Series synopsis
Fate/Zero is a Japanese action & adventure animation sci-fi & fantasy television series that premiered on Gunma TV on October 2, 2011. It ended on June 24, 2012. It was created by Gen Urobuchi. It stars Rikiya Koyama, Ayako Kawasumi, Akio Otsuka and Akira Ishida.
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.
Premise
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.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Rikiya Koyama as 卫宫切嗣
- Ayako Kawasumi as Saber
- Akio Otsuka as Rider
- Akira Ishida as 雨生龙之介
- Ayumi Tsunematsu as 久宇舞弥
- Daisuke Namikawa as 韦伯·维尔维特
- Hikaru Midorikawa as Lancer
- Jouji Nakata as 言峰绮礼
Supporting cast
- Megumi Toyoguchi as 索拉·娜泽莱·索非亚莉
- Ryotaro Okiayu as Berserker
- Satoshi Tsuruoka as Caster
- Sayaka Ohara as 爱丽丝菲尔·冯·爱因兹贝伦
- Show Hayami as 远坂时臣
- Takumi Yamazaki as 肯尼斯·艾尔梅洛伊·阿奇博尔德
- Tarusuke Shingaki as 间桐雁夜
- Tomokazu Seki as Archer
Guest cast
- Masane Tsukayama as Zouken Matou (voice)
- Yuzuru Fujimoto as Old man Acht (voice)
- Noriko Shitaya as Sakura Matou (voice)
- Hidemitsu Shimizu as Staff (voice)
- Mai Kadowaki as Illyasviel von Einzbern (voice)
- Takuo Kawamura as Assassin (voice)
- Eimi Okada as TV voice (voice)
- Momoko Ohara as Boy (voice)
- Kosuke Zushi as Assassin (voice)
- Nobunaga Shimazaki as Assassin (voice)
- Yuya Murakami as Assassin (voice)
- Shinobu Matsumoto as Assassin (voice)
Episodes
This series spans 3 seasons with 33 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 0 | 8 | March 25, 2012 | September 19, 2012 |
| Season 1 | 13 | October 2, 2011 | December 25, 2011 |
| Season 2 | 12 | April 8, 2012 | June 24, 2012 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fate/Zero Remix I | March 25, 2012 |
| 2 | Fate/Zero Remix II | April 1, 2012 |
| 3 | Please! Einzbern Consultation Room 1 | March 7, 2012 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
The Summoning of Heroes 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. |
October 2, 2011 |
| 2 |
The Fake First Shot 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. |
October 9, 2011 |
| 3 |
Fuyuki City 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? |
October 16, 2011 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Bloody Battle on the Mion River 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. |
April 8, 2012 |
| 2 |
Golden Light 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. |
April 15, 2012 |
| 3 |
The End of Honor 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. |
April 22, 2012 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | Gunma TV |
|---|---|
| First aired | October 2, 2011 |
| Last aired | June 24, 2012 |
| Runtime | 25 minutes |
| Status | Ended |
| Schedule | Saturday at 00:00:00 |