ASSASSIN (FATE/STAY NIGHT)

Assassin

'Assassin' is a fictionous character from the Japanese visual novel and anime series ''Fate/stay night'' by TYPE-MOON.
Clothed in a traditional Japanese umanori hakama and kimono with an indigo haori, this handsome Servant bars entry beyond the main gate of the RyÅ«dÅji Temple. Quiet and composed, he maintains a degree of bushido and is eager to spar with other Servants. Although he has the same class, he is not to be confused with another Servant known as True Assassin.
The Seiyū for Assassin is Shinichiro Miki. The Voice actor for Assassin is David Vincent.

Contents
Servant Status
Noble Phantasm
True Identity
Role

Servant Status




Master: Caster Sex: Male Color: Cobalt blue
Alignment: Neutral Evil Height: 176 cm Talents: Swordsmanship
Noble Phantasm:N/A Weight: 63 kg Likes: Nature's beauty
Strength: C Presence Concealment: D Dislikes: Nothing
Endurance: E Vitrification: B+ Nemesis: ZÅken MatÅ, Sakura MatÅ
Agility: A+ Heart of Harmony: B
Mana: E Eye of the Mind (Fake): A
Luck: A



Noble Phantasm


Assassin, positioning himself to use Tsubame Gaeshi


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:'Type:' Anti-Unit
:Assassin does not possess a Noble Phantasm, though Tsubame Gaeshi is equivalent in power to one. It is an attack that bends the laws of physics to cause what is known as a ''Dimensional Refraction Phenomenon'', which consists of three unavoidable, simultaneous strikes from different directions. Unlike the techniques of other Servants, Tsubame Gaeshi requires no additional Mana beyond what Assassin needs to move, although a level foundation is necessary to ensure perfect execution. The name honors a technique of Sasaki KojirÅ, who was said to be able to cut down a swallow in mid-flight.

True Identity


Assassin has no identity, though he masquerades as the mythical Japanese swordsman, 'Sasaki KojirÅ'. The historical KojirÅ was trained in the ChÅ«jÅ-RyÅ« style of fencing, and also founded GanryÅ«, a school of kenjutsu. His weapon, Monohoshi Zao, is a sharp-edged and heavy nodachi, measuring at 150cm, an unusual length for such a blade.
Despite renown for his nimble footwork and mastery of kenjutsu, KojirÅ is most famous for his death at the hands of Musashi Miyamoto, although some historians question whether KojirÅ existed at all. Although he is mentioned in government records, there is discrepancy about his age, and Musashi does not mention a swordsman named KojirÅ in any of his writings. In ''Fate/stay night'', the profile of KojirÅ in the modern era is an invention, a blend of details from the lives of many nameless and forgotten historical swordsmen. Assassin, a nameless wraith who shared similarities with the legend, assumed the appearance and skills of KojirÅ upon his summoning.

Role


He was summoned by Caster as a guardian and watchmen for the front gate of the RyÅ«dÅ Temple. As an improper servant, Assassin is entirely dependent on Caster for mana and cannot move freely beyond the grounds of RyÅ«dÅji. Furthermore, he lacks most of the usual parameters and abilities granted to his class. Because of his limited status, Assassin cares little for the Holy Grail, and outside of his duties to Caster, he only seeks to enjoy a decent sword fight. In the Fate scenario, Assassin drives back Saber during her first assault on the RyÅ«dÅji Temple. During their second meeting, he allows ShirÅ Emiya and Rin TÅsaka to pass in order to engage Saber in a duel in which he is defeated. In Heaven's Feel, Assassin's flesh serves as ZÅken MatÅ's catalyst for summoning True Assassin.
In ''Fate/hollow ataraxia'', Assassin remains bound to the RyÅ«dÅji temple, and continues to watch over its front portal even though peace has settled over Fuyuki City. He converses with whoever is nice enough to climb up the steps to see him. When Avenger makes his move, Assassins fights the dog-shadows right beside his Master, Caster.

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