Fate/Zero 2

Fate/Zero (Manga) #2

by Gen Urobuchi, Shinjiro, 真じろう

　相互爭奪能實現所有願望「聖杯」的「第四次聖杯戰爭」終於揭幕。

　　在各懷鬼胎的魔術師及英靈環伺下，
　　愛莉絲菲爾兵所率的「劍兵」與手操雙槍的「槍兵」彼此對陣。

　　兩人實力不相上下，無法在短時間內定出勝負，
　　這時槍兵的主人對他下令動用「寶具」……

Genres: Manga, Fantasy, Fiction

164 pages, Paperback

First published October 4, 2011

About the author

Name in kanji: 虚淵玄

(虚淵玄 Urobuchi Gen) is a Japanese writer for visual novels, light novels, and anime. He is known for his dark style, nihilistic themes, and tragic plot twists, earning him the fan nickname "Urobutcher." Some of his more popular works include the 2003 visual novel Saya no Uta, the 2011 anime Puella Magi Madoka Magica, the 2012 anime Psycho-Pass, the light novel and anime Fate/Zero, and the 2013–2014 Kamen Rider Series Kamen Rider Gaim. He currently works at Nitroplus.

Reviews

[Faye Fite · Rating 4 out of 5]

3.5 stars, rounding to 4. A fun manga with great artwork! Read full review here: https://constantcollectible.com/2016/...

[Josh · Rating 3 out of 5]

Oh, Saber...

Nice art. The story's all about the background chess-match and machinations of the various masters trying to control their servants as they vie for the slightest edge.

Like a traditional, noble, battle ~ names and lineages are announced, ritual and honor hold sway, and each warrior awaits the perfect opening, none making the first move until they have sized up and taken measure of their opponent. Great warriors deserve a great battle.

[Lai Hoi Ching Sophia · Rating 5 out of 5]

The mechanics surrounding the Holy Grail War can get fairly complicated, and sometimes it feels like there are more exceptions to the rule than examples, but nevertheless, the essence of the setting fascinates me. Each of the legendary heroic spirits that fight in this war bring a unique perspective, based on their own experiences, in their own time and I find it endlessly fascinating to see how these characters’ perspectives combine and, more often than not, clash, with others’.

[Whiteraven191 · Rating 3 out of 5]

I feel a bit silly calling this historical fiction, but 1994, the year this series is set in, is 25 years ago. This is a pretty solid manga adaptation. The artist manages to make up for the fact that Ufotable's gorgeous animation isn't possible in a print format quite well. Unfortunately the pacing isn't handled as well. Instead of putting all the exposition at the beginning of the series, the manga will break up the action every now and again with an extended flashback. Say what you will about the anime's pacing, when it got going it got going. The other problem I had was the character art. A number of the characters, most notably Kirei Kotomine and Lancer, don't look quite right.

[Morgan · Rating 4 out of 5]

Now i can start watching some of the show.

[Milie_Baker · Rating 3 out of 5]

Un aussi bon tome que le premier, on suit l'intrigue et on en découvre de plus en plus sur les personnages.

[Tiffany Martin · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was such a fast read. Loved it! The cliffhanger at the end has me all worried for Saber. Definitely recommend this manga series.

[MJ · Rating 5 out of 5]

A lot more detailed in comparison to the anime.

[Dana · Rating 4 out of 5]

I wrote a more detailed review of the first volume, and most of it holds true for this second volume in the series. This volumes covers the first fight between Saber and Lancer, right up until Kayneth gets involved, and I think the manga benefits from the uptick in action. The artist draws lovely action scenes, and the art benefits a lot from having a lot dynamic movement. The pacing also reads much better.

[Mathieu Mazza · Rating 4 out of 5]

Ma chronique : http://enjoybooksaddict.blogspot.fr/2...

[kerrycat · Rating 5 out of 5]

Beautiful adaptation - just beautiful.

[~Cyanide Latte~ · Rating 5 out of 5]

[REVIEW TO COME LATER UPON RE-READ.]