Fate/Zero
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In a world where magic is readily studied and used by those with the power to control it, there are a select few who take part in the Holy Grail War. Through it, master mages and their summoned heroes of legend duke it out with one another until only one remains. They are then granted a single wish of their choosing by the Grail, bending the laws of reality to their will to change the world as they see fit. After several inconclusive wars, the fourth looks to be the one to end them all with psychopathic murderers, trained hitmen and time-honored mages of royal lineage all in the mix with one another. Blood will be spilled, moralities tested and spirits weathered before the night is through, but it’s clear not everyone will make it out alive.
The prequel to the equally good Fate/Stay Night, this 25 episode series is a masterwork in its story pacing, fight scenes and gripping character dynamics. From the tragic quest of Kiritsugu and Sabor to save the world from hardship to the personal journey of the church assassin Kirei to uncover his true nature, each character’s growth and ordeals drag you in and never let go. By the final episode, you’ll be hungry for everything else this franchise has to offer.
