Yamato Takeru

A hero and tragic prince. In ancient Japan, they were a great conqueror who wielded a divine sword at the command of their father the king. They slew the rulers of foreign lands and even deities, pressing ever onward. In the end, it was the power of the god of Mt. Ibuki that became their end.

It is also said that after dying they transformed into a swan and flew away.

Height/Weight: 154cm, 49kg

Origin: Kojiki, Nihon Shoki, Fate/Samurai Remnant

Region: Japan

Alignment: Neutral-Good

Sub-Attribute: Heaven

Gender: ?

The LUK parameter was self-reported. According to them, "No one has been so blessed in who they meet as I have."

According to Mysterious Heroine X, "There are some similarities because of their cowlick, but since they're not an Altria face...safe!"

A graceful swordsman who wields a sword shrouded with water. Depending on one's perspective, they may seem either female or male (though most people seem to see them as female). However, they do not speak on the subject of their own gender. They are a merciless combat machine, focused exclusively on annihilating their enemies to achieve victory. It is in their nature to cut down the weak without hesitation, but in this manifestation, they appear to be making an effort to restrain that aspect of their nature as best they can.

A combat genius, their abilities far surpass ordinary humans'. In ancient times, when the more technical aspects of swordsmanship had yet to be established, Yamato Takeru demonstrated extraordinary combat prowess by striking down supernatural beasts and demons across Japan (a land still filled with Mystics compared to the rest of the world), annihilating armies, and at times single-handedly felling deities. Even those familiar with such tumultuous times see Yamato Takeru's abilities as existing on an entirely different scale. It is enough to make them wonder, "Can someone that strong even be human?"

Blood-Soaked Prince: EX

A skill that reflects Yamato Takeru's way of living, where everyone—brothers, foreign kings, and even ones they loved—all perished before their eyes.

Divine and Evil Annihilator: A

An advantage over the divine and the evil. Yamato Takeru will vanquish gods, humans, and even evil.

Mana Burst (Water): B+

Magical energy is released in the form of water. The divine energy hidden within the great Noble Phantasm determined that Yamato Takeru's magical energy would be water. Its rank has been elevated by the effect of their Noble Phantasm "Minakami."

『Minakami』

Rank: C

NP Type: Anti-Personnel

Range: -

Maximum Targets: 1

Water God.

A concealed Noble Phantasm that shrouds Yamato Takeru's sword in watery magical energy, transforming it into a serpentine blade. When the concealment is lifted, the watery magical energy sheathing the weapon can briefly be observed dissipating. This also enhances their Mana Burst (Water) skill. By consuming magical energy to activate this Noble Phantasm, even long-range attacks using jet streams become possible.

『Special Technique, Eight-Current Raging Storm』

Rank: B

NP Type: Anti-Personnel/Anti-Army Special Technique

Range: 0-10

Maximum Targets: 1-20

Zetsugi, Hakkidotou.

A special technique that releases eight slashes simultaneously. Its sheer power is like a giant serpent with eight jaws—like the dragon of calamity, Yamata-no-Orochi. The destructive power is so overwhelming that what used to be an anti-personnel attack expands to deal AOE damage. (Its strength obviously decreases when it becomes anti-army.)

『Sword of the World, the Heavenly Sword of Gathering Clouds』

Rank: EX

NP Type: Anti-World

Range: 1-99

Maximum Targets: 900

Kaiken, Ame-no-Murakumo-no-Tsurugi.

The divine sword forged from the Susanoo myth, said to have been wielded in the legend of Yamato Takeru. According to myth, the sword was fashioned from the tail of Japan's most massive and dangerous eight-headed, eight-tailed, crimson-eyed monster, Yamata-no-Orochi. It embodies the myriad powers inherent within the dragon, the very manifestation of the forces of heaven and earth, itself. To wield this power is to become one with the world. That is, to become a god. So did it earn its True Name. It is a type of Divine Construct. Typically, this Noble Phantasm is concealed by "Minakami," and its True Name is not usually released in this game.

If its True Name is released, the wielder immediately gains the power of a god to use at their discretion. Should they desire destruction, it unleashes boundless fury upon the land. If they wish to protect or save another, the divine sword may manifest a miracle on a truly dizzying scale.

The name Ame-no-Murakumo originates from the clouds that enveloped the giant serpent. It is said to be connected to the legend of the sword Zanjyaken, the serpent-slaying blade, in history books. The sword is also known as Kusanagi-no-Tsurugi, Tsumugari-no-Tachi, Kusanagi-no-Tachi, and it is designated as one of Japan's Three Sacred Treasures.

Yamato Takeru retains memories of their previous manifestation, of participating in a hypothetical Holy Grail War known as the “Waxing Moon Ritual” as a Saber, with Miyamoto Iori as their Master. Yamato Takeru speaks little of the ritual, but one thing is clear: they often look at Iori—who has manifested as a Heroic Spirit in Chaldea as a result of some incident—with a sorrowful expression.