leaked on the internet.<!--The exact details of this seem to have been somewhat lost...?--> ''The Blazing Blade''{{'}}s two prototypes, colloquially called [[Fire Emblem (GBA) prototype build 0205|0205]] and [[Fire Emblem (GBA) prototype build 0219|0219]], are largely complete and in a playable state, though there are some bugs. ''The Sacred Stones''{{'}}s [[Fire Emblem: The Sacred Stones prototype|prototype]] is largely incomplete, and is only truly playable to [[It's a Trap!|Chapter 8]], though the backbone for the rest of the game-maps that would clearly become the ones appearing in the final game and basic setup like deployment positions for player units-is implemented, it is largely in a very unpolished state. Both prototypes feature a wealth of debug menus and features, allowing the player to, for example, warp to any chapter from a menu at leisure and max a unit's stats with a few button presses. The prototypes also feature some early character designs differing from the final game, for instance, [[Heath]] has red hair with a silver tuft in ''The Blazing Blade''{{'}}s prototype instead of his green and silver hair in the final.
A few years after the official release, three prototype builds, two of ''The Blazing Blade'' and one of ''The Sacred Stones'', were leaked on the internet.<!--The exact details of this seem to have been somewhat lost...?--> ''The Blazing Blade''{{'}}s two prototypes, colloquially called [[Fire Emblem: The Blazing Blade prototype build 0205|0205]] and [[Fire Emblem: The Blazing Blade prototype build 0219|0219]], are largely complete and in a playable state, though there are some bugs. ''The Sacred Stones''{{'}}s [[Fire Emblem: The Sacred Stones prototype|prototype]] is largely incomplete, and is only truly playable to [[It's a Trap!|Chapter 8]], though the backbone for the rest of the game-maps that would clearly become the ones appearing in the final game and basic setup like deployment positions for player units-is implemented, it is largely in a very unpolished state. Both prototypes feature a wealth of debug menus and features, allowing the player to, for example, warp to any chapter from a menu at leisure and max a unit's stats with a few button presses. The prototypes also feature some early character designs differing from the final game, for instance, [[Heath]] has red hair with a silver tuft in ''The Blazing Blade''{{'}}s prototype instead of his green and silver hair in the final.


===GameCube and Wii games===
===GameCube and Wii games===
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===Nintendo DS remakes===
===Nintendo DS remakes===
{{FE11}} was released on August 7, 2008 in Japan and internationally later that year and in 2009. After the development team restructuring after the lackluster sales of ''Radiant Dawn'', the new team decided to start with a remake of the original NES game, with elements from the Super NES remake also utilized, on [[Nintendo DS]]. It is a fairly straightforward remake, though it does feature some new chapters and cast additions compared to the original.
{{FE11}} was released on August 7, 2008 in Japan and internationally later that year and in 2009. After the development team restructuring from the lackluster sales of ''Radiant Dawn'', the new team decided to start with a remake of the original NES game, with elements from the Super NES remake also utilized, on [[Nintendo DS]]. It is a fairly straightforward remake, though it does feature some new chapters and cast additions compared to the original.


Closing the Nintendo DS-era is {{FE12}} released on July 15, 2010 only in Japan. It was made to celebrate the series twentieth anniversary, a remake of the second half of the third game of the series was released, though only in Japan. This was the first game since the series had hit worldwide shelves to be released exclusively in Japan. This game was the first game to introduce the [[avatar (mechanic)|avatar]] system and [[Gameplay_modes#Classic_and_Casual_Mode|casual mode]] to the series, though this is often overlooked due to the game's Japan-only release.
Closing the Nintendo DS-era is {{FE12}} released on July 15, 2010 only in Japan. It was made to celebrate the series twentieth anniversary, a remake of the second half of the third game of the series was released, though only in Japan. This was the first game since the series had hit worldwide shelves to be released exclusively in Japan. This game was the first game to introduce the [[Avatar]] system and [[Gameplay_modes#Classic_and_Casual_Mode|casual mode]] to the series, though this is often overlooked due to the game's Japan-only release.


===Wii U, Nintendo 3DS, and smart device games===
===Wii U, Nintendo 3DS, and smart device games===
{{FE13}} was ''Fire Emblem{{'}}s'' first foray into the [[Nintendo 3DS]] console, released on April 19th, 2012 in Japan and 2013 internationally. It is the first non-remake title in the five years following ''Radiant Dawn''. It takes place within the same universe as ''Shadow Dragon and the Blade of Light'' and associated games, but a substantial time later. Unlike {{FE12}}, this game was released internationally. Much of the gameplay was simplified or made easier in order to appeal to a wider audience. ''Awakening'' reintroduces child characters and introduced the [[avatar (mechanic)|avatar]] system and [[Gameplay_modes#Classic_and_Casual_Mode|casual mode]] to a wider audience.
{{FE13}} was ''Fire Emblem{{'}}s'' first foray into the [[Nintendo 3DS]] console, released on April 19th, 2012 in Japan and 2013 internationally. It is the first non-remake title in the five years following ''Radiant Dawn''. It takes place within the same universe as ''Shadow Dragon and the Blade of Light'' and associated games, but a substantial time later. Unlike {{FE12}}, this game was released internationally. Much of the gameplay was simplified or made easier in order to appeal to a wider audience. ''Awakening'' reintroduces child characters and introduced the [[Avatar]] system and [[Gameplay_modes#Classic_and_Casual_Mode|casual mode]] to a wider audience.


[[Marth]], [[Robin (Awakening)|Robin]], [[Lucina]], [[Corrin]], and [[Roy]] appear as playable fighters in {{SSB4}}.
[[Marth]], [[Ike]], [[Robin]], [[Lucina]], [[Corrin]], and [[Roy]] appear as playable fighters in {{SSB4}}.
 
[[Marth]], [[Ike]], [[Robin (Awakening)|Robin]], and [[Lucina]], appear in [[Code Name: S.T.E.A.M.]] as bonus characters unlocked by [[amiibo]].


[[Marth]], [[Ike]], [[Robin]], and [[Lucina]], appear in [[Code Name: S.T.E.A.M.]] as bonus characters unlocked by [[amiibo]].
[[File:FEF concept poster.png|thumb|150px|Internal development image for {{title|Fates}}.]]
{{TMSFE}} is the first major spinoff title relating to the ''Fire Emblem'' series, and released 26 December, 2015 in Japan and internationally in the following year. The game was originally announced in 2013, but vanished from the public eye after a single, very basic, teaser trailer. The crossover features primarily an original cast with some ''Fire Emblem'' characters appearing as [[Mirage (Tokyo Mirage Sessions)|Mirages]] as allies to the main cast and for [[boss]] and major antagonistic roles. The game has music idol and acting theme, all the main characters are, aside from the protagonist [[Itsuki]], major players in a music, television, or other related profession. The theming of the game and the fact that both ''Shin Megami Tensei'' and ''Fire Emblem'' take a backseat to the game's universe lead to mixed reception. The game's opening sales in Japan were fairly poor, selling 23,806 copies in its first week.<ref name="jp-firstweek">{{Cite web|author=Reggy|published=December 30th, 2015|retrieved=March 5th, 2016| url=http://personacentral.com/genei-ibun-roku-fe-debuts-with-poor-sales-in-japan/|site=Persona Central|title=Genei Ibun Roku #FE Debuts with Poor Sales in Japan with 23k Copies Sold}}</ref>
{{TMSFE}} is the first major spinoff title relating to the ''Fire Emblem'' series, and released 26 December, 2015 in Japan and internationally in the following year. The game was originally announced in 2013, but vanished from the public eye after a single, very basic, teaser trailer. The crossover features primarily an original cast with some ''Fire Emblem'' characters appearing as [[Mirage (Tokyo Mirage Sessions)|Mirages]] as allies to the main cast and for [[boss]] and major antagonistic roles. The game has music idol and acting theme, all the main characters are, aside from the protagonist [[Itsuki]], major players in a music, television, or other related profession. The theming of the game and the fact that both ''Shin Megami Tensei'' and ''Fire Emblem'' take a backseat to the game's universe lead to mixed reception. The game's opening sales in Japan were fairly poor, selling 23,806 copies in its first week.<ref name="jp-firstweek">{{Cite web|author=Reggy|published=December 30th, 2015|retrieved=March 5th, 2016| url=http://personacentral.com/genei-ibun-roku-fe-debuts-with-poor-sales-in-japan/|site=Persona Central|title=Genei Ibun Roku #FE Debuts with Poor Sales in Japan with 23k Copies Sold}}</ref>


{{FE14}} is the second game on the Nintendo 3DS, released on June 25, 2015 in Japan, and internationally in 2016. After the first five chapters, it splits into three separate storylines: ''Birthright'', which is similar to ''Awakening'' in gameplay; ''Conquest'', which is somewhat more like the previous ''Fire Emblem'' games; and ''Revelation'', which also is similar to ''Awakening'' in terms of gameplay. ''Birthright'' and ''Conquest'' are sold separately, but the other game can be bought at a discount as DLC. ''Revelation'' is exclusively obtained through this method. ''Fates'' is also the first series title to be localized for the South Korean market, marking an expansion of influence for the series.
{{FE14}} is the second game on the Nintendo 3DS, released on June 25, 2015 in Japan, and internationally in 2016. After the first five chapters, it splits into three separate storylines: ''Birthright'', which is similar to ''Awakening'' in gameplay; ''Conquest'', which is somewhat more like the previous ''Fire Emblem'' games; and ''Revelation'', which also is similar to ''Awakening'' in terms of gameplay. ''Birthright'' and ''Conquest'' are sold separately, but the other game can be bought at a discount as DLC. ''Revelation'' is exclusively obtained through this method. ''Fates'' is also the first series title to be localized for the South Korean market, marking an expansion of influence for the series.


{{FEH}}, following the success of ''Awakening'' and ''Fates'' released on smart devices on February 2nd, 2017. It features bite-sized gameplay and has characters from across the series.
{{FEH}}, following the success of ''Awakening'' and ''Fates'', released worldwide on smart devices on February 2nd, 2017. It features bite-sized gameplay and has characters from across the series. Initially its character selection focused on {{title|Shadow Dragon and the Blade of Light}}/{{title|Mystery of the Emblem}}, {{title|Awakening}}, {{title|Fates}}, {{title|The Binding Blade}}, and {{title|The Blazing Blade}}, though its coverage has now extended to at least one character from every mainline game.


{{FE15}} is currently scheduled to release on the Nintendo 3DS on April 20, 2017 in Japan and May 19, 2017. It is a remake of ''Gaiden'', and the third remake overall. Similarly to ''Fates'' being the first South Korean-localized title, ''Echoes: Shadows of Valentia'' will be the first ''Fire Emblem'' title to be localized for Chinese markets. It is likely that ''Echoes: Shadows of Valentia'' will be the last main-line ''Fire Emblem'' series title released for the Nintendo 3DS.
{{FE15}} released on the Nintendo 3DS on April 20, 2017 in Japan and May 19, 2017. It is a remake of ''Gaiden'', and the third remake overall. Similarly to ''Fates'' being the first South Korean-localized title, ''Echoes: Shadows of Valentia'' is the first ''Fire Emblem'' title to be localized for Chinese markets. It is likely that ''Echoes: Shadows of Valentia'' will be the last main-line ''Fire Emblem'' series title released for the Nintendo 3DS.


{{FEW}} is also scheduled for release on the Nintendo 3DS alongside its Nintendo Switch release.
{{FEWA}} released on the Nintendo 3DS and Nintendo Switch on September 28, 2017 in Japan and worldwide October 20, 2017. Both versions of ''Warriors'' are nearly identical in terms of content. It is a spinoff title and crossover with [[wikipedia:Dynasty Warriors|'' Dynasty Warriors'']]. The game's roster focuses on {{title|Awakening}} and {{title|Fates}} with an additional small selection of characters from {{title|Shadow Dragon}}.


===Nintendo Switch games===
===Nintendo Switch games===
{{FEW}} is currently scheduled to be the first ''Fire Emblem''-related title to be released on the Nintendo Switch. It is a spinoff title and crossover with [[wikipedia:Dynasty Warriors|'' Dynasty Warriors'']].
{{FEWA}} is the first ''Fire Emblem''-related title to be released on the Nintendo Switch.  
 
[[Marth]], [[Ike]], [[Lucina]], [[Robin]], [[Corrin]], and [[Roy]] reprise their roles as playable fighters in {{SSBU}}.


[[Fire Emblem for Nintendo Switch ]] is the next main-line title, and is scheduled for release in 2018. Very little is known about this title, other than it exists; not even the subtitle is yet known.
{{FE16}} is the next announced main-line title, and is scheduled for release July 26, 2019.


==Games==
==Games==
===Main series===
===Main series===
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| style="background:{{Color3}}" |[[File:Ba japan fe01.png|100px|center|link=Fire Emblem: Shadow Dragon and the Blade of Light]]
| style="background:{{Color3}}" |[[File:Ba japan fe01.png|100px|center|link=Fire Emblem: Shadow Dragon and the Blade of Light]]
| style="background:{{Color3}}" |''[[Fire Emblem: Shadow Dragon and the Blade of Light|Shadow Dragon and the Blade of Light]]''
| style="background:{{Color3}}" |{{title|Shadow Dragon and the Blade of Light}}
| style="background:{{Color3}}" |暗黒竜と光の剣<br>''Ankoku Ryū to Hikari no Ken''
| style="background:{{Color3}}" |暗黒竜と光の剣<br>''Ankoku Ryū to Hikari no Ken''
| style="background:{{Color3}}" |[[Nintendo Entertainment System]]
| style="background:{{Color3}}" |[[Nintendo Entertainment System]]
| style="background:{{Color3}}" |{{JP}} April 20, 1990<ref name="fe releases">http://www.nintendo.co.jp/fe/few_series.html</ref>
| style="background:{{Color3}}" |{{JP}} April 20, 1990<ref name="fe releases">http://www.nintendo.co.jp/fe/few_series.html</ref>
| style="background:{{Color3}}" |The first game of the series, featuring [[Marth]] and his struggles on the continent of [[Archanea]].
| style="background:{{Color3}}" |The first game of the series, featuring [[Marth]] and his struggles on the continent of [[Archanea (continent)|Archanea]].
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| style="background:{{Color3}}" |[[File:Ba japan fe02.png|100px|center|link=Fire Emblem Gaiden]]
| style="background:{{Color3}}" |[[File:Ba japan fe02.png|100px|center|link=Fire Emblem Gaiden]]
| style="background:{{Color3}}" |''[[Fire Emblem Gaiden|Gaiden]]''
| style="background:{{Color3}}" |{{title|Gaiden}}
| style="background:{{Color3}}" |外伝<br>''Gaiden''
| style="background:{{Color3}}" |外伝<br>''Gaiden''
| style="background:{{Color3}}" |[[Nintendo Entertainment System]]
| style="background:{{Color3}}" |[[Nintendo Entertainment System]]
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| style="background:{{Color3}}" |The second game in the series. A side-story of the first game, featuring dual protagonists [[Alm]] and [[Celica]] on the continent of [[Valentia]].
| style="background:{{Color3}}" |The second game in the series. A side-story of the first game, featuring dual protagonists [[Alm]] and [[Celica]] on the continent of [[Valentia]].
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| style="background:{{Color3}}" |[[File:Ba japan fe03.png|100px|center|link=Fire Emblem: Mystery of the Emblem]]
| style="background:{{Color3}}" |[[File:Ba japan fe03.jpg|100px|center|link=Fire Emblem: Mystery of the Emblem]]
| style="background:{{Color3}}" |''[[Fire Emblem: Mystery of the Emblem|Mystery of the Emblem]]''
| style="background:{{Color3}}" |{{title|Mystery of the Emblem}}
| style="background:{{Color3}}" |紋章の謎<br>''Monshō no Nazo''
| style="background:{{Color3}}" |紋章の謎<br>''Monshō no Nazo''
| style="background:{{Color3}}" |[[Super Nintendo Entertainment System]]
| style="background:{{Color3}}" |[[Super Nintendo Entertainment System]]
| style="background:{{Color3}}" |{{JP}} January 21, 1994<ref name="fe releases"></ref>
| style="background:{{Color3}}" |{{JP}} January 21, 1994<ref name="fe releases"></ref>
| style="background:{{Color3}}" |The third game of the series. A two-part game featuring both a remake of the first game, and a direct continuation of [[Marth]]'s struggles on [[Archanea]].
| style="background:{{Color3}}" |The third game of the series. A two-part game featuring both a remake of the first game, and a direct continuation of [[Marth]]'s struggles on [[Archanea (continent)|Archanea]].
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| style="background:{{Color3}}" |[[File:Ba japan fe04.png|100px|center|link=Fire Emblem: Genealogy of the Holy War]]
| style="background:{{Color3}}" |[[File:Ba japan fe04.png|100px|center|link=Fire Emblem: Genealogy of the Holy War]]
| style="background:{{Color3}}" |''[[Fire Emblem: Genealogy of the Holy War|Genealogy of the Holy War]]''
| style="background:{{Color3}}" |{{title|Genealogy of the Holy War}}
| style="background:{{Color3}}" |聖戦の系譜<br>''Seisen no Keifu''
| style="background:{{Color3}}" |聖戦の系譜<br>''Seisen no Keifu''
| style="background:{{Color3}}" |[[Super Nintendo Entertainment System]]
| style="background:{{Color3}}" |[[Super Nintendo Entertainment System]]
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| style="background:{{Color3}}" |[[File:Ba japan fe05.png|100px|center|link=Fire Emblem: Thracia 776]]
| style="background:{{Color3}}" |[[File:Ba japan fe05.png|100px|center|link=Fire Emblem: Thracia 776]]
| style="background:{{Color3}}" |''[[Fire Emblem: Thracia 776|Thracia 776]]''
| style="background:{{Color3}}" |{{title|Thracia 776}}
| style="background:{{Color3}}" |トラキア776<br>''Torakia 776''
| style="background:{{Color3}}" |トラキア７７６<br>''Torakia 776''
| style="background:{{Color3}}" |[[Super Nintendo Entertainment System]]
| style="background:{{Color3}}" |[[Super Nintendo Entertainment System]]
| style="background:{{Color3}}" |{{JP}} January 21, 2000<ref name="fe releases"></ref>
| style="background:{{Color3}}" |{{JP}} January 21, 2000<ref name="fe releases"></ref>
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| style="background:{{Color3}}" |[[File:Ba japan fe06.jpg|100px|center|link=Fire Emblem: The Binding Blade]]
| style="background:{{Color3}}" |[[File:Ba japan fe06.jpg|100px|center|link=Fire Emblem: The Binding Blade]]
| style="background:{{Color3}}" |''[[Fire Emblem: The Binding Blade|The Binding Blade]]''
| style="background:{{Color3}}" |{{title|The Binding Blade}}
| style="background:{{Color3}}" |封印の剣<br>''Fūin no Tsurugi''
| style="background:{{Color3}}" |封印の剣<br>''Fūin no Tsurugi''
| style="background:{{Color3}}" |[[Game Boy Advance]]
| style="background:{{Color3}}" |[[Game Boy Advance]]
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| style="background:{{Color3}}" |The sixth game of the series. First handheld game. Takes place on [[Elibe]] and features [[Roy]], as well as a departure from the Archanea-Jugdral games' "universe".
| style="background:{{Color3}}" |The sixth game of the series. First handheld game. Takes place on [[Elibe]] and features [[Roy]], as well as a departure from the Archanea-Jugdral games' "universe".
|-
|-
| style="background:{{Color3}}" |[[File:Ba america fe07.jpg|100px|center|link=Fire Emblem: Blazing Sword]]
| style="background:{{Color3}}" |[[File:Ba america fe07.jpg|100px|center|link=Fire Emblem: The Blazing Blade]]
| style="background:{{Color3}}" |{{FE7}}
| style="background:{{Color3}}" |{{title|The Blazing Blade}}
| style="background:{{Color3}}" |烈火の剣<br>''Rekka no Ken''
| style="background:{{Color3}}" |烈火の剣<br>''Rekka no Ken''
| style="background:{{Color3}}" |[[Game Boy Advance]]
| style="background:{{Color3}}" |[[Game Boy Advance]]
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|-
| style="background:{{Color3}}" |[[File:Ba america fe08.jpg|100px|center|link=Fire Emblem: The Sacred Stones]]
| style="background:{{Color3}}" |[[File:Ba america fe08.jpg|100px|center|link=Fire Emblem: The Sacred Stones]]
| style="background:{{Color3}}" |''[[Fire Emblem: The Sacred Stones|The Sacred Stones]]''
| style="background:{{Color3}}" |{{title|The Sacred Stones}}
| style="background:{{Color3}}" |聖魔の光石<br>''Seima no Kōseki''
| style="background:{{Color3}}" |聖魔の光石<br>''Seima no Kōseki''
| style="background:{{Color3}}" |[[Game Boy Advance]]
| style="background:{{Color3}}" |[[Game Boy Advance]]
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|-
| style="background:{{Color3}}" |[[File:Ba america fe09.jpg|100px|center|link=Fire Emblem: Path of Radiance]]
| style="background:{{Color3}}" |[[File:Ba america fe09.jpg|100px|center|link=Fire Emblem: Path of Radiance]]
| style="background:{{Color3}}" |''[[Fire Emblem: Path of Radiance|Path of Radiance]]''
| style="background:{{Color3}}" |{{title|Path of Radiance}}
| style="background:{{Color3}}" |蒼炎の軌跡<br>''Sōen no Kiseki''
| style="background:{{Color3}}" |蒼炎の軌跡<br>''Sōen no Kiseki''
| style="background:{{Color3}}" |[[Nintendo GameCube]]
| style="background:{{Color3}}" |[[Nintendo GameCube]]
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|-
| style="background:{{Color3}}" |[[File:Ba america fe10.jpg|100px|center|link=Fire Emblem: Radiant Dawn]]
| style="background:{{Color3}}" |[[File:Ba america fe10.jpg|100px|center|link=Fire Emblem: Radiant Dawn]]
| style="background:{{Color3}}" |''[[Fire Emblem: Radiant Dawn|Radiant Dawn]]''
| style="background:{{Color3}}" |{{title|Radiant Dawn}}
| style="background:{{Color3}}" |暁の女神<br>''Akatsuki no Megami''
| style="background:{{Color3}}" |暁の女神<br>''Akatsuki no Megami''
| style="background:{{Color3}}" |[[Wii]]
| style="background:{{Color3}}" |[[Wii]]
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|-
| style="background:{{Color3}}" |[[File:Ba america fe11.jpg|100px|center|link=Fire Emblem: Shadow Dragon]]
| style="background:{{Color3}}" |[[File:Ba america fe11.jpg|100px|center|link=Fire Emblem: Shadow Dragon]]
| style="background:{{Color3}}" |''[[Fire Emblem: Shadow Dragon|Shadow Dragon]]''
| style="background:{{Color3}}" |{{title|Shadow Dragon}}
| style="background:{{Color3}}" |新・暗黒竜と光の剣<br>''Shin Ankoku Ryū to Hikari no Ken''
| style="background:{{Color3}}" |新・暗黒竜と光の剣<br>''Shin Ankoku Ryū to Hikari no Ken''
| style="background:{{Color3}}" |[[Nintendo DS]]
| style="background:{{Color3}}" |[[Nintendo DS]]
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|-
| style="background:{{Color3}}" |[[File:Ba japan fe12.png|100px|center|link=Fire Emblem: New Mystery of the Emblem: Heroes of Light and Shadow]]
| style="background:{{Color3}}" |[[File:Ba japan fe12.png|100px|center|link=Fire Emblem: New Mystery of the Emblem: Heroes of Light and Shadow]]
| style="background:{{Color3}}" |''[[Fire Emblem: New Mystery of the Emblem: Heroes of Light and Shadow|New Mystery of the Emblem: Heroes of Light and Shadow]]''
| style="background:{{Color3}}" |{{title|New Mystery of the Emblem: Heroes of Light and Shadow}}
| style="background:{{Color3}}" |新・紋章の謎 〜光と影の英雄〜<br>''Shin Monshō no Nazo: Hikari to Kage no Eiyū''
| style="background:{{Color3}}" |新・紋章の謎 〜光と影の英雄〜<br>''Shin Monshō no Nazo: Hikari to Kage no Eiyū''
| style="background:{{Color3}}" |[[Nintendo DS]]
| style="background:{{Color3}}" |[[Nintendo DS]]
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|-
| style="background:{{Color3}}" |[[File:Ba america fe13.png|100px|center|link=Fire Emblem Awakening]]
| style="background:{{Color3}}" |[[File:Ba america fe13.png|100px|center|link=Fire Emblem Awakening]]
| style="background:{{Color3}}" |''[[Fire Emblem Awakening |Awakening]]''
| style="background:{{Color3}}" |{{title|Awakening}}
| style="background:{{Color3}}" |覚醒<br>''Kakusei''
| style="background:{{Color3}}" |覚醒<br>''Kakusei''
| style="background:{{Color3}}" |[[Nintendo 3DS]]
| style="background:{{Color3}}" |[[Nintendo 3DS]]
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| style="background:{{Color3}}" |[[File:Ba america Hoshido fe14.png|100px|center|link=Fire Emblem Fates]][[File:Ba america Nohr fe14.png|100px|center|link=Fire Emblem Fates]]
| style="background:{{Color3}}" |[[File:Ba america Hoshido fe14.png|100px|center|link=Fire Emblem Fates]][[File:Ba america Nohr fe14.png|100px|center|link=Fire Emblem Fates]]
| style="background:{{Color3}}" |''[[Fire Emblem Fates|Fates]]''
| style="background:{{Color3}}" |{{title|Fates}}
| style="background:{{Color3}}" |''if''
| style="background:{{Color3}}" |''if''
| style="background:{{Color3}}" |[[Nintendo 3DS]]
| style="background:{{Color3}}" |[[Nintendo 3DS]]
| style="background:{{Color3}}" |{{JP}}June 25, 2015<br>{{US}}February 19, 2016<br>{{EU}}May 20, 2016<br>{{AUS}}May 21, 2016<br>{{KOR}}September 8, 2016
| style="background:{{Color3}}" |{{JP}}June 25, 2015<br>{{US}}February 19, 2016<br>{{EU}}May 20, 2016<br>{{AUS}}May 21, 2016<br>{{KOR}}September 8, 2016
| style="background:{{Color3}}" | The fourteenth game of the series. Splits into Birthright, Conquest, and Revelation paths. The first game where the [[avatar (mechanic)|avatar]], [[Corrin]], is the explicit main character.
| style="background:{{Color3}}" | The fourteenth game of the series. Splits into Birthright, Conquest, and Revelation paths. The first game where the [[Avatar]], [[Corrin]], is the explicit main character.
|-
|-
| style="background:{{Color3}}" |[[File:Ba america fe15.png|100px|center|link=Fire Emblem Echoes: Shadows of Valentia]]
| style="background:{{Color3}}" |[[File:Ba america fe15.png|100px|center|link=Fire Emblem Echoes: Shadows of Valentia]]
| style="background:{{Color3}}" |''[[Fire Emblem Echoes: Shadows of Valentia|Echoes: Shadows of Valentia]]''
| style="background:{{Color3}}" |{{title|Echoes: Shadows of Valentia}}
| style="background:{{Color3}}" |Echoes もうひとりの英雄王<br>''Ekōzu Mō Hitori no Eiyū-ō''
| style="background:{{Color3}}" |Ｅｃｈｏｅｓ もうひとりの英雄王<br>''Ekōzu Mō Hitori no Eiyū-ō''
| style="background:{{Color3}}" |[[Nintendo 3DS]]
| style="background:{{Color3}}" |[[Nintendo 3DS]]
| style="background:{{Color3}}" |{{JP}}April 20, 2017<br>{{US}}May 19, 2017<br>{{EU}}May 19, 2017<br>{{AUS}}May 19, 2017
| style="background:{{Color3}}" |{{JP}}April 20, 2017<br>{{US}}May 19, 2017<br>{{EU}}May 19, 2017<br>{{AUS}}May 19, 2017
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|-
| style="{{roundbl}}; background:{{Color3}}" |<!--[[File:Ba america fe16.png|100px|center|link=]]-->
| style="{{roundbl}}; background:{{Color3}}" |<!--[[File:Ba america fe16.png|100px|center|link=]]-->
| style="background:{{Color3}}" |''[[Fire Emblem for Nintendo Switch]]'' <small>''(Tentative title)''</small>
| style="background:{{Color3}}" |{{title|Three Houses}}
| style="background:{{Color3}}" |TBA
| style="background:{{Color3}}" |風花雪月<br>''fuukasetsugetsu''
| style="background:{{Color3}}" |[[Nintendo Switch]]
| style="background:{{Color3}}" |[[Nintendo Switch]]
| style="background:{{Color3}}" |{{JP}}2018<br>{{US}}2018<br>{{EU}}2018<br>{{AUS}}2018
| style="background:{{Color3}}" |{{WW}}July 26, 2019
| style="{{roundbr}}; background:{{Color3}}" | The sixteenth game of the series.
| style="{{roundbr}}; background:{{Color3}}" | The sixteenth game of the series.
|}
|}


===Spin-offs===
===Spin-offs===
{| width="100%" class="fetable" style="background:{{Color2}};{{round}}" cellspacing="2"
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|-
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! style="{{roundtl}};background:{{Color1}};" | Box art
! style="{{roundtl}};background:{{Color1}};" | Image
! style="width:10%;background:{{Color1}};" | English language title
! style="width:10%;background:{{Color1}};" | English language title
! style="width:10%;background:{{Color1}};" | Original titles
! style="width:10%;background:{{Color1}};" | Original titles
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| style="background:{{Color3}}" |[[File:Ss febs titlescreen.png|100px|center|link=BS Fire Emblem: Archanea War Chronicles]]
| style="background:{{Color3}}" |[[File:Ss febs titlescreen.png|100px|center|link=BS Fire Emblem: Archanea War Chronicles]]
| style="background:{{Color3}}" |{{FEBS}}
| style="background:{{Color3}}" |{{FEBS}}
| style="background:{{Color3}}" |BS ファイアーエムブレム アカネイア戦記編<br>''BS Faiā Emuburemu Akaneia Senkihen''
| style="background:{{Color3}}" |ＢＳ ファイアーエムブレム アカネイア戦記編<br>''BS Faiā Emuburemu Akaneia Senkihen''
| style="background:{{Color3}}" |[[Super NES]]
| style="background:{{Color3}}" |[[Super NES]]
| style="background:{{Color3}}" |{{JP}}September 28th, 1997
| style="background:{{Color3}}" |{{JP}}September 28th, 1997
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| style="background:{{Color3}}" |[[File:Ba america tmsfe.png|100px|center|link=Tokyo Mirage Sessions ♯FE]]
| style="background:{{Color3}}" |[[File:Ba america tmsfe.png|100px|center|link=Tokyo Mirage Sessions ♯FE]]
| style="background:{{Color3}}" |{{TMSFE}}
| style="background:{{Color3}}" |{{TMSFE}}
| style="background:{{Color3}}" |幻影異聞録♯FE<br>''Gen'ei Ibunroku Shāpu Efu Ī''
| style="background:{{Color3}}" |幻影異聞録♯ＦＥ<br>''Gen'ei Ibunroku Shāpu Efu Ī''
| style="background:{{Color3}}" |[[Wii U]]
| style="background:{{Color3}}" |[[Wii U]]
| style="background:{{Color3}}" |{{JP}}December 26, 2015<br>{{US}}June 24, 2016<br>{{EU}}June 24, 2016<br>{{AUS}}June 25, 2016
| style="background:{{Color3}}" |{{JP}}December 26, 2015<br>{{US}}June 24, 2016<br>{{EU}}June 24, 2016<br>{{AUS}}June 25, 2016
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| style="background:{{Color3}}" | A mobile app game featuring characters from across the series.
| style="background:{{Color3}}" | A mobile app game featuring characters from across the series.
|-
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| style="{{roundbl}}; background:{{Color3}}" |[[File:Ba america few.png|100px|center|link=Fire Emblem Warriors]]
| style="{{roundbl}}; background:{{Color3}}" |[[File:Ba america switch fewa.png|100px|center|link=Fire Emblem Warriors]]
| style="background:{{Color3}}" |{{FEW}}
| style="background:{{Color3}}" |{{FEWA}}
| style="background:{{Color3}}" |ファイアーエムブレム 無双<br>''Faiā Emuburemu Musō''
| style="background:{{Color3}}" |ファイアーエムブレム 無双<br>''Faiā Emuburemu Musō''
| style="background:{{Color3}}" |[[Nintendo Switch]], New [[Nintendo 3DS]]
| style="background:{{Color3}}" |[[Nintendo Switch]]<br>New [[Nintendo 3DS]]
| style="background:{{Color3}}" |{{JP}}Q4 2017<br>{{US}}Q4 2017<br>{{EU}}Q4 2017<br>{{AUS}}Q4 2017
| style="background:{{Color3}}" |{{JP}}September 28, 2017<br>{{US}}October 20, 2017<br>{{EU}}October 20, 2017<br>{{AUS}}October 20, 2017
| style="{{roundbr}}; background:{{Color3}}" | An action game derived from Koei Tecmo's [[wikipedia:Dynasty Warriors|'' Dynasty Warriors'']] series developed by [[Intelligent Systems]], [[Wikipedia:Koei_Tecmo#Omega_Force|Omega Force]], and [[Wikipedia:Team Ninja|Team Ninja]].
| style="{{roundbr}}; background:{{Color3}}" | An action game derived from Koei Tecmo's [[wikipedia:Dynasty Warriors|'' Dynasty Warriors'']] series developed by [[Intelligent Systems]], [[Wikipedia:Koei_Tecmo#Omega_Force|Omega Force]], and [[Wikipedia:Team Ninja|Team Ninja]]. The game's roster focuses on {{title|Awakening}} and {{title|Fates}} with an additional small selection of characters from {{title|Shadow Dragon}}.
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===Prototypes===
===Prototypes===
{{Main|Fire Emblem (GBA) prototype build 0205}}
{{Main|Fire Emblem: The Blazing Blade prototype build 0205}}
{{Main|Fire Emblem (GBA) prototype build 0219}}
{{Main|Fire Emblem: The Blazing Blade prototype build 0219}}
{{Main|Fire Emblem: The Sacred Stones prototype}}
{{Main|Fire Emblem: The Sacred Stones prototype}}
Three prototype builds leaked and were released on the internet some time in 2008. The exact details of their acquisition and release have somewhat been lost to time<!--If you know more other than "A Japanese group released them whenever and an English forum noticed", please write it!-->. All three prototypes contain interesting insight into the development of the games during the Game Boy Advance era.


==Gameplay==
==Gameplay==
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The ''Fire Emblem'' games are in the [[wikipedia:Tactical role-playing game|tactical role-playing game]] genre and they were one of the first of its time to involve such gameplay, including a full plot and a range of diverse characters.
The ''Fire Emblem'' games are in the [[wikipedia:Tactical role-playing game|tactical role-playing game]] genre and they were one of the first of its time to involve such gameplay, including a full plot and a range of diverse characters.


[[File:TCG Series 1 box starter.jpg|100px|thumb|A starter deck from the original ''Fire Emblem'' TCG.]]
[[File:TCGCipher Series 1 Box Booster.png|70px|thumb|A booster pack from the the ''Cipher'' TCG.]]
==Related Merchandise==
==={{TCG}}===
During the early 2000s a trading card game featuring characters from {{FE3}}, {{FE4}}, and {{FE5}} was in print. Its production ran from 2001 to 2004. Its cards featured a large variety of topics, having character cards, weapon cards, item cards and terrain cards. Aside from providing a fair amount of artwork for many characters and items it is a somewhat overlooked facet of the ''Fire Emblem'' series. The exact rules and play of the original trading card game never really made their way into the English side of ''Fire Emblem'' knowledge.
==={{TCGCipher}}===
Unrelated to the old trading card game, the first set of ''Fire Emblem Cipher'' released in 2015 and is currently still in print as of writing, with new sets planned into the foreseeable future. ''Cipher'' features characters from a wide range in the series. Unlike the previous series all cards are characters, with item and terrain cards not existing.
===Books and Manga===
{{main|:Category:Books}}
{{main|:Category:Manga}}
Throughout the series' lifespan numerous books, development, art, and manga, have been released. Many games have received manga adaptations, and art books.
The first six games in the series have received at least one manga adaptation each, and a manga adaptation of {{title|Fates}}, focusing on [[Leo]] and [[Nohr]] is currently in print as of writing. None of the series' manga have been officially printed in English, though some have been translated by fans.
Many art books have been released over the years; recent books have begun including fairly extensive amounts of concept art compared to older books that generally only contained finished character pieces. Just about every playable character in the series has at least one piece of official artwork. The vast majority of series art books have been released only in Japanese, though [[The Art of Fire Emblem Awakening]] has an English print.
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===Anime===
[[File:Anime Marth.png|150px|thumb|A screenshot of [[Marth]] from the ''Mystery of the Emblem'' anime adaptation.]]
{{main|Fire Emblem: Mystery of the Emblem (anime)}}
{{title|Mystery of the Emblem}} received a short lived anime adaptation that released in 1996. It was, curiously, dubbed and released in English, technically making it the first ''Fire Emblem'' related media to ever be localized in English and some other languages. However, its translation choices have never been used in any games released officially in English. Only two episodes were ever released, and it begins in ''Book 1'' of Mystery of the Emblem, meaning it featured [[Marth]]'s escape to [[Talys]], making them early events of {{title|Shadow Dragon and the Blade of Light}}.
Aside from this somewhat obscure anime adaptation, the ''Fire Emblem'' series has no other anime adaptations.
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==Logos throughout the series==
==Logos throughout the series==
===English===
Pre-Awakening logos used a very "heavy" looking font, and often making the letters appear to be made of physical materials like metal or rock. The logos also often featured a strong border. The general logos went under a somewhat slight redesign with {{title|Path of Radiance}}, becoming flatter.
 
Japanese logos prominently feature "ファイアーエムブレム" as the primary aspect of the logo, though it is often accompanied by "FIRE EMBLEM" written in a small size near the Katakana. {{title|Thracia 776}}{{'}}s logo is an exception of this, which features "FIRE EMBLEM" in English as its primary logo.
 
Often, each game's logo is featured over important artifacts of the game in question, for instance, {{title|The Binding Blade}}'s logo features the titular [[Binding Blade (weapon)|Binding Blade]] behind it, though sometimes the logos are used in marketing materials without these items, presumably to reduce clutter. Interestingly, ''Awakening''{{'}}s Japanese logo features an entire paragraph written under it, summarizing the story of the game, though this text is often too small to read and omitted.
 
Over the years, the primary colors of the logos have changed, initially, blue seemed to have been the feature color; with {{title|Genealogy of the Holy War}} and afterwards, the logo colors were generally warm colors like red, yellow, or orange.
 
In {{title|Mystery of the Emblem}}, the typeface was changed to one with serifs, although the typeface is similar.
 
With {{title|Awakening}}, the general style of the series logo underwent a redesign, now resembling a more simple and flat font. According to interviews, the logo was changed to fit the name of ''Awakening'' and to "be more stylish".<ref>[http://iwataasks.nintendo.com/interviews/#/3ds/fire-emblem/0/2 Iwata Asks : ''Fire Emblem Awakening'' : Syncing with "Awakening"]</ref>
 
With the showing of {{title|Echoes: Shadows of Valentia}}, the Japanese logo appears to now feature "FIRE EMBLEM" in English as the primary logo, with "ファイアーエムブレム" written above it in smaller text. It remains to be seen if the English name being the primary logo in Japan becomes a staple. ''Awakening'', ''Fates'', and ''Echoes: Shadows of Valentia''{{'}}s logos come in several colors in promotional materials so they can display on many backgrounds.
===General English logos===
<gallery>
<gallery>
FE logo GBA.png|The series logo in ''Fire Emblem'' and ''The Sacred Stones''.
FE logo GBA.png|The series logo in ''The Blazing Blade'' and ''The Sacred Stones''.
Fireemblemlogo.png|The series logo in ''Shadow Dragon''.
Fireemblemlogo.png|The series logo in ''Shadow Dragon''.
FE logo 3DS.png|The series logo as of ''Awakening''.
FE logo 3DS.png|The series logo as of ''Awakening''.
</gallery>
</gallery>
===General Japanese logos===
<gallery>
FE logo JP1.png|The common series logo prior to ''Awakening''.
FE logo JP2.png|The series logo as of ''Awakening''.
</gallery>
==Logo Gallery==
===Japanese===
===Japanese===
In Japan, while the colors, borders, and other aesthetics have varied through out the series, the general design of the logo has stayed the same until ''Awakening'', with the exception of ''Radiant Dawn''. The location, size, font, and color of the English words "Fire Emblem" have also varied, with some games not even including it at all. The logo was changed to fit the name of ''Awakening'' and to "be more stylish".<ref>[http://iwataasks.nintendo.com/interviews/#/3ds/fire-emblem/0/2 Iwata Asks : ''Fire Emblem Awakening'' : Syncing with "Awakening"]</ref>
<gallery>
<gallery>
FE logo JP1.png|The series logo prior to ''Awakening''.
FEARHT logo.png|{{title|Shadow Dragon and the Blade of Light}}'s logo.
FE logo JP2.png|The series logo as of ''Awakening''.
FEG logo.png|{{title|Gaiden}}'s logo.
FEMN logo.gif|{{title|Mystery of the Emblem}}'s logo.
FESK Logo.png|{{title|Genealogy of the Holy War}}'s logo.
FE776 logo.png|{{title|Thracia 776}}'s logo.
FEFT Logo.png|{{title|The Binding Blade}}'s logo.
FERK Logo jp.png|{{title|The Blazing Blade}}'s logo.
FESS Logo jp.png|{{title|The Sacred Stones}}'s logo.
FEPR logo jp.png|{{title|Path of Radiance}}'s logo.
FERD logo jp.png|{{title|Radiant Dawn}}'s logo.
FESD logo jp.png|{{title|Shadow Dragon}}'s logo.
FESMN logo.png|{{title|New Mystery of the Emblem}}'s logo.
FEA Japan Logo.png|{{title|Awakening}}'s logo.
FEF Japanese Logo.png|{{title|Fates}}'s general logo.
FESoV logo jp.png|{{title|Echoes: Shadows of Valentia}}'s logo.
FETH logo white JP.png|{{title|Three Houses}}'s logo.
</gallery>
 
===English===
<gallery>
FERK Logo.png|{{title|The Blazing Blade}}'s logo.
FESS logo.png|{{title|The Sacred Stones}}'s logo.
FEPR logo.png|{{title|Path of Radiance}}'s logo.
FERD logo.png|{{title|Radiant Dawn}}'s logo.
FESD logo.png|{{title|Shadow Dragon}}'s logo.
FEA Logo white.png|{{title|Awakening}}'s logo, as used in North America.
FEA Logo PAL.png|{{title|Awakening}}'s logo, as used in the PAL region.
FEF Logo.png|{{title|Fates}}'s general logo.
FEF Logo Birthright.png|{{title|Fates}}<nowiki/>'': Birthright''<nowiki/>'s logo.
FEF Logo Conquest.png|{{title|Fates}}<nowiki/>'': Conquest''<nowiki/>'s logo.
FEF Revelation NA&EU logo.png|{{title|Fates}}<nowiki/>'': Revelation''<nowiki/>'s logo.
FESoV logo en.png|{{title|Echoes: Shadows of Valentia}}'s logo.
FETH logo white.png|{{title|Three Houses}}'s logo.
</gallery>
</gallery>
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