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Fate/Zero
The Fourth Holy Grail War has begun, and seven mages must summon heroes from history to battle each other to the death. Only one mage-and-hero pair will remain to claim the Grail and have their wishes granted! Kiritsugu Emiya was once an assassin but now fights in this war to save the world from those who would destroy it with the Grail’s power.
- Created by:
- Gen Urobuchi
- Cast:
- Rikiya Koyama, Ayako Kawasumi, Akio Otsuka, Akira Ishida
- Language:
- Japanese
- Country:
- Japan
- Network:
- Gunma TV, TOKYO MX
Episode guide
Seasons
Season 1
Episodes
E01
Episode 1
★ 8.2The Summoning of Heroes
2011-10-02 · 47mSeeking the power of the Holy Grail, something that can make miracles occur, seven different mages summon seven Heroes, and fight until the last man remains--a battle of epic proportions, the Holy Grail War. In preparation for the war, various participants are chosen from all over the globe. Eight years ago in Einzbern Castle in Germany, a girl named Illyasviel is born. Her father, Kiritsugu Emiya, embraces her knowing he will be part of the battle, as well.
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E02
Episode 2
★ 8.2The Fake First Shot
2011-10-09 · 25mKiritsugu and his daughter Illyasviel stroll through the Einzbern woods. As Saber watches the happy parent and child, she ponders why Kiritsugu has not spoken to her since she was summoned. And in Fuyuki City, the battle ground where the Holy Grail War will be fought, the seventh and final hero is summoned.
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E03
Episode 3
★ 8.2Fuyuki City
2011-10-16 · 24mAll the servants have been summoned and now it is a game of spy vs spy. Who will be the first to take the initiative in Fuyuki City?
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E04
Episode 4
★ 8.3Spearhead
2011-10-23 · 23mAs Saber and Lancer continue their battle, Kiri and Maiya continue the search for Lancer’s master. What they discover is shocking…
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E05
Episode 5
★ 8.6A Wicked Beast's Roar
2011-10-30 · 23mRider suddenly appears just the battle with Lancer reaches its climax, much to Saber's consternation. Undeterred, Rider calls out to the many people observing the fight from within the shadows...but it seems he's not the only heroic spirit drawn in by the battle.
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E06
Episode 6
★ 8.0A Night of Schemes
2011-11-06 · 24mA car screams down the moonlit streets of Fuyuki City, with a very happy-go-lucky Irisviel behind the wheel and a slightly unnerved Saber sitting next to her. The evening takes a bad turn when a mysterious shadow darts in front of them. The person claims to be Saber's loyal retainer, yet Saber has no memory of them...
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E07
Episode 7
★ 7.9Dark Forest
2011-11-13 · 24mThe rules of the game have changed and the Masters have a chance to earn an extra command spell. All they have to do is find Castor and kill him.
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E08
Episode 8
★ 8.0The Mage-Slayer
2011-11-20 · 23mBattle rages throughout Einzbern Castle: Kayneth's magical mercury sphere versus Kiritsugu's formidable gun arsenal, Saber and Lancer join forces against Caster in the forest, and Irisviel detects a new enemy as she and Maiya make their escape.
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E09
Episode 9
★ 7.9Master and Servant
2011-11-27 · 26mKiritsugu and company are wrapping up after the assault on their castle, and the Einzbern Master decides to ignore Saber's desire to pursue Caster, instead leaving on his own to finish off Kayneth. But Kayneth, after being saved by Lancer, has awakened to find himself bandaged and strapped to a bed. Sola-Ui explains the hopelessness of his current situation, and offers a shocking proposal...
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E10
Episode 10
★ 7.5Rin's Big Adventure
2011-12-04 · 23mThe mystery of the mass kidnappings in Fuyuki remains unsolved, with more kids disappearing daily. When Tohsaka Rin can't get in touch with her friend Kotone, she braves the darkness and enters the city on her own to search for her. That's when she spots a strange man leading two kids around and decides to follow him...
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E11
Episode 11
★ 8.8Discussing the Grail
2011-12-11 · 29mRider, Saber, and Archer sit down for a drink and discuss what makes a King. The talk turns to violence when Assassin interrupts…
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E12
Episode 12
★ 8.2The Grail Beckons
2011-12-18 · 28mHidden in a Fuyuki hotel, Kiritsugu tries plan his next move, but is still at a loss trying to understand Kirei's motives. Elsewhere, Iry and Saber have moved to a new hideout, a traditional Japanese manor. But while Iry seems excited about their new location, Saber senses something is amiss...
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E13
Episode 13
★ 8.2The Forbidden Feast of Madness
2011-12-25 · 26mRider and Waver make a trip into town, and stop in a bookstore along the way. There, Waver reads a biography on Rider's life and learns why he aimed to conquer the far east. Meanwhile, Caster and Ryuunosuke return to their destroyed base. A conversation with his Master leads Caster to an epiphany, and with insanity in his heart, the mad magician begins casting a certain spell...
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Rikiya Koyama
Kiritsugu Emiya (voice)
Ayako Kawasumi
Saber (voice)
Akio Otsuka
Rider
Akira Ishida
雨生龙之介
Ayumi Tsunematsu
久宇舞弥
Daisuke Namikawa
韦伯·维尔维特
Hikaru Midorikawa
Lancer
Jouji Nakata
言峰绮礼
Megumi Toyoguchi
索拉·娜泽莱·索非亚莉
Ryotaro Okiayu
Berserker