Fate/stay night [Unlimited Blade Works] - Prologue

Synopsis

Continues the story of Fate/Zero Season 2

As the Fourth Holy Grail War drags on without a clear winner, Church supervisor Risei Kotomine summons the remaining Masters and Servants to form a temporary alliance against an emerging threat that could derail the conflict and devastate Fuyuki City. Yet this fragile truce quickly collapses as the Masters resort to any ruthless tactic required to secure their triumph. Tensions mount between Kiritsugu Emiya and his Servant Saber, their relationship fraying under the weight of clashing views on heroism and morality. Simultaneously, a dark connection develops between Kirei Kotomine, still searching for his purpose, and another Servant. As the war approaches its climax, the price of victory begins to blur the distinction between winning and losing.

In this installment

In Fuyuki City, a centuries-old tradition called the Holy Grail War unfolds, where seven magi summon powerful Servants to fight to the death, with the winner granted a wish. Entering its fifth iteration, this ritual sets the stage for Rin Toosaka, who aims to continue her father's legacy. Rin plans to summon Saber, the most potent Servant class, but when her calculations falter and she summons Archer instead, she must navigate the perilous battles ahead with this unexpected ally.