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The protagonist of One Piece, Monkey D. Luffy, has been sailing through the seas of the One Piece world for the past 27 years in order to become the King of Pirates. He has gone through an indefinite amount of adventures to become the Emperor of the Sea, and the next step in his journey would take him closer to the One Piece treasure.

Monkey D. Luffy | Credits: Studio Toei Animation

However, his journey is only going to get even more difficult from here on. Ever since Wano, his role as the main character has been redefined as the responsibility of liberating the One Piece world has now fallen on his shoulders. But what if he is not the main character of the series anymore, and someone else does his job for him?

According to a bizarre One Piece theory, Luffy might not be the protagonist of the prominent Elbaph arc.

From friendships to adventure, Hiro Mashima’s series is a complete treat. Fairy Tail is among the popular anime in the shonen genre. This is true with the manga’s staggering sales record.

But that is not it, considering its brilliant storytelling. Its approach to friendships and heroism is unique and refreshing. Most certainly, the franchise isn’t ending soon.

Natsu and Lucy | Credit: A-1 Pictures

Alongside the manga and 100 Years Quest, he is prepping for a new series. Fans, undoubtedly, are looking forward to the new work.

But what’s even more interesting is the series being an underappreciated gem. Even after two decades, it remains slept on despite its popularity in the genre.

Fans react to Fairy Tail’s spin-off on X

Fairy Tail is one of the finest shonen series in the genre. It sets itself apart from other series in most aspects. But especially with the brilliant writing,...

Fairy Tail has become a worldwide sensation, captivating even the Western anime fan community and cementing it as a modern classic. Several key factors can be attributed to its profound success. Recently, fans attended the 2024 New York Comic Con for an amazing Spotlight panel set up to pay homage to this exemplary work of Hiro Mashima.

Lucy Heartfilia from Fairy Tail | Credits: J.C. Staff

The Q&a session there turned out to be quite exciting, as Mashima got really lively, and made one confession that left the fans surprised. He humbly admitted that the very inspiration to create Fairy Tail was actually his loneliness! Now one might find it quite puzzling as the story itself is about friendship and everything, but his inspiration was quite the opposite.

Hiro Mashima Had no Friends! Natsu from Fairy Tail | Credits: A-1 Pictures

During the Q&a session at 2024 Nycc, a certain cosplayer...

If you’ve been in the anime community for a long time, one of the biggest and historical downfalls of all time was Sword Art Online. It had one of the best premises for a story ever but combined with the poor decision making from the animation studio, A-1 Pictures, Sword Art Online became a disaster. There’s actually a lot more responsible for why the anime failed, including Reki Kawahara’s own limitations as a writer, but A-1 Pictures holds primary responsibility for the anime’s downfall.

Kirito from Sword Art Online. [Credit: A-1 Pictures]

One of the biggest complaints and jarring changes was Kirito’s personality. From being an insecure teenager, the anime version of him leans much more into the edgy side of him but also creates an unnecessary harem, despite his relationship with Asuna being central in Sword Art Online. Unfortunately, A-1 Pictures is also responsible for great anime like Fairy Tail,...

J-pop band Be:first has had a whirlwind of a 2024. They've completed both an arena tour And a dome tour plus opened for K-pop supergroup, Ateez, at their two-night Los Angeles stadium kickoff of their "Towards the Light World Tour." Not only that, the seven-member group hailing from all over Japan recently announced they would be performing the ending theme to One Piece Log: Fish-Man Island Saga (streaming first on Crunchyroll this weekend)! Related: One Piece Anime Reveals Be:first as New Ending Song Performer We caught up with Sota, Shunto, Manato, Ryuhei, Junon, Ryoki and Leo for a quick chat about what One Piece and Besty (their fandom) mean to them. Thank you so much for taking the time to talk to us! Could you please introduce yourself to our Crunchyroll News readers? Sota: Hi, Crunchyroll. We’re Be:first, and I’m Sota. My favorite anime is One Piece ! Shunto: I’m Shunto.

Hiro Mashima, the famed author of Fairy Tail, might not have made it into the Big Three of Shonen, but his work has one quality that very few can actually nail. When compared to massive Shonen series like Naruto, Fairy Tail fares far better when it comes to female characterization.

Oftentimes, Shonen mangakas can skip out on developing their female characters since the manga is targeted towards young boys. However, Hiro Mashima had taken this challenge head-on and performed outstandingly.

Hiro Mashima’s Fairy Tail Showed Female Character Growth Much Better than Most Shonen Series Erza’s Heaven’s Wheel Armor in Fairy Tail | Credits: A-1 Pictures

The female characters in Fairy Tail aren’t created just to play the role of a damsel in distress. Their growth or strengths aren’t nerfed just so that the male protagonists can showcase their powers. The biggest examples of it are Lucy and Erza,...

Spoiler Alert !!!The following article contains major spoilers from the Black Clover manga. Read ahead at your own discretion!

The Black Clover manga is currently at its final arc and it looks like the story is coming to a close very soon. In August 2023, it was announced that Black Clover will be shifted from Weekly Shonen Jump to Jump Giga magazine after Chapter 368. Series creator Yuki Tabata started to struggle with the weekly manga creation schedule and after multiple discussions with the editorial department, it has been decided that Black Clover will move to Jump Giga.

Black Clover on Jump Giga | Credits: Shueisha

This way, Tabata can finish the series at a pace that’s healthy for him and consistent with his present drawing speed. He promises fans that he will do his best to conclude Black Clover in the most satisfying way possible. This includes giving an explanation of...

The Black Clover anime entered an indefinite hiatus after the release of episode 170. Fans have been looking forward to the continuation of the series like parched crows, but alas, the staff have not confirmed anything even after three years have passed.

The anime stopped airing midway through the Spade Kingdom Raid Arc due to a lack of chapters. However, the biggest problem is that it is yet to adapt the most crucial part of the series.

Even Kohei Horikoshi Admitted the Rawness of a Black Clover Battle Dante and Magna punch each other in Black Clover | Credits: Viz Media

For an event promotion of the Jump Next Generation Battle Manga Award, Kohei Horikoshi, chose his favorite Black Clover battle. Unsurprisingly, it was Magna Swing Vs. Dante, a fight that took place between chapters 291-293.

Related I Can Prove It – Yuki Tabata Took the Best Parts of One Piece, Fairy Tail,...

For the past few days, the anime streaming platform Crunchyroll has been facing backlash from fans because of a recent controversy. The streaming platform has been accused of stealing fan mail, throwing away the letters, and distributing the items among their staff of popular anime voice actor, David Wald. Wald shared a few tweets talking about his situation and how Crunchyroll had disappointed him.

Hannes in Attack on Titan | Credit: Wit Studios

Wald is one of the biggest names in the English anime voice-acting community as he has been a part of many prominent anime series like Attack on Titan, One Piece, Fairy Tail, etc. The voice actor revealed that he has not received any of his fan mail for the past five years that was sent to Crunchyroll and Funimation’s office.

While the streaming platform has been quiet for the past few days, they have finally responded to...

Crunchyroll has responded to recent allegations regarding fan mail addressed to English voice actor David Wald.

In a statement released to Ann, a Crunchyroll spokesperson assured that the company is actively investigating the matter.

They also emphasized that fan interactions with voice talent are vital to anime’s success and underscored its commitment to maintaining privacy for all actors involved.

“Anime fans have a special connection with dub voice talent and that emotional expression is important in fueling more love of anime content. We are currently investigating the matter regarding the allegation of undelivered fan mail to a voice actor. We respect the privacy of all of our voice actors and do not intentionally open mail or packages not intended for Crunchyroll. Any fan mail should be sent directly to talent and their management.“

This statement comes after David Wald took to X on Oct 26 to share his concerns that...

The recent sad news of the One Piece anime going on a six-month hiatus was accompanied by the exciting news of the release of the remastered version of the popular Fish-Man Saga. This remake is being made because of the importance that the narrative of Fish-Man Island holds in the grand scheme of things in One Piece.

Fish-Man Island in One Piece | Credit: Toei Animation

The remastered version will have a lot of changes and modifications that allegedly will enhance the experience of the intriguing storyline. Fans are hopeful that these changes will probably introduce some new intriguing details and also essentially take care of all the mistakes that were made earlier in the One Piece saga.

While the remastered version might rectify most of the mistakes, the one thing they cannot change is the biggest annoyance of the Fish-Man Island saga. This annoyance is none other than Shirahoshi, the...

Voice actor David Wald, who is known for his roles in the English dubs of anime series like Fairy Tail, Attack On Titan, and Akame Ga Kill!, has accused Crunchyroll of mishandling fan mail addressed to him over the past five years.

Taking to X on Oct 26, 2024, Wald alleged that Crunchyroll staff had opened his private mail, disposed of letters, and distributed items sent by fans without his knowledge or consent.

“If you sent me anything care of Funimation or Crunchyroll in the last 5 years, I apologize, I didn’t get it. I learned yesterday that @Crunchyroll opened my private mail, threw away your letters, and passed out any included items to their staff,” he tweeted.

In a follow-up post, Wald addressed Crunchyroll employees directly, sharing a photo of one of the opened packages and making a public request for the return of his belongings.

“Dear fellow workers at @Crunchyroll...

Popular anime streaming platform Crunchyroll, which is used all over the world, has had yet another disaster. The streaming platform has been accused of stealing and redistributing fan mail that belonged to David Wald, one of the most prominent English Voice actors in the industry. The issue came to light when Wald shared multiple tweets accusing Crunchyroll.

Crunchyroll | Credit: Crunchyroll

According to the voice actor, Crunchyroll and Funimation opened their private fan mails, threw out the letters, and distributed other special items among their employees. This is a major accusation considering Crunchyroll is one of the biggest streaming platforms in the world, with over 15 million paid subscribers as of 2024. Not only that, the platform has also produced many prominent anime series and movies under the banner of “Crunchyroll Originals.”

Wald’s tweet explained how he never got any mail and included items that had been sent to him in the last five years.

Famously known for Fairy Tail, Hiro Mashima has many renowned works that have garnered significant attention from international audiences. While Eden Zero pulled in fans with its interesting fights and emotional stakes, Rave Master left an indelible mark on fans as a great comfort watch. However, Fairy Tail is undeniably his magnum opus and his most popular work.

A still from the original anime | Credits: Studio A-1 Pictures

Besides boosting Mashima’s net worth, Fairy Tail also helped him share his own life experiences through his storytelling. With its emotional roots, the series resonated with many fans who love everything it has to offer, especially the power of friendship. Somehow, the series’ selling point is also its biggest weakness according to many fans. Before we delve into that, here’s how it helped Hiro Mashima and his readers alike.

Hiro Mashima on His Idea Behind Fairy Tail Natsu’s friendships...

The two most prominent manga authors in the community, One Piece’s Eiichiro Oda and Bleach’s Tite Kubo, have been known to be at odds with each other since the beginning of their careers. Although the two have earned worldwide recognition and fame, their competitive nature to make their work the best in the industry has always been a highlighting factor of their relationship.

One Piece | Credit: Toei Animation

However, in the past few years, it has grown so much that fans have started creating “fake” beef between the two manga creators. There have been multiple incidents where Kubo and Oda’s words have been manipulated to make them look like the two manga creators hate each other to the core.

But as mentioned above, these are nothing more than allegations. While they do not have a friendly relationship like others, they respect each other’s work and appreciate...

Fairy Tail manga creator Hiro Mashima opened up about the creation of the series during a Q&a session at this year’s New York Comic Con.

Responding to a fan’s question about whether Fairy Tail‘s themes of friendship drew from his own life, Mashima candidly admitted, “To tell you the truth, I wrote the story because I had no friends. My loneliness is what you’re seeing in Fairy Tail.”

This revelation struck a chord with fans, many of whom credit the series with helping them navigate their own struggles.

One attendee shared, “Fairy Tail helped me get through a lot of my struggles in high school and helped me connect with my friends on a deeper level.”

Mashima also reflected on his surprise at the show’s worldwide popularity. “When I was first invited to New York Comic Con, I didn’t believe there was a worldwide audience.

Kodansha has announced that its manga platform K Manga has expanded to four new countries, including Canada, Australia, New Zealand, and Singapore on Oct 22, 2024, on both iOS and Android platforms.

To celebrate the app’s launch in these regions, Kodansha is offering a limited-time promotion, discounting five popular titles by 50%. The titles are Attack on Titan, Fairy Tail, Wistoria: Wand And Sword, Wind Breaker, and Rent-a-Girlfriend.

The campaign will run from 12:00 a.m. on Oct 22, 2024, through 11:59 p.m. on Nov 4, 2024 (Jst).

Kodansha’s expansion reflects the rising demand for Japanese manga among English-speaking audiences. The company’s overseas manga sales have surged in recent years, driven by the global success of titles like Attack on Titan and Tokyo Revengers.

The company has also revealed plans to continue expanding K Manga into additional regions in the future.

K Manga was first launched in the U.S. in May 2024.

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Fairy Tail has proven to be a worldwide sensation, captivating even the Western anime fan community and cementing it as a modern classic. Several key factors can be attributed to its high-level success. Recently, fans attended the 2024 New York Comic Con for an amazing Spotlight panel set up to pay homage to this exemplary work of Hiro Mashima.

A still from Fairy Tail: 100 Years Quest | Credits: Jc Staff

However, the Q&a session turned out to be quite surprising, where the author got really lively, and made one confession that had the fans bamboozled! Mashima confessed that he never planned to do a sequel of Fairy Tail, especially not the 100 Years Quest series! It has sent shock waves throughout the fandom and drawn curiosity toward its origin and development regarding this much-beloved series.

Mashima Never Planned to Make a Fairy Tail Sequel: Fairy Tail: 100 Years Quest Lucy Heartfilia...

The power of friendship trope is one of the most used tropes in the anime and manga industry and Hiro Mashima’s Fairy Tail is one of the series that uses it to perfection. It is one of the central themes in many different storylines and arcs and has pushed the narrative forward by helping with character development and adding twists.

Fairy Tail By Hiro Mashima | Credit: A-1 Pictures

Fairy Tail follows the adventures of Natsu Dragneel, a member of the popular Fairy Tail guild filled with amazing and powerful wizards. He is in search of the dragon Igneel in the fictional and fantastical world of Earth-land. It is one of the greatest anime and manga series of all time and is currently on its sequel: Fairy Tail: 100 Year Quest.

While the story explores the themes of friendship, the reason behind using the friendship trope by Mashima is quite sad.

The Zenshu TV anime from Mappa confirmed today the new series will premiere in January 2025 following the release of its second teaser trailer. The new trailer had its world premiere at the Crunchyroll Industry Panel at New York Comic Con 2024. Mitsue Yamasaki ( Sleepy Princess in the Demon Castle ) is on board as director, with Kimiko Ueno ( The Royal Tutor ) providing the scripts and Kayoko Ishikawa ( Sarazanmai ) serving as one of the chief animation directors and adapting Yoshiteru Tsujino's original character designs. Zenshu will feature the music of Yukari Hashimoto. The cast includes: Natsuko Hirose voiced by Anna Nagase Luke Braveheart voiced by Kazuki Ura (Yoichi Isagi in Blue Lock ) Unio voiced by Rie Kugimiya (Happy in Fairy Tail ) Memmeln voiced by Minori Suzuki (Rosina in Ascendance of a Bookworm ) Qj voiced by Akio Suyama (Ichiro Ogami in Sakura Wars ) The full main staff list includes: Original Creators: Mitsue Yamasaki...

In the realm of anime, only a handful of series such as Naruto or One Piece have left a lasting impression on the viewers and Fairy Tail is still heralded as one of the best out there. From splendid storytelling to compelling characters, Hiro Mashima’s Fairy Tail has earned its place among other massively popular long-running anime series.

On top of that, Fairy Tail‘s highly awaited sequel, 100 Years Quest, is making waves online, solidifying and carrying forward the franchise’s legacy. The fandom witnessed the return of their beloved characters on big screens, and Team Natsu returned and took on a dangerous mission. Natsu Dragneel and his friends have accepted the 100 Years Quest from the wizard Elefseria, vowing to find and seal away the Five Dragon Gods no matter what.

Natsu in Fairy Tail | Credit: A-1 Pictures

Despite the show’s immense popularity and notable feats, the series...

Fairy Tail 100 Years Quest , the currently broadcasting TV anime adaptation based on the fantasy adventure manga, has announced an additional cast member. In the series, voice actor Nana Mizuki plays Selene (pictured above), one of the Five Dragon Gods targeted by the titular quest. The original Fairy Tail 100 Years Quest manga is written by Hiro Mashima, illustrated by Atsuo Ueda, and published in Japan by Kodansha in their Magazine Pocket shonen manga magazine. Kodansha USA also publishes an English language version of the series. Shinji Ishihara and Toshinori Watanabe direct the TV anime at animation studio J.C.Staff. Atsuhiro Tomioka provides the series composition, Yurika Sako provides the character designs, and Yasuharu Takanashi provides the music. Fairy Tail 100 Years Quest key art Related: Fairy Tail 100 Years Quest Anime Adds Yurika Kubo to Cast Crunchyroll describes Fairy Tail 100 Years Quest : The rowdiest guild in Fiore Kingdom is back! Natsu, Lucy, Gray,...

The next Fairy Tail game is set to launch before 2024 comes to an end, this time turning the events of the climactic Alvarez Empire Arc into an RPG. To shine some more light on how this one plays, Koei Tecmo shared a new Fairy Tail 2 game system overview trailer. See some of the RPG's new character progression mechanics and more—including a peek at what happens after the final battle in a completely original game story—in the video below. Fairy Tail 2 Game System Overview Trailer Related: Crunchyroll Heads to New York Comic Con 2024 with a Special Fairy Tail Panel and More The Koei Tecmo Live! at Tgs 2024 livestream also included more gameplay footage, with some help from Fairy Tail voice actors Tetsuya Kakihara (Natsu) and Sayaka Ohara (Erza), as well as game producer Hiroshi Kataoka. Fairy Tail 2 hits PC via Steam on December 11, 2024, followed by PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5 and Nintendo...

Following the anime's announcement last month, a new video released for From Old Country Bumpkin to Master Swordsman today announced the casting of Hiroaki Hirata (Sanji in One Piece ) as protagonist Beryl Gardinant, a self-proclaimed “humble old man" and sword instructor. The fantasy adventure series is currently scheduled to begin airing in April 2025 . Related: From Old Country Bumpkin to Master Swordsman Anime Announced for April 2025 Based on the light novels by Shigeru Sagasaki and Tetsuhiro Nabeshima, Akio Kazumi ( Loner Life in Another World ) directs From Old Country Bumpkin to Master Swordsman at studios Passione and Hayabusa Film, with series composition by Kunihiko Okada ( The Eminence in Shadow scriptwriter), character designs and chief animation direction by Satsuki Hayasaki ( Yatogame-chan Kansatsu Nikki ) and music by Yasuharu Takanashi ( Fairy Tail ). J-Novel Club publishes an official English version of the light novels and describes the story: Beryl Gardinant, a self-proclaimed “humble old man,” is...

Your friends have asked, time and time again. But now, it’s time. You’re ready to start Fairy Tail . Wait… there are how many episodes?! Look, don’t worry about it. I’ve got you covered with this beginner’s guide to the series. The Fairy Tail manga, created by Hiro Mashima, would go on to get an anime adaptation in 2009. Fairy Tail soared with 328 anime episodes and a couple of movies coming to a close in late 2019, only to pick back up with a sequel series called Fairy Tail 100 Years Quest . Now is the perfect time to binge it all. If you’re lucky, you’ll feel a fire in your belly just like Natsu. What Is Fairy Tail About? Related: How to Watch Fairy Tail in Order Fairy Tail takes place in a world where mages use their magical abilities to take on various jobs and missions...

The land of Fiore is home to more than its fair share of magic and mystery. In the port town of Magnolia, the wizard guild Fairy Tail has spent years building a reputation for taking on the toughest jobs and bringing their unique brand of chaos with them.

Their adventures are followed by many fans across the kingdom through Hiro Mashima’s beloved Fairy Tail manga and anime series. Over the years, Fairy Tail and its colorful cast of characters have inspired many games, hoping to capture the fun and excitement of the magical world.

One of Fairy Tail’s latest adaptations comes in the form of Kodansha’s Fairy Tail: Beach Volleyball Havoc. At first glance, this may seem like an unexpected genre shift, transporting the heroes from epic quests to a tropical tournament setting. However, those familiar with Fairy Tail’s antics know that wherever its wizards go,...

Have you always wanted to get into Fairy Tail ? Not sure where to start? Well, look no further! There are a lot of episodes of Fairy Tail . A couple of (extremely) long seasons? Check! Several movies? Check! A brand new series currently airing? Check! And that’s not even counting the manga, video games, OVAs and other related content. But don’t fear! I’m here with a guide to all of Fairy Tail ’s arcs and movies. So without further ado, here’s a comprehensive watch guide to all of Fairy Tail ’s arcs, movies, and a few little bonuses, too! Fairy Tail Season 1 Macao Arc ( Episodes 1-2 ) Our grand adventure starts right at Episode 1. Lucy Heartfilia is a mage, a Celestial Spirit Magic user to be exact. Her goal? Join the magic guild Fairy Tail. She’s not positive if she has fantastic luck or the worst luck...

Everyone knows at least one person who wants to join the world of anime but its vastness is far too intimidating to let them dip their toes in the water. What is the best genre? What is the best length? Is the world-building too difficult? Such questions are asked time and again by those who want to get into the world of anime. While many of these have subjective answers, it is common for people to resort to either Death Note or one of the Big 3.

Ryuk and Light in Death Note | Credit: Madhouse

Classics hold their name for a purpose. Dragon Ball, Naruto, Death Note, and many more are works that may not be perfect but they have an impact on so many people’s lives. It is not out of the usual to start with such anime. However, they can give a rather botched idea about what exactly Shonen as a genre is.

The convention season isn't over for Crunchyroll as we're heading to New York Comic Con from October 17-20, 2024 at the Javits Center! Alongside new announcements and the world premiere trailer of Zenshu at the Crunchyroll Industry Panel, special guests will appear at different panels during the convention including Fairy Tail creator Hiro Mashima, Overlord director Naoyuki Ito and The Beginning After the End author TurtleMe! Fans at the event can also get all the convention swag and exclusive merch available at the Crunchyroll booth [1643], and immerse themselves in the Solo Leveling Experience featured in the space. Read on for the list of exciting panels you can experience at Nycc! Crunchyroll New York Comic Con 2024 Schedule Friday, October 18, 2024 Spotlight On Hiro Mashima: Creator Of Fairy Tail Friday, October 18 | 11:30 Am Et Jacob Javits Convention Center - Main Stage Join Crunchyroll and Kodansha USA for a rare, in-person, conversation with the...

Updated on September 19, 2024 : Added Another Journey to the West to the lineup! Get ready to find your next grand adventure as Crunchyroll announces its fall 2024 anime season lineup! Starting October 2024, join Goku and new friends in the latest Dragon Ball Daima series! Subaru and Emilia also return for the royal selection in Re:zero -Starting Life in Another World- Season 3 ! And a new Shonen Jump series prepares to go out of this world in Dan Da Dan ! Other hit anime also continue throughout the season including Tower of God Season 2 , Fairy Tail: 100 Years Quest and One Piece ! Read on for even more shows to add to your fall 2024 anime lineup on Crunchyroll! See Also: Crunchyroll's Fall 2024 Dub Lineup here! In this article: New Fall 2024 Anime Season Picks New Fall 2024 Anime Season Simulcasts Continuing Fall 2024 Anime Simulcasts New Fall 2024 Anime Season Picks Studio: Toei Animation Sub Airtime :...

A-1 Pictures will celebrate their 20th anniversary next year, and the road they have traveled is long and exciting. With more than 100 anime series and almost 30 anime movies, the studio has released both original stories and adaptations such as Sword Art Online , Fairy Tail , Nier: Automata Ver1.1a , Lycoris Recoil , The iDOLM@Ster and more! One of their recent releases is the romantic comedy Makeine: Too Many Losing Heroines! , an anime series that's touching my heart in ways I didn't expect. This isn't the only great anime rom-com that A-1 Pictures has done. Let's talk about some of the best anime rom-coms from this iconic anime studio! Makeine: Too Many Losing Heroines! Let’s start with the most recent romantic anime series of A-1 Pictures: Makeine: Too Many Losing Heroines! , a story that won big at the 15th Shogakukan Light Novel Gagaga Awards. In Makeine: Too Many Losing Heroines!...

We all love a good tournament arc. There’s nothing quite like seeing your favorite characters go up against one another in a friendly competition. After all the fighting and drama, there’s usually a winner standing amongst the rest. I put together a list of some of the more famous tournament arcs in anime and have tabulated the votes! Let’s see which tournament you voted as your favorite and maybe you’ll find a new arc to watch from this list as well! #5: Tournament of Power Anime: Dragon Ball Super [8 percent | 286 votes] Related: 10 All-Time Favorite Goku Moments, According to Dragon Ball Fans If there’s a series that loves tournaments, it’s Dragon Ball . Each iteration of the franchise has their own and with Dragon Ball Super being the latest, it also has a few. The Tournament of Power is one of the reasons I need to buckle down...

When it comes to powerful characters in the world of anime, Shanks from One Piece and Gildarts Clive from Fairy Tail are two characters often pitted against each other. Despite being hailed from different worlds, both are known for their charisma and immense power. However, this comparison didn’t arise purely because of their fighting abilities, but also due to their uncanny resemblance in appearances, particularly in the anime adaptation of Fairy Tail.

Shanks from One Piece: The Red | Credits: Toei Animation

Thus, Both One Piece and Fairy Tail fandom have recently been embroiled in a heated debate on who is stronger. While it’s difficult to determine it due to them being in completely different anime worlds with distinguished power structures, it’s interesting to analyze both fandoms’ perspectives in defense of their beloved characters.

Addressing the Issue Regarding Shanks and Gildarts’ Similar Physical Appearances

Since Gildarts’ first appearance in Fairy Tail,...

Fairy Tail brings fans in with its characters who jump off the screen with their incredible powers and fun antics. But it keeps fans coming back by investing into the relationships and backstories of these same characters and their shared investment in their guild. Take this quiz to find out which member of the Fairy Tail Guild you’d be! Which Fairy Tail Character Are You?! More Character Quizzes Which Jujutsu Kaisen Character Are You? Which Chainsaw Man Character Are You? Which Attack on Titan Character Are You? Which Naruto Character Are You Most Like? Which The Misfit of Demon King Academy Character Are You? Which Kaiju No. 8 Character Are You? Which Haikyu!! Character Are You? Which My Hero Academia Character Are You? What Nen Category from Hunter x Hunter Are You? Which One Piece East Blue Character Are You? All Anime Quizzes...

Fairy Tail: Dungeons invites fans into a mystical adventure of magical exploration. As the beloved characters of Hiro Mashima’s epic story, players navigate a maze with magic sealed away. By uncovering playing cards imbued with each hero’s abilities, their power slowly returns in unexpected ways. Publisher Kodansha supports indie creators with this first project from Ginolabo Studio, crafting a deckbuilder roguelike that invites both casual and curious gamers to experiment.

Fans enter a mysterious chamber beneath Fairy Tail guildhall. Fire dragon Natsu leads the way, partner Happy by his side, seeking their friend lost within. But this strange new realm strips memory of combat spells. Luckily, meetings with Labi the Exceed and mage Cana grant tools to reconstruct strength through chance discovery. Each new level unveils fresh challenges, with failed attempts returning all to square one. Yet every try offers novelty, as every card fight births fresh tactics.

Symphonic Anime is a concert series created by conductor and chief arranger, Thanapol Setabrahmana. Getting its start in Thailand, the showcase has made its way through Thailand and Vietnam and is now making its first North American tour to Canada and the US. Thanks to his love of Japanese animation, Setabrahmana collaborated with some of anime’s most iconic composers to create an original composition of scores from Naruto , My Hero Academia , and Spy x Family into an orchestral arrangement for Symphonic Anime. This September, audiences can spend a night listening to their favorite anime score performed by the Thailand Philharmonic Orchestra and choir with special composer guests Yasuharu Takanashi, Yuki Hayashi, and Makoto Miyazaki and guest vocalist Nan Sathida. I got the chance to speak with composers Yasuharu Takanashi, Yuki Hayashi, and Makoto Miyazaki about the orchestra concert and how their careers have shaped their composition styles and works.

Fairy Tail:100 Years Quest burned the whole anime community with its flame of shocking turn of events in the recent episode of the series. The series is a sequel to Hiro Mashima’s Fairy Tail, which is followed after the defeat of Zeref and Acnologia at the hands of Natsu Dragneel, the main character of the series. Now they are on a new journey to the continent of Guiltina to accomplish the 100 Years Quest, which has been sitting unaccomplished for over a century.

Fairy Tail:100 Years Quest Opening | Credit: Jc Staff Studio

The first season of this series took off with a remarkable 9.8/10 rating for its sixth episode. This feat sparked discussion as well admiration among fans that even the log-running powerhouse like One Piece couldn’t manage. This announcement spread at lightning speed across different social media platforms. Currently, fans and viewers have turned toward revisiting their perception of this franchise.

A new voice cast member is joining the Fairy Tail: 100 Years Quest anime as one of the Five Dragon Gods. As revealed on the official website and social accounts, the latest cast addition has Nobuhiko Okamoto (Katsuki Bakugo in My Hero Academia ) getting fired up for the role of Ignia. Related: Fairy Tail: 100 Years Quest English Dub Reveals Cast & Crew, Release Date Based on the sequel manga by Hiro Mashima and Atsuo Ueda, Toshinori Watabe ( Edens Zero Season 2) directs Fairy Tail 100 Years Quest under the supervision of past series director Shinji Ishihira at studio J.C.Staff, with series composition by Shoji Hata ( Fairy Tail scriptwriter) and character designs by Yurika Sako ( Edens Zero ). Crunchyroll is simulcasting the anime and describes the story: The rowdiest guild in Fiore Kingdom is back! Natsu, Lucy, Gray, Erza, and the whole Fairy Tail guild tackle the legendary “100 Years Quest,” tougher than any S-Class quest.

Nearly three years on from Hiro Mashima posting a substantial reward for independent game developers interested in making a Fairy Tail game, Kodansha Creators' Lab today officially revealed the "Fairy Tail Indie Game Guild" project and its two initial titles that are coming to Steam in the coming weeks. The first is a single-player deck-builder roguelike titled Fairy Tail: Dungeons , which is scheduled to release on August 27 in Japan, while the other is a battle game with 32 playable characters titled Fairy Tail: Beach Volleyball Havoc , which is scheduled to release on September 17 and supports up to four players locally or via Remote Play Together. Both will be available to play in multiple languages, including Japanese, English, French, Thai, Chinese (Simplified), Chinese (Traditional) and Korean. Pricing is yet to be revealed. A "magic creation action" game supporting up to two players tentatively titled Fairy Tail: Birth of Magic was also announced,...

The summer season is in full swing, which means it’s time to hit the pool, hang out with friends, enjoy the great outdoors and maybe even have a barbecue or two. Or, and hear me out here, you could travel to another world with a couple of anime pals and enjoy some delightfully fantastical adventures. You know what, let’s focus on that second thing. This is Crunchyroll after all — we gotta know our strengths. So if you’re feeling a little sunburnt and need to cool off and relax with some animation, try out a fantasy anime series from this list. Why Does Nobody Remember Me in This World? It’s always a pain when you forget someone’s name or they forget yours, especially if you previously played an important role in their life. Like it was moving day and you were the only friend that owns a truck.

It’s been more than two decades since One Piece debuted on-screen. With more than 500 million copies published worldwide, it also holds the Guinness World Record for the most published manga. To add to that, Eiichiro Oda, the author of the series became a renowned mangaka after crafting this masterpiece.

Monkey D Luffy is the protagonist of this celebrated series. | Credit : Toei Animation

The series follows the journey of Monkey D Luffy, a pirate, who accidentally eats the Devil Fruit and acquires strength and agility along with rubber-like properties. Its first episode premiered on 20th October 1999 whereas the English dub debuted in 2004.

What’s interesting about the English dub version is the fact that Colleen Clinkenbeard didn’t even read the manga. However, her reason for not doing so would make complete sense to the author and he would be pleased to know.

Eiichiro Oda’s Gruffy Luffy

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Have you ever wondered what would happen if your anime characters from different shows met each other? Well, it turns out that some of them actually have. While many fans are excited about big superhero crossovers like Deadpool and Wolverine, the anime world has quietly made some amazing crossovers of its own.

Deadpool and Wolverine | Marvel Studios

In this list, are the top 5 anime crossovers that you might not have known about. These are not just simple cameos or quick jokes – these are full episodes, movies, and specials where characters from different anime series come together in unexpected and exciting ways.

5. Fairy Tail x Rave Master Fairy Tail X Rave Master | A-1 Pictures

Kicking off the list is a crossover between two of Hiro Mashima’s popular works, Fairy Tail and Rave Master. This special Ova, released in 2013, brought together the casts of both series for an exciting adventure. In this crossover,...

The official YouTube channel for the five-member Japanese male vocal and dance group Da-iCE has started streaming a music video for their latest digital single song "Story." The rock tune is now featured as the opening theme for the summer 2024 TV anime Fairy Tail: 100 Years Quest . The song was written amd composed by the group's youngest 30-year-old member, Hayate Wada, under the theme of "true bond." The music video features the members giving a sharp dance performance. Da-iCE "Story" Music Video Fairy Tail: 100 Years Quest Creditless Opening Movie Da-iCE made their major debut from Universal Sigma in 2013, releasing 23 CD singles and eight original albums to date. One of their most well-known anime theme song was "Dreamin' On," the 23rd opening theme for the One Piece TV anime series. As their 17th digital single, "Story" released digitally on July 8, and now available on digital services for streaming and download.

Natsu, Lucy, Gray, Happy and all our favorite guildmates are back! The English dub of Fairy Tail: 100 Years Quest fires up on Crunchyroll from Sunday, July 21 with the below cast and crew for Episode 1. Fairy Tail: 100 Years Quest English Dub Cast Natsu voiced by Todd Haberkorn Lucy voiced by Cherami Leigh Erza voiced by Colleen Clinkenbeard Gray voiced by Newton Pittman Happy voiced by Tia Ballard Wendy voiced by Brittney Karbowski Carla voiced by Jad Saxton Elefseria voiced by Sean Hennigan Touka voiced by Celeste Perez Alzack voiced by Austin Tindle Asca voiced by Kristin Sutton Bisca voiced by Angela Chase Bixlow voiced by Tyler Walker Cana voiced by Jamie Marchi Droy voiced by Z. Charles Bolton Elfman voiced by Christopher R. Sabat Evergreen voiced by Caitlin Glass Fried voiced by John Burgmeier Frosch voiced by Dawn M. Bennett Gajeel voiced by David Wald Gildarts voiced by Jason...

The King of Curses, Sukuna, the primary antagonist from “Jujutsu Kaisen,” is renowned for his immense strength and unstoppable cursed techniques. Ryomen Sukuna, more often referred to as simply Sukuna, is the strongest jujutsu sorcerer from over a thousand years ago. According to legend, Sukuna was an imaginary demon during the Heian era. But in reality, he was a human sorcerer known to be the most powerful of all time.

Sukuna in Itadori Yuji’s body: Jujutsu Kaisen

Sukuna appears to posses a variety of straightforward, lethal, and efficient ways at his disposal. He uses the Shrine Innate Cursed Technique, which combines Fuga, Dismantle, and Cleave. Despite being one of the most powerful sorcerer in anime, there are several anime mages who could take on Sukuna and his powerful cursed technique.

Here are 5 strongest anime mages who can defeat sukuna:

Zeref Dragneel (Fairy Tail)

The notorious dark mage from “Fairy Tail,...

A certain meme sprung to mind when I awoke to last week’s double-whammy of old-school anime remake news. It’s that panel from a Watchmen comic where Dr. Manhattan sits pensively in isolation on the surface of Mars and is usually made to lament how time is a flat circle, a recent example of which remarked on Ghostbusters and Dune competing at the box office in three separate instances since 1984. Anime is hardly different from other mediums when it comes to rebooting or remaking older material for newer audiences, though it's arguably been slower to dig deeper for inspirations. In the last couple of years, we’ve mostly seen updates of adaptations that originate from the early 2000s or late '90s like Fruits Basket , Trigun , Shaman King , Spice and Wolf , Bartender , Tokyo Mew Mew , Forest of Piano , Orphen and so forth. A few recent exceptions include Dragon Quest: The Adventure of Dai...

The hot streak of banger theme songs continues! Featuring "Story" by Da-iCE ( One Piece OP23) and "Tomo yo Koko de Sayonara da" by Boku ga Mitakatta Aozora, respectively, creditless versions of the Fairy Tail 100 Years Quest anime's opening and ending sequences are now available to watch below. Fairy Tail 100 Years Quest Opening Video Fairy Tail 100 Years Quest Ending Video Related: Love Is Indivisible by Twins Anime Releases Creditless Opening, Ending Videos Based on the sequel manga by Hiro Mashima and Atsuo Ueda, Toshinori Watabe ( Edens Zero Season 2) directs Fairy Tail 100 Years Quest under the supervision of past series director Shinji Ishihira at studio J.C.Staff, with series composition by Shoji Hata ( Fairy Tail scriptwriter) and character designs by Yurika Sako ( Edens Zero ). Crunchyroll is simulcasting the anime and describes the story: The rowdiest guild in Fiore Kingdom is back! Natsu, Lucy, Gray, Erza, and the whole Fairy Tail guild tackle the legendary “100 Years Quest,...

Muse communication has revealed their exciting summer anime line-up for July 2024, and this includes genres ranging from shonen to fantasy and adventure.

After having created a successful line-up in April 2024, the distributor claims to have a similar experience lined up for fans this time too.

Checkout the titles below:

1. Wistoria: Wand and Sword Genre: Popular Shonen, Fantasy, Combat 2. The Elusive Samurai Genre: History, Fantasy 3. The Ossan Newbie Adventurer, Trained to Death by the Most Powerful Party, Became Invincible Genre: Fantasy, Adventure, Combat 4. I Parry Everything Genre: Fantasy, Combat 5. Failure Frame: I Became the Strongest and Annihilated Everything with Low-Level Spells Genre: Revenge, Imba 6. A Journey Through Another World ~Raising Kids While Adventuring~ Genre: Relaxing, Comfy, Combat 7. A Nobody’s Way Up to an Exploration Hero Genre: Fantasy, Adventure, Combat 8. Fairy Tail: 100 Years Quest Genre: Hot-Blooded, Combat 9. That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime S3 (Continued from April) Genre: Fantasy,...

Fifteen years ago, viewers first saw the exciting anime about the wizards of the Fairy Tail Guild. The series quickly gained popularity, especially among fans of the shonen genre. Dynamic and spectacular battles, cheerful and bright characters, as well as a well-thought fantasy world made Fairy Tail one of the best anime about magic, dragons, adventure and friendship.

What Was the Original Fairy Tail About?

Fairy Tail is the strongest guild in the Kingdom of Fiore. The local wizards are not only famous for their heroic deeds, but also for the frequent destruction of towns during battles with villains. Because of this, their rewards are always used to restore the land after a battle, rather than going directly into the heroes' pockets.

One of the most daring wizards in Fairy Tail is Natsu Dragneel. As a child, he was found and raised by the kind fire dragon Igneel. After the...

Folks who have been waiting for more Fairy Tail can now kick back and get in on the new adventure at hand in Fairy Tail: 100 Years Quest . Natsu and the rest of the characters from Hiro Mashima's series are back in action today, and we have a guide full of everything you need to know before you embark. Read on for all the details, and watch Fairy Tail: 100 Years Quest starting today on Crunchyroll! In this article: Release Date and Exact Time Where to Watch Official Trailers Characters and Voice Actors Anime Staff Anime Key Visuals Plot When is Fairy Tail: 100 Years Quest Coming Out? English Sub Release Date: - Fairy Tail: 100 Years Quest premieres on July 7, 2024 at 2:00 a.m. Pt Territories: North America, Central America, South America, German-speaking Europe, Australia, New Zealand, United Kingdom, Ireland, South Africa, Norway, Sweden, Finland, Iceland, Netherlands and Denmark Related:...