Fate/Zero

Fate/Zero

Ended First aired 02/Oct/2011 Japan Japanese 3 season(s) 33 episode(s)
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.
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Season 2 · Season 2
12 episode(s) · Air date: 08/Apr/2012
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S2E12
Fate/Zero
Air date: 24/Jun/2012 · Runtime: 24 min
Summary

As commanded by Kiritsugu, Saber unleashes her Noble Phantasm on the Holy Grail, with a completely unexpected result. Who will end up winning the war?

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As commanded by Kiritsugu, Saber unleashes her Noble Phantasm on the Holy Grail, with a completely unexpected result. Who will end up winning the war?

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S2E9
All the Evil in the World
Air date: 03/Jun/2012 · Runtime: 23 min
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The end of the battle is drawing near and relationships between Masters and Servants are changing. Many players have dropped off the field, and a very special one is next to go.

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The end of the battle is drawing near and relationships between Masters and Servants are changing. Many players have dropped off the field, and a very special one is next to go.

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S2E8
Knight on a Two-Wheeled Steed
Air date: 27/May/2012 · Runtime: 23 min
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Saber is hot on the trail of Rider, much to his delight. Meanwhile, Kiritsugu sets off on a different lead. The new player, Matou Kariya, watches in the background as his play unfolds perfectly.

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Saber is hot on the trail of Rider, much to his delight. Meanwhile, Kiritsugu sets off on a different lead. The new player, Matou Kariya, watches in the background as his play unfolds perfectly.

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S2E7
The Assassin Returns
Air date: 20/May/2012 · Runtime: 24 min
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Irisviel time is running out and Kiritsugu is doing what he can to make her comfortable. But the game continues and he leaves to eliminate his next target. A surprise attack against his hideout leaves him a man down and heart broken.

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Irisviel time is running out and Kiritsugu is doing what he can to make her comfortable. But the game continues and he leaves to eliminate his next target. A surprise attack against his hideout leaves him a man down and heart broken.

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S2E6
Where Justice Dwells
Air date: 13/May/2012 · Runtime: 23 min
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Natalia has raised Kiritsugu since rescuing him from the island. He has followed her in every step in becoming an assassin. Over the years their relationship has grown to the point of mother and child, so what Kiritsugu does next is…

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Natalia has raised Kiritsugu since rescuing him from the island. He has followed her in every step in becoming an assassin. Over the years their relationship has grown to the point of mother and child, so what Kiritsugu does next is…

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S2E5
Distant Memories
Air date: 06/May/2012 · Runtime: 23 min
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As a child, Kiritsugu lived on a small island with his father Nori. Nori's magical work with flowers has captured the attention of a local girl.

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As a child, Kiritsugu lived on a small island with his father Nori. Nori's magical work with flowers has captured the attention of a local girl.

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S2E4
The Eighth Contract
Air date: 29/Apr/2012 · Runtime: 24 min
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With rules being broken and new players entering the tournament, the remaining Heroes and Masters are entering a new phase of the tournament. What Tokiomi does next will affect everyone.

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With rules being broken and new players entering the tournament, the remaining Heroes and Masters are entering a new phase of the tournament. What Tokiomi does next will affect everyone.

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S2E3
The End of Honor
Air date: 22/Apr/2012 · Runtime: 23 min
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With all the Heroes exhausted from their win against Caster, Saber has challenged Lancer to a final battle. A battle fought with honor and respect between two Knights. Kiri doesn’t care for honor or respect, he will win by any means necessary and tonight he shows how far he will go.

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With all the Heroes exhausted from their win against Caster, Saber has challenged Lancer to a final battle. A battle fought with honor and respect between two Knights. Kiri doesn’t care for honor or respect, he will win by any means necessary and tonight he shows how far he will go.

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S2E2
Golden Light
Air date: 15/Apr/2012 · Runtime: 23 min
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Rider is shifting Caster into his Reality Marble to buy some time. He asks the other Heroes to come up with a plan to finish Caster off. A phone call from Kiritsugu gives them a fighting chance, but it comes down to Lancer making a difficult choice.

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Rider is shifting Caster into his Reality Marble to buy some time. He asks the other Heroes to come up with a plan to finish Caster off. A phone call from Kiritsugu gives them a fighting chance, but it comes down to Lancer making a difficult choice.

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S2E1
Bloody Battle on the Mion River
Air date: 08/Apr/2012 · Runtime: 23 min
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The battle against Caster continues as the Heroes have no way of stopping him. Toki is trying to appeal to Archer to use his Noble Phantasm to obliterate the monster. Kiri meanwhile, is planning to destroy the source of the monsters powers.

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The battle against Caster continues as the Heroes have no way of stopping him. Toki is trying to appeal to Archer to use his Noble Phantasm to obliterate the monster. Kiri meanwhile, is planning to destroy the source of the monsters powers.

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Season 1 · Season 1
13 episode(s) · Air date: 02/Oct/2011
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S1E13
The Forbidden Feast of Madness
Air date: 25/Dec/2011 · Runtime: 26 min
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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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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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S1E12
The Grail Beckons
Air date: 18/Dec/2011 · Runtime: 28 min
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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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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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S1E10
Rin's Big Adventure
Air date: 04/Dec/2011 · Runtime: 23 min
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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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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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S1E9
Master and Servant
Air date: 27/Nov/2011 · Runtime: 26 min
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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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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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S1E8
The Mage-Slayer
Air date: 20/Nov/2011 · Runtime: 23 min
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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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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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S1E7
Dark Forest
Air date: 13/Nov/2011 · Runtime: 24 min
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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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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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S1E6
A Night of Schemes
Air date: 06/Nov/2011 · Runtime: 24 min
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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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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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S1E5
A Wicked Beast's Roar
Air date: 30/Oct/2011 · Runtime: 23 min
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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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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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S1E2
The Fake First Shot
Air date: 09/Oct/2011 · Runtime: 25 min
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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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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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The Summoning of Heroes
Air date: 02/Oct/2011 · Runtime: 48 min
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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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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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Season 0 · Specials
8 episode(s) · Air date: 25/Mar/2012
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Rikiya Koyama
Rikiya Koyama
卫宫切嗣
Ayako Kawasumi
Ayako Kawasumi
Saber
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
Satoshi Tsuruoka
Satoshi Tsuruoka
Caster
Sayaka Ohara
Sayaka Ohara
爱丽丝菲尔·冯·爱因兹贝伦
Show Hayami
Show Hayami
远坂时臣
Takumi Yamazaki
Takumi Yamazaki
肯尼斯·艾尔梅洛伊·阿奇博尔德
Tarusuke Shingaki
Tarusuke Shingaki
间桐雁夜
Tomokazu Seki
Tomokazu Seki
Archer
Masane Tsukayama
Masane Tsukayama
Zouken Matou (voice)
Yuzuru Fujimoto
Yuzuru Fujimoto
Old man Acht (voice)

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Koji Eto
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