Fate/Zero

The Holy Grail, with its power to grant any wish, has kicked off three brutal wars in the past. The Einzbern family believes that the Fourth Holy Grail War will be different, especially now that they possess a Holy Grail vessel. So, they hire the "Magus Killer," Kiritsugu Emiya, under a binding contract to marry their daughter, Irisviel.

Now Kiritsugu finds himself in the middle of a deadly survival game. He faces six other participants, each with an ancient familiar and driven by unique desires and ideals. His greatest rival is Kirei Kotomine, a priest seeking salvation from his inner emptiness and facing off against Kiritsugu. And that is the beginning of the famous Ufotable anime Fate/Zero, which tells the story of the Fourth Holy Grail War that happened a decade before Fate/Stay Night. It's a brutal battle royale where no one's guaranteed to make it out alive. Thrilling yet unpredictable, Fate/Zero totally deserves its title as one of the best animes by Ufotable Studio.

The canvas of "Fate/Zero" isn't just adorned with Kiritsugu's story but is a tapestry of vividly realized characters, each bound by their convictions and driven by distinct motivations. From the enigmatic yet conflicted Kirei Kotomine to the stoic and valorous Saber, these personas come alive with their aspirations, fears, and, most importantly, the moral quandaries they face in this ruthless battle for the Grail.

In conclusion, "Fate/Zero" isn't just an anime; it's a magnum opus - an intricate web of philosophical musings, moral quandaries, and staggering action sequences that paint and grand yet tragic narrative, challenging the very notions of heroism and the ethical complexities of human existence. As a result, these elements solidify Fate/Zero's status as a titan among anime masterpieces.

Release: 2011

MyAnimeList: 8.28/10