Shirou Emiya
High school student Servant Master aspiring to become a Hero of Justice
A high school Master aspiring to be a Hero of Justice who gets drawn into the Holy Grail War. Wields unique Projection Magecraft and the Reality Marble 'Unlimited Blade Works.'
Quotes
- I am a hero of justice.
- Even so—I wasn’t wrong—
- I will become a hero of justice.
- I probably have no regrets. Even if my memories fade someday, I'll always remember that I loved Saber.
- If it's to help people, he doesn't spare himself.
Trivia
- Performs the strange training of recreating his Magic Circuits every night.
- Has reproduced numerous Noble Phantasms using Projection Magecraft.
- Unlimited Blade Works is a Reality Marble possessing 'Sword Hill.'
- His adoptive father is Kiritsugu Emiya, feared as the Mage Killer.
- Received Archer's arm transplant after losing his left arm, bearing the associated risks.
- As a Magus, he is only half-baked, with particularly low success rate in Reinforcement Magecraft.
Alternate names
Emiya Shirou
Shirou
Emiya
Profile
- Species
- Human
- Gender
- Male
Appearance
- Overall appearance
- Slim young man 167cm tall. Black hair with a baby-faced appearance. Usually wears casual, homey clothes.
- Height
- Approximately 167cm
- Weight
- 58kg
- Eye color
- Brown
- Hair color
- Black
- Distinguishing features
-
- Baby-faced
- Slim build
- Often wears a red mantle (crimson attire)
- Iconic items
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- Red mantle (crimson attire)
- Houses the sheath of Excalibur (Avalon) within his body
- Bamboo sword
- School uniform
- Cooking utensils
Personality and abilities
- Core personality
- Kind
- Detailed personality
- Aspires to become a Hero of Justice, kind and caring to everyone. Will help people even if it means overexerting himself, with a strong self-sacrificing tendency. Cannot refuse requests from others and is sometimes taken advantage of. A hard worker who treats himself like a machine, while struggling with human emotions and inner conflict.
- Keywords
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- Sense of justice
- Devoted
- Reckless
- Clumsy
- Hard worker
- Strong sense of responsibility
- Firm convictions
- Stubborn
- Somewhat airheaded
- Motto
- To become a Hero of Justice
- Talents
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- Unique talent in Projection Magecraft
- Grasping object structures
- Possesses Reality Marble
- Swordsmanship
- Home cooking
- Skills
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- Reinforcement Magecraft
- Projection Magecraft
- Swordsmanship
- All household chores
- Magecraft theory study (self-taught)
- Motivation
- To become a Hero of Justice and save everyone. To inherit the ideals of his adoptive father Kiritsugu Emiya and pursue his own path of justice.
- Habits
- Often mutters to himself unconsciously. Has the strange habit of recreating his Magic Circuits every night for training.
- Favorite foods
- Home cooking, Japanese food, Western food, Bento
- Hobbies
- Cooking, Kendo, Daily handiwork
- Favorite places
- Emiya Residence, School archery dojo
- Favorite colors
- Red
- Disliked situations
- Helplessness, Deliberate malice, Hurting others
History
- Backstory
- A survivor of the Fuyuki Great Fire 10 years ago, adopted by Kiritsugu Emiya who saved his life. He engraves Kiritsugu's will and ideals in his heart, learning Magecraft and continuing unique training to become a Hero of Justice. Drawn into the Holy Grail War, he forms contracts with Servants including Saber and fights. Blessed with talent in Projection Magecraft, he is a unique Magus capable of deploying the Reality Marble 'Unlimited Blade Works.'
- Debut date
- January 30, 2004
- Work title
- Fate/stay night
- Media type
- Manga
Participation in the Fifth Holy Grail War
- Significant event
- Participation in the Fifth Holy Grail War
- Description
- As a high school student, becomes a Servant Master and gets involved in the Holy Grail War, experiencing numerous battles.
Awakening of Reality Marble 'Unlimited Blade Works'
- Significant event
- Awakening of Reality Marble 'Unlimited Blade Works'
- Description
- Activates his unique Reality Marble, demonstrating the ability to freely manipulate copies of numerous Noble Phantasms.
Confrontation with Archer
- Significant event
- Confrontation with Archer
- Description
- Confronts his future self and questions his own ideals.
Interactions with Illya
- Significant event
- Interactions with Illya
- Description
- Has various involvements with Illyasviel von Einzbern.
Arm transplant
- Significant event
- Arm transplant
- Description
- Loses his left arm in battle with Berserker and receives Archer's arm transplant.
Relationships
Kiritsugu Emiya
Father
Saved his life and became his adoptive father. Entrusted Shirou with Magecraft and ideals.
Illyasviel von Einzbern
Sibling
Step-siblings with a complex relationship, yet sharing brother-sister affection.
Sakura Matou
Sibling
Classmate who is essentially like a little sister. Wants to help her.
Rin Tohsaka
Teammate
Formed an alliance and supported each other through the Holy Grail War.
Saber
Protagonist servant
Bound by a strong bond as her Master, a comrade who fought together.
Archer
Mentor rival
As his future self, they clash yet exchange advice.
Taiga Fujimura
Best friend
Childhood friend like family who supports Shirou.
Homurahara Academy Archery Club
Homurahara Academy Archery Club: unknown
Fifth Holy Grail War Participants
Fifth Holy Grail War Participants: protagonist
Media appearances
Fate/stay night (2006)
Anime / Protagonist
2006 TV series
Fate/stay night: Unlimited Blade Works (2010)
Movie / Protagonist
2010 theatrical release
Fate/stay night [Unlimited Blade Works] (2014-2015)
Anime / Protagonist
2014-2015 TV series
Fate/stay night [Heaven's Feel] The Movie (2017-2020)
Movie / Protagonist
2017-2020 trilogy
Fate/stay night [Réalta Nua]
Game / Protagonist
2007 PS2 port and others
Fate/Grand Order
Game / Protagonist
2015 smartphone game
Voice cast and creators
Noriaki Sugiyama
- Voice actor
- Noriaki Sugiyama
- Language
- Japanese
- Version or series
- TV anime, movies, games
Junko Noda
- Voice actor
- Junko Noda
- Language
- Japanese
- Version or series
- Boyhood/Childhood
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
TYPE-MOON
- Creator name
- TYPE-MOON
- Role
- Licensee
Related goods
Figures
- Item name
- Figures
- Category
- Figure
- Availability
- Regular
Acrylic stand
- Item name
- Acrylic stand
- Category
- Accessory
- Availability
- Regular
Character song CD
- Item name
- Character song CD
- Category
- Digital
- Availability
- Regular