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Apr 22, 2012 7:24 PM

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Montrovant1488 said:
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Kiritsugu = 2
Saber = 0

I think everyone's favourite blond bitch will get pwned badly.

What are you talking about?


Since they don't see eye to eye, have different ideals, etc. In my book Kiritsugu is winning (not the Holy Cum War, but the most bad ass character of this not-too-cool show).

Kiritsugu won that argument although, he did look at Saber with dick-slapping intent.

Now as for my 2-0 score it refers to the times Kiritsugu has pwned Saber or her honor, the first one was in the first season (can't quite remember the event) now this one, taking away from her this "knightly" fight and that argument that left Saber's hand in need of something of phallic nature.

So that's what you meant. It's kind of hard to win if you're on the side of honor and your opponent isn't. In terms of a battle of ideals, both of them end up having to change, so neither really wins. Kiritsugu being sneaky and somewhat badass is just that. I don't see the point in giving him points for it since that's just how he rolls.

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Actually I find their personalities slightly different from each other, though they're both very loyal in nature. I see Diarmuid as a rather cool, serious person while I see Cu Chulainn as someone rather hotheaded, though somewhat laidback with a sense of humor. However, I dont blame you for not seeing Cu Chulainn as such since DEEN didn't do a good job depicting that side of his character in the UBW movie.

I like Cu Chulainn slightly more than Diarmuid mostly because of his sense of humor in UBW route xD As much as I admire chivalry a lot, I find Diarmuid's character a little bland when I first read the LN. Though the anime has made me like him a little more than before.

Yeah I haven't gotten very far in the UBW route yet. Though I do see where you're coming from with the humor + hotheaded-ness vs seriousness. Cu Chulainn definitely shows it in the Fate route as well, in the beginning scenes as well as when he decides to fight Gilgamesh at the end. I'm guessing that it's a lot more obvious in UBW though.
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probably that's why, I have only seen the anime adaptations, never read the novels. Never knew that Cu Chulainn is more GAR than Archer. But still I kinda like more Diarmuid as Lancer, he has a great character design, the 2 spears he wields and what they do are awesome. Cu Chulainn in the anime didn't convinced me at all. Let's hope that Ufotable makes a remake of Fate Stay so we can see how badass he really is.
That's because the anime only covers 1/3 of the story, and characters don't all get to perform at their peak each route. It's not about power levels, its a war where anyone can die at any moment after all, without a chance to demonstrate what they can really do, due to betrayal, traps, underhanded tactics, temporary limitations, ect.

For example,


Anyways, it's indeed highly debatable in terms of actions during the war who was the greater lancer. However, in terms of mythology, Cu Chulainn may be the single most famous Irish hero that kids strive to grow up to be like (Angela's Ashes!), and comparable to Hercules, while unfortunately Diarmuid is not only lesser known, but often only known for being that guy that slept with his lord's wife and then gut gutted by a pig. Some sources like Wikipedia back when Fate/Zero first came out barely had anything on him and don't even bother mentioning any of his esteem as a warrior (he WAS a great one but it's been overshadowed by the whole lovers triangle thing, which is why he is so desperate to try to overcome it here).

I have heard Nasu once actually use them to demonstrate the power of territory. In Nasuverse, if they fight in this this Grail War Diarmuid can win since neither are well known and Diarmuid is portrayed as highly skilled in this series, but if they were fighting in Ireland, Cu Chulainn would almost certainly be the victor, due to how much more he's recognized as the forefront Irish champion.

Anyways, in Unlimited Codes game they meet and Diarmuid is highly honored to meet Cu Chulainn and his win quote is ""It was an unbelievable honour to have a bout with the Prince of Light... I will cherish this memory deeply.""


I like more Diarmuid's triangle love story, to Cu Chulainn's heroic one. Don't get me wrong Chulainn's story isn't bad and he his more famous, like you said, but overall I prefer Diarmuid.

and...
now more the reason for Ufotable to remake Fate Stay.

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WOW first of all... they caught me off guard the way Lancer, Kayneth and his fiancee died... I thought Lancer was gonna get like an honorable death but he didn't, that's what happen when you take shit from everyone. In the end there's no doubt that he's spears and skills where pimp, and way better than the Lancer of Fate Stay/night

Epic episode... Emiya Kiritsugu killed 3 characters like a boss. Seriously Emiya Kiritsugu is becoming more and more badass in each episode, he might take Gilgamesh's spot. I would love to see a conversation between Gilgamesh and Emiya.

Let's see who dies next episode and I hope I don't have to see Rin again.


Well get used to it. Your definitely going to see Rin again. Don't worry though, since it won't be filler the next time they show her.


It's not that I hate her, but I mean you got all this epic and new characters that I have never seen before and I want to see them shine, not get out shined by Rin, who
It's OK if they show her but not constantly.
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ataraxial said:
Wasn't trying to make your comments look vague.
It sounded like you were being sarcastic, but there was nowhere for the sarcasm to be directed.
Hence, misdirected sarcasm.

If you're being serious, what logic makes being a dick and being a badass mutually exclusive in general?


No Seriousness
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Just playing..
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Apr 22, 2012 7:51 PM

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BossLuffy said:
ataraxial said:
Wasn't trying to make your comments look vague.
It sounded like you were being sarcastic, but there was nowhere for the sarcasm to be directed.
Hence, misdirected sarcasm.

If you're being serious, what logic makes being a dick and being a badass mutually exclusive in general?


No Seriousness
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Indeed.
Apr 22, 2012 8:02 PM

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ataraxial said:
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ataraxial said:
Wasn't trying to make your comments look vague.
It sounded like you were being sarcastic, but there was nowhere for the sarcasm to be directed.
Hence, misdirected sarcasm.

If you're being serious, what logic makes being a dick and being a badass mutually exclusive in general?


No Seriousness
No Sarcasm

Just playing..

Indeed.


Exactly! ^o^
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Apr 22, 2012 8:49 PM

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That's my new favorite episode right here. Diarmuid's death was just... wow.
I knew it wasn't going to end well for him, but that was just brutal. I loved it! Oh Urobuchi you magnificent bastard you!

Saber and Kiritsugu's dialogue was also great. I just hope they include that scene everybody's been talking about in the next episode. You know, Kirei with his father and all.
Kiritsugu definetely earned my respect after this episode. I thought he was one of the least interesting characters up until now(aside from dat explosion), but that has changed. Definetely interested in seeing more of his backstory.
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This episode was just incredible. Lancer's final words were very powerful and emotional. It's quite sad to see him go that way, loyal and devoted but rewarded with betrayal.
Apr 22, 2012 9:24 PM

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Urobotchi Gen strikes again ! he really deserve his title "butcher gen"

Lancer .. I'm still in a shock really
this was very painful

I'm totally against Kiritsugu's ideals and I don't find any truth in his words
he must learn how to act from his servant
and yes there is "honor" in death , and methods make a big difference between good and evil .. it's not just the goal but how you achieve it as well
cheating on an exam and getting very good results doesn't make you a good student like the one's who studied hard
ends doesn't justifiy the means

Kiritsugu .. what you did was "horrible" by any means .. it's really very sad and tragic end to lancer and I don't even like lancer
Apr 22, 2012 10:09 PM
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Awesome episode. That's Kiritsugu for us. Saber and her idealism...I can understand it but war is still = hell.
Apr 22, 2012 10:12 PM

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Lancer =[


Apr 22, 2012 10:40 PM

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Holy Jebus Christ is all I can say. Kiritsugu is awesome.
Apr 22, 2012 10:52 PM

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Why did Kayneth kill Risei, again? Simply because he didn't want anyone else getting their hands on the command spells? Or was there also another reason?
Apr 22, 2012 10:58 PM
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Why did Kayneth kill Risei, again? Simply because he didn't want anyone else getting their hands on the command spells? Or was there also another reason?


That's the main reason but he also wanted to frame Kiritsugu as well so he used a pistol to do it.
Apr 22, 2012 11:09 PM

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Thanks for the answer.
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Apr 22, 2012 11:57 PM

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Perloo said:
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Why did Kayneth kill Risei, again? Simply because he didn't want anyone else getting their hands on the command spells? Or was there also another reason?


That's the main reason but he also wanted to frame Kiritsugu as well so he used a pistol to do it.


I'm not sure if it was his intention to frame Kiritsugu, but there was no other way for him to kill Risei since he has no use of magic anymore. He would have felt shame having to use a gun.
Apr 22, 2012 11:58 PM

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Man, what a horrible way for Lancer to go. He did look like Nightmare Fuel there with his face at the end, though. Although I never liked Kayneth, I still find it a horrible death for him, what with him still caring for his fiancée and then dying with her in his arms.

Oh and poor Irisviel. I am not looking forward to seeing her get worse and worse.

Apr 23, 2012 12:59 AM

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This is the work of Urobutcher afterall, you can look forward to more and more character dying.
Apr 23, 2012 1:07 AM
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Subby said:

I'm not sure if it was his intention to frame Kiritsugu, but there was no other way for him to kill Risei since he has no use of magic anymore. He would have felt shame having to use a gun.


It was his intention but the anime did not convey it.
Apr 23, 2012 1:16 AM

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Oh man.. Lancer crying blood.. Freaky.
Apr 23, 2012 1:43 AM

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LunarMoon said:
Her ideals and her chivalric intention to avoid unsealing her arm, could have resulted in the death of thousands by Cthulu-Caster. That was rather foolish of her.


Which is neither here or there to be discussed in this episode, is it? Or has to do with the outcome of both characters. She stuck to her ideals and so did Lancer. If wasn't for his chivalry, then Caster wouldn't have been defeated.

Here's a hint about Saber and Kiritsugu: one of them felt regret for their actions and the road they took. While the other one needed to realize it was always the right path. They are both misguided.

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Fate Stay Night Spoiler:




EclairHeart said:
This is the work of Urobutcher afterall, you can look forward to more and more character dying.


It isn't Gen's fault because Nasu already had written the outcome for this (HF hints to this episode incident).
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lancer's face is going to give me nightmares
Apr 23, 2012 4:35 AM

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@LunarMoon: Her ideals are hardly foolish. What is foolish is her wish to rewrite history. That was what proven wrong. Rider misunderstood that regret was consequence of her ideals, rather it was consequence of her own despairing weakness. Saber realized this in the Fate route (and UBW one that leads to true ending).

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Her ideals and her chivalric intention to avoid unsealing her arm, could have resulted in the death of thousands by Cthulu-Caster. That was rather foolish of her.


Which is neither here or there to be discussed in this episode, is it? Or has to do with the outcome of both characters. She stuck to her ideals and so did Lancer. If wasn't for his chivalry, then Caster wouldn't have been defeated.


The likely repercussions of Saber’s ideals aren’t relevant in discussing whether her ideals are foolish or not? I don’t follow.

She stuck to her ideals and so did Lancer. If wasn't for his chivalry, then Caster wouldn't have been defeated.


If it was for Saber’s chivalry, she never would have ended up using Excalibur in the first place. Lancer only bothered to break the spear because Kiritsugu, out of pragmatism, suggested it.

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Aren't we going to know Lancer's past at all? Like who was the girl that was with him in 1st ED and what exactly happens when he was alive...This already happens with Assasin
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@LunarMoon: Lancer actually was thinking about it already but he didn't know for sure Saber truly had such an obliterating Noble Phantasm (more like, he knew she had Excalibur, just not that Excalibur was a bloody A++ Anti-Fortress attack). Honestly Saber can sometimes be uptight to a fault but she would have seen the need to use it without Kiritsugu having to boot into the conversation. Kiritsugu's main purpose with his call was merely to make Lancer's choice 100% certain and to ensure Caster was released exactly where he wanted it so Excalibur could be released at full strength. One of the main reasons Arturia never uses Excalibur is because it can, oh I don't know, burn entire city blocks off the face of the Earth. If Caster hadn't been positioned where he was the Excalibur blast could have potentially hit civilian property.

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Aren't we going to know Lancer's past at all? Like who was the girl that was with him in 1st ED and what exactly happens when he was alive...This already happens with Assasin
We already did, in the episode right after Kayneth loses to Kiritsugu. Basically, it was a cliff notes version but basically we saw him at a party where Fionn Mac Cumhaill, leader of the Fianna, presents his fiancee. The fiancee, named Gráinne, falls to the curse of the love spot on O'Dyna's face and meeting with him later on binds him with a Geas that compels Diarmuid to betray his master and escape with Gráinne . He's later on pardoned and Diarmuid marries Gráinne. Fionn however never truly forgave and thus on a hunt with Diarmuid in which the knight is gored by a boar Fionn bides his time while Diarmuid life fades and then makes a mock attempt at saving him when he was already dead.

Diarmuid's past is actually the whole reason why he accepts so much lip from Kayneth and why he rejects SOla-Ui's advances as he doesn't want history to repeat itself and lose his honor again.
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Kenatsu said:
Aren't we going to know Lancer's past at all? Like who was the girl that was with him in 1st ED and what exactly happens when he was alive...This already happens with Assasin


The girl? There was a flash back think at the beginning of ep 9 or 10. His backstory is already told there.
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Aren't we going to know Lancer's past at all? Like who was the girl that was with him in 1st ED and what exactly happens when he was alive...


Did you forget to watch episode 9? It's all in there.
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He has the ideals of a child with the misguided methods of a ruthless killer.

Couldn't put it any better. Thats Kiritsugu for me.
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Also, The Assassin's are never explained because of the very reason that was stated in one of the BD specials. All assassins are Hassan-i-Sabah, "The old man of the mountain", leader of the Hashshashim. In the Fate Universe all the leaders of the sect through history took on the name Hassan-i-Sabah and the Holy Grail can only ever summon Hassan because he's the root of what an Assassin is. Assassins by nature don't leave a mark in history (anyone who does leave a mark isn't a Heroic Assassin, just a murderer and therefore not worthy of being in the Throne of Heroes), so only the essence of the word Assassin, "Hassan-i-Sabah", qualifies.

Fate/Stay Night's Assassin, Sasaki Kojirou isn't really an Assassin Heroic Spirit. He's a wandering spirit that was summoned by Caster to take the 7th spot, therefore he breaks all the rules.

Apr 23, 2012 5:16 AM

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Finally! Is the first time that I get excited watching this series.
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I realllly wish people who have already read the volumes would not only not spoil things but also not allude to things that will happen in the future. Ugh. But great episode.
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LunarMoon said:
The likely repercussions of Saber’s ideals aren’t relevant in discussing whether her ideals are foolish or not? I don’t follow.


What repercussions? Once someone else said that (Irisviel wasn’t saying it either, by the way, and she doesn’t have chivalrous ideals, so is unfair to blame only Saber in this), she immediately confirmed it.

LunarMoon said:
If it was for Saber’s chivalry, she never would have ended up using Excalibur in the first place. Lancer only bothered to break the spear because Kiritsugu, out of pragmatism, suggested it.


Lancer wouldn’t have broken that spear if he knew Kiritsugu informed him. He broke that spear because he trusted Saber and her chivalric spirit.

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@LunarMoon: Lancer actually was thinking about it already but he didn't know for sure Saber truly had such an obliterating Noble Phantasm (more like, he knew she had Excalibur, just not that Excalibur was a bloody A++ Anti-Fortress attack). Honestly Saber can sometimes be uptight to a fault but she would have seen the need to use it without Kiritsugu having to boot into the conversation. Kiritsugu's main purpose with his call was merely to make Lancer's choice 100% certain and to ensure Caster was released exactly where he wanted it so Excalibur could be released at full strength. One of the main reasons Arturia never uses Excalibur is because it can, oh I don't know, burn entire city blocks off the face of the Earth. If Caster hadn't been positioned where he was the Excalibur blast could have potentially hit civilian property.

Was this specifically stated in the novel? By the time Kiritsugu even contacted Waver, Ionian Hetairoi was about to collapse, leaving little time before Caster reached the shore. There was no evidence that either Saber or Lancer would have recognized the severity of the threat in time, especially when Lancer had no way of knowing that Saber's noble phantasm was anything more than a far more common Anti-Unit.
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Kiritsugu = 2
Saber = 0

I think everyone's favourite blond bitch will get pwned badly.

What are you talking about?


Since they don't see eye to eye, have different ideals, etc. In my book Kiritsugu is winning (not the Holy Cum War, but the most bad ass character of this not-too-cool show).

Kiritsugu won that argument although, he did look at Saber with dick-slapping intent.

Now as for my 2-0 score it refers to the times Kiritsugu has pwned Saber or her honor, the first one was in the first season (can't quite remember the event) now this one, taking away from her this "knightly" fight and that argument that left Saber's hand in need of something of phallic nature.


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.


Nope. Try again.

Saber got the last word and Kiritsugu was incredibly butthurt. She pitied the guy because she had him figured out.

@BloodRequiem: Avalon isn't afterlife. It's just the fairy world.

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I think it’s worth adding that Saber, for all of her tendency towards ill fortune, is actually relatively lucky, in that Avalon is really only for her and a few British monarchs. The vast majority of combatants who practice her code of chivalry are more likely to end up impaled on a stake like Lancer or as one of the young men that Kiritsugu mentioned, who ride off to battle, intent on gaining honor, or on upholding chivalry, only to die pointlessly in a bloody war. You may disagree with the character, but no one has actually been able to refute Kiritsugu’s argument. Chivalry, as practiced by Saber and Lancer, is a code that glorifies bloodshed.



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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.


Nope. Try again.

Saber got the last word and Kiritsugu was incredibly butthurt. She pitied the guy because she had him figured out.


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.
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great episode!
the start of this season is much better then the first one
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You know LunarMoon, it seems to me like you believed Zouken's words to the letter. Zouken even laughs at his deviousness when he thinks he managed to convince Shirou that


It wasn't, in fact...


As for Archer, he's a little like Kiritsugu, I give you that. But the path to get there was different.. let alone the fact Archer had many MANY reasons to be a cynic asshole...


And Kirei hated Kiritsugu's guts. He actually likes Shirou, and SHirou likes Kirei, something he only ever admits once.

Let's just put it this way. A lot of things in Fate are not clear cut as they first seem, and you make a mistake if you believe everyone's word letter by letter. The one person who always twists the truth in Fate/Stay Night is Zouken and for some reason a lot of people who hate Heaven's Feel do so under the irrational pretense that Zouken's words are all right. No, he outright lies and plays with words, he does it even more than Kirei. At least Kirei will always answer any question truthfully, Zouken can outright lie to your face.
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It was for me the best episode this far, I was shocked by Emiya's way to kill ;) (I believe this 2nd season will be better than the first one)
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Holy shit!
I never expected that.
Kiritsugu is really badass and cold hearted.
Amazing episode for sure.
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And this is why Kiritsugu is my favorite character in Fate/Zero.

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I new things would get dark here as soon as the episode opened with Sola-ui getting her arm cut off and Kayneth shooting Risei dead. What followed was one of the most engrossing anime episodes I believe I've ever seen.

I love it when an episode totally turns what you thought you knew about a character on it's head. I almost forgot how cold and ruthless a character Kiritsugu was painted to be in Heaven's Feel but this reminded me all right. During the course of my re-watch of the first season I paid careful attention to him and thought he was turning out to be a much better character than I originally thought. This episode proved me right.

I can't say I agree or approve of Kiritsugu's methods, in fact I'm definitely siding more with Saber here, but I can't argue that he nailed a few things at the end there. What's compelling about this is that the writing isn't siding with either character viewpoint, it feels as though both sides were presented at the end and the viewer can make what they will of it. Brilliant writing.

What's also interesting is how much of a contrast Kiritsugu is to Shirou from Fate/stay and the latter persons image of him. And, then you add Rin's distorted image of Tokiomi and you have a sort of commentary of how different "parents" can be from our "rose tinted" image of them. Both of these two are ultimately undeniably influenced by both of their fathers in Fate/stay.

As for Lancer, I thought it was once again great writing to end him the way the series did. It's depressing as shit, but it ultimately showed a downside to "honor" and, well, the scene of him cursing everyone (including Saber and Iri who had no idea of Kiritsugu's "plan".) was beyond powerful. His hate was incredibly well portrayed.

And, finally, the short scene with Kirei just shows him going further down the "dark" path. It'll be interesting when he and Kiritsugu eventually clash.
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ataraxial said:
BloodRequiem said:
cu chulainn is the epitome of a heroic spirit with no worldly constraints while diarmuid on the other hand allows himself to be burdened by the shame in his past life

the anime adaptations really didnt do cu chulainn justice
in terms of awesomeness hes even more GAR than archer

I don't see anything wrong with burdening the shames of a previous life, especially when we have Saber running around being Saber.
Although it is true that Studio DEEN's adapatation of FSN was subpar in every way including the portrayal of Lancer.

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Anyways, it's indeed highly debatable in terms of actions during the war who was the greater lancer. However, in terms of mythology, Cu Chulainn may be the single most famous Irish hero that kids strive to grow up to be like (Angela's Ashes!), and comparable to Hercules, while unfortunately Diarmuid is not only lesser known, but often only known for being that guy that slept with his lord's wife and then gut gutted by a pig. Some sources like Wikipedia back when Fate/Zero first came out barely had anything on him and don't even bother mentioning any of his esteem as a warrior (he WAS a great one but it's been overshadowed by the whole lovers triangle thing, which is why he is so desperate to try to overcome it here).

I have heard Nasu once actually use them to demonstrate the power of territory. In Nasuverse, if they fight in this this Grail War Diarmuid can win since neither are well known and Diarmuid is portrayed as highly skilled in this series, but if they were fighting in Ireland, Cu Chulainn would almost certainly be the victor, due to how much more he's recognized as the forefront Irish champion.

Anyways, in Unlimited Codes game they meet and Diarmuid is highly honored to meet Cu Chulainn and his win quote is ""It was an unbelievable honour to have a bout with the Prince of Light... I will cherish this memory deeply.""

That's really interesting to know. I agree that Cu Chulainn is much more well-known and everything, which is a plus for him. As far as what we've seen in the Nasuverse though (i.e. within the Fuyuki City Grail War), Diarmuid still seems a lot more capable and badass. Two spears > one spear.


If Diarmuid and Cu Chulainn places were reversed, Cu Chulainn would have stabbed Kiritsugu and Kayneth dead before succumbing to his wounds, thats how badass he is.
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If Diarmuid and Cu Chulainn places were reversed, Cu Chulainn would have stabbed Kiritsugu and Kayneth dead before succumbing to his wounds, thats how badass he is.
Considering he already did it in UBW, yeah. Also, Cu'Chulainn may only have one spear but his spear can rape reality to ensure the death of the opponent and even destroy entire armies single-handedly. Would you rather have 2 spears that can only take out 1-2 enemies at a time or 1 spear that can wipe out a hundreds of soldiers?

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dankickyou said:


If Diarmuid and Cu Chulainn places were reversed, Cu Chulainn would have stabbed Kiritsugu and Kayneth dead before succumbing to his wounds, thats how badass he is.
Considering he already did it in UBW, yeah. Also, Cu'Chulainn may only have one spear but his spear can rape reality to ensure the death of the opponent and even destroy entire armies single-handedly. Would you rather have 2 spears that can only take out 1-2 enemies at a time or 1 spear that can wipe out a hundreds of soldiers?


not to mention those runes he can use for boosts, ability to escape from disadvantageous situations and the fact that he can spam gae bolg 7 times in a row
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dankickyou said:


If Diarmuid and Cu Chulainn places were reversed, Cu Chulainn would have stabbed Kiritsugu and Kayneth dead before succumbing to his wounds, thats how badass he is.
Considering he already did it in UBW, yeah. Also, Cu'Chulainn may only have one spear but his spear can rape reality to ensure the death of the opponent and even destroy entire armies single-handedly. Would you rather have 2 spears that can only take out 1-2 enemies at a time or 1 spear that can wipe out a hundreds of soldiers?

Seriously, if Cu chulainn wasnt being nerfed by the plot he would be one of the most dangerous Servants since one of the few ways to survive Gae Bolg probability manipulation is to literally have Plot Armor.
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Lancer's death scene is one of the best death scenes in the history of anime. Fucking amazing.
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