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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    undefined Season 2 Episode 6 - Where Justice Dwells
    8.7/10(6 votes)

    #1 - Where Justice Dwells

    S2:E6

    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…

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    Writer:Akira Hiyama

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  2. undefined Season 2 Episode 3 - The End of Honor
    8.5/10(6 votes)

    #2 - The End of Honor

    S2:E3

    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.

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    Writer:Akira Hiyama

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  3. undefined Season 2 Episode 10 - The Ocean at the End of the World
    8.5/10(6 votes)

    #3 - The Ocean at the End of the World

    S2:E10

    Saber vs. Berserker, Archer vs. Rider, another hero will fall and a secret will be revealed.

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    Writer:Akira Hiyama

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  4. undefined Season 1 Episode 12 - The Final Decision
    8.5/10(6 votes)

    #4 - The Final Decision

    S1:E12

    Rin finally asks Shirou out on a date, but their enjoyment is cut short when Caster makes her move. Shirou is forced to make a difficult decision to protect the people he cares about.

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    Writer:Akira Hiyama

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  5. undefined Season 1 Episode 2 - The Fake First Shot
    8.4/10(8 votes)

    #5 - The Fake First Shot

    S1:E2

    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.

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    Writer:Akira Hiyama

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  6. undefined Season 1 Episode 11 - Discussing the Grail
    8.4/10(5 votes)

    #6 - Discussing the Grail

    S1:E11

    Rider, Saber, and Archer sit down for a drink and discuss what makes a King. The talk turns to violence when Assassin interrupts…

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    Writer:Akira Hiyama

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  7. undefined Season 2 Episode 5 - Distant Memories
    8.4/10(7 votes)

    #7 - Distant Memories

    S2:E5

    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.

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    Writer:Akira Hiyama

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  8. undefined Season 2 Episode 11 - The Final Command Spell
    8.4/10(5 votes)

    #8 - The Final Command Spell

    S2:E11

    Two heroes, two masters, one grail; a winner will be decided.

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    Writer:Akira Hiyama

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  9. undefined Season 1 Episode 3 - Fuyuki City
    8.3/10(7 votes)

    #9 - Fuyuki City

    S1:E3

    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?

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    Writer:Akira Hiyama

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  10. undefined Season 1 Episode 5 - A Wicked Beast's Roar
    8.3/10(7 votes)

    #10 - A Wicked Beast's Roar

    S1:E5

    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.

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    Writer:Akira Hiyama

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  11. undefined Season 1 Episode 7 - The Reward for the Fight to the Death
    8.3/10(7 votes)

    #11 - The Reward for the Fight to the Death

    S1:E7

    Saber faces Assassin while Archer and Caster go into battle against each other! What will be the outcome?

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    Writer:Akira Hiyama

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  12. undefined Season 1 Episode 6 - Mirage
    8.3/10(7 votes)

    #12 - Mirage

    S1:E6

    Shirou and Rin continue investigating the bounded field at the school. Will they be able to solve this mystery and find out who the third Master is?

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Akira Hiyama

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  13. undefined Season 2 Episode 2 - Golden Light
    8.2/10(6 votes)

    #13 - Golden Light

    S2:E2

    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.

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    Writer:Akira Hiyama

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  14. undefined Season 2 Episode 4 - The Eighth Contract
    8.2/10(5 votes)

    #14 - The Eighth Contract

    S2:E4

    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.

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    Writer:Akira Hiyama

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  15. undefined Season 2 Episode 9 - All the Evil in the World
    8.2/10(5 votes)

    #15 - All the Evil in the World

    S2:E9

    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.

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    Writer:Akira Hiyama

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  16. undefined Season 1 Episode 9 - The Distance Between Them
    8.2/10(6 votes)

    #16 - The Distance Between Them

    S1:E9

    Archer finally arrives at the scene in the school. Rin fills him in on what happened. Together with Shirou and Saber, they plan to find out who the real Master of Caster is. After losing Rider, Shinji heads to the church!

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    Writer:Akira Hiyama

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  17. undefined Season 1 Episode 1 - The Summoning of Heroes
    8.1/10(8 votes)

    #17 - The Summoning of Heroes

    S1:E1

    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.

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    Writer:Akira Hiyama

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  18. undefined Season 1 Episode 4 - Spearhead
    8.1/10(7 votes)

    #18 - Spearhead

    S1:E4

    As Saber and Lancer continue their battle, Kiri and Maiya continue the search for Lancer’s master. What they discover is shocking…

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    Writer:Akira Hiyama

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  19. undefined Season 2 Episode 7 - The Assassin Returns
    8.0/10(6 votes)

    #19 - The Assassin Returns

    S2:E7

    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.

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    Writer:Akira Hiyama

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  20. undefined Season 2 Episode 8 - Knight on a Two-Wheeled Steed
    8.0/10(5 votes)

    #20 - Knight on a Two-Wheeled Steed

    S2:E8

    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.

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    Writer:Akira Hiyama

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  21. undefined Season 2 Episode 12 - Fate/Zero
    8.0/10(8 votes)

    #21 - Fate/Zero

    S2:E12

    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?

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    Writer:Akira Hiyama

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  22. undefined Season 2 Episode 6 - The Beginning of the Circle
    8.0/10(5 votes)

    #22 - The Beginning of the Circle

    S2:E6

    Now that Archer is no longer Rin's Servant, he is determined to kill Shirou. However, Shirou is not afraid of him. Rin and Saber are willing to do anything to stop Archer!

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    Writer:Akira Hiyama

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  23. undefined Season 1 Episode 6 - A Night of Schemes
    7.8/10(6 votes)

    #23 - A Night of Schemes

    S1:E6

    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...

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    Writer:Akira Hiyama

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  24. undefined Season 1 Episode 8 - The Mage-Slayer
    7.8/10(6 votes)

    #24 - The Mage-Slayer

    S1:E8

    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.

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    Writer:Akira Hiyama

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  25. undefined Season 1 Episode 13 - The Forbidden Feast of Madness
    7.8/10(5 votes)

    #25 - The Forbidden Feast of Madness

    S1:E13

    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...

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    Writer:Akira Hiyama

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Akira Hiyama Ratings Summary

"Where Justice Dwells" is the best rated episode written by Akira Hiyama. It scored 8.7/10 based on 6 votes. It was directed by N/A. It aired on 5/13/2012 and is rated 0.2 points higher than their second-best episode, "The End of Honor".