Fate/Zero

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Synopsis

The Holy Grail War is a ritualistic battle fought to determine who is worthy of commanding the Holy Grail: an omnipotent wish-granting device. The war is held between seven mages, each armed with their own familiar, an ancient heroic spirit of legend. The Einzberns, a major contender in the grail war, have recruited the infamous mage killer Kiritsugu Emiya as their representative in the Fourth Holy Grail War. Though armed with his own arsenal, Kiritsugu is faced with six other mages vying to win. From bettering humanity to garnering respect, all opponents have their own reasons for seeking the Holy Grail. Taking place 10 years before the events of Fate/Stay Night, Fate/Zero illustrates the events of the fateful Fourth Holy Grail War. [Written by MAL Rewrite]

Publication notes

Fate/Zero was initially released as a doujinshi collaboration by Type-Moon and Nitro+ between 2006 and 2007 at Comic Market conventions. A six-volume bunkoban edition was officially published by Sekaisha in 2011. It was published in Polish by Kotori from December 18, 2017, to May 22, 2019; and in Brazilian Portuguese by NewPOP Editora from December 2015 to July 2017. The series received four drama CD adaptations between 2008 and 2010, as well as an image soundtrack in 2007.

Published

Dec 29, 2006 to Dec 29, 2007

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Sequel

Fate/stay night

Adaptation

Side Story

Spin-Off

Fate/Zero Kuro

Alternative Setting

Character

Lord El-Melloi II-sei no Jikenbo

Main characters

Saber33296 fan favorites
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Height: 154 cm Weight: 42 kg Three sizes: B73-W53-H76 Blood type: O Armaments: armor, sword Likes: well-structured meals, stuffed animals Dislikes: badly structured meals, dressing up too much Talents: gymnastic exercise, secretly good in all kinds of gambling Famous quote: "There are no regrets. If one can be proud of one's life, one should not wish for another chance." Fate/stay night Fate/Zero (Source: Type Moon Wiki, Wikipedia)
Kiritsugu Emiya17096 fan favorites
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Birthday: November 11, 1965 Height: 175 cm Weight: 67 kg Blood type: AB Servant: Saber Classifications: human, magus, master Likes: efficiency Spouse: Daughter: Talents: shooting, jobs involving destruction Sidearm: Thompson Contender chambered in .30-06 Springfield, in conjunction with his Mystic Code Origin Bullets, Calico M950 submachine gun, Walther WA2000 sniper fitted with AN/PVS4 thermal optics Famous quote: "Even if I am to carry 'all the evils of this world,' it won't matter. If that can save the world, then I'd gladly accept it." Shirou's foster father and his savior from the aftermath of the massive Fuyuki fire. During his lifetime, Kiritsugu was disillusioned with becoming a Hero of Justice, a defender of humanity who could save everyone. Although he feels he failed to do so, his efforts were a source of inspiration for Shirou. Prior to his fateful meeting with Shirou, Kiritsugu was notorious as the "Magus Killer," a freelancer who would hunt down heretical magi. Although he was a magus with Magic Circuits and abilities he was considered unorthodox in that he would utilize modern technology and weaponry along with his magecraft to track down and kill magi. Although mentioned and seen in flashbacks in Fate/stay night, Kiritsugu is one of the main protagonists in its prequel Fate/Zero. Due to his father, Norikata Emiya, fourth family head of the Emiya family and a magus who received a Sealing Designation, Kiritsugu lost his mother shortly after he was born. Father and son were on the run from the Mage's Association, and thus Kiritsugu spent his youth wandering around the world with his father.
Gilgamesh16111 fan favorites
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Height: 182 cm (6'0") Weight: 68 kg Armament: armor Likes: himself, power Dislikes: snakes Famous quote: "'All the evils in the world'? Bring thrice as much if you want to stain me!" An arrogant, selfish, and enigmatic Archer-class Servant. He appears familiar with Fuyuki City and claims to have a past relationship with Saber. Typically clad in an ornate golden armor, he possesses an immense number of Noble Phantasms, though none are representative of his true identity. Gilgamesh is the great half-god, half-human king born from the union between the King of Uruk, Lugalbanda, and goddess Rimat-Ninsun. He ruled the Sumerian city-state of Uruk, the capital city of ancient Mesopotamia in the B.C. era. He was an ultimate, transcendent being so divine as to be two thirds god and one third human, and no others in the world could match him. He was a despot possessing high divinity who believed he was invincible. He is not merely a legend, and is said to have actually existed and ruled during the Sumer Dynasty five thousand years ago. He was the King of Heroes who possessed all things in the world, whose tale is recorded in mankind's oldest epic poem, the Epic of Gilgamesh which portrays Gilgamesh as a hero, destined to be king and achieve great feats, who is driven to meet his destiny, facing challenges together with his best friend Enkidu. His title, King of Heroes, is not meant to call him a king who is a hero, but instead implies that he is the king over all heroes. He is mankind's oldest hero, the origin of all myths and model on which heroes are based, so his story is copied within the mythologies of all the countries of the world. The heroes of various myths are derived from his legend, so his Gate of Babylon possesses all of their Noble Phantasms. Though there are several heroes holding the title of "King," the King of Knights and King of Conquerors, he is the only one in all of heaven and earth crowned with the title of "King of All Heroes." In Fate/kaleid liner PRISMA☆ILLYA, he's the Heroic Spirit sealed into the eighth Class Card. He manifests as his younger self due to Illya separating him from his shadow form half-way through his incarnation. While initially an adversary, he quickly becomes an ally to fulfill his objectives. Gilgamesh in his child form has a more easygoing attitude compared to his adult self. He asks Illya to call him Gil-kun.
Rider8308 fan favorites
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Height: 212 cm Weight: 130 kg True Identity: Alexander the Great/Iskandar, King of Conquerors Master: Waver Velvet Catalyst: Mantle once worn by Iskandar himself Holy Grail War No.: 4th Holy Grail War Rider was originally meant to be summoned by Lord Kayneth El-Melloi Archibald, but due to some circumstances, he ended up being Waver Velvet's servant. Iskandar, or how he refers to himself, the King of Conquerors is a noble and courageous man, who prefers to conquer his enemies by winning without killing and controlling without humiliating them. He is known as a marvelous ruler who once almost conquered the whole known world. He is not pragmatic, but is a person who lets history run its course and acts according to his impulses. While he is wild and somewhat inconsiderate to others, his greed ultimately resulted in the happiness of the people he ruled over. In the new era, Rider is mostly amazed by ordinary modern things, and usually spends his free time exploring modern war vehicles and machinery.
Kirei Kotomine4860 fan favorites
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Born: December 28, 1967 Height: 185 cm (Fate/Zero), 193 cm (Fate/stay night) Weight: 82 kg Blood type: B Likes: misfortune Dislikes: trust Famous quote: "People cannot change the past. All we can do, is accept our own actions. If you still wish to be burdened by your sins, let it show in your future actions. It is your choice how to perceive something that has already happened." Kotomine Kirei is the overseer of the Holy Grail War and resides at the church on top of the hill. He is callous and sarcastic, but also quite knowledgeable. As the supervisor of the Grail War, it is his duty to uphold the rules of the Holy Grail War, cover up any incidents that might expose the War to the public, and give sanctuary to any Masters who drop out. Both Tohsaka and Shirou appear to detest him, though in truth they don't seem to dislike him too much. Despite the enmity between the Mage's Association and the Church, Kotomine is a member of both organizations, which is presumably the reason he was chosen to be be the overseer. Kotomine plays an important role in the unfolding events in all three routes, but the route that features him most heavily is the final one, Heaven's Feel where he takes an active role early on. (Source: TV Tropes)
Irisviel von Einzbern1008 fan favorites
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Birthdate: February 1 Height: 158 cm Three sizes: B85-W56-H84 Irisviel von Einzbern is the partner of Saber. She is the mother of Illyasviel von Einzbern. She is married to Kiritsugu Emiya, the biological father of her daughter. (Source: Wikipedia)