"At last, a prequel of the Fate/Stay Night that I adored so much" -bezoe
The story of Fate/Zero takes place ten years prior to the events of Fate/stay night, detailing the events of the 4th Holy Grail War in Fuyuki City.[2] The War of the Holy Grail is a contest in which seven mages summon seven Heroic Spirits to compete to obtain the power of the "Holy Grail," which grants a miracle to each member of the winning duo. After three inconclusive wars for the elusive Holy Grail, the Fourth War commences.
Founded by the Einzbern, Makiri, and TÅsaka families centuries ago, the Einzbern family is determined to achieve success after three consecutive failures, no matter the cost. As a result, they have elected to bring the hated magus killer, Kiritsugu Emiya, into their ranks, despite his methods and reputation as a skilled mercenary and a hitman who employs whatever he can use to accomplish his goals. Though Kiritsugu had once wanted to become a hero who could save everyone, he has long since abandoned this ideal upon realizing that saving one person comes at the cost of another's life. For the sake of humanity, he will ruthlessly destroy anything and anyone who threatens the peace of others.
However, Kiritsugu finds himself deeply torn between the love he has found for his new family - his wife Irisviel and their daughter Illya - and what he must do to obtain the Holy Grail. Meanwhile, Kiritsugu's greatest opponent appears in the form of Kirei Kotomine, a priest who cannot find any sense of fulfillment in his life and sets his sights on Kiritsugu as the possible answer to the emptiness he feels. - wiki
As a prequel (and also newer anime) Fate Zero surpassed the Fate Stay/Night in the animation and effect department. A lot of 3D implementation for the whole course of the anime series, especially the Berserker that I'm sure it's full 3D, fortunately it is not a distraction at all.
In my opinion, beside focusing on the 2 main characters: Kiritsugu Emiya & Kirei Kotomine. I like how they focus not to Saber (because it would become very predictable - even though we got all backstories of all Servants). But surprisingly it actually focus on one particular servant (which I would never thought it's going to be the focus in this series). Character design was splendid as well.
The level of action in the anime will makes the view holding their breath for every episode, and I don't think I got the patience to wait the episode to air each week, I'm glad I got the series when it's already done.
Both OP and ED are very enjoyable that I will look for it and make it as part of my playlist in my car :D
This is one of the best anime around, and It is total Blasphemy to miss it, especially if you already watch Fate Stay/Night. It's gonna be in my Favorite anime for sure.
Overall Rating : A
Favorite Characters:
#1. Rider
#2. Gilgamesh
#3. Saber
#4. Berserker
