Mehmed II
Mehmed II is a character from the Fate franchise, based on the historical seventh Sultan of the Ottoman Empire who brought about the fall of Constantinople. In the animated adaptation of Himuro no Tenchi, he is summoned as an Archer-class Servant bound to Ayako Mitsuzuri, while also appearing in flashback imagery within Fate/Apocrypha.
Overview
Mehmed II is a character from the Fate franchise, based on the historical seventh Sultan of the Ottoman Empire who brought about the fall of Constantinople. In the animated adaptation of Himuro no Tenchi, he is summoned as an Archer-class Servant bound to Ayako Mitsuzuri, while also appearing in flashback imagery within Fate/Apocrypha.
Appearance
In the Himuro no Tenchi animation, he appears as a 21-year-old man wearing glasses, facial hair, a turban, a feathered hat, long sleeves, pants, fur-trimmed Turkish attire, and holding a rose. In Fate/Apocrypha flashbacks, he is depicted as a slightly chubby man riding a horse, closer to his historical portraits.
Personality
Despite his historical reputation as a formidable conqueror, he displays an appreciative understanding of foreign cultures and literature. He possesses a calm, suave demeanor, remaining completely unruffled even when stray cats climb onto his lap, and tends to prefer a patient, reactive tactical approach.
Abilities
Summoned as an Archer due to his historical use of cannons during the 1453 siege of Constantinople, his Noble Phantasm, Juvenile Dream, is associated with powerful siege artillery. His appearance riding a horse also suggests potential qualification for the Rider class, and he demonstrates high anti-fortress capabilities in the Eiyushi Taisen game.
Background
Historically celebrated as the Father of Conquest who dismantled the Byzantine Empire, he expanded his domain aggressively while quietly harboring a passion for gardening and flowers. In the Himuro no Tenchi Holy Grail War, his strategy of quietly biding his time on a park bench met a sudden end when a flying Servant crashed into him and his Master.
Relationships
He serves as the Servant of Ayako Mitsuzuri, who treats him with deep respect. He shares a bitter history with Constantine XI Palaiologos, whom he defeated after a lengthy siege, and was once driven into retreat by the terrifying tactics of Vlad III. He is also noted to have admired the biography of Alexander the Great.
Trivia
His varying designs across works are often attributed to differences in age or world settings. His inclusion in Himuro no Tenchi is frequently linked to the author's preference for glasses-wearing characters, earning him a dedicated following for his stylish design.