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In a world where magic is commonly used and sold, a team of guild members takes on various missions to earn enough money to pay the rent. Among them are Lucy, a celestial spirit mage, Natsu, a fire dragon slayer, and Happy, a blue winged cat.
As opposed to others, I first watched the anime and only after I became interested I started reading the manga as well. And I have to say, this is one of the best series I have seen in years.
The animation and music are great, the plot gets really awesome (especially around the tower of paradise arc), and the humor is just the best! I guarantee that this show will make you laugh, especially the filler tends to be hilarious. On top of that it has several well worked out characters, each one with a different back story yet to be explored.
This show has the potential to get really big, and if I had to advise anyone a good anime to watch, this would be one.
As opposed to others, I first watched the anime and only after I became interested I started reading the manga as well. And I have to say, this is one of the best series I have seen in years.
The animation and music are great, the plot gets really awesome (especially around the tower of paradise arc), and the humor is just the best! I guarantee that this show will make you laugh, especially the filler tends to be hilarious. On top of that it has several well worked out characters, each one with a different back story yet to be explored.
This show has the potential to get really big, and if I had to advise anyone a good anime to watch, this would be one.
I am a watcher of many animes, and the way I can tell how good or entertaining a series is is how it captures me in the first few episodes. Fairy Tail manages to do exactly that. Sure there are going to be a few weak points and continuity within the story, but there are plenty of strong points too. A good and bad note for the series is how there are so many characters within; it can be good because some characters you'll connect with better then others, but that is also a bad thing since it divides much needed attention to what is relevant at the moment, however Hiro Mashima handles it quite well. The score, done by Yasuharu Takanashi, does well in delivery the tones from intense to sad to flat out silly (and in many ways, saves the show in its weak moments).
Yes there are fillers, but not as many as other ongoing Shounen series such as Naruto or One Piece, and Fairy Tail moves at a quicker pace then both and the fillers for the most part are stand alone episodes in which the animators and studio story writers have a ball doing. The humor is very silly and childish, which is actually a plus I think.
It's definitely not the best series out there, but it has a lot of potential. It is a good solid series that I strongly recommend.
Yes there are fillers, but not as many as other ongoing Shounen series such as Naruto or One Piece, and Fairy Tail moves at a quicker pace then both and the fillers for the most part are stand alone episodes in which the animators and studio story writers have a ball doing. The humor is very silly and childish, which is actually a plus I think.
It's definitely not the best series out there, but it has a lot of potential. It is a good solid series that I strongly recommend.
Fairy Tail is one of my favorite long-running shows for many reasons. One, the action is good and well detailed, the comedy is hilarious and used at the right times, and it's eye-opening discussions make you love the characters even more. Every time I watched an episode, I would have many different reactions to them. Sometimes I'll be, 'oh that was good', or 'what the hell did I just watch', or 'that was freaking intense!', or 'that was depressing' and... you get the point. My point is that this series will leave you with many different emotions as you walk away from it. Some may say it is over the top when it comes to the humor or the action, but still, it sticks to the story and it doesn't care if anything is over the top. Some people may not like this series for a multitude of reasons. The only problem I personally had with it, was how long the series goes. I am not a huge fan of long-running animes because of filler episodes, or it drags on sometimes, but that is just me. Another thing I'd like to point out, is this is an anime that is not meant to be watched seriously. At all. There are many serious moments when it comes to death, loneliness, or family, which I will point out makes the story even more interesting and will sometimes leave you with a new perspective on the little things around you. This anime series is meant to be watched solely for entertainment. The emotional parts and situations will definitely get to you when they come, but for the most part, this is an anime that is just fun to watch simply for the heck of it. If you are a fan of long-running animes, love action, comedy, and stories of friendships and family, this action-anime is just for you.
- briggnalle
- Jun 7, 2016
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I have been a long time anime fan, but somehow this little gem of a show managed to upstage everything to quickly become my favorite. It has it all, great characters, roll on the floor humor, and a fantastic production level. It starts out a tad bit slowly as each of the main characters are introduced, but once it gets going it really takes off.
My favorite aspect of the series is that unlike in similar long-running series, the characters actually grow and change from the events in the past. Once a bridge is complete, it doesn't disappear to never be spoken of again, it leaves an impact on the characters and world. In part because of this, but also just because they are just extremely well thought out and likable, the characters are realistic and easily relatable. This series is a lot of fun, but there are also some real tearjerkers when back-stories start getting revealed. Lets just say that no one in the guild has exactly had an easy time of it.
This series is very high energy, and has some of the best action scenes around. It's got something for everyone and seems to be perfectly set up to take the anime mantle of next big thing.
My favorite aspect of the series is that unlike in similar long-running series, the characters actually grow and change from the events in the past. Once a bridge is complete, it doesn't disappear to never be spoken of again, it leaves an impact on the characters and world. In part because of this, but also just because they are just extremely well thought out and likable, the characters are realistic and easily relatable. This series is a lot of fun, but there are also some real tearjerkers when back-stories start getting revealed. Lets just say that no one in the guild has exactly had an easy time of it.
This series is very high energy, and has some of the best action scenes around. It's got something for everyone and seems to be perfectly set up to take the anime mantle of next big thing.
In the Manga/ Anime industry, the three biggest franchises are Bleach, Naruto, and One Piece. They are know as the 'big three'. If there were a 'big four' the fourth would probably be Fairy Tail, an equally long running series of epic battles, juicy laughs, and exceptional art and design.
Fairy Tale is set in a world resembling the southern European Renaissance in all it's architectural glory, but the people dress as if they come from every corner of the world. There are times when the show looks like a giant cosplay convention. Fairy tale it self is the name of the wizards guild whose members are the principle cast of the story.
The first season is told mostly from the point of view of Fairytail's newest addition. Lucy Heartfilia is a seventeen year old, peppy and ambitious. She has run away from home (and her snobby father with his snobby estate) to follow her drew of being a wizard. Her magic specialty is summoning celestial spirits of the zodiac; All of whom are contemporary comic book versions of their mythological counterparts. Sagitarious for example is a man in a horse costume.
As the seasons go on, The members of fairy tail endure various quests or expeditions, and must face of against many foes, including other wizard guilds. The recurring gimmick is that each season ends with an enemy becoming a friend and joining Fairy Tail, so the cast gets bigger and bigger, but it retains a focus on the select few that were there to begin with.
Perhaps the main difference between this series and the 'big three' is that Fairy Tail is not a show with overarching narrative direction. It is not a story about a protagonist on a journey to achieve an ultimate title. Lucy achieves her goal in episode one and from there she goes where the show takes her. The character of Natsu who brings her into Fairy Tail, is the one who is marketed and recognized as the protagonist because he fits the criteria of the young boys (shounen) genre to which Fairy Tail (and the big 3) belong.
Natsu represents, physical strength, juvenile Bliss, a big appetite, and the themes of comradely. Like Luffy and the younger Naruto, Natsu is just a really big kid. He is a lot of fun, but unlike Lucy, we don't get a good look into his heart. The show just asks us to accept that he has one by giving him monologues of phony sincerity and insight which his character type is too immature to be capable of summoning. He does have a personal quest however, which is to find this 'foster father', the dragon known as Igneel who raised him as a child and gave him his fire magic, and there is a touching episode in the most recent season where this pays off. Yet the emotional impact is still underwhelming because Natsu's motive is never really part of the character, it is merely a side note. This makes him a harder character to invest in as a protagonist than say Luffy of One Piece or Naruto Uzumaki.
Fairy Tale's show stealer, is one of the best manga/anime characters to date. Erza Scarlett, is the queen of Fairy Tale Wizards. Her personalty and powers are as attractive as her name is repulsive. Erza comes from a dark place, having escaped child slavery. Her magic is swordsmanship coupled which her dozen suits of armour which she can swap in and out of live a video game character. She has cunning and disciplined, and as a fighter she is dazzling to watch. Yet she is also amusing because she shares the same soft soft for spas, cake and pretty dresses as the next girl, while maintaining her conservative appearance.
Dramatically, Fairy Tail is a hit and miss show. There are times when it flat out fails through the classic mistake of telling and not showing what the characters feel. Every now and then it does surprise you in it's ability to channel thoughtful emotion but realistic human emotions are few and far between in the show, and the scenes that should be intimate turn usually turn out rather more bombastic. What it is missing most is the feeling mystique that can absorb you completely into the anime world. It needs more quiet scenes and fewer loud ones.
Fairy Tail succeeds most on the grounds of action comedy. Interwieving slapstick comedy with visually intoxicating scenes of action and peril, and a strong, celtic-tinted score Fairy Tail manages to build momentum from season to season. I would have preferred less dialog during the action scenes, but such a thing is inevitable in manga/anime. Even when the writing slow the show down, the picture keeps it moving.
Fairy Tale is set in a world resembling the southern European Renaissance in all it's architectural glory, but the people dress as if they come from every corner of the world. There are times when the show looks like a giant cosplay convention. Fairy tale it self is the name of the wizards guild whose members are the principle cast of the story.
The first season is told mostly from the point of view of Fairytail's newest addition. Lucy Heartfilia is a seventeen year old, peppy and ambitious. She has run away from home (and her snobby father with his snobby estate) to follow her drew of being a wizard. Her magic specialty is summoning celestial spirits of the zodiac; All of whom are contemporary comic book versions of their mythological counterparts. Sagitarious for example is a man in a horse costume.
As the seasons go on, The members of fairy tail endure various quests or expeditions, and must face of against many foes, including other wizard guilds. The recurring gimmick is that each season ends with an enemy becoming a friend and joining Fairy Tail, so the cast gets bigger and bigger, but it retains a focus on the select few that were there to begin with.
Perhaps the main difference between this series and the 'big three' is that Fairy Tail is not a show with overarching narrative direction. It is not a story about a protagonist on a journey to achieve an ultimate title. Lucy achieves her goal in episode one and from there she goes where the show takes her. The character of Natsu who brings her into Fairy Tail, is the one who is marketed and recognized as the protagonist because he fits the criteria of the young boys (shounen) genre to which Fairy Tail (and the big 3) belong.
Natsu represents, physical strength, juvenile Bliss, a big appetite, and the themes of comradely. Like Luffy and the younger Naruto, Natsu is just a really big kid. He is a lot of fun, but unlike Lucy, we don't get a good look into his heart. The show just asks us to accept that he has one by giving him monologues of phony sincerity and insight which his character type is too immature to be capable of summoning. He does have a personal quest however, which is to find this 'foster father', the dragon known as Igneel who raised him as a child and gave him his fire magic, and there is a touching episode in the most recent season where this pays off. Yet the emotional impact is still underwhelming because Natsu's motive is never really part of the character, it is merely a side note. This makes him a harder character to invest in as a protagonist than say Luffy of One Piece or Naruto Uzumaki.
Fairy Tale's show stealer, is one of the best manga/anime characters to date. Erza Scarlett, is the queen of Fairy Tale Wizards. Her personalty and powers are as attractive as her name is repulsive. Erza comes from a dark place, having escaped child slavery. Her magic is swordsmanship coupled which her dozen suits of armour which she can swap in and out of live a video game character. She has cunning and disciplined, and as a fighter she is dazzling to watch. Yet she is also amusing because she shares the same soft soft for spas, cake and pretty dresses as the next girl, while maintaining her conservative appearance.
Dramatically, Fairy Tail is a hit and miss show. There are times when it flat out fails through the classic mistake of telling and not showing what the characters feel. Every now and then it does surprise you in it's ability to channel thoughtful emotion but realistic human emotions are few and far between in the show, and the scenes that should be intimate turn usually turn out rather more bombastic. What it is missing most is the feeling mystique that can absorb you completely into the anime world. It needs more quiet scenes and fewer loud ones.
Fairy Tail succeeds most on the grounds of action comedy. Interwieving slapstick comedy with visually intoxicating scenes of action and peril, and a strong, celtic-tinted score Fairy Tail manages to build momentum from season to season. I would have preferred less dialog during the action scenes, but such a thing is inevitable in manga/anime. Even when the writing slow the show down, the picture keeps it moving.
- Sylarfan626
- May 14, 2012
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Honestly, this anime is amazing, one of the best shows I've watched. I can't remember the last time I saw a series where I loved ALL the characters. Natsu, Lucy, Erza, Happy, Wendy, Carla... they are all so awesome, I can't even pick a favourite. I highly recommend this series!
- poojanwadhwa
- Dec 20, 2017
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When I first saw Fairy Tail on Netflix I wasn't really into anime because I'd seen some hardcore ones that made me pretty uncomfortable. Fairy Tail just has this really amazing way of showing people that family isn't who you're related to, it's who earns the title. It also has a really fun and light feel to it for a long time before diving into the more 'my adrenaline hasn't been this high since I jumped out of a plane' situations. I think it's an anime that you have to see in order to decide if you like it or not. There's a lot more feelings after the first- say five episodes because you start getting a better view of the characters backstory and personalities.
- juliet-carter1990
- Oct 7, 2016
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- amiranda-39274
- Sep 28, 2019
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Words are too earthly incompetent and humane to describe this amazing,most epic, the most awesome show ever. It's funny, emotional, exhilarating, visually stunning, thrilling, exciting.......it's everything good about this universe. The characters the heroes, the villains, the allies, the people in the background. Everyone in the show are so amazing. Hiro Mashima, you are a GOD. You are more than a mere God. A Genius. I am eternally grateful to you for making this show, for giving meaning to my life. FAIRY TAIL IS THE MANIFESTATION OF MAGIC ITSELF. So pure. Nothing can ever even come close to this. It's the best show, no, not show, but the thing in the world. PERIOD.
- grayfairytailmage
- Jan 29, 2016
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A good show with a fine story line. I used to love this show when I started watching it. The wizards, the mage guilds, their fights, specially Natsu and Happy had my heart. But somehow moving to the end of the show, the story became a little SLOW.
Still this show is something I would definitely love to re-watch.
- tushargautam-18630
- Mar 17, 2021
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I want this series to go on as long as possible i just love this characters bonding with each other and this anime fills me with positive wives.this series is a masterpiece.
- shubhojit-58019
- Oct 7, 2019
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(Anyone who disagrees please don't hate, this is my opinion of the show and what it felt like to me)
In my opinion fairy tale is an intriguing show with an overall good story. The only problem I have with it is that it gets repetitive after around 50-60 episodes. It's really just the same type of fight scenes where natsu (the main character) uses his fire dragon magic to burn his enemies. There are other characters with different magic and fighting styles but to me it felt like I was watching the same fights from previous episodes. I would give this a 9 or 10 if it was able to make me feel like I wasn't watching the same fights.
In my opinion fairy tale is an intriguing show with an overall good story. The only problem I have with it is that it gets repetitive after around 50-60 episodes. It's really just the same type of fight scenes where natsu (the main character) uses his fire dragon magic to burn his enemies. There are other characters with different magic and fighting styles but to me it felt like I was watching the same fights from previous episodes. I would give this a 9 or 10 if it was able to make me feel like I wasn't watching the same fights.
- adamlaswell
- Nov 21, 2018
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5.8
This anime is a tough one for me to give a score, because it really just isn't my style, and that has affected my perception of it. I have a huge personal issue with the sloppy fantasy, especially a lazy magic system, and Fairy Tail, with oblivious prid, sports one of the laziest magic systems I've ever struggled to understand. This anime is not a failure, but I find it fails in many respects. My main gripe with this anime is it's use of idiocy and lawless, reasonless magic as a cheap plot device. I can't count how many times I almost put this series down and walked away because an incredibly contrived but tense plot came to a resolution at the hands of some magical something or other that came out of left field and had no explanation. It was frustrating. I wouldn't even call Fairy Tail's magic system soft, but rather a volatile liquid. Gaseous might be an even better descriptor. However, the anime does have a very unique charm, driven home with a stubborn theme of friendship through all. The folk-rock score adds to this charm quite well, without feeling overly cheesy. Every other aspect of this series-animation, art style, dialogue, etc.-is frankly only worthy of a passing grade.
If I may linger, I dislike how this anime refuses to kill anybody we would actually care about, and yet still has death scenes because they're fun. They have a whole death scene: every character expresses their grief, they run the happy memories montage, and then the character(s) who was supposed to die will just be miraculously A-okay, or whisked away by some magical whatever, without proper reason. They add new characters so damn fast, yet refuse to get rid of old ones.
This anime is a tough one for me to give a score, because it really just isn't my style, and that has affected my perception of it. I have a huge personal issue with the sloppy fantasy, especially a lazy magic system, and Fairy Tail, with oblivious prid, sports one of the laziest magic systems I've ever struggled to understand. This anime is not a failure, but I find it fails in many respects. My main gripe with this anime is it's use of idiocy and lawless, reasonless magic as a cheap plot device. I can't count how many times I almost put this series down and walked away because an incredibly contrived but tense plot came to a resolution at the hands of some magical something or other that came out of left field and had no explanation. It was frustrating. I wouldn't even call Fairy Tail's magic system soft, but rather a volatile liquid. Gaseous might be an even better descriptor. However, the anime does have a very unique charm, driven home with a stubborn theme of friendship through all. The folk-rock score adds to this charm quite well, without feeling overly cheesy. Every other aspect of this series-animation, art style, dialogue, etc.-is frankly only worthy of a passing grade.
If I may linger, I dislike how this anime refuses to kill anybody we would actually care about, and yet still has death scenes because they're fun. They have a whole death scene: every character expresses their grief, they run the happy memories montage, and then the character(s) who was supposed to die will just be miraculously A-okay, or whisked away by some magical whatever, without proper reason. They add new characters so damn fast, yet refuse to get rid of old ones.
- ianwagnerwatches
- Feb 1, 2022
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Quick review:
It's comedy, drama, action, some romance, all in one. The great thing about Fairy Tail is that it contains not as much fillers as other shows. There are so many twists to this show it's always exciting. Though, in season 3, I did feel they slacked off a bit. No surprise because none of season 3 was in the manga so basically it was a big filler tied in with the main story line I suppose. When it got to the games arc it really picked up again. And that last episode (175) is a much watch. I read the manga, you should too if you want to know what happens next. If they follow the manga it's going to be one hell of a season 5.
Yea so, great show, pretty good animation, and the soundtrack is probably the best out of all the animes I've watched.
It's comedy, drama, action, some romance, all in one. The great thing about Fairy Tail is that it contains not as much fillers as other shows. There are so many twists to this show it's always exciting. Though, in season 3, I did feel they slacked off a bit. No surprise because none of season 3 was in the manga so basically it was a big filler tied in with the main story line I suppose. When it got to the games arc it really picked up again. And that last episode (175) is a much watch. I read the manga, you should too if you want to know what happens next. If they follow the manga it's going to be one hell of a season 5.
Yea so, great show, pretty good animation, and the soundtrack is probably the best out of all the animes I've watched.
Watched all episodes,ova,movies. I miss fairy tail. Awesome journey and interesting characters. This anime gives you bliss, nostalgic feeling after completing it, feels like a family. It makes you happy and it has cat with same name. Beautiful landscapes and music is amazing. It is magical and you will fell in love with it after watching it. I
- pranavsaintly
- Apr 21, 2020
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- shinra-network
- May 27, 2013
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I recently watched all episodes of fairy tail and i'll describe it in 2 words: emotional rollercoaster. This anime makes you sad, happy and makes you laugh during the whole series. If you have seen the complete anime and haven't shed a single tear, laughed or got a hearthwarming feeling you are actually soulless.
At first you get to know the characters and their background stories (wich are most of the time really sad). You see characters go from a bad path to a good one, but you'll see good ones stray off to a bad path as well. The bond you get with those characters is so great you wont get enough of watching. Hopefully your favorite character will make it to the end.
Ratings:
Phantom lord arc, Tower of Heaven arc, Oración Seis arc: First episodes are more of a get to know everyone and the world they live in. A lot of background stories and of course a lot of fights. 8.5/10
Edolas arc: Really enjoyed this arc as well. Was a complete other style but worked perfectly. 8.5/10
Tenrou island arc, Grand magic games arc: Now the real fun of the show starts. A lot of fighting, cool twists and a great plot. 9/10
Tartaros arc: You think the previous 2 (main) arcs were fun. The tartaros arc was absolutely perfect! Couldn't ask anything more. 10/10
Fairy tail zero: Fairy tail zero got a lot of hate wich i don't understand. I was so excited to know how fairy tail got made and the adventures Mavis went through. Maybe I liked it so much because I binged the last arcs really hard. 9/10
Alvarez arc: Well not all episodes of this arc has been released yet, but it's already a perfect season with events you can't even imagine. Your mind will be blown for real. Too much plot twists and deaths for me to handle. 10/10
I gave a 10/10 overall, because even when the first arcs aren't worth a 10/10, the arcs that come after that are just perfect. And without the first arcs the last ones wouldn't be as perfect, because everything comes together at the END.
At first you get to know the characters and their background stories (wich are most of the time really sad). You see characters go from a bad path to a good one, but you'll see good ones stray off to a bad path as well. The bond you get with those characters is so great you wont get enough of watching. Hopefully your favorite character will make it to the end.
Ratings:
Phantom lord arc, Tower of Heaven arc, Oración Seis arc: First episodes are more of a get to know everyone and the world they live in. A lot of background stories and of course a lot of fights. 8.5/10
Edolas arc: Really enjoyed this arc as well. Was a complete other style but worked perfectly. 8.5/10
Tenrou island arc, Grand magic games arc: Now the real fun of the show starts. A lot of fighting, cool twists and a great plot. 9/10
Tartaros arc: You think the previous 2 (main) arcs were fun. The tartaros arc was absolutely perfect! Couldn't ask anything more. 10/10
Fairy tail zero: Fairy tail zero got a lot of hate wich i don't understand. I was so excited to know how fairy tail got made and the adventures Mavis went through. Maybe I liked it so much because I binged the last arcs really hard. 9/10
Alvarez arc: Well not all episodes of this arc has been released yet, but it's already a perfect season with events you can't even imagine. Your mind will be blown for real. Too much plot twists and deaths for me to handle. 10/10
I gave a 10/10 overall, because even when the first arcs aren't worth a 10/10, the arcs that come after that are just perfect. And without the first arcs the last ones wouldn't be as perfect, because everything comes together at the END.
A very entertainment anime...
Exceptional fight scenes and a good animation..
I'm 21, and i have to say that there is a potential here... until... until like ep 200.. after that episode. there was dramatically changes that i personally dislike... from hard-core fights, story, suffering, suspense, ambition, and some teenager stuffs turned into an hentai cartoon only of teenager stuffs.. yes... the quality is gone
i miss the terrible 'i hate you' eyes, the magic circles (not that important), the drama and emotion to know what will happen now it's just: "(BOOBS: )BIG BIG BIG BIG.. small" and every fight is to show lucy's unreal body
1-200-> the best, cant even wait a minute 200-230 -> i only see 1 minute..
:(
Exceptional fight scenes and a good animation..
I'm 21, and i have to say that there is a potential here... until... until like ep 200.. after that episode. there was dramatically changes that i personally dislike... from hard-core fights, story, suffering, suspense, ambition, and some teenager stuffs turned into an hentai cartoon only of teenager stuffs.. yes... the quality is gone
i miss the terrible 'i hate you' eyes, the magic circles (not that important), the drama and emotion to know what will happen now it's just: "(BOOBS: )BIG BIG BIG BIG.. small" and every fight is to show lucy's unreal body
1-200-> the best, cant even wait a minute 200-230 -> i only see 1 minute..
:(
Anyone who hasn't read the manga can definitely agree Fairy Tail is charming, funny, but does contain its series moments. If you didn't know any better you would think Fairy Tail was children's show, but I wouldn't really recommend this show for younger audiences as it does have its darker moments.
The plot revolves around a girl named Lucy who joins a mage guild and makes friends along the way, growing stronger as she takes on tasks (although her growth seems to be very slow, which is in my opinion good because a lot of anime has the characters growing super strong way too fast, and it's not really realistic).
I would highly suggest this anime for those who enjoy fantasy oriented anime and for those who dislike anime that has way too much blood and violence for their tastes (I fall into that category so my anime list is a bit limited).
The plots are great and instead of the usual "stand here and talk for 20 minutes before fighting" that seems to be so annoyingly abundant in other anime like Naruto, fight scenes don't seem to be dragged out on purpose just to make the episodes long enough to fill an allotted time- slot.
Some characters do sort of wear on you at times (namely Natsu whose personality in the anime reminds me that of Naruto's), but the genuinely touching moments that unfold throughout the anime in various episodes makes up for it and you grow to love the characters very fast. This is one of the few, rare anime that actually has me emotionally invested in the characters.
10/10 for me.
The plot revolves around a girl named Lucy who joins a mage guild and makes friends along the way, growing stronger as she takes on tasks (although her growth seems to be very slow, which is in my opinion good because a lot of anime has the characters growing super strong way too fast, and it's not really realistic).
I would highly suggest this anime for those who enjoy fantasy oriented anime and for those who dislike anime that has way too much blood and violence for their tastes (I fall into that category so my anime list is a bit limited).
The plots are great and instead of the usual "stand here and talk for 20 minutes before fighting" that seems to be so annoyingly abundant in other anime like Naruto, fight scenes don't seem to be dragged out on purpose just to make the episodes long enough to fill an allotted time- slot.
Some characters do sort of wear on you at times (namely Natsu whose personality in the anime reminds me that of Naruto's), but the genuinely touching moments that unfold throughout the anime in various episodes makes up for it and you grow to love the characters very fast. This is one of the few, rare anime that actually has me emotionally invested in the characters.
10/10 for me.
- kazikhanovrafik
- May 19, 2014
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Having kept up with the manga Fairy Tail since the year it was released I was excited to watch this anime and a lot of people believed that this title would be competition for the big shounen anime One Piece, Naruto, Bleach.
So far, I'd say that this won't happen anytime soon. There are a few things lacking from the anime that just didn't capture the magic of the manga.
The story of the Fairy Tail is just about a world full of mages with unique magical abilities that collect into separate guilds. Within these guilds, the mages take on missions for their rewards. The better ranked the mage, the harder mission they can take on. This is pretty much the world of Naruto except instead of ninjas they're mages. Fairy Tail is actually a mage guild filled with lovable misfits that seem to cause trouble for the guild despite their good intentions.
Artwork-wise this anime is pretty well drawn out and I have no complaints with the artstyle used. The watercolor-like colors fit in with the original art of the manga. I have some problems with a few things though, such as those action shots where you just see a character and blue dashing lines behind them. I thought that only belonged in the likes of Pokemon. Also, in the manga there were no glyphs that would pop up in midair whenever someone summons a spell. I don't understand the addition of this and just throws in a whole lot of questions to the viewer. Are the mages doing some kind of alchemy (Full Metal Alchemist style?) Music-wise, I dislike it. Some of the bagpipe bgm is good but a lot of the music in the background feels pretty cheap. I didn't expect any GREAT music but I still thought they could get music at least within Bleach realm which wasn't even that great.
I think the biggest problem with the anime I have is the jokes and expressions. For one thing Natsu, the protagonist has a pretty obnoxious voice in my opinion. They made his character feel very childish like I'm watching a cartoon meant to pump up little children with its rad way of talking. I don't think the voice actor, Kakihara, really understood Natsu the way most manga readers do. He makes Natsu sound egotistical when in the manga he seemed to just have an optimistic personality. Also, some of the best jokes in the manga are missing from the anime or just delivered in a poor fashion. For instance when one of the mages, Lucy, summons the spirit of Sagittarius, they had a discussion in the manga about how Sagittarius is actually half horse half man (lower half being the horse), and when the spirit finally appears it's a man in a ridiculous horse costume with a horse head. In the anime, they don't even mention the joke at all and just continue on with the plot. I feel like the anime is just rushing through with the plot and doesn't focus on the comedy enough - which is a big reason why I became a fan of the manga in the first place.
Anyways, as of this review there have been 33 episodes and I feel like they are obtaining more budget. The animation is getting better and there are less of those Pokemon-esquire action shots with the blue line background. Hopefully, the quality improves and more attention is given to the comedy from the manga. The comedy of the manga is probably 1/2 of why I read it as the plot is pretty predictable and forms neat little arcs that barely tie in with one another.
So far, I'd say that this won't happen anytime soon. There are a few things lacking from the anime that just didn't capture the magic of the manga.
The story of the Fairy Tail is just about a world full of mages with unique magical abilities that collect into separate guilds. Within these guilds, the mages take on missions for their rewards. The better ranked the mage, the harder mission they can take on. This is pretty much the world of Naruto except instead of ninjas they're mages. Fairy Tail is actually a mage guild filled with lovable misfits that seem to cause trouble for the guild despite their good intentions.
Artwork-wise this anime is pretty well drawn out and I have no complaints with the artstyle used. The watercolor-like colors fit in with the original art of the manga. I have some problems with a few things though, such as those action shots where you just see a character and blue dashing lines behind them. I thought that only belonged in the likes of Pokemon. Also, in the manga there were no glyphs that would pop up in midair whenever someone summons a spell. I don't understand the addition of this and just throws in a whole lot of questions to the viewer. Are the mages doing some kind of alchemy (Full Metal Alchemist style?) Music-wise, I dislike it. Some of the bagpipe bgm is good but a lot of the music in the background feels pretty cheap. I didn't expect any GREAT music but I still thought they could get music at least within Bleach realm which wasn't even that great.
I think the biggest problem with the anime I have is the jokes and expressions. For one thing Natsu, the protagonist has a pretty obnoxious voice in my opinion. They made his character feel very childish like I'm watching a cartoon meant to pump up little children with its rad way of talking. I don't think the voice actor, Kakihara, really understood Natsu the way most manga readers do. He makes Natsu sound egotistical when in the manga he seemed to just have an optimistic personality. Also, some of the best jokes in the manga are missing from the anime or just delivered in a poor fashion. For instance when one of the mages, Lucy, summons the spirit of Sagittarius, they had a discussion in the manga about how Sagittarius is actually half horse half man (lower half being the horse), and when the spirit finally appears it's a man in a ridiculous horse costume with a horse head. In the anime, they don't even mention the joke at all and just continue on with the plot. I feel like the anime is just rushing through with the plot and doesn't focus on the comedy enough - which is a big reason why I became a fan of the manga in the first place.
Anyways, as of this review there have been 33 episodes and I feel like they are obtaining more budget. The animation is getting better and there are less of those Pokemon-esquire action shots with the blue line background. Hopefully, the quality improves and more attention is given to the comedy from the manga. The comedy of the manga is probably 1/2 of why I read it as the plot is pretty predictable and forms neat little arcs that barely tie in with one another.
It was such a nice experience to watch this series and now I'm waiting for next season 100 years quest arc
- arrifat-77810
- Nov 8, 2020
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Once I began Fairy Tail , I honestly loved it as it could merge the comical and action sequences in a suiting proportion. From the Everlue arc to the few following arcs , it wouldn't be something you would classify as 'epic'. I always seems like the creators are attempting to drag the show on by making it's base of popularity as fan-service. You've got some really(reaaaaaaaally) good looking females in it , so it has got a great chance of being a magnet for fan-boys.
The arc when it actually looks deep into a person's history is the Galuna arc , the first major arc of Fairy Tail. It has got quite some fillers which can get a little annoying.
But one of its major problems is that the show lacks logic. The main characters , when almost beaten, gets fueled by 'nakama power' and beats the enemy rather blandly , which defeats the purpose of the fights. It makes the upcoming fights rather predictable and thus makes them boring. The baseless fights are what that makes the pretty awesome and twisted plot spoiled and not well received.
But however , when one of the most major story arcs in Fairy Tail , The Grand Magic Games is what makes you wanna continue the series as it dominates most of the anime's suspense. The arc(for once) is logical and unusually surprising with all theories related to time travel included.
Fairy Tail can be a good series(with it's cute and bad-ass characters) since it can be emotional as well as a light hearted anime at the same time. But this would only be the case if you have the patience to wait till the Grand Magic Games arc.
The arc when it actually looks deep into a person's history is the Galuna arc , the first major arc of Fairy Tail. It has got quite some fillers which can get a little annoying.
But one of its major problems is that the show lacks logic. The main characters , when almost beaten, gets fueled by 'nakama power' and beats the enemy rather blandly , which defeats the purpose of the fights. It makes the upcoming fights rather predictable and thus makes them boring. The baseless fights are what that makes the pretty awesome and twisted plot spoiled and not well received.
But however , when one of the most major story arcs in Fairy Tail , The Grand Magic Games is what makes you wanna continue the series as it dominates most of the anime's suspense. The arc(for once) is logical and unusually surprising with all theories related to time travel included.
Fairy Tail can be a good series(with it's cute and bad-ass characters) since it can be emotional as well as a light hearted anime at the same time. But this would only be the case if you have the patience to wait till the Grand Magic Games arc.
- nandan_nair
- Mar 17, 2015
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At first I was really excited for fairy, the first couple of episodes were alright, but then it just started going down hill. The story started getting very repetitive and the the characters weren't developing. I'm sorry if i'm hurting any fan boy or fan girls' feeling, but seriously, NO GOOD anime should have the crazy amount of fan service this one has. I know it's crazy, you can ACTUALLY make a good anime without all the panty and booby shots. But despite all of this I must give credit to the good things in fairy tail, for example, the music. It's quite nice and sometimes catchy. This anime also does a good job art wise and can be very bright at happy times, but very dark when its tense. Over all no, Fairy Tale is not my cup of tea, it might be yours, but I don't recommend it if your looking for a really great anime.
- lexikitty626
- Aug 1, 2014
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When I first heard of Fairy Tail, it was the soundtrack track that got me into it. Honestly the message that this show has is amazing i never thought that i would be so heavily invested in it. That character are so diverse you feel what they are going through along with the music is spot on. The show gets you right in the feels when you least expect it.
With Natsu, Lucy, Happy, Erza, Gray, Wendy, Carla, they all have a story of their own to tell and while watching you never get bored or say to yourself "well i knew that was gonna happen" you never say those words because you feel like you are part of the Fairy Tail guild, as they say in the show "Family doesn't end in blood".
I honestly have cried more then a few times while watching this show, and that's only because the writing has a way of getting into your heart and tell you that no matter what you can always have faith in your Family and friends that are the FAIRY TAIL guild.
With Natsu, Lucy, Happy, Erza, Gray, Wendy, Carla, they all have a story of their own to tell and while watching you never get bored or say to yourself "well i knew that was gonna happen" you never say those words because you feel like you are part of the Fairy Tail guild, as they say in the show "Family doesn't end in blood".
I honestly have cried more then a few times while watching this show, and that's only because the writing has a way of getting into your heart and tell you that no matter what you can always have faith in your Family and friends that are the FAIRY TAIL guild.