__Height:__ 173 cm

Kariya Matou is the uncle of [Shinji Matou](https://anilist.co/character/501), and the first scion of his family to be born with magical potential in several generations. Despite this, he grew disgusted with his family, particularly [Zoken Matou](https://anilist.co/character/16030), and cut all ties with them more than ten years prior to the 4th Holy Grail War. Disappointed with the lack of magical abilities in Shinji, Zoken resented Kariya for allowing the family's magical lineage to decline, especially since a Matō with magical powers was necessary to act as a Master during the Holy Grail Wars.

Kariya maintained contact with his childhood friend and love interest [Aoi Zenjou](https://anilist.co/character/16018), though he had willingly given up trying to pursue her affections after she married [Tokiomi Tohsaka](https://anilist.co/character/16017). Aoi would later have two daughters, [Rin](https://anilist.co/character/498) and [Sakura](https://anilist.co/character/500), who were both fond of Kariya.

~!On the last day of the 4th Holy Grail War, [Berserker](https://anilist.co/character/12732) faces off against [Saber](https://anilist.co/character/497), culminating in a battle so ferocious that Berserker draws more mana than Kariya can provide. His Servant killed, Kariya survives long enough to make his way back to the Matou estate, where he is approached by Sakura. He tells her that he has come to rescue her, but collapses at her feet soon after. Kariya dies with a satisfied smile, comforted by dreams of escaping with Aoi, Sakura, and Rin and starting a family together. !~

(Source: Wikipedia)

With the promise of granting any wish, the omnipotent Holy Grail triggered three wars in the past, each too cruel and fierce to leave a victor. In spite of that, the wealthy Einzbern family is confident that the Fourth Holy Grail War will be different; namely, with a vessel of the Holy Grail now in their grasp. Solely for this reason, the much hated "Magus Killer" Kiritsugu Emiya is hired by the Einzberns, with marriage to their only daughter Irisviel as binding contract.
 
Kiritsugu now stands at the center of a cutthroat game of survival, facing off against six other participants, each armed with an ancient familiar, and fueled by unique desires and ideals. Accompanied by his own familiar, Saber, the notorious mercenary soon finds his greatest opponent in Kirei Kotomine, a priest who seeks salvation from the emptiness within himself in pursuit of Kiritsugu.
 
Based on the light novel written by Gen Urobuchi, Fate/Zero depicts the events of the Fourth Holy Grail War—10 years prior to Fate/stay night. Witness a battle royale in which no one is guaranteed to survive.
 
(Source: MAL Rewrite)
 
Note: The first episode aired with a runtime of ~48 minutes as opposed to the standard 24 minute long episode.

Currently hosts a podcast titled "All Work, No Play" with fellow voice actor, Sam Riegel.  

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__Hobbies:__ Singing, skiing  
__Skills & Abilities:__ Guitar

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__Non-Anime Roles:__
- Edeni - Metaphor: ReFantazio (VG)

As the Fourth Holy Grail War rages on with no clear victor in sight, the remaining Servants and their Masters are called upon by Church supervisor Risei Kotomine, in order to band together and confront an impending threat that could unravel the Grail War and bring about the destruction of Fuyuki City. The uneasy truce soon collapses as Masters demonstrate that they will do anything in their power, no matter how despicable, to win.
 
Seeds of doubt are sown between Kiritsugu Emiya and Saber, his Servant, as their conflicting ideologies on heroism and chivalry clash. Meanwhile, an ominous bond forms between Kirei Kotomine, who still seeks to find his purpose in life, and one of the remaining Servants. As the countdown to the end of the war reaches zero, the cost of winning begins to blur the line between victory and defeat.
 
(Source: MAL Rewrite)

Despite his adoptive father's warnings that the girl found in the remnants of a destroyed city is too dangerous to be considered anything other than a tool or weapon, Shirou Emiya comes to treat Miyu as a younger sister. But when Shirou relaxes his guard and Miyu starts normal school, the Ainsworth family and their agents swoop in, kidnapping the girl with the goal of sacrificing her! Faced with the realization that Miyu's ability to do good will always be equaled by her capacity for destruction, Shirou must attempt to both rescue his adopted sister, and decide how to confront the threat that her powers will always pose. 
 
(Source: Sentai Filmworks)

War of the Holy Grail - Pursuing the power of the "Holy Grail" which grants a miracle, this is a contest in which seven magi summon seven Heroic Spirits to compete for it. In that battle whose conclusion was postponed three times, now, the fourth war commenced again. Entrusting their dearest wish of victory, the magi joined the battleground called "Fuyuki", but amongst them, there was a man who was always alone, and could not find out the meaning behind his fights. His name was Kotomine Kirei. Not comprehending the guidance of fate, Kirei was lost, and had kept questioning. Why someone like his was given the Command Seals. However, the fate of his fights crossed Kirei's path with a nemesis by chance. That person is - Emiya Kiritsugu. A man who was sterner than anyone else, more merciless than anyone else, and who sought the miracle of the Holy Grail. 

Merely recited in fragments in Fate/Stay Night, this is the Fourth War of the Holy Grail 10 years ago. The truth which unfolded behind the battle between Shir&#333;'s foster father, Rin's father, and the younger Kotomine Kirei, is finally revealed...

The Fourth Holy Grail War has begun, and seven mages must summon heroes from history to battle each other to the death. Only one mage-and-hero pair will remain to claim the Grail and have their wishes granted! Kiritsugu Emiya was once an assassin but now fights in this war to save the world from those who would destroy it with the Grail’s power. 
(Source: Dark Horse)

A manga crossover of Type-Moon characters.


Similar to Carnival Phantasm, Fate/Zero Cafe is an adaptation of the manga Fate/Zero Cafe. 

The first episode was previewed in cinemas before 3D re-screenings of Kara no Kyoukai: Fukan Fuukei as a special mini movie. The second episode premiered in ufotableCINEMA. 

Note: No physical releases of this anime exists, and is only available for viewing at ufotableCINEMA for select screenings.

When Lord El-Melloi II, the later Waver Velvet, gets asked to claim his inheritance over Adra Castle, he travels there with his apprentice Gray to do so. But they are not the only ones called that way. The will of the previous owner states that the assembled contestants - including Luviagelita Edelfelt - must compete in a game of wits to win the castle.


A gag manga featuring numerous characters from various Type-Moon works in a school setting.


Sensha Otoko: A True Tank Story was included in the TYPE&#8208;MOON 10th Anniversary Phantasm released during the TYPE-MOON Fes. 10th Anniversary Event.
