Fate/Zero - Season 1 - Eps 1: The Summoning of Heroes
Seeking the power of the Holy Grail, something that can make miracles occur, seven different mages summon seven Heroes, and fight until the last man remains--a battle of epic proportions, the Holy Grail War. In preparation for the war, various participants are chosen from all over the globe. Eight years ago in Einzbern Castle in Germany, a girl named Illyasviel is born. Her father, Kiritsugu Emiya, embraces her knowing he will be part of the battle, as well.
About Fate/Zero

Title: Fate/Zero
First Air Date: 2011-10-02
Last Air Date: 2012-06-24
Status: Ended
Rating: 8.01/10 (from 345 votes)
Language: JA
Seasons: 3
Total Episodes: 25
Network: Gunma TV Tokyo MX
Genres: Action & Adventure, Animation, Sci-Fi & Fantasy
Production Companies: ufotable, Aniplex, Seikaisha, TYPE-MOON, Nitroplus, Notes
Synopsis
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.
Cast

Rikiya Koyama
Kiritsugu Emiya (voice)

Ayako Kawasumi
Saber (voice)

Akio Otsuka
Rider (voice)

Akira Ishida
Ryuunosuke Uryuu (voice)

Ayumi Tsunematsu
Maiya Hisau (voice)

Daisuke Namikawa
Waver Velvet (voice)

Hikaru Midorikawa
Lancer (voice)

Jouji Nakata
Kirei Kotomine (voice)

Megumi Toyoguchi
Sola-Ui Nuada-Re Sophia-Ri (voice)

Ryotaro Okiayu
Berserker (voice)