Fate/Zero 2011
What is Fate/Zero?
Fate/Zero is a Japanese anime television series based on a light novel series of the same name written by Gen Urobuchi and Takashi Takeuchi. Produced by the studio Ufotable, the series was directed by Ei Aoki.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 2011
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 25
- Runtime
- 25 minutes
- First aired
- Oct 2, 2011
- Last aired
- Jun 24, 2012
- Original language
- JA
- Origin
- JP
- Networks
- Gunma TV, Tokyo MX
- Genres
- Action & Adventure, Animation, Sci-Fi & Fantasy
- Updated
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Overview
Fate/Zero is a Japanese anime television series based on a light novel series of the same name written by Gen Urobuchi and Takashi Takeuchi. Produced by the studio Ufotable, the series was directed by Ei Aoki. The writing team included Akira Hiyama, Kazuharu Sato, Takumi Miyajima, and Akihiro Yoshida, while Atsushi Ikariya and Tomonori Sudo served as character designers. The show is part of the Fate media franchise created by Kinoko Nasu and Takashi Takeuchi for Type-Moon. The plot centers on the Fourth Holy Grail War, a conflict in which seven chosen mages summon heroic spirits from history to battle one another. These pairs fight to the death for the Holy Grail, a magical device capable of granting the winner any wish. Among the participants is Kiritsugu Emiya, a former assassin who enters the war with the intention of preventing others from using the power of the Grail to destroy the world. The series originally aired between 2011 and 2012.
Should you watch it?
“Seven mages summon legendary heroes to fight a deadly war for the ultimate wish-granting artifact.”
- Complex character motivations and moral dilemmas
- High-quality animation and epic fantasy battles
- Dense lore may overwhelm newcomers
- Pacing can feel slow for action seekers
You enjoy morally gray characters in high-stakes supernatural conflicts.
Contains graphic violence and mature themes; suitable for older teens and adults.
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Episode guide
Season 1 · 13 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide →- E1 The Summoning of Heroes Oct 2, 2011
- E2 The Fake First Shot Oct 9, 2011
- E3 Fuyuki City Oct 16, 2011
- E4 Spearhead Oct 23, 2011
- E5 A Wicked Beast's Roar Oct 30, 2011
- E6 A Night of Schemes Nov 6, 2011
- E7 Dark Forest Nov 13, 2011
- E8 The Mage-Slayer Nov 20, 2011
- E9 Master and Servant Nov 27, 2011
- E10 Rin's Big Adventure Dec 4, 2011
- E11 Discussing the Grail Dec 11, 2011
- E12 The Grail Beckons Dec 18, 2011
- E13 The Forbidden Feast of Madness Dec 25, 2011
Season 2 · 12 episodes
- E1 Bloody Battle on the Mion River Apr 8, 2012
- E2 Golden Light Apr 15, 2012
- E3 The End of Honor Apr 22, 2012
- E4 The Eighth Contract Apr 29, 2012
- E5 Distant Memories May 6, 2012
- E6 Where Justice Dwells May 13, 2012
- E7 The Assassin Returns May 20, 2012
- E8 Knight on a Two-Wheeled Steed May 27, 2012
- E9 All the Evil in the World Jun 3, 2012
- E10 The Ocean at the End of the World Jun 10, 2012
- E11 The Final Command Spell Jun 17, 2012
- E12 Fate/Zero Jun 24, 2012
Frequently asked questions
Is this related to the Fate/stay night series?
Yes, Fate/Zero is a prequel to Fate/stay night, exploring earlier events in the same universe.
How many episodes are there?
The series has two seasons totaling 25 episodes.
Is it necessary to watch in order?
Yes, the story builds progressively and benefits from being watched chronologically.
Are the summoned heroes based on real history?
The heroic spirits are inspired by figures from history and mythology.
Is it subtitled or dubbed?
Most streaming platforms offer both subtitle and dub options.