Yamato TakeruWP (ヤマトタケルWP, Yamato Takeru?), Class Name Saber (セイバー, Seibā?), is the Saber-class Servant summoned by Miyamoto Iori in the Waxing Moon Ritual of Fate/Samurai Remnant.
They are also one of the Servants summoned by Ritsuka Fujimaru in the Grand Orders of Fate/Grand Order.
Profile[]
Identity[]
A legendary ancient Japanese prince whose story is told in the KojikiWP and Nihon ShokiWP. He has sometimes been called "Japan's King Arthur" due to similarities in their legends.
Takeru is the child of Emperor KeikōWP, ruler of the Yamato in the late first century and early second century. After he slew his brother Prince Ousu, Takeru was sent away because his father feared his bloodthirst. Ordered by the Emperor to kill those who refused to submit to Yamato rule, Takeru was given the sword Amenomurakumo-no-Tsurugi, which had long ago been retrieved from the monster Yamata-no-Orochi by the god Susanoo-no-Mikoto.
Takeru killed men and gods in his adventures. In one famous tale, Takeru dressed as a woman to infiltrate a party before killing everyone there. In another story, he used Amenomurakumo-no-Tsurugi to create powerful gusts of wind and put out a fire in a field. Takeru lost his beloved wife Ototachibana-hime on the night of a storm, when she sacrificed herself to quell the rage of a sea God.
Outcast by their family, friendless, and bereft of their beloved wife, Takeru slaughtered people, kings, and even gods as they continued along their path.[4]
At the end of their life, Yamato Takeru died from poison after battling the god of Mt. Ibuki. Their sword Amenomurakumo, eventually renamed Kusanagi, would go on to become one of Japan's three imperial treasures.
After their long journey of conquest, their loneliness growing with each battle, Yamato Takeru's spirit became a white swan soaring through the heavens.[4]
Appearance[]
They share similar characteristics to Artoria Pendragon, such as facial features and hair, with it forming bushy forelocks and sidelocks with a single "antenna" sticking into the air. They wear the rest of their hair, which fades from black to white near the end, in a long, narrow braid which falls down their back or over their shoulder. They wear a long, white tunic in a traditional East Asian style with baggy black trousers and sandals. They also wear two pairs of bracelets, one pair set with a green stone, as well as a wide metal choker and a beaded rosary around their neck.
Saber's rather androgynous traits leave their gender unknown. Saber does not ever identify themself as a man or a woman, and the topic of their gender is not directly commented on within Fate/Samurai Remnant.[1] While Edo citizens predominantly refer to Saber as a woman upon first meeting them, Musashi refers to Saber as "Saber-kun", "-kun" typically being a masculine honorific. Additionally, Iori refers to Saber with masculine pronouns when he dreams about their past. Throughout the game, Saber's Servant profile consistently designates their gender as unspecified, presented as a "?".[4] However, later entries in their profile use masculine pronouns for Yamato Takeru, but may only be referring to the historical Yamato Takeru during their lifetime, and not as a Heroic Spirit.
In Fate/Grand Order, Mysterious Heroine X says that she does not consider Takeru a Saberface,[3] but in an interview, their designer Takashi Takeuchi called them one.[5]
Personality[]
Saber displays impulsive and self-assured traits. Frequent disagreements occur between Saber and Iori, primarily rooted in Saber's perception of Iori as lacking strength. When Iori inquires about Saber's True Name, they decline to disclose it, feeling offended by his inability to discern it solely through observation. In contrast, Saber gets along well with Iori's younger sister, Ogasawara Kaya. Over time, Saber begins to respect Iori, admiring his swordsmanship and dedication.
Saber perceives humans as fragile and susceptible to harm. Iori frequently intervenes to dissuade Saber from taking the lives of their adversaries. Initially, Saber displays indifference toward the potential collateral damage caused by their Noble Phantasm and even regards Iori's own life as expendable. Saber's mindset deeply unsettled their father following a tragic incident involving the death of their sibling, leading to their exile, ostensibly for compelling those who resisted the Yamato's authority to meet their demise. Surprisingly, Saber's preference leans towards peaceful times rather than times of conflict. In their past life, Saber's mentality resulted in their isolation from most individuals, except for their connection with Ototachibana-hime.
Saber is easily distracted by the sights of Edo, as the 17th century is an unfamiliar era to them. They struggle to grasp certain commonplace contemporary concepts, such as being unfamiliar with the concept of paper. Additionally, they often find it challenging to comprehend modern metaphors and idiomatic expressions.
Saber's love of rice.
Saber's favorite food is rice and miso soup. They see agriculture as a symbol of peace to be lauded, and their enjoyment may also be because of the presence of their dear Ototachibana-hime.[1]
Relationships[]
- Miyamoto Iori
- Saber initially thinks very little of Iori, seeing him as too weak to be reliable. However, over the course of the ritual, Saber begins to admire Iori's strong will dedication to his swordsmanship. Saber also enjoys teasing Iori about the women in his life and often encourages Kaya's misunderstandings.
In the Entreat the Darkness route, upon Iori giving up his morals for the sake of his personal satisfaction, Saber, while disappointed, doesn't admonish Iori as they have come to understand Iori's true personality and proceeds to fight Iori to the death. After the fight, Saber acknowledges Iori as a true friend before leaving in order to fulfill their promise to destroy the Waxing Moon.
First and Second Ascension[]
- Miyamoto Iori
- "Iori, Iori! Let's go to the cafeteria! I'll be asking for curry rice! What about you?"[6]
- "About Iori, huh. We... have a bond. To put it in modern terms...we have a rotten relationship. ...Mm...no, that's wrong. ...I like Iori. I have come to like him. That's all there is to it. "[6]
- Miyamoto Musashi
- "So Musashi was here as well... ───I see. "[6]
- Yui Shousetsu
- "Shousetsu...I wonder if she managed to make any friends here? ...Hmm. She can often be seen talking with Amakusa Shirou or Tomoe Gozen? ──Ooh. Heh, I see. Yep, that's fine then!"[6]
- Ushi Gozen
- "You...never change, huh. Ushi Gozen."[6]
- Minamoto-no-Raikou
- "The same presence as Ushi Gozen...however, her figure is...oh? Minamoto-no-Raikou...fumu. I see, so that's how it is..."[6]
- Ibuki-douji
- "Geh!? The divine child of the revered mountain...N-no, Ibuki-douji! You're too close────Too close, too close, way too close!? Uu, guh...when she hugs me, my whole body starts creaking..."[6]
- Ibuki-douji (Swimsuit)
- "Kh!? Ibuki's... As expected, I'm not good at dealing with you...w-what? "Conquering your weakness is what makes one a hero; I will help you overcome your weaknesses by giving you private lessons and encouraging you to do your best"...you say? N-n-no...I would like to decline that offer..."[6]
- Mochizuki Chiyome
- "What? So you were Koga Saburo's descendant, Chiyome! Ooh...I see, I see. So that's how it is...that's why I feel that snake's presence."[6]
- Sakata Kintoki
- "You would like to give me your thanks since you borrowed my sword? Hohoh...clad in heavy armor and carrying the divine blade, you cut down the Fantasy Tree in the capital of Heian? Haha, you did well, Sakata Kintoki! Hmm...however, shouldn't these words...be directed at Ibuki-douji?"[6]
- Tomoe Gozen
- "So you're Tomoe! Fuh, I see, I see! ...Yes, it suits you! You match well with Yoshinaka-dono!"[6]
- Jeanne d'Arc
- "Jeanne d'Arc...? ────You. Are you perchance...a Lancer?"[6]
- Jeanne d'Arc Alter
- "Lancer...you are not her, are you. Your flames are different from that thing that she was hiding. You're Jeanne Alter...? So that's how it is..."[6]
- Arjuna / Cú Chulainn (Lancer) / Li Shuwen (Old Assassin)
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- "Ooh, so you guys were here as well! Eh, you don't remember me...? How can this be..."[6]
- Any Tamamo Nine
- "Hm...no, sorry. Your presence is similar to that of Aria someho────Uwaah! You drew close with such a menacing look!? Where did I meet Aria, you ask? That's, umm..."[6]
- Sasaki Kojirou
- "That secret swordsmanship, could it be────no, there is no way I saw it wrong. ...I see. In that case, you are Iori's────"[6]
- Caenis
- "Ooh, Caenis! Umu, then I'll see you later. Fufu, Caenis is fun. She told me we should form the "Gods of the Sea slaughtering alliance" in Chaldea...Hm? I should think joining the alliance through carefully? Is that so?"[6]
- Oni and Demonic Servants
- "Hooh...! So you'd turn even oni and demons into your comrades, Chaldea! So this is what it means to be broad-minded!"[6]
- Divine Spirit Servants
- "Hooh, gods in such... Chaldea's quite interesting."[6]
- Senji Muramasa
- "What an excellent master blacksmith...! Hm? You want to see my sword? Mumu...?"[6]
- Ashiya Douman
- "Hm? What? ...If I remember correctly, you are Priest Douman. "That Waxing Moon or such must be an imitation of the Holy Grail. Dear me, that damn Seimei's jest is in extremely poor taste. It is not funny at all────"...what do you mean by that?"[6]
Third Ascension[]
- Miyamoto Iori
- "Iori! Fufu...how do I look in these clothes? It looks quite good on me, don't you think?"[6]
- "Fuffuffu...so you were here, huh, Iori? Feast your eyes upon my imperial form that has attained the ultimates of my Saint Graph! Fuffuffu...mm, ngh...I did tell you to look, but...don't stare too much. It's somewhat, er, embarrassing."[6]
- Ibuki-douji
- "The divine child of the revered Mount Ibuki is nothing to be afraid of. In this Saint Graph, I will not...lose...my nerve...is what I thought, but... U, ugh...as expected, being embraced with such strength...makes me feel like a frog stared down by a snake..."[6]
- Ibuki-douji (Swimsuit)
- "Ibuki-douji───! Hmph. In this Saint Graph, I won't feel nervous! As the master of the divine sword...nay, the Blade of Boundary that is the droplet of the stars, I am equal to your...ugh...equal to...uugh...w-why are you cheering me on with your eyes sparkling, going "Do your best, Takeru-kun♪", Ibuki-douji... Uuuugh..."[6]
- Sakata Kintoki
- "Sakata Kintoki. How did it feel to wield the divine sword? Fufufun, I see, I see, nahhahahaha~!"[6]
- Oni and Demonic Servants
- "Does this Saint Graph slightly stimulate the oni and demons? Let's be careful."[6]
- Divine Spirit Servants
- I've come to understand a few things thanks to my increased divinity. There are several deities at Chaldea that could rival the great gods of my land... Fufufu, how interesting...!"[6]
Role[]
Fate/Samurai Remnant[]
[7][8][9][10][11][12][13][14]
[15]
[16]
Fate/Grand Order[]
Waxing Moon Clashing Swords Chronicles[]
[17][18][19][20][21][22][23][24][25]
Other appearances[]
Yamato Takeru in Fate/strange Fake, illustrated by Shidzuki Morii.
Takeru and Musashi starred in a series of animated shorts which aired during the Fate Project New Year’s Eve TV Special stream on December 31, 2023, where they visited different places in Japan. The same stream also had Takeru appear in a special episode of Fujimaru Ritsuka Doesn't Get It which announced their addition to Fate/Grand Order.
In Fate/strange Fake, Yamato Takeru is mentioned when Orlando Reeve is explaining what Noble Phantasms are, using Takeru's association with Amenomurakumo-no-Tsurugi as an example.[26]
Abilities[]
Yamato Takeru is a master of warfare that far surpasses the realm of Humanity.[3] Saber possesses superhuman combat abilities, capable of defeating monsters, human armies, and even challenging certain Deities one-on-one.[1][14] There are legends about how they defeated a terrible Sea Snake God in Kanagawa Coast.[9] Their combat prowess stands at a different calibre, even when compared to inhabitants of that tumultuous era. It reached a point where one might question whether it was truly possible to attain such strength while maintaining a human form.[3] For all these reasons, Yamato Takeru is regarded as the finest hero in all of Japan.[14] Miyamoto Iori claims that Takeru is a veritable wellspring of energy. Dorothea Coyett agrees, and wonders how he was able to summon such a powerful Heroic Spirit like Yamato Takeru.[12] Leonardo da Vinci also regards Takeru as a really big shot. Given the sword they wield, Amenomurakumo-no-Tsurugi, it makes perfect sense they would be summoned as a Saber.[18]
During the Waxing Moon Ritual, Takeru refused to reveal their True Name to their Master Miyamoto Iori in case the latter was ever captured.[7] Takeru states that knowing their identity would allow their enemies to uses their weaknesses as a Heroic Spirit against them. Even though Casters are generally at a disadvantage against the Three Knight Classes, Takeru feared fighting Hieda-no-Are because he knew their identity.[14] Takeru also notes that they wouldn't rescue Iori if he was taken prisoner, as his presence makes no difference in their ability to fight. In their own words, if their master were to die, that would be one less thing to worry about.[7] By the end of Chapter 1, Iori and Takeru can regularly connect to Leylines and draw telluric energy from them.[8]
In the Waxing Moon Clashing Swords Chronicles, Takeru is summoned as a Stray Servant on behalf of the Human Order to bring the ritual to a halt.[18] Despite being a "Rogue", Takeru doesn't feel his Magical Energy supply lacking much and their Saint Graph is stable as well. This is attributed to them having been summoned using the Human Order as a foundation rather than the Waxing Moon Ritual.[20]
Combat[]
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Takeru wields an uchigatanaWP-length sword with a jagged, curving edge similar to Aestus Estus. However, this is a disguise created from a sheath of water using their Noble Phantasm Divine Water, similar to Artoria's Invisible Air.[1] In this state, the sword can release watery attacks. Its true appearance is an ancient Japanese tsurugiWP, Amenomurakumo-no-Tsurugi. They also carry a second, straight sword with ornate metalwork on the pommel and scabbard, which is suspended from their waist in back.
Yamato Takeru is a Saber-class Servant who swings a sword with unrestrained speed and power. Able to control water freely and use it to wash away surrounding enemies.[citation needed] At the start of the Waxing Moon Ritual, Iori admits that Takeru's skill with the sword is superior to his own. He describes Takeru's skill as something beautiful.[8] During Chapter 3, Iori enters Takeru's mind and fights them. They are shown to be evenly matched until Iori exposes their True Name, awakening his servant from their sleep.[11] In the Bad Ending, Iori fights Takeru to the death. While it seems to be a competitive fight, Iori eventually gets tricked by Takeru into believing they are about to fire their Noble Phantasm. Iori fails to the faint and is killed as a result.[15]
Takeru fighting Jeanne.
During their first encounter with Jeanne d'Arc, the two Servants are seemingly even-matched in close-range combat. This matchup forces Takeru to resort to using their Noble Phantasm.[7] During their second fight, Takeru, with the support of Miyamoto Iori, is able to force Jeanne to withdraw.[11] However, during the Tsuchimikado route, Jeanne, powered by one Command Spell, is able to match them. Takeru states that their attacks will not do anything to her until they destroy the Command Spell protection. With the assistance of Kiso Yoshinaka, they successfully defeat Jeanne, although she manages to escape.[12] In the Fate/Grand Order collab, Jeanne momentarily overpowers Takeru with Tristesse de la Vierge.[23]
Takeru defeats Samson in their first encounter,[7][9] although the former regards him as a tenacious opponent.[7] Their second fight involves Miyamoto Iori aiding Takeru. Despite warnings for Iori to retreat to ensure his safety, Iori refuses, asserting his capability to continue fighting. Through their combined efforts, they manage to temporarily pacify Samson, although Takeru mentions that he is just catching his breath. Samson's power regains quickly while in his Spirit Font, prompting their decision to withdraw as Iori concludes that engaging in battle would be unwise.[10] In a subsequent encounter, Takeru and Iori briefly subdue Samson once more, but the former acknowledges their inability to defeat him without deploying their Noble Phantasm. However, Iori prevents its use, choosing to disengage instead.[9] Finally, when Samson was mind controlled and stopped holding back, he was so powerful that Dorothea Coyett believed defeating him would require the cooperation of Takeru, Miyamoto Musashi, Iori, Takao Dayu, and herself.[12]
Takeru and Ushi Gozen clashing Blades to a stalemate.
Yamato Takeru is shown to be evenly matched with Rider Ushi Gozen when the latter is disguised as Minamoto-no-Raikou.[7] Similarly, in the Fate Grand Order event, Takeru was also implied to be evenly matched with Avenger Ushi Gozen in her suppressed state.[17] When Rider Ushi Gozen goes all out and stops pretending to be Raikou, she becomes so powerful that even despite not having a Master, the combined efforts of Yamato Takeru and Miyamoto Iori can't damage her, making the former consider that she might be invulnerable. Even after Kiso Yoshinaka arrived to assist them, Ushi was still capable of holding her own against all three of them until she started to weaken from lack of Magical Energy.[13]
Takeru and Iori fighting Saburo's Phantom Snakes
Yamato Takeru expresses reservations about facing Koga Saburo, doubting whether both Miyamoto Iori and they could fight him without Magical Energy from a Spirit Font. During the battle at the bay, the relentless onslaught of Saburo's Phantom Snakes matches Takeru and Iori's endurance, leading Takeru to seek permission to utilize their Noble Phantasm. When confronting the Great Orochi, the Raging Tempest alone, Takeru asserts their invincibility against it but later reconsiders, realizing it may be a more evenly matched contest. Ultimately, Takeru laments their inability to impede the creature due to its remarkably swift regeneration.[9]
Rogue Berserker Spartacus was able to close the distance between him and Takeru seemingly instantly and knock the latter far away with a single blow. The two go on to fight and exchange multiple blows because Spartacus mistakes them for an oppresor, but Takeru is able to deescalate the situation by refusing to fight him.[19]
Hieda-no-Are's Puppet Playground has bad compatibility with Yamato Takeru, however, it was still able to weaken them originally. Nevertheless, Takeru eventually manages to break free of its effects by redefining their own legend. Hieda then resorts to Invoke the Demigod - Yasomagatsuhi.[14]
Yamato Takeru and Miyamoto Iori working together are able to match a mind-controlled Zhou Yu inside his Red Cliff Calamity - Cradle of Fire Reality Marble.[11] Stray Servant Lancer Li Shuwen was able to fight Takeru, Iori, and Ritsuka Fujimaru simultaneously.[21]
Skills[]
Class Skills[]
- Magic Resistance (A Rank): The highest rank of anti-magic, it negates all spells equivalent to Rank A or lower. As such, mages of this age cannot inflict any damage.[citation needed] Takeru claims that Caster-class Servants are no match for them due to their Anti-Magecraft powers.[14]
- Riding (A Rank): The ability to expertly ride mounts. It enables the user to freely control all beasts other than those of Divine or Phantasmal rank.[citation needed]
- Divinity (D Rank): Possesses divinity.
Personal Skills[]
Saber unleashing a torrent of water to engulf enemies.
- Mana Burst (Water) (B+ Rank):[3] Consuming the magical energy used for their Noble Phantasm Divine Water enables the use of streams of water in attacks.[2] Its rank is increased by Divine Water.[3] As a Heroic Spirit, Yamato Takeru was granted the protection of water, and and can control watery torrents.[4] Takeru was able to momentarily overpower Avenger Ushi Gozen with a water stream, however, they couldn't finish her off.[24]
- Bloodstained Prince (EX Rank): Brothers related by blood, kings of foreign lands, and even the person Yamato Takeru loved died before Takeru's eyes. A skill that expresses one's way of life before death.[3]
- Extermination of Gods and Demons (A Rank): Superiority over Divine and Demonic opponents. Yamato Takeru defeated gods, humans, and demons.[3]
Noble Phantasms[]
Yamato Takeru's main Noble Phantasm is Amenomurakumo-no-Tsurugi, also known as Kusanagi. It enables the wielder to temporarily assume a divine state, essentially becoming harmonized with the surrounding world. By revealing their True Name, Saber instantly gains access to godly power, the effect of which is up to Saber to decide.[2] According to Leonardo da Vinci, it only shows its true power when used to stop a disaster, just like they observed with Kusanagi in the Heian-kyō Singularity. In the Fate/Grand Order collab, Takeru uses it to cut open the Waxing Moon Fantasy Tree.[25] Surprisingly, this Noble Phantasm wasn't powerful enough to kill a fatigued and Masterless Ushi Gozen. It only destroyed her weapons. Since Ushi was still alive, Takeru had to finish her off with a regular swing of their sword.[13]
Takeru's second Noble Phantasm is Divine Water, a body of water used to conceal their sword similar to Invisible Air. This Noble Phantasm also works as an enhancer for Mana Burst (Water). Consuming the necessary Magical Energy to unleash this Noble Phantasm enables the use of powerful streams of water for long range attacks.[2]
Their third Noble Phantasm, Special Technique - Eight-Current Raging Storm, releases eight simultaneous water slashes from Amenomurakumo. These slashes resemble the eight-headed serpent Yamata-no-Orochi, which the sword originates from.[2] Miyamoto Iori regards it as a technique beyond all others exactly like the Sword Saint he saw as a child.[9] It was powerful enough to kill Kugamimi-no-Mikasa with a single blow.[22] Takeru expresses confidence in defeating Koga Saburo's Incarnation - Omen of the Great God Ibuki due to their prior success against a powerful Snake God during their lifetime. However, while Yui Shousetsu states that Takeru's sword would certainly kill Saburo if it hit him, she claims that Saburo's abilities may also prove equally effective. Consequently, direct confrontation is deemed a poor strategy.[12] Furthermore, this Noble Phantasm has also been shown to be powerful enough to destroy Zhou Yu's Red Cliff Calamity - Cradle of Fire. However, despite Zhou getting a direct hit to his Spiritual Core, it didn't kill him. The fight would have continued had Zhou not ended up killing himself with an arrow.[11]
Gameplay[]
Affinity Skills[]
Saber has a multitude of Affinity Skills that can be chosen by the player.
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Link Skills[]
Collaborative Affinity techniques performed by Saber and Iori.
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Development[]
Conception and Creation[]
Takeuchi's early design sketches for Saber.
Saber was designed by Takashi Takeuchi and illustrated by Rei Wataru in Fate/Samurai Remnant. Their scenario writer is Hikaru Sakurai.[1]
Yamato Takeru was illustrated by Rei Wataru in Fate/Grand Order.
It was decided that Yamato Takeru would be a black-haired Saberface because of the game's Edo setting. Takeuchi struggled to come up with their design, having a lot of trial and error.[5] Wataru never expected that he would one day be tasked with drawing a Saberface character.[27]
References[]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 1.7 1.8 1.9 Fate/Samurai Remnant material
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 Fate/Samurai Remnant - Glossary: Terminology
- ↑ 3.00 3.01 3.02 3.03 3.04 3.05 3.06 3.07 3.08 3.09 3.10 3.11 Fate/Grand Order - Yamato Takeru (Saber) Profile - Translated by UdonSamurai
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3
[] Fate/Samurai Remnant Logbook - Biographies: Yamato Takeru[T] Warrior in White
A Heroic Spirit wielding a blade enveloped in water who formed a contract with Miyamoto Iori. Declaring Iori to be weak, the sword fighter showed no signs of trusting him. Saber's True Name is yet unknown. Being summoned by the Waxing Moon indicates that there was a wish to be fulfilled, but Saber cannot remember what it is.
A Blood-Stained Path
Face to face with Assassin's minion, Great Orochi, Saber unleashed the Noble Phantasm, Eight-Current Raging Storm. Seemingly satisfied with Iori's decision to use the Noble Phantasm, the two started to get along with each other. According to the dream that Iori saw of Saber's former life, this hero was lauded for butchering many a man, but was in truth isolated and forlorn.
Amidst the Battle
During their battles throughout the Waxing Moon Ritual, Saber began to recognize Iori as a formidable swordsman. When Saber was manipulated by an enemy spell, Iori entered his Servant's mind to render aid. After briefly crossing swords, Iori finally learned Saber's True Name.
The Tragic Prince
Saber's true identity is Yamato Takeru, the legendary hero, tragic prince, and conqueror of many lands throughout ancient Japan. Outcast by his family, friendless, and bereft of his beloved wife, Takeru slaughtered people, kings, and even gods as he continued along his path. After his long journey of conquest, his loneliness growing with each battle, Yamato Takeru's spirit became a white swan, soaring through the heavens.
As a Heroic Spirit, Yamato Takeru was granted the protection of water, and controls watery torrents. He also wields the Noble Phantasm, Sword of Heaven: Amenomurakumo-no-Tsurugi, an aspect of the divine sword that emerged from the great serpent's tail. After fighting in a multitude of battles, he became determined to destroy the Waxing Moon.
Shattering a Wish (Flames of Resentment)
Saber felt terrible shame at allowing Ogasawara Kaya, within whom dwelled Takeru's beloved wife Ototachibana-hime, to be kidnapped a second time. After felling Chiemon, who had used the Waxing Moon's Vessel to transform into a giant monster, Saber used the divine blade to destroy the Vessel at Iori's urging. With the Ritual over, Saber returned to the Throne of Heroes. This time, Yamato Takeru had been able to protect Ototachibana from the abominable calamity that threatened her.
Shattering a Wish (A Ray of Light)
Though Saber and Iori had momentarily thought themselves the victors of the Ritual, the two were forced to battle the once defeated Zheng Chenggong, who had allied with Caster. After felling the false god Yasomagatsuhi, which had been summoned by Caster using the Waxing Moon's Vessel, Saber used the divine blade to cleave the Vessel in two at Iori's urging. With the Ritual over, Saber returned to the Throne of Heroes. Saber never faltered on the path to the very end, and achieved true justice.
The True Wish
After all the other contenders in the Ritual fell, Saber and Iori emerged victorious. But when Iori then revealed that he had no intention of destroying the Waxing Moon's Vessel, the two clashed to resolve their dispute. When the dust settled, Saber, in front of the lifeless Iori, destroyed the Vessel and then vanished. In the end, the true wish that filled Saber's heart did not require the power of the Waxing Moon to be granted, but alas...
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 Famitsu Fate/Samurai Remnant artist interview Translated by ComunCoutino
- ↑ 6.00 6.01 6.02 6.03 6.04 6.05 6.06 6.07 6.08 6.09 6.10 6.11 6.12 6.13 6.14 6.15 6.16 6.17 6.18 6.19 6.20 6.21 6.22 6.23 6.24 6.25 6.26 6.27 6.28 Fate/Grand Order - Yamato Takeru (Saber) voice lines - Translated by Konchew
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 7.2 7.3 7.4 7.5 7.6 Fate/Samurai Remnant - Prologue
- ↑ 8.0 8.1 8.2 Fate/Samurai Remnant - Chapter I: Demonic Revelry
- ↑ 9.0 9.1 9.2 9.3 9.4 9.5 Fate/Samurai Remnant - Chapter II: Surging Waves
- ↑ 10.0 10.1 Fate/Samurai Remnant - Digressions: The Guardian of Yoshiwara
- ↑ 11.0 11.1 11.2 11.3 11.4 Fate/Samurai Remnant - Chapter III: Hidden Influences
- ↑ 12.0 12.1 12.2 12.3 12.4 Fate/Samurai Remnant - Chapter IV: The Gods Stir
- ↑ 13.0 13.1 13.2 Fate/Samurai Remnant - Chapter V: Divide the Sky
- ↑ 14.0 14.1 14.2 14.3 14.4 14.5 Fate/Samurai Remnant - Normal Ending: A Ray of Light
- ↑ 15.0 15.1 Fate/Samurai Remnant - Bad Ending: Entreat the Darkness
- ↑ Fate/Samurai Remnant - True Ending: Flames of Resentment
- ↑ 17.0 17.1 Fate/Grand Order - Waxing Moon Clashing Swords Chronicles, Chapter 2
- ↑ 18.0 18.1 18.2 Fate/Grand Order - Waxing Moon Clashing Swords Chronicles, Digression 1
- ↑ 19.0 19.1 Fate/Grand Order - Waxing Moon Clashing Swords Chronicles, Chapter 4
- ↑ 20.0 20.1 Fate/Grand Order - Waxing Moon Clashing Swords Chronicles, Chapter 5
- ↑ 21.0 21.1 Fate/Grand Order - Waxing Moon Clashing Swords Chronicles, Chapter 6
- ↑ 22.0 22.1 Fate/Grand Order - Waxing Moon Clashing Swords Chronicles, Chapter 8
- ↑ 23.0 23.1 Fate/Grand Order - Waxing Moon Clashing Swords Chronicles, Chapter 10
- ↑ 24.0 24.1 Fate/Grand Order - Waxing Moon Clashing Swords Chronicles, Chapter 12
- ↑ 25.0 25.1 Fate/Grand Order - Waxing Moon Clashing Swords Chronicles, Chapter 16
- ↑ Fate/strange Fake Volume 1 - Prologue IV: Caster
- ↑ TYPE-MOON Ace Volume 15 - Fate/Samurai Remnant: Character Designer's Comments: Rei Wataru