Fate/Zero Vol.1 「第四次聖杯戦争秘話」

Fate/Zero #1

by Gen Urobuchi, 虚淵玄

War of the Holy Grail - Pursuing the power of the "Holy Grail" which grants a miracle, this is a contest in which seven magi summon seven Heroic Spirits to compete for it. In that battle whose conclusion was postponed three times, now, the fourth war commenced again. Entrusting their dearest wish of victory, the magi joined the battleground called "Fuyuki", but amongst them, there was a man who was always alone, and could not find out the meaning behind his fights. His name was Kotomine Kirei. Not comprehending the guidance of fate, Kirei was lost, and had kept questioning. Why someone like his was given the Command Seals. However, the fate of his fights crossed Kirei's path with a nemesis by chance. That person is - Emiya Kiritsugu. A man who was sterner than anyone else, more merciless than anyone else, and who sought the miracle of the Holy Grail.

Genres: Light Novel, Japanese Literature, Fantasy

405 pages, Paperback

First published December 29, 2006

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

[Kshitij · Rating 4 out of 5]

One of the best anime in the world was originally a book. This book. That's all. Thank you.

[Chris Orme · Rating 5 out of 5]

The Anime based upon this is one of my favourites. I have been holding out for an official translation but alas that seems not to be (at least yet). So I have to thank the Bala-Tsuki team for doing this. The translation reads well & am loving the opportunity to be reading this novel.