Fate/Zero English Sub & Dub

About Fate/Zero

Here is what Fate/Zero is about, retold in plain terms: an action, drama and fantasy anime by ufotable (2011). The setup: 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.

Another thread: 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 age-old familiar, and fueled by unique desires and ideals. Accompanied by his own familiar, Saber, the notorious mercenary soon comes across his greatest opponent in Kirei Kotomine, a priest who seeks salvation from the emptiness within himself in pursuit of Kiritsugu.

In an action series like this, fight choreography, pacing and sound design carry much of the weight. Artoria Pendragon (Ayako Kawasumi) and Rin Toosaka (Kana Ueda) are two of the characters you will meet early. If you count yourself among viewers who like fast, high-impact fights, put it on your list. At 13 episodes in total, it is easy to plan a viewing schedule.

Production & Appeal

Animation is handled by ufotable, so the studio's house style defines how Fate/Zero looks and moves on screen. The action focus matters here: fight choreography, pacing and sound design carry much of the weight. A community score of 8.1/10 puts it among the better-received action titles. Voice casting, including Ayako Kawasumi as Artoria Pendragon, adds to the appeal for fans who follow seiyuu. Released in 2011, it competed with that season's other new series for attention.