Pre-release imagery of Fate/Zero’s 22nd spectacle arrives to show a sampling of a teary-eyed Waver-kun, Saber still blasting away on her motorcycle, Kirei having a seizure, and Gilgamesh standing solemnly.
Beginning with Waver-kun above, this is quite a face – it nearly looks like something one would expect from a Photoshop edit intended to ridicule the original scene, yet this, in fact, is an original scene. Tears are flooding his eyes as he wears a ridiculous mouth and an excess of blush – it doesn’t seem he’s crying out of sadness necessarily, yet rather, Rider likely told him of something heroic he intends to do, or made an enthusiastic speech regarding their relationship of servant and master, thereby explaining Waver’s tears of sensitivity.
Now as for the other image of Waver below – one can see Waver is pointing his subtle expression at someone. His hair’s flowing nature implies a quick jolt of movement – further showing that someone must have either started talking to him, or called his name, and his gentle visage makes it clear that the person is familiar to him. Lastly note, Waver is perhaps back at home – the background of where he stands is patterned with civility, and to the left, that shelf seems to be the top of a fireplace.
Moving along to Kerry-kun, he’s making his usual cold glare as he stands menacingly outside a hut with a rifle in hand – wherever he is, and whatever he intends to do, it seems he’s quite far off from the target. Notice however everyone else is basked in the night, yet Kerry-kun’s scene has morning light shining across his visage, and a patch of flourished green in the bottom left corner – it implies Kiritsugu is possibly ways off from his intermittent objective, as otherwise, he’d be stalking the night as well.
His scene appears fairly irrelevant to the others – and that could either mean he indeed accomplishes little, or he just may be going about his task in a manner unorthodox or with added steps. A stealthy stake out of a house versus simply dashing in and killing everyone for instance.
Kirei looks to be yelling in shock at the face of Irisviel, and there’s quite little to say here – the radiant glow says something has occurred, and Kirei seemingly wasn’t expecting it. And as for the two servants of Saber and Archer, both look rather engaged in thought. Saber is still chasing after a wife missing – meanwhile, Gilgamesh appears to be considering something he’s not particularly joyous about.
There’s nothing to imply any physical conflict to ensue – yet it does certainly seem much will transpire within this coming development of Fate/Zero, as usual.
May 30, 2012 @ 9:24 CDT
Is Rider going to die in this episode???
May 30, 2012 @ 9:27 CDT
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May 30, 2012 @ 11:03 CDT
Fearless prediction:
Berserker > Rider > Saber > Archer
May 30, 2012 @ 12:22 CDT
I fearlessly concur.
May 30, 2012 @ 13:44 CDT
Um, I’m afraid I’m not following. What exactly are you predicting?
May 30, 2012 @ 13:49 CDT
He’s saying Berserker > Rider > Saber > Archer.
“>” is a symbol representing greater than – the rest is quite apparent.
Of course this hypothesis is doubtful, and it’ll likely be the exact opposite way around, Berserker < Rider < Saber < Archer, even though I would much like to see Berserker be triumphant – though in any case, the main characters succeed in this series.
May 30, 2012 @ 14:22 CDT
I don’t understand why a lot of people(at least here) likes Berserker so much and want to see him win. Of course, I’m awed by his kill and abilities and want to know more about his past, but ultimately I find him the second least interesting Servant in Fate Zero(at least up until his past is revealed). Unlike other Servants, he’s just a nuisance and serve to make the already disastrous Holy Grail War even more chaotic.
May 30, 2012 @ 14:24 CDT
He’s the most hardcore and he’s genetically superior to everyone – also his armor is cool.
May 30, 2012 @ 14:31 CDT
LOL Yes, he is all that. But Caster had lots of great scenes, thousands of awesomely demented lines, well delivered, and not to mention a phenomenal voice actor. I like him a whole lot better than Berserker XP.
May 30, 2012 @ 14:34 CDT
Perhaps – though I personally find myself more fond of Berserker, I wish he’d just kill everyone and destroy the world.
May 30, 2012 @ 14:43 CDT
I don’t wish that, and I won’t ask you why you do. Knowing who Berserker is, I just wish someone would just kill him already, and end his suffering. It makes me sad seeing him in his current state.
May 30, 2012 @ 15:07 CDT
A more serious ending is fine too – and I’d not mind to see him die as well.
Jun 1, 2012 @ 15:51 CDT
Meant so say that > was “then” as in logic, not “greater than” as in mathematics, but forgot the equal sign :(
Berserker => Rider => Saber => Archer.
I like Berserker, precisely because he’s a mysterious character with no dialogue, and a blank slate I can project anything I want on him.
Jun 1, 2012 @ 15:55 CDT
Yeah, I was pretty sure you just made a mistake.
May 30, 2012 @ 13:54 CDT
The picture of Kiritsugu bothered me. And it bothered me even more that you made no mention of it, seven. He looks unwell -_- . Losing Maiya and Irisviel affected him more deeply than I thought.
Sadly, the end draws even nearer now. And it will bring with it even more tragedy, despair, and suffering.
May 30, 2012 @ 13:57 CDT
There’s two paragraphs on Kiritsugu.
The bit about him being off the target is also in reference to how he’s unwell – otherwise he wouldn’t be masking mistakes.
May 30, 2012 @ 14:12 CDT
LOL I didn’t connect “him being off the target” with “he’s not faring very well and is in bad shape”.
May 30, 2012 @ 14:20 CDT
It’s meant to mean he’s literally away from his target – and also metaphorically, he’s not in his best shape as the usual Kiritsugu would have had everything accounted for.
May 30, 2012 @ 14:25 CDT
LOL no, I understand that. I just didn’t connect it when I first read the article >_< .
May 30, 2012 @ 14:29 CDT
Ah well, no worries – it’s all good.
May 30, 2012 @ 14:41 CDT
The most intriguing picture for me is the one with Gilgamesh. He seems almost… sad.
May 30, 2012 @ 15:06 CDT
Same thoughts here, it’s a rather unusual sight.
May 30, 2012 @ 16:23 CDT
Berserker kills Rider in this episode.
May 30, 2012 @ 17:59 CDT
alan, berserker no way can kill Rider, end of story.
Since Rider is done with Saber and since he and gilgamesh had agreed to fight each other than its 100% Gilgamesh that will be in final battle vs Iskandar.
May 30, 2012 @ 19:36 CDT
Berserker would have to be up there for me in terms of prowess.
He doesn’t rely on any outrageous noble phantasm and, given his status as a weapons-master, is probably the only one capable of matching (or surpassing) Saber’s skill in a duel.
Especially when he draws his own, personal weapon.
As for the screens, it seems almost as if it’ll end before the next fight but knowing ufotable’s pace so far they might even manage to fit it all in.
May 31, 2012 @ 0:21 CDT
Kiritsugu looks troubled……he would..considering the end is drawing near….my favourite to win is saber….thats because kiritsugu should be..eagerly waiting for a showdown between kiritsugu and kirei…
May 31, 2012 @ 5:35 CDT
WAVER AND RIDER NEED TO DIE.
May 31, 2012 @ 8:44 CDT
:p…GILGAMESH AND KIREI NEED TO DIE……sad cause they don’t ..as evident from F/SN…
May 31, 2012 @ 8:58 CDT
SABER SHOULD LOSE HER CLOTHES…just like in Queen’s Blade Rebellion, the damage should only be to her attire.
May 31, 2012 @ 9:15 CDT
No anteater-size nipples. Please.
May 31, 2012 @ 9:19 CDT
THEY NEED TO SETTLE THIS WITH MAHJONG.
May 31, 2012 @ 9:22 CDT
SOUNDS LIKE A PLAN.
Jun 1, 2012 @ 0:14 CDT
A PLAN WITH NOPAN!
Jun 1, 2012 @ 5:37 CDT
The best kind of plan.