Fate/stay night [Unlimited Blade Works] Season 1 Episode 5 Finding the Will to Fight
- TV14
- November 1, 2014
- 22 min
Shirou Emiya and Rin Tohsaka continue to form a partnership in order to participate in the Holy Grail War. In this episode, they team up with a powerful mage named Illyasviel von Einzbern to confront a rogue servant who has been attacking innocent civilians. As they investigate, they discover that the servant in question is Hercules, one of the strongest heroes from ancient Greek mythology.
Shirou and Rin quickly realize that they are outmatched in a straight fight with Hercules, and so they devise a plan to outsmart him instead. They lure Hercules into a trap using a false signal, and then ambush him with a barrage of powerful attacks. Although Hercules is able to withstand the onslaught thanks to his incredible strength and endurance, he is eventually defeated when they utilize Illyasviel's unique abilities to freeze him in place.
Throughout the battle, Shirou and Rin struggle to work together effectively, with their conflicting personalities and ideologies often clashing. However, they manage to overcome their differences and find a common goal in protecting innocent lives. They also learn more about one another's pasts, including Shirou's experiences as a survivor of the devastating Fourth Holy Grail War and Rin's complicated relationships with her family.
As the episode draws to a close, Shirou and Rin are approached by a mysterious stranger who offers to ally with them in their quest for the Holy Grail. While initially suspicious of this new figure, they ultimately decide to accept his offer and work together towards their common goal. However, as the stranger departs, it becomes clear that there are still many dangers and challenges ahead for our heroes as they seek to overcome their enemies and claim the ultimate prize.