7.4/10426 votesLoading...#1 - Rin's Big Adventure
Season 1 Episode 10 - Aired 12/4/2011
The mystery of the mass kidnappings in Fuyuki remains unsolved, with more kids disappearing daily. When Tohsaka Rin can't get in touch with her friend Kotone, she braves the darkness and enters the city on her own to search for her. That's when she spots a strange man leading two kids around and decides to follow him...
Director: Atsushi Ogasawara
Writer: Kazuharu Sato, Akira Hiyama, Akihiro Yoshida, Takumi Miyajima
7.5/10565 votesLoading...#2 - The Summoning of Heroes
Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 10/2/2011
Seeking the power of the Holy Grail, something that can make miracles occur, seven different mages summon seven Heroes, and fight until the last man remains--a battle of epic proportions, the Holy Grail War. In preparation for the war, various participants are chosen from all over the globe. Eight years ago in Einzbern Castle in Germany, a girl named Illyasviel is born. Her father, Kiritsugu Emiya, embraces her knowing he will be part of the battle, as well.
Director: Ei Aoki
Writer: Kazuharu Sato, Akira Hiyama, Akihiro Yoshida, Takumi Miyajima
7.5/10426 votesLoading...#3 - A Night of Schemes
Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 11/6/2011
A car screams down the moonlit streets of Fuyuki City, with a very happy-go-lucky Irisviel behind the wheel and a slightly unnerved Saber sitting next to her. The evening takes a bad turn when a mysterious shadow darts in front of them. The person claims to be Saber's loyal retainer, yet Saber has no memory of them...
Director: Takuya Nonaka
Writer: Kazuharu Sato, Akira Hiyama, Akihiro Yoshida, Takumi Miyajima
7.6/10456 votesLoading...#4 - Fuyuki City
Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 10/16/2011
All the servants have been summoned and now it is a game of spy vs spy. Who will be the first to take the initiative in Fuyuki City?
Director: Kei Tsunematsu
Writer: Kazuharu Sato, Akira Hiyama, Akihiro Yoshida, Takumi Miyajima
7.7/10482 votesLoading...#5 - The Fake First Shot
Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 10/9/2011
Kiritsugu and his daughter Illyasviel stroll through the Einzbern woods. As Saber watches the happy parent and child, she ponders why Kiritsugu has not spoken to her since she was summoned. And in Fuyuki City, the battle ground where the Holy Grail War will be fought, the seventh and final hero is summoned.
Director: Kei Tsunematsu
Writer: Kazuharu Sato, Akira Hiyama, Akihiro Yoshida, Takumi Miyajima
7.7/10420 votesLoading...#6 - Master and Servant
Season 1 Episode 9 - Aired 11/27/2011
Kiritsugu and company are wrapping up after the assault on their castle, and the Einzbern Master decides to ignore Saber's desire to pursue Caster, instead leaving on his own to finish off Kayneth. But Kayneth, after being saved by Lancer, has awakened to find himself bandaged and strapped to a bed. Sola-Ui explains the hopelessness of his current situation, and offers a shocking proposal...
Director: Takashi Suhara
Writer: Kazuharu Sato, Akira Hiyama, Akihiro Yoshida, Takumi Miyajima
7.7/10409 votesLoading...#7 - The Grail Beckons
Season 1 Episode 12 - Aired 12/18/2011
Hidden in a Fuyuki hotel, Kiritsugu tries plan his next move, but is still at a loss trying to understand Kirei's motives. Elsewhere, Iry and Saber have moved to a new hideout, a traditional Japanese manor. But while Iry seems excited about their new location, Saber senses something is amiss...
Director: Ato Nonaka
Writer: Kazuharu Sato, Akira Hiyama, Akihiro Yoshida, Takumi Miyajima
7.9/10408 votesLoading...#8 - The Forbidden Feast of Madness
Season 1 Episode 13 - Aired 12/25/2011
Rider and Waver make a trip into town, and stop in a bookstore along the way. There, Waver reads a biography on Rider's life and learns why he aimed to conquer the far east. Meanwhile, Caster and Ryuunosuke return to their destroyed base. A conversation with his Master leads Caster to an epiphany, and with insanity in his heart, the mad magician begins casting a certain spell...
Director: Akihiko Uda
Writer: Kazuharu Sato, Akira Hiyama, Akihiro Yoshida, Takumi Miyajima
7.9/10417 votesLoading...#9 - The Assassin Returns
Season 2 Episode 7 - Aired 5/20/2012
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.
Director: Ato Nonaka
Writer: Kazuharu Sato, Akira Hiyama, Akihiro Yoshida, Takumi Miyajima
8.0/10418 votesLoading...#10 - Dark Forest
Season 1 Episode 7 - Aired 11/13/2011
The rules of the game have changed and the Masters have a chance to earn an extra command spell. All they have to do is find Castor and kill him.
Director: Takuya Nonaka
Writer: Kazuharu Sato, Akira Hiyama, Akihiro Yoshida, Takumi Miyajima
8.1/10477 votesLoading...#11 - Spearhead
Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 10/23/2011
As Saber and Lancer continue their battle, Kiri and Maiya continue the search for Lancer’s master. What they discover is shocking…
Director: Takashi Suhara
Writer: Kazuharu Sato, Akira Hiyama, Akihiro Yoshida, Takumi Miyajima
8.1/10404 votesLoading...#12 - All the Evil in the World
Season 2 Episode 9 - Aired 6/3/2012
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.
Director: Takuya Nonaka
Writer: Kazuharu Sato, Akira Hiyama, Akihiro Yoshida, Takumi Miyajima
8.2/10419 votesLoading...#13 - Knight on a Two-Wheeled Steed
Season 2 Episode 8 - Aired 5/27/2012
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.
Director: Akihiko Uda
Writer: Kazuharu Sato, Akira Hiyama, Akihiro Yoshida, Takumi Miyajima
8.4/10481 votesLoading...#14 - Bloody Battle on the Mion River
Season 2 Episode 1 - Aired 4/8/2012
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.
Director: Kei Tsunematsu
Writer: Kazuharu Sato, Akira Hiyama, Akihiro Yoshida, Takumi Miyajima
8.4/10443 votesLoading...#15 - The Eighth Contract
Season 2 Episode 4 - Aired 4/29/2012
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.
Director: Takuya Nonaka
Writer: Kazuharu Sato, Akira Hiyama, Akihiro Yoshida, Takumi Miyajima
8.5/10484 votesLoading...#16 - A Wicked Beast's Roar
Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 10/30/2011
Rider suddenly appears just the battle with Lancer reaches its climax, much to Saber's consternation. Undeterred, Rider calls out to the many people observing the fight from within the shadows...but it seems he's not the only heroic spirit drawn in by the battle.
Director: Tomonori Sudo
Writer: Kazuharu Sato, Akira Hiyama, Akihiro Yoshida, Takumi Miyajima
8.5/10458 votesLoading...#17 - The Mage-Slayer
Season 1 Episode 8 - Aired 11/20/2011
Battle rages throughout Einzbern Castle: Kayneth's magical mercury sphere versus Kiritsugu's formidable gun arsenal, Saber and Lancer join forces against Caster in the forest, and Irisviel detects a new enemy as she and Maiya make their escape.
Director: Ei Aoki, Kei Tsunematsu, Takuya Nonaka
Writer: Kazuharu Sato, Akira Hiyama, Akihiro Yoshida, Takumi Miyajima
8.6/10503 votesLoading...#18 - Distant Memories
Season 2 Episode 5 - Aired 5/6/2012
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.
Director: Takashi Suhara
Writer: Kazuharu Sato, Akira Hiyama, Akihiro Yoshida, Takumi Miyajima
8.7/10498 votesLoading...#19 - Golden Light
Season 2 Episode 2 - Aired 4/15/2012
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.
Director: Takahiro Miura
Writer: Kazuharu Sato, Akira Hiyama, Akihiro Yoshida, Takumi Miyajima
8.8/10715 votesLoading...#20 - Fate/Zero
Season 2 Episode 12 - Aired 6/24/2012
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?
Director: Ei Aoki, Kei Tsunematsu, Ato Nonaka
Writer: Kazuharu Sato, Akira Hiyama, Akihiro Yoshida, Takumi Miyajima
8.9/10592 votesLoading...#21 - Discussing the Grail
Season 1 Episode 11 - Aired 12/11/2011
Rider, Saber, and Archer sit down for a drink and discuss what makes a King. The talk turns to violence when Assassin interrupts…
Director: Dai Fukuyama
Writer: Kazuharu Sato, Akira Hiyama, Akihiro Yoshida, Takumi Miyajima
9.1/10632 votesLoading...#22 - Where Justice Dwells
Season 2 Episode 6 - Aired 5/13/2012
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…
Director: Takahiro Miura
Writer: Kazuharu Sato, Akira Hiyama, Akihiro Yoshida, Takumi Miyajima
9.2/10593 votesLoading...#23 - The Ocean at the End of the World
Season 2 Episode 10 - Aired 6/10/2012
Saber vs. Berserker, Archer vs. Rider, another hero will fall and a secret will be revealed.
Director: Kei Tsunematsu
Writer: Kazuharu Sato, Akira Hiyama, Akihiro Yoshida, Takumi Miyajima
9.3/10697 votesLoading...#24 - The Final Command Spell
Season 2 Episode 11 - Aired 6/17/2012
Two heroes, two masters, one grail; a winner will be decided.
Director: Ei Aoki
Writer: Kazuharu Sato, Akira Hiyama, Akihiro Yoshida, Takumi Miyajima
9.4/10762 votesLoading...#25 - The End of Honor
Season 2 Episode 3 - Aired 4/22/2012
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.
Director: Takashi Suhara
Writer: Kazuharu Sato, Akira Hiyama, Akihiro Yoshida, Takumi Miyajima
The Worst Episodes of Fate/Zero
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Worst Episodes Summary
"Rin's Big Adventure" is the worst rated episode of "Fate/Zero". It scored 7.4/10 based on 426 votes. Directed by Atsushi Ogasawara and written by Kazuharu Sato, Akira Hiyama, Akihiro Yoshida, Takumi Miyajima, it aired on 12/4/2011. This episode scored 0.1 points lower than the second lowest rated, "The Summoning of Heroes".