Irisviel von Einzbern

Origin

Iris is artificially created by the Einzbern to serve as a vessel for the Holy Grail. Kiritsugu who was employed by the Einzbern to secure the Holy Grail gave Iris more than a purpose. Iris became Kiritsugu's lover and the mother of his child, Illyasviel who is artificially created using Kiritsugu's sperm and Iris's egg with sorcery. Iris was grateful to Kiritsugu who gave her love and a family and shown her that she is more than a puppet.

Creation

Irisviel von Einzbern is created by Gen Urobuchi and designed by Takashi Takeuchi as one of the main characters for the Fate Zero anime series. She originally appears in the visual Fate Zero, and makes her first anime debut in Fate Zero episode 1, Summoning the Ancient Heroes. She is voice by Sayaka Ohara in the Japanese version.

Evolution

Appearances

Being a Homunculi, she has striking red eyes and white hair that extends past her nape and shoulders. For clothing, she wears her regal white dress when she is at the Einzbern mansion. In Fuyuki city, she usually wears a violet, long sleeved shirt with a white skirt.

Personality

She is a kind and sweet woman who is very outgoing and determined. She does not want others to have pity on her when she hides the fact her body is failing from Saber and Kiritsugu. She only tells Maiya who is not sympathetic. She often tries to patch things between Saber and Kiritsugu whose philosophies are stark opposites.

Relationships

• Emiya Kiritsugu - Whenever her husband is down, she usually cheers him up and has complete faith in him. She will remind her husband that she accepts her grisly fate. Iris works hard to make Kiritsugu's dream a reality by confronting Kirei with Maiya.
• Saber - Iris and Saber are good friends. She and Saber often go out exploring the city and taking leisurely rides. In battle, Saber will protect Iris, and Iris would support Saber with magic. When Iris's body begins to fail, Iris distances herself from Saber to avoid having Saber being worry about her. Iris never tells Saber about Avalon being inside her body.
• Maiya - Iris and Maiya are on good terms with each other. Iris will tell Maiya secrets that she does not tell Saber when Iris's body starts to fail. She has complete faith in Maiya who is quite loyal to Kiritsugu.

Story Arcs

Season One

Season Two

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