Kiritsugu Emiya

Kiritsugu Emiya is a central character in the Fate/Zero anime series, known for his dark and pragmatic outlook on life. He carries a stoic, almost distant demeanor, marked by a weariness that comes from the tragedies he has witnessed and inflicted. As an ex-assassin and tactical mastermind, he is highly analytical and often approaches situations with a calculated strategy. Kiritsugu harbors a deep belief in the ideology that anyone can become a hero through their own choices, however, he carries the guilt of having made many morally questionable decisions. Despite his serious nature, he shares a close and loving relationship with his adopted daughter, Illya, providing her with the warmth he feels he never deserved. His primary objective is to prevent the Holy Grail War from ever happening again, which has led him to stand against other magi.