Who Is The Main Character In Fate Zero

Okay, let's talk Fate/Zero. We all know it's a prequel. Epic battles, tragic backstories, right?

But who's really the main character?

The Usual Suspects

Some say it's Kiritsugu Emiya. Mr. "Ends Justify the Means." A dark, brooding hero. Or maybe anti-hero?

He definitely gets a lot of screen time. Plus, he's Shirou's adopted dad. Important stuff!

Seriously, Kiritsugu is kind of a downer. Always strategizing. Never smiles. Relatable if you're allergic to joy!

Then there's Saber. A noble knight forced into a brutal war. Honor and duty and all that jazz.

She has some awesome fight scenes. But she's stuck with Kiritsugu. Poor thing!

Here's where things get spicy. I think the real main character is... drumroll please...

... Kotomine Kirei!

I know, I know! Hear me out. He's the puppet master. The guy behind the scenes. The chaotic neutral everyone underestimates.

Kirei is constantly questioning his existence. He seeks meaning in the suffering of others.

Pretty messed up, but also… strangely compelling. He is basically the cause of the entire tragedy.

He's the catalyst for everything that goes wrong. Every terrible choice, every broken dream. That's some serious main character energy!

Think about all the key moments. Kirei is lurking in the shadows. Plotting. Manipulating.

He's like the grim reaper with a bad haircut. Always ready to collect another soul.

Kiritsugu acts. Saber reacts. But Kirei? He influences.

He's the perfect foil to Kiritsugu's twisted ideals. The yin to his yang. The lemon to his zest. Okay, maybe not zest.

While Kiritsugu desperately tries to save the world, Kirei just wants to understand it. Even if that means watching it burn.

That inner conflict? Chef's kiss. Main character material, I tell you!

Let's be honest, the ending of Fate/Zero is pretty bleak. Everyone loses. Except maybe Kirei?

He doesn't "win," exactly. But he's the one who sets the stage for Fate/stay night. He gets to keep playing the game.

So next time you watch Fate/Zero, keep an eye on Kirei. He's not just a side character. He's the silent architect of despair.

He's the real main character, even if he doesn't want to be.

And isn't that the most Fate thing ever?