description Fate/Zero Overview
With the promise of granting any wish, the omnipotent Holy Grail triggered three wars in the past, each too cruel and fierce to leave a victor. In spite of that, the wealthy Einzbern family is confident that the Fourth Holy Grail War will be different; namely, with a vessel of the Holy Grail now in their grasp. Solely for this reason, the much hated "Magus Killer" Kiritsugu Emiya is hired by the Einzberns, with marriage to their only daughter Irisviel as binding contract. Kiritsugu now stands at the center of a cutthroat game of survival, facing off against six other participants, each armed with an ancient familiar, and fueled by unique desires and ideals.
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insights Ranking position
Fate/Zero ranks #190 of 4125 in the Anime ranking, behind The Rose of Versailles, ahead of Fruits Basket (2019).
info Fate/Zero Specifications
| Year | 2011 |
help Fate/Zero FAQ
Who are the main masters and servants in Fate/Zero?
The Fourth Holy Grail War features seven mages, including Kiritsugu Emiya, Waver Velvet, and Kirei Kotomine, who summon legendary heroes like Saber, Rider, and Assassin. The anime was produced by studio Ufotable and is widely praised for its dark, mature storyline.
Do I need to watch Fate/Stay Night before Fate/Zero?
Fate/Zero is a prequel to the Fate/Stay Night visual novel and its subsequent anime adaptations by studios like Studio Deen and Ufotable. While it can be watched first, it completely spoils many major plot twists and identities from the original Stay Night routes.
How many episodes are in the Fate/Zero anime?
The series consists of 25 episodes, along with a special 40-minute prologue episode. It originally aired in two separate cours in 2011 and 2012, beautifully animating the intense battles between the Servants.
Who composed the music for Fate/Zero?
The epic and highly acclaimed soundtrack for the series was composed by Yuki Kajiura. Her musical group, FictionJunction, also provided the first opening theme titled 'Oath Sign.'
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