Assassin
Assassin-class Servant
Assassin-class Servant who appears in Fate/stay night. True name is Sasaki Kojirou (fictional Heroic Spirit), possessing the presence of a ninja-like figure who mainly uses high-speed sword techniques.
Quotes
- “Zantetsusen, Tsubame Gaeshi!”
- “I only carry out my mission.”
- “Speed is the life of the sword.”
- “I have no hesitation.”
- “This is the work of an assassin.”
Trivia
- True name is the historical swordsman Sasaki Kojirou, but in the story's setting, he is a fictional Heroic Spirit.
- Famous for the ultimate technique 'Tsubame Gaeshi'.
- Hides true face with mask to conceal identity.
- Excels in high-speed movement and combat ability.
- Voiced by multiple voice actors in anime and games, etc.
Alternate names
Assassin
Sasaki Kojirou
Assassin
Assassin
Profile
- Species
- Heroic Spirit
- Gender
- Male
Appearance
- Overall appearance
- Wears black ninja-style garb with most of the face covered. Emphasizes light attire and mobility, allowing quick movements and high stealth.
- Hair color
- Black
- Distinguishing features
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- Mask covering the face
- Ninja-style light attire
- Slim and agile build
- Iconic items
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- Slim Japanese sword (ninja sword style)
- Mask
- Shuriken
- Hidden weapons
- Light ninja outfit
Personality and abilities
- Core personality
- Calm
- Detailed personality
- Taciturn and calm, ruthless assassin with no hesitation in killing. Loyal to missions and takes rational actions to achieve objectives.
- Keywords
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- Calm
- Swift
- Ruthless
- Patient
- Mission accomplishment ability
- Advanced combat skills
- Motto
- Does not choose means to achieve goals
- Talents
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- High-speed sword techniques
- Stealth actions
- Assassination techniques
- Advanced physical abilities
- Instinctive combat judgment
- Skills
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- Mastery of numerous hidden weapons
- Strategic tactics
- Infiltration and escape techniques
- Mental endurance
- Motivation
- Carry out the contractor's orders and aim for victory in the Holy Grail War
History
- Backstory
- One of the Assassin-class Heroic Spirits in Fate/stay night, with true name Sasaki Kojirou. Based on the real-life swordsman Sasaki Kojirou, but appears as a fictional entity in the work. Possesses combat abilities specialized in speed and fulfills the role of an assassin.
- Debut date
- January 30, 2004
- Work title
- Fate/stay night
- Media type
- Visual novel
Participation in Holy Grail War
- Significant event
- Participation in Holy Grail War
- Description
- Summoned as Assassin in the Third Holy Grail War.
Battle with Saber
- Significant event
- Battle with Saber
- Description
- Engages in combat with Saber and demonstrates high-speed sword techniques.
Disappearance
- Significant event
- Disappearance
- Description
- Primarily disappears upon mission completion or death in battle.
Relationships
Matou Kariya
Master
Summoned as Assassin by Kariya's command and carries out missions together.
Holy Grail War Servants
Holy Grail War Servants: unknown
Media appearances
Fate/stay night
Manga / Supporting
Fate/stay night
Anime / Supporting
2006 TV series
Fate/stay night: Unlimited Blade Works
Anime / Supporting
2014 TV series
Fate/stay night
Game / Supporting
2004 PC game
Fate/stay night: Heaven’s Feel
Movie / Supporting
2017 theatrical release
Voice cast and creators
Akira Ishida
- Voice actor
- Akira Ishida
- Language
- Japanese
- Version or series
- TV anime version (2006)
Akio Otsuka
- Voice actor
- Akio Otsuka
- Language
- Japanese
- Version or series
- UBW and Heaven’s Feel series
Kinoko Nasu
- Creator name
- Kinoko Nasu
- Role
- Original author
Takashi Takeuchi
- Creator name
- Takashi Takeuchi
- Role
- Character designer
Studio Deen
- Creator name
- Studio Deen
- Role
- Animation studio
Related goods
Assassin Figure
- Item name
- Assassin Figure
- Category
- Figure
- Availability
- Regular
Slim Sword Replica
- Item name
- Slim Sword Replica
- Category
- Accessory
- Availability
- Limited