Hans Christian Andersen
Hans Christian Andersen is a Caster-class Servant appearing in the Fate series by TYPE-MOON, debuting in Fate/EXTRA CCC as the Servant of Sessyoin Kiara before joining Fate/Grand Order. Based on the historic Danish author recognized as one of the world's three great fairy-tale writers, he stands out as a true creator who authored completely original stories rather than compiling folklore. Manifesting as a young boy with a deep, mature male voice, he acts primarily as an observer and tactical analytical support.
Overview
Hans Christian Andersen is a Caster-class Servant appearing in the Fate series by TYPE-MOON, debuting in Fate/EXTRA CCC as the Servant of Sessyoin Kiara before joining Fate/Grand Order. Based on the historic Danish author recognized as one of the world's three great fairy-tale writers, he stands out as a true creator who authored completely original stories rather than compiling folklore. Manifesting as a young boy with a deep, mature male voice, he acts primarily as an observer and tactical analytical support.
Appearance
Andersen manifests with the physical appearance of a ten-year-old boy featuring messy blue hair, blue eyes, and glasses. He wears formal attire consisting of a striped shirt with long sleeves and a bowtie. Upon ascending, he incorporates accessories such as a magical pen and notebook, headphones, a tablet, floating multi-monitors, and a lab coat. In specific events, he can also appear in his fully grown adult physique.
Personality
Cynical and misanthropic due to a tragic past, Andersen possesses a dark outlook on life and a notoriously sharp tongue. He frequently delivers scathing yet accurate critiques to allies and enemies alike. Despite his abrasive demeanor, his harsh remarks stem from deep human understanding rather than malice, and he harbors an innately dutiful, caring nature. He despises writing and deadlines while relishing the moment work is completed, staying surprisingly sensitive to modern trends and technology.
Abilities
Holding EX-rank Mana, Andersen uses spells derived from his fairy tales, such as turning targets invisible via The Emperor's New Clothes or empowering allies through The Snow Queen. In combat, he summons manifestations from stories like The Little Match Girl, Thumbelina, and The Red Shoes. His skills include Human Observation for analyzing people, High-Speed Incantation, and Innocent Monster (later transformed into Love for the Little Mermaid). His Noble Phantasm, Marchen meines Lebens (A Story for You), strengthens allies into their ideal form by authoring their life's narrative.
Background
Born into poverty in Denmark, Andersen faced repeated failures trying to become an opera singer and playwright before achieving success as a poet and fairy-tale creator. In his youth, he met a pure-hearted girl whose horrific death shattered his belief in human love, permanently shaping his pessimistic philosophy. Due to considering his childhood the peak of his sensitivity, alongside reader perception, he was summoned as a young boy. He remained single throughout his life, dying of liver cancer at age seventy while clutching a letter from his first love.
Relationships
He serves as the Servant of Sessyoin Kiara, seeing through her twisted nature yet fulfilling his role as her story's writer. Toward Fujimaru Ritsuka, he initially insists on maintaining a strictly professional boundary like an author and publisher, though he gradually comes to respect their capability. He also maintains notable interactions with fellow literary Servants such as Nursery Rhyme, William Shakespeare, and Alexandre Dumas.
Trivia
In reference to real-world folklore about his extreme anxiety regarding premature burial, he is noted for keeping a written note by his bedside stating he is not dead while sleeping. His tendency to write somber or tragic endings is reflected in lore as a sharp social critique of a harsh reality.
