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Saber, a main character in Fate/Zero and Fate/stay night, wears a wedding dress in Fate/stay night: Unlimited Blade Works. In the series, Saber is the love interest of Shirou Emiya, a reborn king, and her wedding dress is thought to symbolise her love for him, as well as her virginity and her desire to succumb to sexual pleasure while remaining a virgin forever.
| Characteristics | Values |
|---|---|
| Series | Fate/Stay Night |
| Saber's Real Name | Altria Pendragon (Artoria, Artoria Pendragon, Arthuria, or Arturia) |
| Saber's Role | Love interest of Shirou Emiya, a reborn king |
| Dress Symbolism | Virginity, desire to succumb to sexual pleasure while remaining a virgin |
| Dress Inspiration | Ancient Chinese myth |
| Saber's Character | Loyal, independent, reserved, emotionally cold but suppressing her emotions to focus on her goals |
| Saber's Master | Teenage Shirou Emiya |
| Episode(s) | Unlimited Blade Works episode 13, 14, 17, and 18 |
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What You'll Learn
- Saber's wedding dress symbolises her virginity and love for Shirou
- The dress is available for purchase from Fate/EXTRA CCC
- Caster forced Saber to wear the dress to humiliate her
- Saber wears the dress in Fate/Stay Night: Unlimited Blade Works episodes 13, 14, 17 and 18
- Saber is a fictional character from the Japanese 2004 visual novel Fate/stay night
Saber's wedding dress symbolises her virginity and love for Shirou
Saber's wedding dress in Fate/stay night and Fate/Zero symbolises her virginity and her love for Shirou. In the show, Saber is the love interest of Shirou Emiya, and her true identity is that of King Arthur, also known as Arthur Pendragon.
Saber's wedding dress is believed to have been forced upon her by Caster, whose real identity is Medea, as a form of humiliation. Caster's life was full of betrayal, and her innocence was taken away from her when she was young. As such, she wanted to make Saber her slave and make her betray Shirou out of her own free will. Caster did not want to control Saber forcibly with the Command Spell, but instead wanted to emulate how Aphrodite forced Medea to become Jason's lover with her powers.
The white wedding dress symbolises Saber's virginity and her desire to succumb to sexual pleasure while remaining a virgin forever. This is believed to be influenced by Caster's own backstory, as she wanted to do the things that were done to her to Saber. Additionally, the dress was inspired by an ancient Chinese myth and served as inspiration for the anime. The relationship between Saber and Shirou is considered one of the most romantic in the Fate franchise.
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The dress is available for purchase from Fate/EXTRA CCC
The Fate series has seen Saber, a main character in Fate/Zero, dressed in a wedding dress on more than one occasion. One instance is in Fate/Stay Night: Unlimited Blade Works, where Caster forces Saber to wear a wedding dress to humiliate her and as a symbol of new vows to Caster. The dress is said to represent Saber's virginity and her desire to succumb to sexual pleasure while remaining a virgin forever.
The wedding dress is also available for purchase from Fate/EXTRA CCC. The game features different costumes for the player character and servants, which can be unlocked by progressing through the game or loading a Fate Extra completed save. The Saber Bride costume is available from the start of the game.
Fate/EXTRA CCC is a role-playing game for the PlayStation Portable and a sequel and companion game to Fate/EXTRA. The game features similar mechanics to its predecessor, with additional changes such as the ability to escape battles and more voice recordings in cutscenes. Players can choose from three difficulty settings and a servant with a unique fighting style. The game was released in Japan on March 28, 2013, and has since gained an English version through community efforts.
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Caster forced Saber to wear the dress to humiliate her
In the Fate/stay night anime series, Saber, a powerful warrior and the love interest of Shirou Emiya, is captured and tortured by Caster, whose real identity is Medea. With a troubled past of her own, Caster wanted to make Saber her slave and force her to betray Shirou. To that end, she subjected Saber to various forms of torture and humiliation, including forcing her to wear a wedding dress.
The wedding dress, a symbol of virginity, was meant to represent Saber's innocence and her desire to experience sexual pleasure while remaining a virgin forever. This was a form of psychological torture, designed to break Saber's will and make her submit to Caster's commands. The dress was also a way for Caster to project her own desires onto Saber, as she wanted Saber to experience the same loss of innocence that she had endured in her youth.
The specific episodes where Saber is seen in the wedding dress are Fate/Stay Night: Unlimited Blade Works episode 13, 14, 17, and 18, or season 2 episode 1, 2, 5, and 6, depending on how the series is counted. In these episodes, Caster's intention was to degrade and humiliate Saber, forcing her into a submissive position and symbolically demanding that Saber make new vows to serve Caster until death.
While some viewers interpret the scene as fanservice, it serves a narrative purpose within the context of the story. It showcases Caster's overconfidence and her sadistic inclinations, as well as her fixation on Saber. Saber's resistance to Caster's torture and control, despite her weakened state, highlights her determination and strength of will. Ultimately, Saber is rescued from Caster's grasp by Shirou, with the help of other allies.
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Saber wears the dress in Fate/Stay Night: Unlimited Blade Works episodes 13, 14, 17 and 18
Saber, a primary character in Fate/Zero, wears a wedding dress in Fate/Stay Night: Unlimited Blade Works. This is an anime television series based on the Unlimited Blade Works storyline in the Fate/stay night visual novel. Saber wears the wedding dress in episodes 13, 14, 17, and 18 (or season 2 episodes 1, 2, 5, and 6).
In the series, Saber is the servant of Shirou Emiya, a high school student and amateur mage. Shirou is dragged into the Fifth Holy Grail War, a secret magical tournament where seven "Masters" and their legendary "Servants" fight in a battle royale for the Holy Grail. Saber's master, Shirou, cannot effectively provide her with mana, so she minimises her activity to preserve her energy.
Saber is forced to wear the wedding dress by Caster, whose real identity is Medea. Medea's life was full of betrayal, and her backstory indicates that she wanted to humiliate Saber and make her a slave. Medea wanted Saber to betray Shirou out of her own free will, without using a Command Spell to control her. The white dress symbolises Saber's virginity and her desire to succumb to sexual pleasure while remaining a virgin forever. The dress may also represent Saber's love for Shirou, a reborn king.
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Saber is frustrated by Shirou's protective tendencies, believing his erratic and reckless behaviour will jeopardise her chances of winning the Holy Grail War. She clashes with him over his desire to protect her life over his own, but shares his dedication to honourable and just ways of fighting. Her Noble Phantasm is Excalibur, a Wave Motion Sword that she makes invisible with barrier magic to conceal her true identity.
In Fate/stay night: Unlimited Blade Works, Saber is captured by Caster and forced to wear a wedding dress. This is believed to be a form of humiliation and a symbol of new vows between Saber and Caster. The dress is also thought to represent Saber's virginity and her desire to succumb to sexual pleasure while remaining a virgin forever.
Saber is a popular character in the Fate franchise, and her relationship with Shirou is often considered one of the most romantic. She is a strong and competent character, although she struggles against Berserker in several works. Saber's original design was almost flat-chested, but in later adaptations, she was given Adaptational Curves to fall in love with Shirou.
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Frequently asked questions
Saber wears a wedding dress in Fate/stay night.
Caster forces Saber to wear a wedding dress to humiliate her and as a symbol for Saber to accept new vows to Caster and serve her until death. The dress also symbolises Saber's virginity and her love for Shirou, a reborn king.
Saber wears a wedding dress in Fate/stay night: Unlimited Blade Works, in episodes 13, 14, 17 and 18 (or season 2 episodes 1, 2, 5 and 6).
