Japanese: フェイト／ゼロ
English: Fate/Zero
Type: Manga
Volumes: 12 +
Chapters: N/A
Status: Publishing
Published: Jan 4, 2011 to ?
Genres: Action, Adventure, Mystery, Drama, Fantasy, Romance, Supernatural, Seinen
Authors: Shinjirou (Art), Urobuchi, Gen (Story)
Serialization: Young Ace
Synopsis: War of the Holy Grail—Pursuing the power of the "Holy Grail" which grants a miracle, this is a contest in which seven magi summon seven Heroic Spirits to compete for it. In that battle whose conclusion was postponed three times, now, the fourth war commenced again. Entrusting their dearest wish of victory, the magi joined the battleground called "Fuyuki," but amongst them, there was a man who was always alone, and could not find out the meaning behind his fights. His name was Kotomine Kirei. Not comprehending the guidance of fate, Kirei was lost, and had kept questioning. Why someone like his was given the Command Seals. However, the fate of his fights crossed Kirei's path with a nemesis by chance. That person is—Emiya Kiritsugu. A man who was sterner than anyone else, more merciless than anyone else, and who sought the miracle of the Holy Grail.
Merely recited in fragments in Fate/stay night, this is the Fourth War of the Holy Grail 10 years ago. The truth which unfolded behind the battle between Shirou's foster father, Rin's father, and the younger Kotomine Kirei, is finally revealed...
Related Series
Fate/Stay Night (Sequel)
Fate/Stay Night - Heaven's Feel (Sequel)
Fate/Zero (Novel) (Adapted From)
Fate/Zero: Comic à la Carte - Kaisenhen (Adapted From)
Alternative version: Fate/Zero
Licensed in English
Dark Horse (2 volumes - ongoing)
Source: MAL Manga info, Baka updates
Main characters
Saber (セイバー)
Height: 154 cm
Weight: 42 kg
BWH: 73-53-76
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."
Saber is summoned by Kiritsugu Emiya to participate in the Fourth Holy Grail War on behalf of Jubstacheit von Einzbern and the Einzbern family. Kiritsugu partners Saber with Irisviel von Einzbern, to act as Saber's Master in the open while he acts from behind to win with his own methods. On the final day of the Holy Grail war, Saber found the Holy Grail but she also meets Gilgamesh who was waiting for her. He proposes that she becomes his wife while she lays defeated in front of him. Saber refuses as the Holy Grail is just in front of her. Saber destroyed the Holy Grail in the fourth Holy Grail War because Kiritsugu used multiple command seals in order to force her to act against her will. However, she only managed to destroy the Grail's physical form. She was also caught in her own Excalibur blast, sending her back to the battlefield of Camlann. She was the sixth and final servant to perish in the fourth Holy Grail War.
Kiritsugu Emiya (衛宮 切嗣)
Birthday: November 11, 1965
Height: 175 cm
Weight: 67 kg
Blood type: AB
Servant: Saber
Classifications: human, magus, master
Likes: efficiency
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.
Kirei Kotomine (言峰 綺礼)
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.
Irisviel von Einzbern (アイリスフィール・フォン・アインツベルン)
Birthdate: February 1
Height: 158cm
Three sizes: 85/56/84
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: MAL
P.S. I've left out some of the spoilers so If interested check them from MAL or in Wiki
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Source: MAL
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