About this season
The Fourth Holy Grail War has begun, and seven mages must summon heroes from history to battle each other to the death. Only one mage-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.
Episodes (12)
1. Bloody Battle on the Mion River
7.8Aired 8 April 2012 • 23 min
The battle against Caster continues as the Heroes have no way of stopping him. Toki is trying to appeal to Archer to use his Noble Phantasm to obliterate the monster. Kiri meanwhile, is planning to destroy the source of the monsters powers.
2. Golden Light
8.3Aired 15 April 2012 • 23 min
Rider is shifting Caster into his Reality Marble to buy some time. He asks the other Heroes to come up with a plan to finish Caster off. A phone call from Kiritsugu gives them a fighting chance, but it comes down to Lancer making a difficult choice.
3. The End of Honor
8.6Aired 22 April 2012 • 23 min
With all the Heroes exhausted from their win against Caster, Saber has challenged Lancer to a final battle. A battle fought with honor and respect between two Knights. Kiri doesn’t care for honor or respect, he will win by any means necessary and tonight he shows how far he will go.
4. The Eighth Contract
8.4Aired 29 April 2012 • 24 min
With rules being broken and new players entering the tournament, the remaining Heroes and Masters are entering a new phase of the tournament. What Tokiomi does next will affect everyone.
5. Distant Memories
8.4Aired 6 May 2012 • 23 min
As a child, Kiritsugu lived on a small island with his father Nori. Nori's magical work with flowers has captured the attention of a local girl.
6. Where Justice Dwells
8.7Aired 13 May 2012 • 23 min
Natalia has raised Kiritsugu since rescuing him from the island. He has followed her in every step in becoming an assassin. Over the years their relationship has grown to the point of mother and child, so what Kiritsugu does next is…
7. The Assassin Returns
8.1Aired 20 May 2012 • 24 min
Irisviel time is running out and Kiritsugu is doing what he can to make her comfortable. But the game continues and he leaves to eliminate his next target. A surprise attack against his hideout leaves him a man down and heart broken.
8. Knight on a Two-Wheeled Steed
8.3Aired 27 May 2012 • 23 min
Saber is hot on the trail of Rider, much to his delight. Meanwhile, Kiritsugu sets off on a different lead. The new player, Matou Kariya, watches in the background as his play unfolds perfectly.
9. All the Evil in the World
8.4Aired 3 June 2012 • 23 min
The end of the battle is drawing near and relationships between Masters and Servants are changing. Many players have dropped off the field, and a very special one is next to go.
10. The Ocean at the End of the World
8.6Aired 10 June 2012 • 23 min
Saber vs. Berserker, Archer vs. Rider, another hero will fall and a secret will be revealed.
11. The Final Command Spell
8.6Aired 17 June 2012 • 25 min
Two heroes, two masters, one grail; a winner will be decided.
12. Fate/Zero
8.2Aired 24 June 2012 • 24 min
As commanded by Kiritsugu, Saber unleashes her Noble Phantasm on the Holy Grail, with a completely unexpected result. Who will end up winning the war?