Fate/Zero
War for the Holy Grail - Pursuing the power of the "Holy Grail" which grants a miracle, this is a contest in which seven mages summon seven Heroic Spirits to compete for it. In the battle whose conclusion was postponed three times, now, the fourth war commences. Amongst the mages, there was a man who was always alone, and could not find out the meaning behind his life. His name was Kirei Kotomine. Not comprehending the guidance of fate, Kirei was lost, and had kept questioning why someone like him was given the Command Seals. However, a nemesis crossed Kirei's path. That person is - Kiritsugu Emiya. A merciless mage killer and assassin-for-hire who sought the miracle of the Holy Grail on behalf of his wife's family - the Einzberns. Merely recited in fragments in Fate/stay night, this is the Fourth Holy Grail War that took place 10 years prior. The truth that unfolded behind the battle between Shirou's foster father, Rin's father, and the younger Kirei Kotomine, is finally revealed.
- 2011-2012
- 2 seasons
- Aniplex of America
- Animation, Action & Adventure, Drama, Fantasy, Suspense
- TV-MA
War for the Holy Grail - Pursuing the power of the "Holy Grail" which grants a miracle, this is a contest in which seven mages summon seven Heroic Spirits to compete for it. In the battle whose conclusion was postponed three times, now, the fourth war commences. Amongst the mages, there was a man who was always alone, and could not find out the meaning behind his life. His name was Kirei Kotomine. Not comprehending the guidance of fate, Kirei was lost, and had kept questioning why someone like him was given the Command Seals. However, a nemesis crossed Kirei's path. That person is - Kiritsugu Emiya. A merciless mage killer and assassin-for-hire who sought the miracle of the Holy Grail on behalf of his wife's family - the Einzberns. Merely recited in fragments in Fate/stay night, this is the Fourth Holy Grail War that took place 10 years prior. The truth that unfolded behind the battle between Shirou's foster father, Rin's father, and the younger Kirei Kotomine, is finally revealed.
Season 2 Episode Guide
12 Episodes 2012
Episode 1
Mion gawa kessen
24 mins
The battle against Caster continues as the Heroes have no way of stopping him. Tokiomi is trying to appeal to Archer to use his Noble Phantasm to obliterate the monster. Kiritsugu meanwhile, is planning to destroy the source of the monsters powers.
Episode 2
Ôgon no kagayaki
24 mins
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.
Episode 3
Eiyo no hate
24 mins
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. Kiritsugu doesn't care for honor or respect, he will win by any means necessary and tonight he shows how far he will go.
Episode 4
Dai hachi no keiyaku
24 mins
With rules being broke 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.
Episode 5
Tôi kioku
24 mins
On an island in the Philippines, young Kiritsugu uncovers the horrible truth about his father's laboratory experiments.
Episode 6
Seigi no arika
24 mins
After leaving the island, Kiritsugu began living with Natalia, who trained him to become a mercenary like her and travel around the world as a hired gun.
Episode 7
Asashin no kikan
24 mins
Saber is looking for Rider to finish their promised duel while Waver is replenishing Rider's mana. Zouken gifts the ultimate trump card to Kariya to win. Everything doesn't work out as Kiritsugu planned.
Episode 8
Sôrin no kishi
24 mins
Kotomine keeps bending the rules while creating a massive deceptive play involving the remaining Masters and Servants. Saber was led to face Rider.
Episode 9
Kono yo subete no aku
24 mins
Kotomine makes up elaborate deceptive ploys to deal with the remaining Servants and Masters. Kiritsugu is planning to outsmart Kotomine. The battle of minds between Kiritsugu and Kotomine is going string.
Episode 10
Saihate no umi
24 mins
Saber vs. Berserker, Archer vs. Rider, another hero will fall and a secret will be revealed.
Episode 11
Saigo no Reiju
24 mins
Two heroes, two masters, one grail; a winner will be decided.
Episode 12
Fate/Zero
24 mins
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?
