Fate/Zero
4 primary works
Book 1
Expanding on the hit anime and novel series, Fate/Zero is a faithful manga adaptation that also offers extended scenes and never-before-seen content! Dive into Gen Urobuchi and Shinjiro's prequel to Type-Moon's Fate saga! The fourth Holy Grail War has begun, and seven magi must summon heroes from history to battle each other to the death. Only one magi and hero pair will remain to claim the grail and have their wishes granted! Kiritsugu Emiya was once an assassin but now fights in this war to save the world from those who would destroy it with the grail's power.
"It has dynamic, multifaceted characters, explores great philosophies and themes, and tops it off with large helpings of action. It also has the will to go deep into dark, psychological territory to improve both its characters and story."
-Kotaku
"It has dynamic, multifaceted characters, explores great philosophies and themes, and tops it off with large helpings of action. It also has the will to go deep into dark, psychological territory to improve both its characters and story."
-Kotaku
Book 2
Warriors from all ages clash in a tournament to the death, as Gen Urobuchi and Shinjiro's manga adaptation of Type-Moon's hit anime and novel series continues! The fourth Holy Grail War has begun, and seven magi and their summoned heroes from history will face off. The last magi and hero pair left standing will be able to claim the grail and have their wishes granted! In a darkened shipyard, the first large battle of the war begins, with honorable Saber and Lancer crossing blades. Their fight draws the attention of other more nefarious participants, and new heroes join in the fray. Rated for ages 18+/For mature readers only.
Book 3
Gen Urobuchi and Shinjiro's manga adaptation of Type-Moon's hit anime and novel series continues! With the fourth Holy Grail War underway, seven magi and their summoned heroes from history being to meet and battle to the death to claim the grail and have their wishes granted! Contestants Rider and Waver join a shipyard conflict, making a dramatic entrance and adding to the destruction already caused. The strange servant named Caster and his master bond over a shared predilection for torture, and Kariya's horrific origins are revealed.
* This volume comes shrink-wrapped and carries an 18+ content advisory.
Praise for the original Fate/Zero manga:
"It has dynamic, multifaceted characters, explores great philosophies and themes, and tops it off with large helpings of action. It also has the will to go deep into dark, psychological territory to improve both its characters and story." -Kotaku
"As both a standalone project and a prequel, the series is an unqualified success." -Anime News Network
"The time and effort that Urobuchi puts into the majority of the characters. Motivations are explored and contrasted, relationships grow and are expanded upon and all this gives the superb action context and meaning."
-T.H.E.M. Anime Reviews
* This volume comes shrink-wrapped and carries an 18+ content advisory.
Praise for the original Fate/Zero manga:
"It has dynamic, multifaceted characters, explores great philosophies and themes, and tops it off with large helpings of action. It also has the will to go deep into dark, psychological territory to improve both its characters and story." -Kotaku
"As both a standalone project and a prequel, the series is an unqualified success." -Anime News Network
"The time and effort that Urobuchi puts into the majority of the characters. Motivations are explored and contrasted, relationships grow and are expanded upon and all this gives the superb action context and meaning."
-T.H.E.M. Anime Reviews
Book 5
Two desperate hunts stalk the dark woods that shroud Einzbern Castle, as Lancer and Saber confront the hideous sorcery of Caster, incarnation of the fiendish Gilles de Rais, while Irisviel follows Maiya in search of the master magician Kirei. Is mage killer Kiritsugu risking both his wife and his mistress in a cold-blooded scheme to assassinate Kirei . . . ?