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Fate/Zero

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Action & AdventureAnimationSci-Fi & Fantasy

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

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Season 1

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Episode 1

★ 8.2

The Summoning of Heroes

2011-10-02 · 47m

Seeking 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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Episode 2

★ 8.2

The Fake First Shot

2011-10-09 · 25m

Kiritsugu 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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Episode 3

★ 8.2

Fuyuki City

2011-10-16 · 24m

All 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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Episode 4

★ 8.3

Spearhead

2011-10-23 · 23m

As 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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Episode 5

★ 8.6

A Wicked Beast's Roar

2011-10-30 · 23m

Rider 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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Episode 6

★ 8.0

A Night of Schemes

2011-11-06 · 24m

A 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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Episode 7

★ 7.9

Dark Forest

2011-11-13 · 24m

The 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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Episode 8

★ 8.0

The Mage-Slayer

2011-11-20 · 23m

Battle 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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Episode 9

★ 7.9

Master and Servant

2011-11-27 · 26m

Kiritsugu 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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Episode 10

★ 7.5

Rin's Big Adventure

2011-12-04 · 23m

The 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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Episode 11

★ 8.8

Discussing the Grail

2011-12-11 · 29m

Rider, 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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Episode 12

★ 8.2

The Grail Beckons

2011-12-18 · 28m

Hidden 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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Episode 13

★ 8.2

The Forbidden Feast of Madness

2011-12-25 · 26m

Rider 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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Cast

Rikiya Koyama

Rikiya Koyama

Kiritsugu Emiya (voice)

Ayako Kawasumi

Ayako Kawasumi

Saber (voice)

Akio Otsuka

Akio Otsuka

Rider

Akira Ishida

Akira Ishida

雨生龙之介

Ayumi Tsunematsu

Ayumi Tsunematsu

久宇舞弥

Daisuke Namikawa

Daisuke Namikawa

韦伯·维尔维特

Hikaru Midorikawa

Hikaru Midorikawa

Lancer

Jouji Nakata

Jouji Nakata

言峰绮礼

Megumi Toyoguchi

Megumi Toyoguchi

索拉·娜泽莱·索非亚莉

Ryotaro Okiayu

Ryotaro Okiayu

Berserker

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