Archer

The Archer-class Servant summoned as a Heroic Spirit of the future Emiya Shirou

A figure summoned as an Archer-class Servant who became a Heroic Spirit as the future Emiya Shirou. A warrior who struggles in the gap between ideals and reality but holds his own unique convictions.

Quotes

  • Ideals clash with reality, but even so, one must follow the path they believe in.
  • Justice has no meaning if it's self-centered.
  • Projection is effort. Not talent.
  • In the end, no one can live without hurting others.
  • I won't run from my past self.

Trivia

  • Archer is the future Emiya Shirou, yet he walks a different path as a separate personality from the past Shirou.
  • His coat and weapons are highly popular as his iconic designs.
  • Voice actor Noriaki Sugiyama has voiced Archer for an especially long time among important Fate series characters.
  • He has the setting of being able to handle hundreds of weapons simultaneously with projection magecraft.
  • The psychological depictions surrounding his past and ideals are deeply explored as one of the themes of the Fate series.

Alternate names

Emiya Shirou (Future) Red Archer Shirou Archer

Tags

Heroic Spirit Servant Archer Future Emiya Shirou Fate Strategic Fantasy Magus Battle Shadowy Character

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Profile

Species
Human Heroic Spirit
Gender
Male
Birthday
October 18
Birth year
Early 2020s

Appearance

Overall appearance
A mid-height man with silver hair, characterized by a red coat. His sharp gaze and composed demeanor are impressive. In combat, he wields a bow and numerous weapons.
Height
Approximately 175cm
Weight
Not disclosed
Eye color
Brown
Hair color
Silver
Distinguishing features
  • Silver short hair
  • Red coat
  • Stern expression
  • Muscular build
  • Mana crest on right arm
Iconic items
  • Red coat
  • Countless projected weapons (sword barrage)
  • Bow
  • Dual swords (Caliburn)
  • Black gloves

Personality and abilities

Core personality
Intellectual
Detailed personality
Calm and composed, intellectual, harboring conflict between his own ideals and reality, but acts with strong convictions. Sometimes sarcastic and critical, but sincere and highly loyal to comrades.
Keywords
  • Calm
  • Firm convictions
  • Sarcastic
  • Loyal
  • Conflicted
  • Idealist
  • Duty-bound
  • Solitary
  • Strategic thinking
Motto
Ideals clash with reality, but even so, one must follow the path they believe in.
Talents
  • Advanced manipulation of magic circuits
  • Magical talent for weapon projection
  • Exceptional marksmanship
  • Advanced combat strategy
  • Ability to handle countless weapons simultaneously
Skills
  • Self-repair and reinforcement of magic circuits
  • Acceleration of projection magecraft
  • High-level operation of swordsmanship and marksmanship
  • High-speed combat judgment
  • Planning and execution of strategies
Motivation
To uphold his ideals and justice, and to avoid repeating the failures of his life as the future Emiya Shirou. To discern the truth of the Holy Grail War.
Habits
Occasionally uses sarcastic words and shows a skeptical attitude toward others' ideals.
Favorite foods
Grilled fish, Miso soup, Stewed hijiki
Favorite colors
Red, Black
Favorite places
Rooftop, Places with a view of the sunset
Disliked situations
Collapse of ideals, Meaningless conflicts
Disliked foods
Sweet things

History

Backstory
As the future Emiya Shirou, he mastered magecraft and pursued his ideal of 'Realization of the Body,' but suffered anguish from the divergence between ideals and reality. Bearing his failures and anguish, he became a Heroic Spirit and participates in the Holy Grail War, aiming to realize his ideals and settle his past.
Debut date
January 1, 2004
Work title
Fate/stay night
Media type
Visual novel

Summoning

Significant event
Summoning
Description
The future Emiya Shirou is summoned as an Archer-class Servant.

Connection with Emiya Shirou

Significant event
Connection with Emiya Shirou
Description
He confronts Shirou, his past self, depicting the conflict between ideals and reality.

Projection of Countless Weapons

Significant event
Projection of Countless Weapons
Description
He demonstrates the technique of projecting and fighting with countless swords and weapons.

Conclusion of the Holy Grail War

Significant event
Conclusion of the Holy Grail War
Description
In the final battle, he upholds his convictions and plays a key role in the story.

Relationships

Emiya Shirou (past self)

His future self. They share a strong connection and conflict with each other.

Emiya Kiritsugu

Mother

Indirectly influenced by his past self.

Matou Sakura

Important other

His feelings of concern for her fate and desire to protect her are depicted.

Saber

Ally

They cooperate in challenging the Holy Grail War.

Emiya Shirou's faction

Emiya Shirou's faction: strategist

Servant faction

Servant faction: unknown

Media appearances

Fate/stay night

Anime / Protagonist

2006 TV Anime

Fate/stay night: Unlimited Blade Works

Anime / Protagonist

2014–2015 TV Anime

Fate/stay night: Heaven's Feel

Movie / Supporting

2017–2020 Theatrical Trilogy

Fate/stay night

Game / Protagonist

2004 Visual Novel

Voice cast and creators

Noriaki Sugiyama

Voice actor
Noriaki Sugiyama
Language
Japanese
Version or series
All Fate/stay night series
Notes
Main voice actor

Yuri Lowenthal

Voice actor
Yuri Lowenthal
Language
English
Version or series
Fate/stay night (English version)

Kinoko Nasu

Creator name
Kinoko Nasu
Role
Original author

Takashi Takeuchi

Creator name
Takashi Takeuchi
Role
Character designer

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Creator name
ufotable
Role
Animation studio

Related goods

Archer 1/7 Scale Figure

Item name
Archer 1/7 Scale Figure
Category
Figure
Availability
Regular

Archer Red Coat Costume

Item name
Archer Red Coat Costume
Category
Apparel
Availability
Limited

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