「Irisviel·von·Einzbern」 by (Mikoto)

According to the latest issue of TYPE-MOON Ace magazine, an anime adaptation of Urobuchi Gen’s novel 「Fate/zero」 has been green-lit for production. It will be handled by studio ufotable.

In addition, a manga serialization by author Shinjiro will begin in Young Ace magazine.

*Synopsis: (courtesy of Baka-Tsuki)

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.

Merely recited in fragments in Fate/Stay Night, this is the Fourth War of the Holy Grail 10 years ago. The truth which unfolded behind the battle between Shirō’s foster father, Rin’s father, and the younger Kotomine Kirei, is finally revealed……

[UPDATE 01.04.2011] – It has been confirmed that 「Fate/zero」 will be a TV series airing later this year.

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