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Apr 21, 2012 7:28 PM
#101
Kinda sad for Lancer. He now thinks saber and irisviel set him up aswell with kiritsugi.. |
Apr 21, 2012 7:28 PM
#102
Man, that is one really Cold Fire Emiya right there the moment those 5 sniper shots hit Kayneth and his Fiance. Another epic Episode for me but this just show how really cold Emiya is.. I like it xD Although he did show some emotion on this episode where he got angry regarding saber referring to him as a seeker of justice from when he was young. And regarding Lancer... I think from all the Heroe's he's the only one who failed alot of stuff, suffered, humiliated and got his honour disgraced.. :( Im thinking if he was to be reincarnated again as a Heroe for another Grail War he will not be in the Lancer (Spear) class anymore but in the Berserker Class >_>! Just look out how he's just about to Berserk as he gradually turns into dust until he disappears... |
Apr 21, 2012 7:34 PM
#103
roorensu-kun said: Im thinking if he was to be reincarnated again as a Heroe for another Grail War he will not be in the Lancer (Spear) class anymore but in the Berserker Class >_>! Just look out how he's just about to Berserk as he gradually turns into dust until he disappears... yea it could be berserker but still a good chance of lancer or saber |
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Apr 21, 2012 7:35 PM
#104
lostfallstar said: roorensu-kun said: Im thinking if he was to be reincarnated again as a Heroe for another Grail War he will not be in the Lancer (Spear) class anymore but in the Berserker Class >_>! Just look out how he's just about to Berserk as he gradually turns into dust until he disappears... yea it could be berserker but still a good chance of lancer or saber probably not berserker since the heroic spirit must go berserk during his lifetime and summoned as a servant doesnt really count as being alive |
As a child, I was told that society is a melting pot of talents; knowledge and experience combined to form important alloys that will contribute to mankind. When I got to highschool, however, I thought that it's more like a river in which the water represents our peers while we ourselves are the stones in the river. Constant erosion by mindless majority sheeping has made us lose our unique edge. After I hit the age of 18, I realized that I've been wrong all along. Society is no melting pot. Society is no river. Society is a person, a very skilled rapist, and he has fucked us all. |
Apr 21, 2012 7:36 PM
#105
BloodRequiem said: lostfallstar said: roorensu-kun said: Im thinking if he was to be reincarnated again as a Heroe for another Grail War he will not be in the Lancer (Spear) class anymore but in the Berserker Class >_>! Just look out how he's just about to Berserk as he gradually turns into dust until he disappears... yea it could be berserker but still a good chance of lancer or saber probably not berserker since the heroic spirit must go berserk during his lifetime and summoned as a servant doesnt really count as being alive actualy your correct thanks so either lancer or saber |
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Apr 21, 2012 7:40 PM
#106
lostfallstar said: roorensu-kun said: Im thinking if he was to be reincarnated again as a Heroe for another Grail War he will not be in the Lancer (Spear) class anymore but in the Berserker Class >_>! Just look out how he's just about to Berserk as he gradually turns into dust until he disappears... yea it could be berserker but still a good chance of lancer or saber Its just insane how he was one of the nicest Noble Hero together with Saber and Rider, but his end was probably life and personality changing. Even though FsN lancer died through suicide, F/Z lancer's death is going to the path of Berserk >_<" |
Apr 21, 2012 7:42 PM
#107
roorensu-kun said: lostfallstar said: roorensu-kun said: Im thinking if he was to be reincarnated again as a Heroe for another Grail War he will not be in the Lancer (Spear) class anymore but in the Berserker Class >_>! Just look out how he's just about to Berserk as he gradually turns into dust until he disappears... yea it could be berserker but still a good chance of lancer or saber Its just insane how he was one of the nicest Noble Hero together with Saber and Rider, but his end was probably life and personality changing. Even though FsN lancer died through suicide, F/Z lancer's death is going to the path of Berserk >_<" well good thing is he wont remember all the shit he went through the next time he is summoned...which is never... |
As a child, I was told that society is a melting pot of talents; knowledge and experience combined to form important alloys that will contribute to mankind. When I got to highschool, however, I thought that it's more like a river in which the water represents our peers while we ourselves are the stones in the river. Constant erosion by mindless majority sheeping has made us lose our unique edge. After I hit the age of 18, I realized that I've been wrong all along. Society is no melting pot. Society is no river. Society is a person, a very skilled rapist, and he has fucked us all. |
Apr 21, 2012 7:49 PM
#108
BloodRequiem said: roorensu-kun said: lostfallstar said: roorensu-kun said: Im thinking if he was to be reincarnated again as a Heroe for another Grail War he will not be in the Lancer (Spear) class anymore but in the Berserker Class >_>! Just look out how he's just about to Berserk as he gradually turns into dust until he disappears... yea it could be berserker but still a good chance of lancer or saber Its just insane how he was one of the nicest Noble Hero together with Saber and Rider, but his end was probably life and personality changing. Even though FsN lancer died through suicide, F/Z lancer's death is going to the path of Berserk >_<" well good thing is he wont remember all the shit he went through the next time he is summoned...which is never... well technicaly the throne of heros still exists(unless im forgetting something) so.... |
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Apr 21, 2012 7:51 PM
#109
lostfallstar said: BloodRequiem said: roorensu-kun said: lostfallstar said: roorensu-kun said: Im thinking if he was to be reincarnated again as a Heroe for another Grail War he will not be in the Lancer (Spear) class anymore but in the Berserker Class >_>! Just look out how he's just about to Berserk as he gradually turns into dust until he disappears... yea it could be berserker but still a good chance of lancer or saber Its just insane how he was one of the nicest Noble Hero together with Saber and Rider, but his end was probably life and personality changing. Even though FsN lancer died through suicide, F/Z lancer's death is going to the path of Berserk >_<" well good thing is he wont remember all the shit he went through the next time he is summoned...which is never... well technicaly the throne of heros still exists(unless im forgetting something) so.... grail is dismantled after fsn |
As a child, I was told that society is a melting pot of talents; knowledge and experience combined to form important alloys that will contribute to mankind. When I got to highschool, however, I thought that it's more like a river in which the water represents our peers while we ourselves are the stones in the river. Constant erosion by mindless majority sheeping has made us lose our unique edge. After I hit the age of 18, I realized that I've been wrong all along. Society is no melting pot. Society is no river. Society is a person, a very skilled rapist, and he has fucked us all. |
Apr 21, 2012 7:55 PM
#110
BloodRequiem said: lostfallstar said: BloodRequiem said: roorensu-kun said: lostfallstar said: roorensu-kun said: Im thinking if he was to be reincarnated again as a Heroe for another Grail War he will not be in the Lancer (Spear) class anymore but in the Berserker Class >_>! Just look out how he's just about to Berserk as he gradually turns into dust until he disappears... yea it could be berserker but still a good chance of lancer or saber Its just insane how he was one of the nicest Noble Hero together with Saber and Rider, but his end was probably life and personality changing. Even though FsN lancer died through suicide, F/Z lancer's death is going to the path of Berserk >_<" well good thing is he wont remember all the shit he went through the next time he is summoned...which is never... well technicaly the throne of heros still exists(unless im forgetting something) so.... grail is dismantled after fsn another grail could be created its very unlikelly(unless type-moon decides it needs another spinoff) but still posible |
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Apr 21, 2012 8:00 PM
#111
lostfallstar said: BloodRequiem said: lostfallstar said: BloodRequiem said: roorensu-kun said: lostfallstar said: roorensu-kun said: Im thinking if he was to be reincarnated again as a Heroe for another Grail War he will not be in the Lancer (Spear) class anymore but in the Berserker Class >_>! Just look out how he's just about to Berserk as he gradually turns into dust until he disappears... yea it could be berserker but still a good chance of lancer or saber Its just insane how he was one of the nicest Noble Hero together with Saber and Rider, but his end was probably life and personality changing. Even though FsN lancer died through suicide, F/Z lancer's death is going to the path of Berserk >_<" well good thing is he wont remember all the shit he went through the next time he is summoned...which is never... well technicaly the throne of heros still exists(unless im forgetting something) so.... grail is dismantled after fsn another grail could be created its very unlikelly(unless type-moon decides it needs another spinoff) but still posible moon cell war lol |
As a child, I was told that society is a melting pot of talents; knowledge and experience combined to form important alloys that will contribute to mankind. When I got to highschool, however, I thought that it's more like a river in which the water represents our peers while we ourselves are the stones in the river. Constant erosion by mindless majority sheeping has made us lose our unique edge. After I hit the age of 18, I realized that I've been wrong all along. Society is no melting pot. Society is no river. Society is a person, a very skilled rapist, and he has fucked us all. |
Apr 21, 2012 8:07 PM
#112
BloodRequiem said: lostfallstar said: BloodRequiem said: lostfallstar said: BloodRequiem said: roorensu-kun said: lostfallstar said: roorensu-kun said: Im thinking if he was to be reincarnated again as a Heroe for another Grail War he will not be in the Lancer (Spear) class anymore but in the Berserker Class >_>! Just look out how he's just about to Berserk as he gradually turns into dust until he disappears... yea it could be berserker but still a good chance of lancer or saber Its just insane how he was one of the nicest Noble Hero together with Saber and Rider, but his end was probably life and personality changing. Even though FsN lancer died through suicide, F/Z lancer's death is going to the path of Berserk >_<" well good thing is he wont remember all the shit he went through the next time he is summoned...which is never... well technicaly the throne of heros still exists(unless im forgetting something) so.... grail is dismantled after fsn another grail could be created its very unlikelly(unless type-moon decides it needs another spinoff) but still posible moon cell war lol i wish they hadnt cancelled fate/apocrypha some of the desings look great. like siegfried |
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Apr 21, 2012 8:15 PM
#113
lostfallstar said: BloodRequiem said: lostfallstar said: BloodRequiem said: lostfallstar said: BloodRequiem said: roorensu-kun said: lostfallstar said: roorensu-kun said: Im thinking if he was to be reincarnated again as a Heroe for another Grail War he will not be in the Lancer (Spear) class anymore but in the Berserker Class >_>! Just look out how he's just about to Berserk as he gradually turns into dust until he disappears... yea it could be berserker but still a good chance of lancer or saber Its just insane how he was one of the nicest Noble Hero together with Saber and Rider, but his end was probably life and personality changing. Even though FsN lancer died through suicide, F/Z lancer's death is going to the path of Berserk >_<" well good thing is he wont remember all the shit he went through the next time he is summoned...which is never... well technicaly the throne of heros still exists(unless im forgetting something) so.... grail is dismantled after fsn another grail could be created its very unlikelly(unless type-moon decides it needs another spinoff) but still posible moon cell war lol i wish they hadnt cancelled fate/apocrypha some of the desings look great. like siegfried novel is out http://canonrap.wordpress.com/2011/12/30/apocrypha-act1/ haxed servants |
As a child, I was told that society is a melting pot of talents; knowledge and experience combined to form important alloys that will contribute to mankind. When I got to highschool, however, I thought that it's more like a river in which the water represents our peers while we ourselves are the stones in the river. Constant erosion by mindless majority sheeping has made us lose our unique edge. After I hit the age of 18, I realized that I've been wrong all along. Society is no melting pot. Society is no river. Society is a person, a very skilled rapist, and he has fucked us all. |
Apr 21, 2012 8:17 PM
#114
Man ... the Fate world, damn it. Lancer ... Kiritsugu ... Iri ... Saber ... |
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Apr 21, 2012 8:21 PM
#115
BloodRequiem said: Just one thing of it in the spoilerlostfallstar said: BloodRequiem said: lostfallstar said: BloodRequiem said: lostfallstar said: BloodRequiem said: roorensu-kun said: lostfallstar said: roorensu-kun said: Im thinking if he was to be reincarnated again as a Heroe for another Grail War he will not be in the Lancer (Spear) class anymore but in the Berserker Class >_>! Just look out how he's just about to Berserk as he gradually turns into dust until he disappears... yea it could be berserker but still a good chance of lancer or saber Its just insane how he was one of the nicest Noble Hero together with Saber and Rider, but his end was probably life and personality changing. Even though FsN lancer died through suicide, F/Z lancer's death is going to the path of Berserk >_<" well good thing is he wont remember all the shit he went through the next time he is summoned...which is never... well technicaly the throne of heros still exists(unless im forgetting something) so.... grail is dismantled after fsn another grail could be created its very unlikelly(unless type-moon decides it needs another spinoff) but still posible moon cell war lol i wish they hadnt cancelled fate/apocrypha some of the desings look great. like siegfried novel is out http://canonrap.wordpress.com/2011/12/30/apocrypha-act1/ haxed servants |
Apr 21, 2012 8:21 PM
#116
While Kayneth and Sola-Ui were huge jerks and absolutely insane at this point, I couldn't help but feel disgusted with Kiritsugu's actions when I first read it in the light novel. While I can accept his reasoning as well as the fact that it is a very pragmatic method, I still can't help but feel that he could have been a bit less cold-hearted about it. Lancer, I would say had the most depressing death. All he wanted was to have the second chance to serve a master in a sincerely loyal manner. But he was betrayed by his lord once again. Cursing the holy grail and those who led him on he dies feel betrayed and hating the world. Cruel. Just Cruel. At the same time, this very pragmatic nature is what leads to Kiritsugu's experience in the mud of the holy grail and his decision to reject the grail. Personally, I wonder if Saber ever connected the dots about Kirtsugu's motives behind his actions when she found out that the grail grants wishes through destruction in F/SN. |
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Apr 21, 2012 8:22 PM
#117
Yumekichi11 said: BloodRequiem said: Just one thing of it in the spoilerlostfallstar said: BloodRequiem said: lostfallstar said: BloodRequiem said: lostfallstar said: BloodRequiem said: roorensu-kun said: lostfallstar said: roorensu-kun said: Im thinking if he was to be reincarnated again as a Heroe for another Grail War he will not be in the Lancer (Spear) class anymore but in the Berserker Class >_>! Just look out how he's just about to Berserk as he gradually turns into dust until he disappears... yea it could be berserker but still a good chance of lancer or saber Its just insane how he was one of the nicest Noble Hero together with Saber and Rider, but his end was probably life and personality changing. Even though FsN lancer died through suicide, F/Z lancer's death is going to the path of Berserk >_<" well good thing is he wont remember all the shit he went through the next time he is summoned...which is never... well technicaly the throne of heros still exists(unless im forgetting something) so.... grail is dismantled after fsn another grail could be created its very unlikelly(unless type-moon decides it needs another spinoff) but still posible moon cell war lol i wish they hadnt cancelled fate/apocrypha some of the desings look great. like siegfried novel is out http://canonrap.wordpress.com/2011/12/30/apocrypha-act1/ haxed servants <img src="http://i1207.photobucket.com/albums/bb480/Yumekichi11/picture%2019/df4991d1.jpg" /> no thats why i dont like it that much since they bastardized too much stuff servants are more broken than the ones in fsn |
As a child, I was told that society is a melting pot of talents; knowledge and experience combined to form important alloys that will contribute to mankind. When I got to highschool, however, I thought that it's more like a river in which the water represents our peers while we ourselves are the stones in the river. Constant erosion by mindless majority sheeping has made us lose our unique edge. After I hit the age of 18, I realized that I've been wrong all along. Society is no melting pot. Society is no river. Society is a person, a very skilled rapist, and he has fucked us all. |
Apr 21, 2012 8:23 PM
#118
Lancer's final words, chilling. |
Apr 21, 2012 8:25 PM
#119
BloodRequiem said: Yumekichi11 said: BloodRequiem said: Just one thing of it in the spoilerlostfallstar said: BloodRequiem said: lostfallstar said: BloodRequiem said: lostfallstar said: BloodRequiem said: roorensu-kun said: lostfallstar said: roorensu-kun said: Im thinking if he was to be reincarnated again as a Heroe for another Grail War he will not be in the Lancer (Spear) class anymore but in the Berserker Class >_>! Just look out how he's just about to Berserk as he gradually turns into dust until he disappears... yea it could be berserker but still a good chance of lancer or saber Its just insane how he was one of the nicest Noble Hero together with Saber and Rider, but his end was probably life and personality changing. Even though FsN lancer died through suicide, F/Z lancer's death is going to the path of Berserk >_<" well good thing is he wont remember all the shit he went through the next time he is summoned...which is never... well technicaly the throne of heros still exists(unless im forgetting something) so.... grail is dismantled after fsn another grail could be created its very unlikelly(unless type-moon decides it needs another spinoff) but still posible moon cell war lol i wish they hadnt cancelled fate/apocrypha some of the desings look great. like siegfried novel is out http://canonrap.wordpress.com/2011/12/30/apocrypha-act1/ haxed servants <img src="http://i1207.photobucket.com/albums/bb480/Yumekichi11/picture%2019/df4991d1.jpg" /> no thats why i dont like it that much since they bastardized too much stuff servants are more broken than the ones in fsn yea i was like wtf thats susposed to be jack the ripper?!?then i saw trap astolfo now to begin reading |
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Apr 21, 2012 8:26 PM
#120
Siclo said: Lancer's final words, chilling. Of course. Considering what he's been put through within the span of a few minutes, he deserves the chance to at least say something like that. |
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Apr 21, 2012 8:29 PM
#121
This episode just showed exactly why I love Kiritsugu and the way he decides to handle things (though what he did to Kayneth was very hash). Also R.I.P Lancer you will be missed |
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Apr 21, 2012 8:32 PM
#122
On another note- Seems like we'll see Tokiomi's death and Kariya attempting to kill Aoi |
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Apr 21, 2012 8:35 PM
#123
Great episode. Poor lancer, he wanted a fair and noble battle, but Kuritsugu plays the other way. I'm kinda pissed off against him, not completely because both of them had a point, let's see what happens in the next episodes. |
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Apr 21, 2012 8:37 PM
#124
i got a possible new favorite character! i love people who wants to save the world. i know no one have ever won the grail yet. lets see what will Kiritsugu will do when it is all said and done. |
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Apr 21, 2012 8:38 PM
#125
SagaraYuzuru said: My god. To see Lancer receiving such an unworthy end is painful. He had only one wish left in the war he swore to fight in and even that was crushed and thrown away. Having a rare second chance in life to make thing right and then meet the same end that was meet in his previous life, that must be truly suffering. I agree with you…he shouldn’t have received that kind of death. It was terrible to watch. It was terrible to watch such a good hearted servant to turn into a bloody eyed, cursing one. InfiniteDestiny said: It was a very well done dialogue but in the end it breaks down to idealism vs realism, as pessimistic as Kiritsugu's words are i have to agree with them; you shouldn't justify death by saying it was honorable or clean; there is no glory in murder; whether for country or self, pride or hatred; the end result is the same and its always covered in blood. At first I had thought that Kiritsugu’s act was unjust. But reading your comment…I guess the times are different and along with it the ideals and the values too. I agree with Kiritsugu’s realism, but he was still ruthless towards Lancer nonetheless and I despise him for that. LostHanyou said: Kanyeth shouldn't have signed the contract to become a magical girl LOL. |
Apr 21, 2012 8:41 PM
#126
CreationBreaker said: On another note- Seems like we'll see Tokiomi's death and Kariya attempting to kill Aoi Oh man, that's the most brutal part so far. I almost regret reading about it in advance. |
Apr 21, 2012 8:51 PM
#127
Siclo said: CreationBreaker said: On another note- Seems like we'll see Tokiomi's death and Kariya attempting to kill Aoi Oh man, that's the most brutal part so far. I almost regret reading about it in advance. Heh. Just wait till you read Volume 4. hehehe. On another note, I am going to get so much hate for this, but FINAL DEAD LANCER |
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Apr 21, 2012 8:58 PM
#128
CreationBreaker said: Siclo said: CreationBreaker said: On another note- Seems like we'll see Tokiomi's death and Kariya attempting to kill Aoi Oh man, that's the most brutal part so far. I almost regret reading about it in advance. Heh. Just wait till you read Volume 4. hehehe. On another note, I am going to get so much hate for this, but FINAL DEAD LANCER its the luck...the luck... |
As a child, I was told that society is a melting pot of talents; knowledge and experience combined to form important alloys that will contribute to mankind. When I got to highschool, however, I thought that it's more like a river in which the water represents our peers while we ourselves are the stones in the river. Constant erosion by mindless majority sheeping has made us lose our unique edge. After I hit the age of 18, I realized that I've been wrong all along. Society is no melting pot. Society is no river. Society is a person, a very skilled rapist, and he has fucked us all. |
Apr 21, 2012 9:19 PM
#130
Oh wow, Kiritsugu. Fuck chivalry, fuck pride, fuck honor. I would have felt bad for Kayneth if he didn't treat Lancer that way but nope screw him. Lancer is better off killed anyway rather than continue to get humiliated and insulted. Not that way though. |
Apr 21, 2012 9:35 PM
#131
So. Damn. Good. Seriously, it was such an intense episode that the actual fight between Saber and Lancer could almost be considered a breather. And the BD version will be even better since it will most likely have a few cut scenes. For example, it seemed like part of Kiritsugu and Saber's talk was gone since they suddenly teleported from the corpses of Kayneth and Sola-Ui to the car, where Irisviel was standing. |
Apr 21, 2012 9:37 PM
#132
Apr 21, 2012 9:41 PM
#133
Vizard said: Lancer died with humiliation, no honor or valor at all. Also Kiritsugu is such a twisted individual. What happened with Irisviel?! irisviel is the grail and the grail absorbs each servant after they are defeated to convert them into prana in order to grant the "miracle" the more servants are defeated the more irisviel absorbs and as she turns more and more into the grail the less her human functions will remain since they are unnecessary think back to the episode after assassin gets defeated she has trouble moving and in 1 night she absorbs caster and lancer so you can imagine the consequences |
As a child, I was told that society is a melting pot of talents; knowledge and experience combined to form important alloys that will contribute to mankind. When I got to highschool, however, I thought that it's more like a river in which the water represents our peers while we ourselves are the stones in the river. Constant erosion by mindless majority sheeping has made us lose our unique edge. After I hit the age of 18, I realized that I've been wrong all along. Society is no melting pot. Society is no river. Society is a person, a very skilled rapist, and he has fucked us all. |
Apr 21, 2012 9:41 PM
#134
I find myself siding with Kiritsugu here, there really is no point in sugar-coating the war. At the end of the day, it doesn't matter if you kill someone with your sword or underhanded tactics because they both lead to the same outcome. My full blog post on this episode is here - http://goani.me/fate-zero-episode-16/ |
Apr 21, 2012 9:42 PM
#135
stAtic91 said: Is it possible for someone to copy and paste the parts omitted even if from the LN. I would like to read them.And the BD version will be even better since it will most likely have a few cut scenes. For example, it seemed like part of Kiritsugu and Saber's talk was gone since they suddenly teleported from the corpses of Kayneth and Sola-Ui to the car, where Irisviel was standing. |
Apr 21, 2012 9:42 PM
#136
Another really solid episode. I felt really bad for Lancer, he really deserved a lot better. Didn't have too much sympathy for Kayneth and Sola, karma for those two. I found Kiritsugu's way of killing to be very realistic and I share his belief; there is no honor on a battlefield because in the end, death is inevitable. It's a sad reality many fail to see. Compared to that, Saber and Lancer's code of honor is really no different. While they claim to be fighting for honor, the end result is (or would have been at least) one of them slaying the other. Kiritsugu stands on the realism side while Saber is definitely on the idealism side. Her ideals are really not that much different from Shiro's (FSN), just manifested in different ways. Overall, this series is looking like a masterpiece the way it's going. |
Apr 21, 2012 9:52 PM
#137
lancer death was very sad... seems like things are going up exponentially... so sad how things are going... fate zero...def one of the best ever |
Apr 21, 2012 9:59 PM
#138
I don't think anything I can say would justify the sheer awesomeness of this episode. But I will say Kiritsugu's values are definitely not too far from the truth - no matter how twisted or demonic they seem. To be able to strive for the greater good while getting your hands dirty, I think that's more noble than from what any of the Heroic Spirits preached thus far. Often one loses sight from the madness of wars, but it seems like Kiritsugu is even more determined to see his ideals come to fruition – even at an expense of his and other's pain and suffering. That's unfortunately the reality of achieving his goal. Dreams that are larger than life, never have a pretty road. |
KurogashiApr 21, 2012 10:18 PM
Apr 21, 2012 10:16 PM
#139
"I will never forgive you for this! Inhuman monsters who have ruined the image of a knight, let my blood taint your dreams! Let the Grail be cursed. Let the wish it grants bring disaster! And when you fall into the pits of Hell, remember the rage of Diarmuid!" Honestly... that was one of the most powerful moments I have ever felt in anime. The music was fitting and everyone except Kiritsugu could not look Lancer in the face. It was the epitome of betrayal, in every possible sense. Kiritsugu's ideal of committing evil to get rid of evil has never been clear cut to be wrong or right. Both Saber and Kiritsugu make valid points. Kiritsugu believes a battlefield is hell and no matter how you slice it, honour or not, the battlefield is a place of death. Victory, in all its glory, is a crime that the defeated pay for in their lives. And I certainly agree there are too many people who died in vain for the sake of honour and glory. However, Saber does make her counterpoint that by committing evil to get rid of evil, you are becoming exactly which you are fighting against. Once you are unable to see your goal, you ultimately become what you have tried to eliminate. It's along the same moral ambiguity as whether you would be willing to kill 1 person to save 1000 others. Does the end justify the means? Even if you didn't appreciate the moral dilemmas, the fighting in this episode was top notch. Well choreographed and not just random flailing like in the other Fate anime (*cough Deen*)... Loved, Saber's sidestep of the lance especially. It looks like another Master is going to be taken out next episode as well. Can't wait! |
Apr 21, 2012 10:25 PM
#140
Lancer's suffering ends here. However, he lost in one of the ugliest ways possible, through betrayal, from his Master, no less. He did not exit the war from defeat in battle, but instead from forced suicide. This event could have damaged Saber and Kiritsugu's relationship further, but I think Saber understood (but not necessarily agreed on) Kiritsugu's position when he mentioned that he was willing to even stain his hands with every evil if it means he could change the world for the better. The anti-hero Kiritsugu's ruthless methods seem incredibly dark and twisted in full view here, but it also underscores just how deeply disillusioned he is, as alluded to by Saber when she mentioned that he must have once believed in heroes and justice. Now we also have our second, actual death of another Master, which leaves just five Masters: Kiritsugu, Waver, Kariya, Tokiomi and Kirei. With Lancer out of the war, we have only four Servants remaining: Saber, Rider, Berserker and Archer. |
Apr 21, 2012 10:29 PM
#141
Now this is Fate/Zero. Now I'm starting to see Urobochi's writing. Diarmuids death was brutal, probably one of the worst ways to die, it was done really well. Same with Kayneth and Sola. So what was up with people calling Fate/Zero shounen? Hopefully this episode opened up your minds. I'm starting to really understand Kiritsugu more and I definitely agree with his methods. I'm interested to see his past story. So far this is anime is top-tier. Definitely one of the best I've seen. If this keeps up it will remain 10/10 for me. |
Ragna92Apr 21, 2012 10:56 PM
Apr 21, 2012 11:01 PM
#142
Trust, betrayal and death.. in this episode we've seen the dark side of this anime, and maybe the dark side of life also. As I have not experienced it, I don't know if this really happens n real life, but the cruel ways of Kiritsugu maybe the truth.. Lancer may not have deserved his death, but the other two certainly does. I pity Lancer for thinking that Saber was also part of this plan, for dying because of being betrayed(Lancer in FSN was also commanded to commit suicide in the UBW route if I recall :D), and for not being able to have a good fight with Saber until the last moment. Kayneth and Sola was killed brutally, but it's not that surprising since they were also doing strategies that allowed them to be safe in battle hence, they were simply outdone by Kiritsugu's strategy. It's a game of kill in whatever way possible, or be killed in whatever traps or tactics your enemy has planned. Different opinions made by different people of different era. Their ways of looking on things are contrasting and because of that, it's interesting to watch even if the dialogues are long, so I don't doubt Fate/zero being ranked 8 :D.. |
Apr 21, 2012 11:02 PM
#143
Yo this Shit was Raw, the way lancer being betrayed like that by his master and the humiliation that went along with it he just wanted an honorable dual was that to much to ask?, Sola Didnt deserve getting her Hand Cut off and kill i mean Kayneth deserved it but she didnt, Man Kiritsugu is one cold motherfucker the mind game was kinda tight "i cant kill you but she can shit was to cold" 10/10 |
Apr 21, 2012 11:14 PM
#144
Yumekichi11 said: stAtic91 said: Is it possible for someone to copy and paste the parts omitted even if from the LN. I would like to read them.And the BD version will be even better since it will most likely have a few cut scenes. For example, it seemed like part of Kiritsugu and Saber's talk was gone since they suddenly teleported from the corpses of Kayneth and Sola-Ui to the car, where Irisviel was standing. Here's the whole conversation: “… Ahhh… Kill… Kill me…” “Sorry, that is a contract I can’t fulfill.” Kiritsugu ignored the weak entreating sounds beside his feet, and replied with a nonchalant voice as he exhaled the purple smoke that he had breathed in. The sound that sobbed with pain didn’t go on. Saber couldn’t bear to keep watching and used her sword to cut off Kayneth’s head, ending his pain. At the end, the King of Knight’s sword did not fulfil the promise made with Lancer. On the contrary, it ended up far from faith and glory, and was stained with the blood of ending the pain of someone already wounded without hope. “Emiya, Kiritsugu –” The azure irises burned with a cold fire. They were not eyes used to look at friends, nor was it a sight used to face comrades in a broader sense. Identical to when she faced Caster’s madness and Archer’s arrogance, it was a look sharp as a blade used to pierce those that she had recognized as enemies. “I finally understand it now; you’re a man without morals. I had originally thought that even if our paths differ, our goals are the same; but I was far too foolish…” Kiritsugu still remained silent. There was already no need to answer. It was because the actions that Saber just witnessed were absolutely ‘evil’. “Up till now, I’ve believed in Irisviel’s words and never doubted your character. However, even if a man like you now says that you’ll save the world with the Holy Grail, I won’t believe a word of it anymore. Answer me, Kiritsugu! Did you deceive even your wife? Just what is the true reason that you seek the omnipotent wish-granting vessel?!” “---” Kiritsugu – although his eyes stared at Saber as if irritated, the mouth that held a cigarette still didn’t speak a word. It was a gaze used to look out at a wildly barking stray dog. It merely contained a decisive separation that gave up trying to understand each other using words from the start. Within Saber’s heart, there was already a calm and resolute decision that almost said ‘he must be killed’. Maybe, at the end, the only thing left between her and this master would be to face him with her sword. Even if that will be prohibited by the Command Seals, this obvious enmity cannot be changed. This might be the largest fracture in their camp during the War of the Holy Grail. However, no matter what, as long as she’s with Emiya Kiritsugu, it is very probable that she won’t be able to obtain the Holy Grail that she truly wishes for. “Even if my sword does win the Holy Grail, if I am to entrust the Grail to you, then I…” That sunset over Camlann flashed past Saber’s eyes. The wish hidden in her heart made her words blur at the end. A sound from behind her interrupted that painful pause. “Answer me, Kiritsugu. No matter what, this time you have the obligation to explain.” Even Irisviel, who trusted her husband completely, couldn’t help but raise her voice in her question. Different from Saber, she fully knew the way her husband thinks and understood him. However, there was a vast difference between the beliefs expressed in words and the stunning real actions before her eyes. She already had a cold premonition that said ‘could it be…?’ in her heart when Lancer questioned her about Lord El-Melloi’s fiancée back then. However, the conscience in her heart denied that probability. No matter what, for him to do something of that degree… At the end, even as his wife, Irisviel had underestimated Kiritsugu’s ruthlessness. “– Speaking of, this is the first time you witnessed my ‘method of killing’, Iri.” Changing from the silence that he’s maintained until know, Kiritsugu answered with a dry voice. The dim and cold look that he gave to Saber shrank back shyly with shame as he turned to Irisviel. “Nah, Kiritsugu. Don’t speak to me, speak to Saber. She needs to talk to you.” “No, I’ve got nothing to say to that Servant. There’s nothing to be said to a killer controlled by glory and honor.” He fearlessly spoke words that insulted Saber while maintaining a front of speaking to Irisviel. Of course Saber would not leave it alone. “Don’t you dare to humiliate chivalry in front of me, you beast!” Even if faced with the angry yells of the King of Knights, who raised her brows in rage, Kiritsugu stayed steady as a rock. He still paid no attention to Saber, fixing his gaze on his wife instead. However, at this time, he finally started to spill his words out endlessly. “Chivalry cannot save the world. It was so in past histories, and it will be so in the future. Those guys promoted the idea that there is a difference of good and evil when it comes to the method of battle, and acted on the battlefield as if they have pride. Just because all the heroes of the ages were cloaked with that illusion, how many youths do you think were deceived by the glory of such courage and finally bled to their deaths? “That’s not an illusion! Even if it’s a matter of life or death, as long as it is the action of humans it must have rules and beliefs that allow no violation. Righteousness must not be lost! Otherwise, the endless flames of war will once again turn this world into hell at the end!” Saber rebuked righteously. However, Kiritsugu snorted in derision. “See, just like so – just like you said, Iri. This great Heroic Spirit dares to think that the battlefield is better than hell. What a joke! No matter in what era, the battlefield has always been a veritable hell. On the battlefield, there is no place for hope. What lies there is only cold despair and a sin called victory, built on the pain of the defeated. All those people who met there have wholeheartedly admitted the evil and foolishness of this act called ‘war’. As long as people don’t repent and don’t regard it as the most evil taboo, then hell would endlessly reappear in the world.” For Saber, who only knows the utterly cruel, emotionless Kiritsugu, it was the first time she saw Emiya Kiritsugu’s other side – a man almost crushed by endless anguish and sorrow, his monologue that was close to lamentation. “However, humans did not realize that truth no matter how high they staked their mountains of corpses. That’s because in no matter what era the courageous and fearless great heroes have always bedazzled the eyes of the multitude with their splendid heroic legends. Because of the wistful actions of those idiots and their refusal to admit that bloodshed is by itself evil, the essence of humans has stayed on the same spot since the Stone Age!” Just who was the target of the rage filling those pair of eyes – that was already clear without the need to clarify. Ever since the day that the flames of war started on the land of Fuyuki, Kiritsugu had probably began looking at the shining figures of the Heroic Spirits before him, those who prided in courage and resolution, with that unendurable rage in his heart. Those who left such heroism, and those who longed for such heroism; the anger directed at them and with nowhere to let out… it was a hatred toward the overall concept of ‘Heroic Spirits’ that was created due to the prayers of men. “– then Kiritsugu, your humiliation of Saber… was it because of your hatred towards Heroic Spirits?” “How could it be? I’d never mix in such personal emotions into it. I need to win the Holy Grail and save the world. I am only using the most suitable method in the process of fighting for that goal.” If he had fought as he had planned before, and if he didn’t capture Sola but killed her immediately then Lancer, whose supply of prana would be completely stopped, would naturally disappear. However, what Kiritsugu employed was a strategy that completely removed the possibility of a Servant, having lost his master, forming a contract with someone else and returning to the battlefield. Based on the result of the battle against Caster he predicted that Kayneth, who was protected by the Fuyuki Church, may obtain extra Command Seals. Therefore, he prepared such a twisting and complicated trap. Relying on the Command Seal of the rival Master to eliminate the Servant, and then take out the Master, a complete removal of the obstacle… during that time, what he demanded from Saber was not to win over Lancer but to distract Lancer’s attention while Kiritsugu convinced Kayneth, acting only as a decoy. “The world as it is, the human nature as always, it is impossible to eliminate battles. In the end, killing is necessarily evil. If so, it is best to end them in the maximum efficiency and at the least cost, least time. If you want to slander that as foul and demean that as nasty, then do as you wish. Justice can not save the world. I have no interest in things like that.” “…” Saber recalled Lancer’s final, disappearing eyes filled with anger. Then, she stared at the tragic remains of the man and woman, collapsed in a puddle of blood, and the expression of anguish carved on their faces, and spoke. “Even so, you –” As Saber was about to speak her thoughts, she suddenly found that her own voice was lower and calmer than she thought it would be. She had just realized that her complicated emotions towards Kiritsugu was no longer her previous anger, but had to changed to some kind of pity. That’s right; maybe he is a man that should be pitied. Isn’t he himself that needed salvation, not this world? “– Emiya Kiritsugu, I don’t know what kind of betrayal you were subjected to in the past and why you despaired. But that rage, that lament, are undoubtedly things that those who pursued justice possesses. Kiritsugu, in your youth you should have wanted to be ‘a hero of justice’. You should have believed in and wanted to become a hero who saves the world more than anyone else – isn’t that so?” Until now, the only attitudes Kiritsugu had shown to Saber were complete ignorance and cold scorn. But now, Kiritsugu, having heard Saber’s quiet questioning – the eyes that he fixed on his Servant showed other emotions for the first time. It was a rage seemingly close to boiling over. The sound of car exhaust disturbed the silence of dawn. Then, the small truck that Hisau Maiya drove entered the yard of the abandoned factory with bright headlights on. She should be here to take Kiritsugu back to Shinto after concluding her duty as a sniper. Kiritsugu took his eyes off Saber and walked towards the small truck, not even turning around, and opened the passenger side door. Saber was still speaking to his back. There was something that she had to say no matter what. “Kiritsugu… do you understand? If you commit evil due to your hatred of evil, at the end all that’s left will be evil. The rage and hatred that sprouted forth there will cause new wars once again.” Faced with Saber’s heavy words, it was as if Kiritsugu had the intention to reply for the first time and wanted to turn around – however, he changed his mind at last, and said while staring at the empty air. “I will stop the endless cycles. That’s why I need the Holy Grail.” Indeed, as if talking to himself, he said loudly. “I’ll use this miracle to complete the revolution of this world, the revolution of all human souls. I will make the blood shed within Fuyuki city as the final bloodshed of all human beings. For that, even if I am to carry ‘all the evils of this world’ – it won’t matter. If that can save the world, then I’d gladly accept it.” “…” Kiritsugu spoke the decision in his heart with such a calmness and evenness that even Saber could not find any words to reply to him. Even if his method and path were unendurably evil – his faith in seeking the Holy Grail was pure and selfless. She had to admit that if there was a Master in the war worthy of obtaining the Holy Grail, then he would undoubtedly be Emiya Kiritsugu. |
Apr 21, 2012 11:22 PM
#145
Apr 21, 2012 11:37 PM
#146
Well said, Emiya Kiritsugu. This is reality, this is war. To forever end the cycle of bloodshed, he will dirty/burden his hands with all the blood and evil in the world and suffer, gladly. THAT is what I call noble, not Saber and Lancer's illusion. Kiritsugu is definitely in my top 5 favourite anime characters of all time and still growing. Lots of blood, tactics and emotions. Though I did feel bad for Lancer, I'm glad he went down like that. If he lost in battle, he would seem more inferior. I'm worried about Iri-Kun passing out in the end there... Fate/Zero has left a huge impact with this episode, keep up the good work. |
Apr 21, 2012 11:42 PM
#147
Hydnlife said: Yo this Shit was Raw, the way lancer being betrayed like that by his master and the humiliation that went along with it he just wanted an honorable dual was that to much to ask?, Sola Didnt deserve getting her Hand Cut off and kill i mean Kayneth deserved it but she didnt, Man Kiritsugu is one cold motherfucker the mind game was kinda tight "i cant kill you but she can shit was to cold" 10/10 actually she deserved to die more than kayneth since it was she who started all this jealousy shit between them |
As a child, I was told that society is a melting pot of talents; knowledge and experience combined to form important alloys that will contribute to mankind. When I got to highschool, however, I thought that it's more like a river in which the water represents our peers while we ourselves are the stones in the river. Constant erosion by mindless majority sheeping has made us lose our unique edge. After I hit the age of 18, I realized that I've been wrong all along. Society is no melting pot. Society is no river. Society is a person, a very skilled rapist, and he has fucked us all. |
Apr 21, 2012 11:45 PM
#148
It's true that Kiritsugu's words ring true for the real world. However, one thing you either forgetting or are unaware of is that this is a world where there IS an afterlife that weighs your chivalry and honor, or lack thereof. Avalon, Valhala, whatever you want to call it-an afterlife for people that live heroic lives exists. In fact, this "dream of dying heroes" is literally what powers Saber, not in terms of willpower but in actual weaponized form. Thus, in this universe, it DOES in fact matter whether you fight honorably or cowardly. |
Apr 22, 2012 12:09 AM
#149
Apr 22, 2012 12:16 AM
#150
Moekou said: It's true that Kiritsugu's words ring true for the real world. However, one thing you either forgetting or are unaware of is that this is a world where there IS an afterlife that weighs your chivalry and honor, or lack thereof. Avalon, Valhala, whatever you want to call it-an afterlife for people that live heroic lives exists. In fact, this "dream of dying heroes" is literally what powers Saber, not in terms of willpower but in actual weaponized form. Thus, in this universe, it DOES in fact matter whether you fight honorably or cowardly. avalon is only for saber other heroic spirits go to the throne of heroes humans...pretty sure their souls get recycled |
As a child, I was told that society is a melting pot of talents; knowledge and experience combined to form important alloys that will contribute to mankind. When I got to highschool, however, I thought that it's more like a river in which the water represents our peers while we ourselves are the stones in the river. Constant erosion by mindless majority sheeping has made us lose our unique edge. After I hit the age of 18, I realized that I've been wrong all along. Society is no melting pot. Society is no river. Society is a person, a very skilled rapist, and he has fucked us all. |
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