4f:I[718263,["/_next/static/chunks/3liq6ud29vy5i.js","/_next/static/chunks/1sducjizrr2pr.js","/_next/static/chunks/2ar7v3o8di8ma.js","/_next/static/chunks/1ntn7efqc-iiw.js","/_next/static/chunks/2iw54siq9t_mb.js","/_next/static/chunks/20vmigessz0hs.js","/_next/static/chunks/0874qlrdmgi5o.js","/_next/static/chunks/16r3tl0uqql-n.js","/_next/static/chunks/0ospc8wxw0meo.js","/_next/static/chunks/0kijlo6y15aj8.js","/_next/static/chunks/2jc61etj0qm3r.js","/_next/static/chunks/17ip0q7imwhte.js"],"default"] 50:T4f6,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. 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 ancient familiar, and fueled by unique desires and ideals. Accompanied by his own familiar, Saber, the notorious mercenary soon finds his greatest opponent in Kirei Kotomine, a priest who seeks salvation from the emptiness within himself in pursuit of Kiritsugu.

Based on the light novel written by Gen Urobuchi, Fate/Zero depicts the events of the Fourth Holy Grail War—10 years prior to Fate/stay night. Witness a battle royale in which no one is guaranteed to survive.

(Source: MAL Rewrite)

Note: The first episode aired with a runtime of ~48 minutes as opposed to the standard 24 minute long episode.51:T49b,__Height:__ 175 cm __Sidearm:__ Thompson contender in conjunction with his Mystic Code Origin Bullets [Shirou](https://anilist.co/character/496)'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. Prior to his fateful meeting with Shirou, Kiritsugu was notorious as the "Magus Killer," a freelancer who would hunt down heretical magi. Although he was a magus with Magic Circuits and abilities he was considered unorthodox in that he would utilize modern technology and weaponry along with his magecraft to track down and kill magi. Although mentioned and seen in flashbacks in Fate/stay night, Kiritsugu is one of the main protagonists in its prequel Fate/Zero. ~!It is hinted at in certain parts of Fate/stay night and confirmed in its prequel Fate/Zero that Kiritsugu is in fact [Illyasviel von Einzbern](https://anilist.co/character/503/von-Einzbern-Illyasviel)'s biological father, making Shirou and her step-siblings.!~52:Ta49,