Avenger

The demon that embodies all the evil in the world

Avenger-class Servant from a taboo summoning that failed in the Third Holy Grail War. In essence, it is a demon that embodies all the evil in the world, a cursed existence.

Quotes

  • I am all the evil in this world. This is my name.
  • A cursed existence, yet still alive.

Trivia

  • The first Extra Class Servant to appear, summoned by breaking a taboo in the Third Holy Grail War.
  • In the work, it possesses almost no Noble Phantasm and is overwhelmingly weaker in power compared to other Servants, yet it deepens its isolation through the power of curses.
  • It corrupted the Holy Grail's power, becoming the seed of the blackening phenomenon in subsequent Holy Grail Wars.
  • Its very existence is depicted as the manifestation of curses and the embodiment of evil, a symbolic entity transcending the boundaries of good and evil.

Alternate names

Avenger All the World's Evil Angra Mainyu

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Species
Demon

Appearance

Overall appearance
There is no particular description, and it is often depicted as a cursed mud or shadow-like existence. Rather than a physical appearance, it is a monstrous hostile entity.

Personality and abilities

Core personality
Revenge
Detailed personality
A being born from curses and hatred directed towards itself, it single-mindedly craves revenge and destruction. Due to that curse, it lacks intelligence, with pure killing intent as its sole motive.
Keywords
  • Cursed One
  • Avenger
  • Ignorance
  • Hostility
  • Destructive Impulse
Talents
  • Mediator of Curses
  • Source of Holy Grail Corruption
  • Manifestation as Shadow
Skills
  • Blackening
  • Curse Propagation
Motivation
The fulfillment of revenge against those who continue to curse it; its very existence is the manifestation of the curse, and that existence continues to expand the chain of curses.

History

Backstory
In the Third Holy Grail War, the Einzbern family, obsessed with victory, committed a taboo and summoned an Extra Class Servant. Named "All the World's Evil (Angra Mainyu)," but its true essence is a single human who was cornered as an evil existence in an ancient village and died cursed. Due to the immense power of people's hatred and curses, it manifested as a Servant despite its instability, continued to corrupt the Holy Grail, and became the cause leading subsequent Holy Grail Wars to ruin.
Debut date
circa 2004
Work title
Fate/stay night
Media type
Manga

Summoned as a taboo Servant in the Third Holy Grail War

Significant event
Summoned as a taboo Servant in the Third Holy Grail War
Description
Summoned as 'All the World's Evil,' it corrupted the Holy Grail with its immense cursed power, causing the Holy Grail War to become abnormal.

Influence on the Fourth and Fifth Holy Grail Wars

Significant event
Influence on the Fourth and Fifth Holy Grail Wars
Description
It continued to corrupt the power accumulated in the Holy Grail, becoming the factor that triggered blackening. It repeatedly attempted to manifest as a shadow, bringing madness to the battlefield.

Connection to Black Sakura in Heaven's Feel theatrical versions, etc.

Significant event
Connection to Black Sakura in Heaven's Feel theatrical versions, etc.
Description
It forms the shadow as a symbol of blackening, appears as Sakura or a pseudo-core, and its true identity is revealed.

Media appearances

Fate/stay night

Manga / Supporting

2004: Original Edition

Fate/stay night [Réalta Nua]

Game / Supporting

2007 PS2 version and later

Theatrical Edition Fate/stay night [Heaven's Feel]

Movie / Supporting

2017-2020

Voice cast and creators

Kinoko Nasu

Creator name
Kinoko Nasu
Role
Original author

Takashi Takeuchi

Creator name
Takashi Takeuchi
Role
Character Designer

Kinoko Nasu

Creator name
Kinoko Nasu
Role
Writer

Notes Co., Ltd.

Creator name
Notes Co., Ltd.
Role
Publisher

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