Fairy Tail

[Archangel]

Plot Summary [ First episode spoilers ]

A young sorceress, Lucy Heartfilia, travels to the land of Fiore to join the magical Fairy Tail Guild. Along the way, she meets Natsu Dragneel, a teenage boy looking for a dragon named Igneel. Shortly after their meeting, Lucy is abducted by Bora of Prominence, who was posing as Salamander of Fairy Tail, to be sold as a slave. Natsu rescues her and reveals that he is the real Salamander and has the skills of a Dragon Slayer. He offers her membership into the guild, which she accepts, and they become a team performing various missions for the Fairy Tail guild.

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Type: TV
Episodes: Unknown
Producers: A-1 Pictures Inc., Satelight
Genres: Action, Adventure, Comedy, Fantasy, Shounen

Opening Theme:
#1: "Snow fairy" by FUNKIST

Ending Theme:
#1: "Kanpekigu~no ne (完璧ぐ～のね)" by Watarirouka Hoshiri Tai

Voice cast:

Natsu: Tetsuya Kakihara (http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/encyclopedia/people.php?id=28816)
Lucy: Aya Hirano (http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/encyclopedia/people.php?id=6581)
Happy: Rie Kugimiya (http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/encyclopedia/people.php?id=808)
Gray: Yuuichi Nakamura (http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/encyclopedia/people.php?id=15878)
Erza: Sayaka Ohara (http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/encyclopedia/people.php?id=1376)

Links: Official Website (http://www.tv-tokyo.co.jp/anime/fairytail/) | Anime News Network (http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/encyclopedia/anime.php?id=10942) | Anime DB (http://anidb.net/perl-bin/animedb.pl?show=anime&aid=6662) | MyAnimeList (http://myanimelist.net/anime/6702/Fairy_Tail) | Promo (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=175o4yWw618) | Promo 2 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oE9l4Qw0fNk)

[Horriblesubs] Fairy Tail - 01 - 720p (http://www.nyaatorrents.org/?page=download&tid=90386) | 480p (http://www.nyaatorrents.org/?page=download&tid=90384)

[IEA] Fairy Tail - 01v2 - 720p (http://www.nyaatorrents.org/?page=download&tid=91564) | 400p (http://www.nyaatorrents.org/?page=download&tid=91560)

[Mamiko] Fairy Tail - 01 - 720p (http://www.nyaatorrents.org/?page=download&tid=90523)

[KSH] Fairy Tail - 01 - 720p (http://www.nyaatorrents.org/?page=download&tid=90597) | 400p (http://www.nyaatorrents.org/?page=download&tid=90648)

[Ryugan] Fairy Tail - 01 - 720p (http://www.anirena.com/viewtracker.php?action=download&id=28961)

[Kraco]

Lucy really sounds like Haruhi, but I'll get used to it. It's the same thing with every Aya Hirano character, after all.

[Penner]

BOOBS .

[Archangel]

Lucy really sounds like Haruhi, but I'll get used to it. It's the same thing with every Aya Hirano character, after all.

I didn't notice it till you mentioned it. Still, they are very different characters so i'm sure it won't be a problem after a couple of episodes

I'm loving Natsu's VA, sounds young and cool

[Kraco]

I don't really recall Natsu's VA from anything else but Gurren Lagann and Minami-ke, but he aced those roles so I don't see why he wouldn't Natsu's as well, as different a role as it is. I wish the ANN VA list sported more names, though. The story has quite a few characters and now even my favorite girl in the story is missing (although she's not in the initial cast but I imagine the anime will go on long enough to reach her).

[Archangel]

I don't really recall Natsu's VA from anything else but Gurren Lagann and Minami-ke, but he aced those roles so I don't see why he wouldn't Natsu's as well, as different a role as it is. I wish the ANN VA list sported more names, though. The story has quite a few characters and now even my favorite girl in the story is missing (although she's not in the initial cast but I imagine the anime will go on long enough to reach her).

Hmmm ... rain or air? ( code talk, try to break it Kraco )

[NeoCybercoin]

I'd prefer rain. If I cracked the code good enough O_o

[Ryllharu]

Lucy really sounds like Haruhi, but I'll get used to it. It's the same thing with every Aya Hirano character, after all.Just like her full range consists of:
1. Emotionless/Reserved (Kiddy Grade, Twenty Faces)
2. Haruhi (Haruhi, Queen's Blade, Lucky Star)
3. Overly cute little sister (Buso Renkin, White Album, AkaSaka)
With nothing really in between.

If she played Lucy like Reira from NANA, I think we might be in better shape, but if she's going to sound like that promo, they would have been better casting Haruka Tomatsu (http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/encyclopedia/people.php?id=63126)or even MAKO (http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/encyclopedia/people.php?id=46543) (after hearing the evil side of her voice in Sora o Kakeru Shōjo). It's going to take me a long time to get used to that. Kaori Nazuka (http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/encyclopedia/people.php?id=439) would have been good too, the role she played in Mnemosyne would match quite well.

I don't really recall Natsu's VA from anything else but Gurren Lagann and Minami-ke, but he aced those roles so I don't see why he wouldn't Natsu's as well, as different a role as it is.
If his tone was closer to the voice he used for the German-speaking devices in the Nanoha franchise (since he apparently speaks it quite well), or Enjo from Kara no Kyoukai, it would be a big improvement. Natsu sounds a little too young in the promo. I'm sure he can pull it off, but if they directors want it like that, then there's nothing to be done.

[Archangel]

What do you mean too young?

He's like 15 or something. I'm also happy that they got him sounding cool instead of funny, that would only lead to more OP comparisons


I'd prefer rain. If I cracked the code good enough O_o

But air is so tiny and kawaii

[shinta|hikari]

I wouldn't put Haruhi and Konata in the same section. The voices, while recognizable as Hirano, are quite different. She also has a boyish voice that she uses as Kaoru in Zettai Karen Children. Still, I have to agree that this voice does not suit Lucy at all. Haruka Tomatsu would have been a better choice I think.

[Archangel]

You're making too big a deal out of a promo

Lucy's whole attitude isn't one to yell like she did there, so we might very well get something completely different out of the finished product

I say we wait for the first episode at least before making any hasty conclusions

[animus]

Natsu's VA makes me O_o. Natsu's personality is just like Luffy. Dumb, silly, and aloof. Voice doesn't match at all.

And Hirano for Lucy, meh. Lucy actually IS quite the yeller. She yells all the time in the manga. Rather, she is the only person in the main cast that even really yells often.

[Archangel]

Natsu's VA makes me O_o. Natsu's personality is just like Luffy. Dumb, silly, and aloof. Voice doesn't match at all.

And Hirano for Lucy, meh. Lucy actually IS quite the yeller. She yells all the time in the manga. Rather, she is the only person in the main cast that even really yells often.

Natsu isn't an idiot, not as much as Luffy anyway

[Kraco]

I merely commented how Hirano sounds more or less like Haruhi, which is probably because Haruhi was such a visible and prominent role and Hirano's voice isn't exactly gray, thus forming strong associations. Other than that, like Archie said earlier, it's quite absurd to use one flash short promo to judge the whole series. There are castings in the anime history that even after the last episode feel preposterous but still there are many more VA choices that at a first glance seem dubious yet turn out ok in the long run.

[NeoCybercoin]

I wanted to see Erza animated and hear her voice. Since my knowledge of VA isn't as big as some of you guys in here ._.;

I'd still go for the rain though. Wind is just....tiny and not really my thing.

[Ryllharu]

I wouldn't put Haruhi and Konata in the same section. The voices, while recognizable as Hirano, are quite different.
While they sound different, I think the two voices are more similar than they are different. While the pitch may be different, the intonation is not. Both Haruhi and Konata rise in pitch as they speak, each getting more excited as they continue to talk. Konata takes it farther and almost squeaks at the end of her sentences, but they both follow the same pattern. Hirano's Imouto characters rise and fall depending on the role, and her reserved characters keep it stable or occasionally drop pitch (Lumière).


haruhi is one of her ranges?
Between Kiddy Grade and Haruhi, she didn't really have many (if any) noteworthy roles. So yes, since a lot of her characters lately can be generalized into one of those three categories, I found it was a fairly apt descriptor.


While I definitely agree that deciding she doesn't fit at all from a 20 second promo is completely absurd, I still felt the clip was horribly out of character (saying exactly why would fall into borderline spoiler territory to adequately describe). It is too early to make the judgment that she doesn't fit, and I definitely think she could to a wonderful job if she used influence from the proper past role (Reira in NANA or Pachira from Magical Pokaan with a slightly deeper pitch). The promo doesn't show that, and it is all we have to go on.

So we speculate. It is our nature.

[shinta|hikari]

@Ryll - but that change in pitch is a very significant difference. Hirano voiced both Haruhi and Konata perfectly IMO, and the two characters are hardly similar. One is an overactive arrogant babe, while the other is a lazy otaku loli. Swapping their voices with each other would be creepy, as the characters in Lucky Star said so themselves when Konata did it.

Like Ryll, I am not judging the entire series at all. I am just saying that from what I've heard of the preview, Hirano's voice (the one she used) doesn't fit. I can't really state an opinion on something that hasn't even been shown yet, so I only use the material posted above. If she can manage to do well, then all the better. I am a Hirano fan after all.

[Marik]

Crunchyroll Gets Fairy Tail, Sasameki Koto Anime (http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2009-10-05/crunchyroll-gets-fairy-tail-sasameki-koto-anime)

Hopefully, this doesn't stop the groups that had already planned to sub this show.

[Archangel]

Crunchyroll Gets Fairy Tail, Sasameki Koto Anime (http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2009-10-05/crunchyroll-gets-fairy-tail-sasameki-koto-anime)

Hopefully, this doesn't stop the groups that had already planned to sub this show.

Fuck!

Dattebayo was doing a joint with gg, hope this doesn't stop them

[RyougaZell]

Fuck!

Dattebayo was doing a joint with gg, hope this doesn't stop them

Double fuck.

Dattebayo already refuses to do Naruto because of CrunchyRoll, so I don't think they'll change their minds for Fairy Tail.

And GG doesn't sub anything that has a sub already.


What other groups planne to do this?

[Marik]

I Eat Manga aka I Eat Soul, planned to sub it as well.

[Archangel]

I Eat Manga aka I Eat Soul, planned to sub it as well.

aka a group that just started, so we can be sure that the first couple of episodes are gonna be somewhat shitty

[Ryllharu]

Crunchyroll Gets Fairy Tail, Sasameki Koto Anime (http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2009-10-05/crunchyroll-gets-fairy-tail-sasameki-koto-anime)

Hopefully, this doesn't stop the groups that had already planned to sub this show.
I was adequately sure Fairy Tail would be the most oversubbed show this season. Whether they are quality subs or not...I can't say.


aka a group that just started, so we can be sure that the first couple of episodes are gonna be somewhat shittyLook. We get that you are part of a competing group for Fairy Tail manga scans, but aside from some editing techniques, IEM is pretty good. Fairy Tail is not some Masamune Shirow series with loads of obscure words and complicated language. I'm honestly getting a little tired of your group bashing and self-promotion concerning this series.

[Archangel]

Look. We get that you are part of a competing group for Fairy Tail manga scans, but aside from some editing techniques, IEM is pretty good. Fairy Tail is not some Masamune Shirow series with loads of obscure words and complicated language. I'm honestly getting a little tired of your group bashing and self-promotion concerning this series.

Will you pull you head out of your own ass? Binktopia doesn't do Anime, i was only mentioning that seeing how this is their first anime project they're bound to make mistakes on their first releases

As for self promoting, all i did was post some of the work i was proud of and asked for suggestions from fellow manga readers. If that annoyed you, tough

[Ryllharu]

Where did I mention that your group would be a competitor for the anime? I specified manga.

There is a big difference in wording between, "this is their first anime project they're bound to make mistakes on their first releases" and what you wrote in the earlier post, "we can be sure that the first couple of episodes are gonna be somewhat shitty."

As for self-promotion in terms of anime/manga, I had thought there were rules against this in the forum (as with many forums like gotwoot) considering the close ties to AonE. When I actually checked, it turns out there are not, which is why I hadn't bothered making an issue of this until now. The group bashing is a far bigger issue, but that is because you are from a competing group, and therefore biased.

[Buffalobiian]

Double fuck.

Dattebayo already refuses to do Naruto because of CrunchyRoll, so I don't think they'll change their minds for Fairy Tail.

And GG doesn't sub anything that has a sub already.


What other groups planne to do this?

Fairytale seems to be popular enough to at least pull in two or three subbers, even if they're new, one-man teams like [frong] or [tsubaki].

Still, if worse comes to worse, there's always [HorribleSubs]. That option in itself may not last long neither, given how intensely copyright infringement notices have been flying around lately.

edit: - missed a page..

[Archangel]

Where did I mention that your group would be a competitor for the anime? I specified manga.

There is a big difference in wording between, "this is their first anime project they're bound to make mistakes on their first releases" and what you wrote in the earlier post, "we can be sure that the first couple of episodes are gonna be somewhat shitty."

As for self-promotion in terms of anime/manga, I had thought there were rules against this in the forum (as with many forums like gotwoot) considering the close ties to AonE. When I actually checked, it turns out there are not, which is why I hadn't bothered making an issue of this until now. The group bashing is a far bigger issue, but that is because you are from a competing group, and therefore biased.

Well you don't have to mention id specifically since this is an anime thread in the anime section. Biased or not, how does the quality of ieatmanga's anime releases affect me in any way?

I'm a fairy tail fan, i'm hoping that they do a good job but i'm not naive enough to think that we'll get eclipse quality from a group that started a couple of weeks ago

There are no rule against it? Good, then shut up and take it. I'm allowed to express my opinion on a group's release quality, if you don't like it feel free to add me to your ignore list

[Kraco]

Why don't you two leave those evaluations until we actually have a sub to evaluate, not a week before that happens..? If you absolutely need to continue the baseless bickering, you can do that in the Pit.

[Archangel]

... fuck! - http://www.ggkthx.org/2009/10/05/fairy-tail-sasameki-koto-seitokai-no-ichizon-dropped/

Well i hope ieatmanga brings their A game

[Archangel]

Second promo is out (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oE9l4Qw0fNk)

It's starting tomorrow :D

[Ryllharu]

I've got mixed feelings after watching that.

First Impressions:

Tetsuya Kakihara (Gurren Lagaan, Minami-ke) sounds awesome as Natsu. Perfect fit in my opinion. I wish there was some Erza though, but I think Sayaka Ohara will be fine.

Aya Hirano on the other hand, sounds pretty poor. It just seems completely off in a lot of little ways that add up. Too hyper at times, no dignity behind her voice at all (something I always took away as Lucy having), and a bit overboard on the dramatics. The parts with Lucy grated on my nerves. It's not that it is Hirano playing her, it is that I feel she could do it right, and she's pretty far from it.

Happy sounds a bit...retarded, but that's probably just not the way I saw the character.
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Not satisfied with thinking about not watching this just because of one actress, I watched it a few more times.

It got a bit better after I listened to it a few more times, so I'm hoping she can work it out as she settles in the role. I can probably get used to it after five or six episodes.

[Carnage]

Im not crazy for the animation :\

[animus]

I still can't find Natsu's VA a good fit, probably never will. His voice is just way too smooth.

[Archangel]

I've got mixed feelings after watching that.

First Impressions:

Tetsuya Kakihara (Gurren Lagaan, Minami-ke) sounds awesome as Natsu. Perfect fit in my opinion. I wish there was some Erza though, but I think Sayaka Ohara will be fine.

Aya Hirano on the other hand, sounds pretty poor. It just seems completely off in a lot of little ways that add up. Too hyper at times, no dignity behind her voice at all (something I always took away as Lucy having), and a bit overboard on the dramatics. The parts with Lucy grated on my nerves. It's not that it is Hirano playing her, it is that I feel she could do it right, and she's pretty far from it.

Happy sounds a bit...retarded, but that's probably just not the way I saw the character.
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Not satisfied with thinking about not watching this just because of one actress, I watched it a few more times.

It got a bit better after I listened to it a few more times, so I'm hoping she can work it out as she settles in the role. I can probably get used to it after five or six episodes.

I hate to admit that some of your preconceptions from the first video were right but i think i'll get used to it eventually

Only thing i truly dislike is the loli sounding cat.

[Kraco]

Hmm... I have to say I didn't much like either of the two. Somehow it didn't sound like they were really into the roles. They could both do better than this. I hope it was just this trailer and the actual series will show more suitable characterization by the VAs.

I'm not going to say anything about the video based on that pixel porridge...

[Archangel]

Well it's gonna be up in 2 hours

http://www.crunchyroll.com/media-535122/fairy-tail-1/

I'm gonna give that free trial a go so i can watch this asap

[Marik]

[Horriblesubs] Fairy Tail - 01 - 720p (http://www.nyaatorrents.org/?page=download&tid=90386) | 480p (http://www.nyaatorrents.org/?page=download&tid=90384)

[RyougaZell]

Please tell me this Horrible Subs isn't as bad as Naruto's... I stopped watching them because the subs tended to be out of timing half the episode.

[Archangel]

They're watchable at best but they get the job done

So the animation was cool most of the times, especially during the magic fight scenes and i love this sort of medieval soundtrack they're using
The humor was well done too, they managed to convey it almost as well as they did in the manga

One thing i'm not digging is censorship on episode 1 and on something so small to boot. I'll be seriously pissed off if they go "reborn!" on this with no blood or any mild indication of the characters sexuality

As for the voices i love Natsu and i see myself getting accustomed to Lucy but the tsundere cat is definitely gonna be a problem

Overall great watch, hope a nice group picks it up

[Pandadice]

i like the part how this is only for subscribed members. you have to pay money to view this legally.

since thats the case, and there isn't any "just wait a week, and it's free" deal with this show, i think DB should pick it up. their deal with Naruto was that it was a legal sub, available within reasonable time, for free (or sooner if you paid). but since this isn't for free, i think they should sub it.

[Archangel]

i like the part how this is only for subscribed members. you have to pay money to view this legally.

since thats the case, and there isn't any "just wait a week, and it's free" deal with this show, i think DB should pick it up. their deal with Naruto was that it was a legal sub, available within reasonable time, for free (or sooner if you paid). but since this isn't for free, i think they should sub it.

It is gonna be free in a week with shitty youtube quality

gg and dattebayo were set to sub this but crunchyroll's licensing led them to drop it... for fuck sake...

[Kraco]

I think I'll get used to these voice actors. I already was getting towards the end of the ep. The fight was a bit stretched in my opinion since it was mainly meant to show how much ass Natsu can kick (with all the traditional elements of Lucy and the audience not even knowing he was a mage beforehand). I'm also generally speaking a bit more down to earth type what comes to the visualization of fights so the symbolism (like the dragon image behind natsu and the overuse of the magic circles) could have been dropped. But I guess they needed more stuff for the anime medium.

I'll keep watching nonetheless. It wasn't bad.

[Pandadice]

It is gonna be free in a week with shitty youtube quality

gg and dattebayo were set to sub this but crunchyroll's licensing led them to drop it... for fuck sake...

well maybe you can find CR rips on youtube in a week. but i bet you could find those now.

no, this series will not be available on Crunchyroll to none-subscribed members.

you have to pay $6 a month, or $60 a year (well, you get 2 weeks free trial or whatever) to be able to view this legally.

every other show on CR, that is not-yet-available for none-members says:
"You're watching a sample clip. To watch the full video, wait 7 days or get a 2-week free trial to watch now." and it gives you a 2 minute clip

however, Fairy Tail says "Sorry, only Premium Members can watch this!".

plus i heard at ANN how they won't be offering it for free. and the episodes will only be on their site for.. was it 1 month or 3 months.. either way episodes have limited streaming time. I think they said it was something to do with the Japanese contract.

i know gg doesn't touch CR things, but DB only stopped because there was a legal free alternative to what they offered. if you take the free out of that, then they shouldn't have a problem subbing it.. unless they just plan to leave it up to Horriblesubs/other CR rippers...

[Idealistic]

Omg, this anime is awesome. Natsu is badass. If the anime is planning to follow the manga then I will just wait and watch the anime.

[Carnage]

Anyone else get the feeling the series will be drawn out with only 1.5 chapters an episode?

[Kraco]

I think it made sense to make the first ep like this, and I didn't feel it was especially drawn out, even if Natsu's power display was somewhat lacking with it taking so long to beat the fake Salamander. I'm not overly worried yet, after only the introduction.

[Archangel]

I think it made sense to make the first ep like this, and I didn't feel it was especially drawn out, even if Natsu's power display was somewhat lacking with it taking so long to beat the fake Salamander. I'm not overly worried yet, after only the introduction.

Still you have to be worried about the apparent lack of violence. I mean if they keep censoring that stuff they'll kill the anime for sure

Has the author learned nothing from his previous anime fiasco???

[Marik]

[IEA] Fairy Tail - 01 [720p x264] [ 3A7B47AE].mkv (http://www.nyaatorrents.org/?page=download&tid=90497)

[Archangel]

Oh man, as suspected and from a completely neutral viewpoint ieatsoul still has a long way to go

I've been talking to some guys i know on that group and they say they're still planning on a v2 for this and are still looking for a more professional encoder so they can move to soft subs

[Ryllharu]

After watching the entire episode, I guess I don't really have a problem with the VAs anymore. The promo took some of the extremes out of the episode, so it made sound much worse than it really was. Aya Hirano is fine as Lucy. I do think she could use a little more dignity in the way she plays her, but otherwise she captures the overreactions and casual sluttiness of Lucy pretty well.

edit:
FMA's King Bradley as the Narrator is a nice touch too. I thought I recognized the voice.
/edit

I think the bigger worry may be the animation quality. Frankly, it looks a bit generic at times. The author's style isn't that difficult to copy, so I found the generic look on the characters in certain scenes to be a bit of an issue. The CG doesn't blend in all that well either. If it looks like this now, how is it going to look 50+ episodes down the road? Bleach went from a very nice distinctive style to fairly bland today (though the manga went that way as well for a while).

As for the censorship (though I can't say I recall anything from the manga censored here off the top of my head), Fairy Tail is airing at 7:30, so it is likely they are targeting a younger audience, and just like Bleach, so we just may see some vomited water instead of blood. How early episodes of Naruto escaped this fate, I don't know, but I'd prefer they leaned towards that instead.

@Archie: Real cute, nice barb. Made me smile though.

[Archangel]

After watching the entire episode, I guess I don't really have a problem with the VAs anymore. The promo took some of the extremes out of the episode, so it made sound much worse than it really was. Aya Hirano is fine as Lucy. I do think she could use a little more dignity in the way she plays her, but otherwise she captures the overreactions and casual sluttiness of Lucy pretty well.

I think the bigger worry may be the animation quality. Frankly, it looks a bit generic at times. The author's style isn't that difficult to copy, so I found the generic look on the characters in certain scenes to be a bit of an issue. The CG doesn't blend in all that well either. If it looks like this now, how is it going to look 50+ episodes down the road? Bleach went from a very nice distinctive style to fairly bland today (though the manga went that way as well for a while).

As for the censorship (though I can't say I recall anything from the manga censored here off the top of my head), Fairy Tail is airing at 7:30, so it is likely they are targeting a younger audience, and just like Bleach, so we just may see some vomited water instead of blood. How early episodes of Naruto escaped this fate, I don't know, but I'd prefer they leaned towards that instead.

@Archie: Real cute, nice barb. Made me smile though.

Glad you smiled <3

I share your concerns about the animation, but i do think the cg made the spells look pretty good. I do see it getting old if they keep using those circles and cinematics in every fight, but if it pops up every now and again for a finisher i'll be very pleased

As for censorship they took most of the violence out ( and no, i'm not counting going bouncing off buildings and into a bell as violence ), a scene where the fake natsu tries to burn Lucy with the mark of a slave, all the blood and the scene where Lucy seduces the shopkeeper for a better deal. I'm especially concerned about this because Lucy's big boobs are the target of many jokes in the manga and to take those out would be something of a blow to the anime's humor

I'm cautiously optimistic nonetheless

[Ryllharu]

As for censorship they took most of the violence out ( and no, i'm not counting going bouncing off buildings and into a bell as violence ), a scene where the fake natsu tries to burn Lucy with the mark of a slave, all the blood and the scene where Lucy seduces the shopkeeper for a better deal. I'm especially concerned about this because Lucy's big boobs are the target of many jokes in the manga and to take those out would be something of a blow to the anime's humor
What blood? I just re-read the first chapter and didn't see anything noteworthy in terms of blood. Aside from the branding, it was pretty well covered. A view of her upper thigh combined with probably the largest her breasts are animated in the whole episode (again, inconsistent quality) was equivalent to a lean forward (http://www.onemanga.com/Fairy_Tail/1/09/) as far as I'm concerned.

Lucy was still just as slutty as usual.

[Archangel]

What blood? I just re-read the first chapter and didn't see anything noteworthy in terms of blood. Aside from the branding, it was pretty well covered. A view of her upper thigh combined with probably the largest her breasts are animated in the whole episode (again, inconsistent quality) was equivalent to a lean forward (http://www.onemanga.com/Fairy_Tail/1/09/) as far as I'm concerned.

Lucy was still just as slutty as usual.

She's not slutty, she's... sassy ;)

I just assumed there would be blood, but the anime was still visibly less violent than the manga

http://www.onemanga.com/Fairy_Tail/1/55-56/
http://www.onemanga.com/Fairy_Tail/1/65-55/
http://www.onemanga.com/Fairy_Tail/1/69/

And the jiggling of the boobs was clearly superior to a wink and some leg

[Archangel]

[Mamiko] Fairy Tail - 01 - 720p (http://www.nyaatorrents.org/?page=download&tid=90523)

I edited the first post, it looks sexy as hell now

Edit: Mamiko's translation in quite good in my opinion, but the file size for this kind of image quality is too much. Hope they'll fix that eventually because i'll be archiving their releases, at least for now

[RyougaZell]

I'll have to check this version.

I have no problem with Happy's voice. Mainly because of Kugimiya's role at Zettai Karen Children as Momotarou.

[Marik]

[KSH] Fairy Tail - 01 - 720p (http://www.nyaatorrents.org/?page=download&tid=90597) | 400p (http://www.nyaatorrents.org/?page=download&tid=90648)

So there's three groups subbing it even though its on CR. Awesome.

[Penner]

Wich groups version is the best, image and translation-wise?

[Archangel]

From what i can tell they're all using the same shitty CR rip, but as far as translations go i think Mamiko is the best so far

[Keno]

I always though Happy's voice had a deep tone for some reason when reading the manga, but after hearing the one used in the anime, I can say it truly works, probably better than I imagined. IMO his character is key in this series. Who didn't smile when he said "Aye!" Or when he appologized to Aquarius together with Lucy when he didn't have anything to do with it. Love it, lol.

Now, I would like to know which group is the one fated to stay in the long run. Wouldn't like to switch groups halfway.

[Archangel]

Now, I would like to know which group is the one fated to stay in the long run. Wouldn't like to switch groups halfway.

You would prefer to consistently watch a shitty sub than to swap around the good ones?

If so, go with horrible subs. If you want quality, go with Mamiko for now and then we'll see

[Buffalobiian]

This show looked "okay".

Nothing spectacular, but nothing I'd be turned off by. It's coming off as pretty staple Shounen stuff. I guess I'll follow.

HorribleSubs could do with more colour saturation. It looks washed out.

[Penner]

Just got around to watching the first ep and i liked it, decent amount of action and humour blended, definately gonna follow this.

And im loving the medieval/folk type music.

[Archangel]

[Ryugan] Fairy Tail - 01 - 720p (http://www.anirena.com/viewtracker.php?action=download&id=28961)

What now? I prefer their raw, but as translations go i'm more of a fan of Mamiko's style

[Marik]

Fairy Tail [I]- 01v2 - 720p (http://www.nyaatorrents.org/?page=download&tid=91564) | 400p (http://www.nyaatorrents.org/?page=download&tid=91560)

Changes in V2:
Karaoke, different font, chapters, better 720p mkv and a 400p mp4. Chapters, etc etc! Here you go!

[Marik]

[Horriblesubs] Fairy Tail - 02 - 720p (http://www.nyaatorrents.org/?page=download&tid=91700) | 480p (http://www.nyaatorrents.org/?page=download&tid=91699)

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[Taka]​ Fairy​ Tail​ 01​ - 720p (http://takafansubs.com/torrents/%5BTaka%5D_Fairy_Tail_01_%5B720p%5D%5BB50D2F08%5D. mp4.torrent) | 480p (http://takafansubs.com/torrents/%5BTaka%5D_Fairy_Tail_01_%5B480p%5D%5BE226A778%5D. mp4.torrent)
(http://www.nyaatorrents.org/?page=download&tid=91700)

[Archangel]

Well yeah the verdict is out on the animation, and god does it suck...

The soundtrack is still cool and all but i can't help but feel they're rushing it a bit with 2 chapters consisting of 79 pages total in just 1 episode...

[Kraco]

Sometimes the animation reminds me of shows ten or fifteen years old. Plus the magic circles are really starting to bother me.

But I guess I'll keep watching. For the sake of Mirajane's cuteness.

[Penner]

I have no problems at all with the animation and the music is sweeeet, plus i'm loving the comedy... this show seems to be more comedy than action(so far atleast), wich is totally fine by me ^_^

[RyougaZell]

[Horriblesubs] Fairy Tail - 02 - 720p (http://www.nyaatorrents.org/?page=download&tid=91700) | 480p (http://www.nyaatorrents.org/?page=download&tid=91699)

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[Taka]​ Fairy​ Tail​ 01​ - 720p (http://takafansubs.com/torrents/%5BTaka%5D_Fairy_Tail_01_%5B720p%5D%5BB50D2F08%5D. mp4.torrent) | 480p (http://takafansubs.com/torrents/%5BTaka%5D_Fairy_Tail_01_%5B480p%5D%5BE226A778%5D. mp4.torrent)
(http://www.nyaatorrents.org/?page=download&tid=91700)


Wow... Taka sure is late on the party.
I guess I'll follow them, even if I have to skip discussion.

[Archangel]

Wow... Taka sure is late on the party.
I guess I'll follow them, even if I have to skip discussion.

Just watch Mamiko and archive Taka like i'm doing

[Buffalobiian]

Then I shall be one of the pioneers of the new fan-sub standard known as Horrible Subs.

My verdict on this is the same as last episode. Nothing amazing. Nothing horrendous. Fairly enjoyable.

I've gotten used to the VAs now too. I never had an issue with Happy's voice, but I had imagined Natsu to sound more child-like with a higher voice.

[Dark Dragon]

The Fairy Tails manga didn't start out too hot either, it was one of those series that get better as it progresses.

[Ryllharu]

The Fairy Tails manga didn't start out too hot either, it was one of those series that get better as it progresses.
I hope the animation quality does too, but it sort of seems like they are half-assing it because of the similarity to One Piece's simplistic style.

I take back what I've said before, Hirano is a great Lucy.

The first half of this episode was pretty terrible, but the second half was very enjoyable. Lots of good humor and decent action. I'm glad they didn't continue with Natsu summoning an imaginary dragon every time he used a strong attack. It wasn't a very serious fight, so seeing it again may still be a possibility, but a positive change for now.

[shinta|hikari]

I am surprised they did such a bad job at animating this. The effects are cheap looking yet exaggerated, and the character animation is inconsistent.While Hirano turned out a lot better than I imagined as Lucy, Happy just sounded wrong. I always imagined (and liked) Happy having a rough voice like a pirate with his usual "Aye" and all, but it was replaced by kiddy squealing.

I was only intending to watch this to see Erza animated, but at this rate, it will only tarnish the image of her in my mind. This series is therefore dropped.

[Dark Dragon]

I hope the animation quality does too, but it sort of seems like they are half-assing it because of the similarity to One Piece's simplistic style.

Yeah i usually don't care too much about animation, but this was just terrible.

This series definitely deserve better treatment or we'll just get another Rave Master.

edit: On second thought, there are too many shows that started out with great animation then crap out near the end because they ran out of budget. I'm hoping this is the opposite and they are just saving the great animation for some of the later fights.

[Assassin]

I just hope they stop being so flashy....its not friggin sailor moon. Stick to the story, and keep it a little rough around the edges. It needs more grit.

Other then that, im looking forward to this one...the manga is one of my fav's and i've always been a fan of the magic/fantasy genre.

[Marik]

[Horriblesubs] Fairy Tail - 03 - 720p (http://www.nyaatorrents.org/?page=download&tid=93062) | 480p (http://www.nyaatorrents.org/?page=download&tid=93061)

[Archangel]

It's sad but i have like 0 motivation to download this ep

I guess i'll wait for Taka, that should make the animation somewhat more bearable

[Kraco]

There certainly were some animation issues (that no release will solve) but otherwise I liked the episode. It had good humour and seemed to flow a bit better than the earlier ones, possibly because of less introduction elements and such. Also, they had scaled down a bit the magic circles for the more basic moves, which is a huge plus for me.

I still don't really know what to think of Natsu's VA. He sounds all the time somehow more calm and orderly than I ever pictured him in my mind, but sometimes that actually creates a funny, kind of dry British humour effect.

[Marik]

[Taka]​ Fairy​ Tail​ 02​ - 720p (http://www.takafansubs.com/torrents/%5BTaka%5D_Fairy_Tail_02_%5B720p%5D%5BC6813145%5D. mp4.torrent) | 480p (http://www.takafansubs.com/torrents/%5BTaka%5D_Fairy_Tail_02_%5B480p%5D%5B1F470083%5D. mp4.torrent)

[Buffalobiian]

HorribleSubs - Episode 04 (http://www.nyaatorrents.org/?page=download&tid=96473)

edit: and out of tradition, the SD version (http://www.nyaatorrents.org/?page=download&tid=96472).

Was this week's episode just neglected, or was everyone just waiting for a different group?

[Kraco]

The best part of this episode was the confirmation (?) that we will get Erza to appear in the next episode. She didn't yet say anything so I'm looking forward to hearing the VA's performance.

It still bothers me how much they force those symbolic elements in Natsu's attacks. Why can't he punch anybody without strange power-up scenes and a dragon flying behind him? If they are dead set on using such effects, they should have saved them for really extraordinary moments. The director of this series must be a n00b or something.

[Archangel]

HorribleSubs - Episode 04 (http://www.nyaatorrents.org/?page=download&tid=96473)

edit: and out of tradition, the SD version (http://www.nyaatorrents.org/?page=download&tid=96472).

Was this week's episode just neglected, or was everyone just waiting for a different group?

I dunno, but personally i just don't care anymore

[Logrus]

My god what a marvelous anime. Funny, supernatural and kinda gives me the feeling of a disney type cartoon for some reason.

Dont see it as a development series but more of an entertaining one.

Officially joining the fan club :D

@Penner: Good to be onboard ;)

[Penner]

Glad to have ya onboard Logrus ;)

[Idealistic]

Man, I thought this series would be more serious/dark. It's nothing but comedy. Not saying the anime sucks. I actually like it. Just not what I expected.

[Buffalobiian]

My god what a marvelous anime. Funny, supernatural and kinda gives me the feeling of a disney type cartoon for some reason.

That's mainly the reason I'm not liking this anime as much as I want to.

All those special attack sequences and summonings makes me think I'm watching Digimon.

[Ryllharu]

Man, I thought this series would be more serious/dark. It's nothing but comedy. Not saying the anime sucks. I actually like it. Just not what I expected.
RAVE started out like this too. Light hearted on the outside, but as the series went on it hit on darker material. Same pattern Hunter x Hunter, Naruto and Bleach followed as well. It's fairly standard in the shonen genre.

I can't say the same for the anime as it continues, but Fairy Tail has touched on darker subjects already, like with the enslavement of an author by Everlue, alluding to the wealthy abusing their power when they can. Same goes for the slaver in the first episode. There are clearly wizards that abuse their power. The anime has cut some of the harshest material already (as Archie pointed out) since I think they are going for a larger (incl. younger) audience, but I'd give it time.

[Logrus]

Btw does anyone know wich day of the week this show gets released?

[Marik]

Mondays by HorribleSubs and on Crunchy Roll.

[Marik]

[Horriblesubs] Fairy Tail - 05 - 720p (http://www.nyaatorrents.org/?page=download&tid=97643) | 480p (http://www.nyaatorrents.org/?page=download&tid=97645)

[Ryllharu]

A good episode, pretty much frame for frame with the manga.

Erza is awesome. Her punching Natsu in the stomach on the train so he can "rest" is one of my favorite parts. Not too much to discuss though, since it was basically a set up episode for what I expect will be a lot of fighting the next few episodes.

I did notice that Erza's basic armor is different. They use the basic armor she wears in the current chapters, rather than the more simplistic armor she actually wore, as seen on the cover to Volume 3 (http://img257.imageshack.us/img257/8448/51ymh1rg6ilss500.jpg) (spoiler free).

[Logrus]

Not entirely sure on what happend in this episode but one thin i got was that they at least have a main enemy now :D

Liked how Erza numbs everyone just by her presence hahahaha.

@Ryllharu: haha Yeah the punch in the train was awsome. One more thing that makes this show great is if your stoned out and watch in :)

[Idealistic]

RAVE started out like this too. Light hearted on the outside, but as the series went on it hit on darker material. Same pattern Hunter x Hunter, Naruto and Bleach followed as well. It's fairly standard in the shonen genre.

Did RAVE get any better though? It was pretty cool actually, but holy shit the animation was terrible.

[Dark Dragon]

Did RAVE get any better though? It was pretty cool actually, but holy shit the animation was terrible.

The anime ended early in the story so i couldn't really judge the quality, but i actually like the manga quite a bit.

[Kraco]

Erza was good. Not really much else to say yet about this arc.

[Buffalobiian]

Erza was good.

Aye!! Happy#2

[Marik]

[Horriblesubs] Fairy Tail - 06 - 720p (http://www.nyaatorrents.org/?page=download&tid=98779) | 480p (http://www.nyaatorrents.org/?page=download&tid=98777)

[Idealistic]

Omg Erza owns. She needs a spinoff or they need more magic knight girl animes. lol.

[Buffalobiian]

That busty armour is sexy. She so much better than the incompetent Lucy.

I find the humour to be misplaced in this anime at times. Maybe they're going for the completely random-laughs effect, but there's good and bad ways to pull that off as well (such as FMA:2009 for example).

I did like Master's reaction to Mirajane's "good news" though.

[Kraco]

That was quite a henshin for Erza, for sure. However, I don't particularly like that manner of fights where the enemies are nothing but basic grunts unable to use any fancy powers and thus beating them is like stomping ants. Doesn't tell anything at all about the true abilities of the person fighting them. You gotta have a named mage vs named mage in this show to see anything interesting.

However, otherwise it was a nice episode, Lucy trying to give Erza a good impression included. One great thing about the Fairy Tail guild is that nobody treats Lucy as a good-for-nothing newbie but instead like a full-fledged mage and member - although time after time that seems to surprise Lucy herself negatively; no avoiding of responsibilities and especially dangers allowed at Fairy Tail just because you are new.

[Logrus]

Is it me or is the guy that was stalking Katsu i think (the fire guy with dragon organs) a ripoff on Shikamaru(Naruto)

[NeoCybercoin]

That is just you. It's Natsu btw.

Oh and..TITania ftw.

[Buffalobiian]

Is it me or is the guy that was stalking Katsu i think (the fire guy with dragon organs) a ripoff on Shikamaru(Naruto)


That is just you. It's Natsu btw.

Oh and..TITania ftw.

He meant the guy from the evil-guild who's stalking Natsu from the shadows right now.

And it's not just him. He screams Shikamaru, even if the resemblance is only due to pony-tail + shadow techniques.

[Ryllharu]

Fairy Tail is rife with homage characters. They're not...quite there, but it doesn't take a lot of effort to see where Mashima was referencing. The guild itself is full of them if you look carefully. When Lucy first enters the guild hall in the second episode and the part where Erza dispenses discipline when she comes back are both full of lookalikes and similarities amidst the regular weirdos.

There are characters later on in the series (I won't spoil them here, PM me if you've read the series and want to know) who's styles I'm positive are a direct homage to particular mangaka.

[Penner]

Erzas transformation.... fuck yeah.

[Marik]

[Nipponsei] Fairy Tail ED Single - Kanpekigu~no ne [Watarirouka Hashiri Tai].zip (http://tracker.minglong.org/torrents/%5BNipponsei%5D%20Fairy%20Tail%20ED%20Single%20-%20Kanpekigu%7Eno%20ne%20%5BWatarirouka%20Hashiri% 20Tai%5D.zip.torrent)

[Marik]

[Horriblesubs] Fairy Tail - 07 - 720p (http://www.nyaatorrents.org/?page=download&tid=99900) | 480p (http://www.nyaatorrents.org/?page=download&tid=99899)

[Penner]

Thanks !

[Buffalobiian]

Okay, You can do anything with flames is going a bit too far. Flame grappling hook? Doesn't work.

I'm glad Virgo doesn't look like ...well, this (http://img213.imageshack.us/img213/2007/mancosplayq.jpg). I sure wouldn't mind if she made more regular appearances as Lucy's staple Celestial Spirit. She's a lot less weird than Cancer, not bitch like Aquarius, and is better to look at than Taurus.

The music pieces have an appropriately grand feel to them. On the other hand, that happy ED feels completely out of place.

[Kraco]

Okay, You can do anything with flames is going a bit too far. Flame grappling hook? Doesn't work.

Yeah. A jet engine would have seemed far more plausible.

[Marik]

[Horriblesubs] Fairy Tail - 08 - 720p (http://www.nyaatorrents.org/?page=download&tid=101350) | 480p (http://www.nyaatorrents.org/?page=download&tid=101349)

[Kraco]

That was so over the top that it turned hilarious. But I guess it simply is that manner of a show. Kind of like Gurren Lagann. Except that this goes so overboard even with the cheapness of animation that it's almost amazing; they must have drawn a grand total of five frames to animate the troops marching to the meeting hall. During the fight against the flute demon much more attention was given to the spell initiation than the actual effects. It surely made it look like it was nothing much, just like they said at the end.

Erza has nice outfits, though. I won't be complaining about using time to show them.

[Buffalobiian]

Spirit-ramping shounen stuff right there. Animation is pretty shitty, but the music just gets you into the mood. I'm starting to not mind Natsu's dragon in the background anymore now.

Natsu, Erza and Gray could start a guild each, seeing the level of awe coming out of those masters. With the exception of a few named ones, the rest seem to be as competent as those retreating soldiers.

Gray's magic was nice to watch. They even made him a Maker and long-range attacker make him even more different to Natsu.

[Logrus]

Wonder when we get to se Igneel :O?

PS: If anyone reads the manga Pm if we will get to see him anytime soon :P

[Marik]

[Nipponsei] Fairy Tail OP Single - Snow fairy [FUNKIST].zip (http://tracker.minglong.org/torrents/%5BNipponsei%5D%20Fairy%20Tail%20OP%20Single%20-%20Snow%20fairy%20%5BFUNKIST%5D.zip.torrent)

[Kraco]

Filler Tail:

Episode 9 - HorribleSubs (http://www.nyaatorrents.org/?page=download&tid=102461), and 480p (http://www.nyaatorrents.org/?page=download&tid=102460)


At least I'm pretty sure it's a filler. I can't remember at all this being in the manga, which would explain why it made no sense to suddenly have it here. But then again, my memory isn't much more reliable than Windows ME, so who knows. Well, the next episode at least seems to be getting back to business.

[Archangel]

Awesome animation AND fillers by episode 9, i'm so sad i dropped this...

[Logrus]

First time ever i can say im enjoying even the filler of a show:P Was funny some magic got used ( dont really know why the use those animations clip each time they use magic seems kinda unnecessary ).
When Ezra made french fries of the creatures almost looked like she held dual Zangetsu in her hands :P

The author has a good seance of humor at least :)

The background when Happy eats the fish was epic.

[Buffalobiian]

The soundtrack salvaged this ep. Erza's transformation theme rocks. Having that fast track playing over Lucy's cheezy "ding dong" summon make it somewhat bearable.

[Marik]

[Horriblesubs] Fairy Tail - 10 - 720p (http://www.nyaatorrents.org/?page=download&tid=103843) | 480p (http://www.nyaatorrents.org/?page=download&tid=103841)

[Kraco]

I wish they had used the same name transliterations that the manga scanlations have used. Not only do they make more sense (I believe) but they also simply look better.

Anyway, I'm glad it's manga based stuff again. And I liked Mist Gun's VA.

[Buffalobiian]

They always insist on Gray being "naked". Does he show up without his shorts in the manga and truly strip or something?

I'm certainly glad they introduced some stronger characters into the game. Natsu being the strongest, or having only Ersa as a friendly rival seemed way too easy.

Twintail Flame Empress was cute. I wish we got to see more of her :(

[Kraco]

I don't recall him being completely naked in the manga either. Although I might simply not remember. It's not like I'd especially study the bodies of male characters for every detail...

Twintail Flame Empress sure was cute. I completely agree.

[Ryllharu]

I've got the books nearby, so I checked.

Gray ends up completely naked at least a once in the manga thus far, which they showed in episode 2. They've been actually very accurate on the scale of Gray's nakedness thus far in the series. Him showing up at Lucy's place is pretty much panel-to-frame.

...and yes, the level of cleavage, legs, and ass that Lucy shows off has also been rather accurate, neglecting the one time that Archie pointed out earlier in the first episodes.

[Marik]

[HorribleSubs] Fairy Tail - 11 - 720p (http://www.nyaatorrents.org/?page=download&tid=104989) | 480p (http://www.nyaatorrents.org/?page=download&tid=104990)

[Logrus]

jesus got laugh strokes when i saw Natsu hit Grey in the head and later on when they beat the living crap out of the mouse hahaha

[Penner]

I'm loving this show, its freaking hilarious!

And Natsu's personality is so close to Luffy's at times its uncanny, along with his appetite for food.

[Buffalobiian]

Happy's probably my favourite comedy character so far. That voice just does it for me.

[Buffalobiian]

Horriblesubs - episode 12 (http://www.nyaatorrents.org/?page=download&tid=107221)

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I want more blood in this show. Those ice attacks only making Gray a bit dirty really lowers the brutality and hate being conveyed in those attacks. The "twist" was predictable, but not unenjoyable.

[Kraco]

Everybody needs a sad and tragic past, right? Can't build a shounen show otherwise.

I have to say Lyra was singing nicely, though.

[Buffalobiian]

Horrible Subs - episode 13 (http://www.nyaatorrents.org/?page=download&tid=108382)

[Kraco]

Lucy power up. It's good she gets those as well, as useless as she has largely been. Gray staying down is kind of strange and smells of a plot device, nothing else, seeing how he hardly sports even any wounds. Although I don't remember if in the manga he actually looked hurt and it's just stupid censoring.

Natsu beating the poison claw guy is a classic scene.

[Penner]

[HorribleSubs] Fairy Tail - 14 [720p].mkv (http://www.nyaatorrents.org/?page=download&tid=109617)

[Buffalobiian]

So Aquarius is stronger than Taurus? .... I guess in terms of wide-sweeping attacks that may be true.

[Buffalobiian]

HorribleSubs - Episode 15 (http://www.nyaatorrents.org/?page=download&tid=110813)

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I've been putting off watching this ep until now, but it turned out to be a pretty good one. I wonder if with the aid of Moon Drip, the two could actually revive Ul from the broken shards of ice.

They might be going for the "together, we can surpass Ul" thing, but I wouldn't mind having Ul really see her pupils grow up.

[Buffalobiian]

HorribleSubs - Episode 16 (http://www.nyaatorrents.org/?page=download&tid=112139)

[Kraco]

Episode 17 - HorribleSubs (http://www.nyaatorrents.org/?page=download&tid=113081)




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The "kya!" scene was the best moment of this episode. Made even better by the fact how she indeed continued as if nothing had happened.

[Buffalobiian]

Episode 18 - Horriblesubs (http://www.nyaatorrents.org/?page=download&tid=114216)

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Neko-mimi + Gilgamesh Armor was pretty awesome, even if it's only good for javelin and wrestling.

When Erza was trying to explain every bit of detail in front of the group and made it sound so confident that she'd destroy the moon, I thought the villagers were under some sort of psychological spell that required breaking.

All in all, a heartwarming arc.

[Buffalobiian]

Horriblesubs - Episode 19 (http://www.nyaatorrents.org/?page=download&tid=115452)

[Kraco]

If I had written the plot of this episode, I'd have had the spell to autocancel after that half an hour period. The master would still have told them it will be irreversible, though, after that time, since he was going to punish them anyway (although Erza would have been collateral damage, but it can't be helped sometimes).

[Buffalobiian]

I would have thought recasting the spell to have been an obvious choice, regardless of whether you know the effect of recasting or not.

Cute Erza made this episode.

[Penner]

Loved it when Elfman decided to join the cheerleading duo.

[Buffalobiian]

HorribleSubs - Episode 20 (http://www.nyaatorrents.org/?page=download&tid=116572)







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It was a nice episode. I wonder if that image of and adult Lissana was real, or projected from the childhood version? (ie how old was she when she "disappeared"?)

I was so expecting Happy to be a dragon, I couldn't help but be a bit disappointed.

Here's waiting for some crisis to unlock Inner Mirajaine again. It'd be nice for Erza to have a rival of her own too.

[Kraco]

It was a nice episode. I wonder if that image of and adult Lissana was real, or projected from the childhood version? (ie how old was she when she "disappeared"?)


I've no recollection whatsoever if the manga has (yet) explained her character's fate, so I'm looking forward to it was well. This isn't a romance story by any degree whatsoever so in that sense it hardly matters; it's not like they'd need to reserve Natsu and Lucy for each other despite wishful people (like me) possibly seeing such allegations.

[Buffalobiian]

Thinking about that, it's as if Mira's change of character was somehow to compensate for the missing "good girl" Lissana in Fairy Tail, but that's a total guess on my part with nothing solid to prove.

I never actually thought of Natsu and Lucy starting anything serious. Natsu/Lucy/Gray/Happy gives me a Ash/Misty/Brock/Pikachu feel as a team. Perhaps it gets a bit more serious with feelings and stuff later on, but I don't know.

[kashim]

Spoiler removed.
i know that this is in the anime section but im still kinda new so if this is a heavy spoiler can a mod or someone higher do whats needed
it just give a hint not really much but its something we can work with. from the looks of it, it seemed to have happened recently like within a year or 2 as to the ep itself i agree it was a nice episode not much to complain other than i too was hoping that the egg really was a dragon and not some cat with wings..yea....

[Kraco]

The anime certainly didn't reveal that (yet?), which means it's a spoiler and thus not allowed in this thread.

[Buffalobiian]

HorribleSubs - Episode 21 (http://www.nyaatorrents.org/?page=download&tid=117845)




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We didn't get to see as many Gray action shots as I'd like, but it can't be helped since we just recently finished up with his arc. Erza got quite a few costume changes in though (and she seems ever more busty in this episode). I certainly wouldn't be able to refuse her "invite". :p

I'll be expecting Element 4 to return right when Natsu gains the upperhand with the Iron Dragon Slayer, only to have Mystogyn and Laxus jump in Deus Ex style.

Despite the still-rather-crappy action animation, they sure know how to rally up some shounen adrenaline rush with that Fairy Tail theme.

[Buffalobiian]

Horriblesubs - Episode 22 (http://www.nyaatorrents.org/?page=download&tid=119534)


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Lol, can't wait to see the next episode. What do you call that? Megaman-Erza? Gundam-Erza?

/confused

[Kraco]

It was annoying how half the time the subs said Lucy Heatfilia, half the time Heartfilia (which is the correct one, naturally).

Erza's various costumes are always nice to watch. But what I'm looking forward to is Juvia's more prominent appearance. She didn't yet say too many lines at the end of the previous episode. Well, naturally the other Phantom mofos should present some good fights as well as has been shown already by Gajeel.

[Buffalobiian]

It was annoying how half the time the subs said Lucy Heatfilia, half the time Heartfilia (which is the correct one, naturally).


I didn't even notice that.

What stood out though was that Aria's power was Nullify. You'd think being called Element 4 that their powers would all be considered an element. Unless this guy's power is "Essence" or something like that - but even then...

[Kraco]

Wasn't Gajeel also one of the Element 4? His power is certainly not an element either. Or I guess it would be but in a much more modern sense.

[Buffalobiian]

Wasn't Gajeel also one of the Element 4? His power is certainly not an element either. Or I guess it would be but in a much more modern sense.

I thought Gajeel was apart from Element 4.

Erza listed them as Jones, Element 4, Gajeel in episode 21.

[Penner]

What the fudge.... they removed ep 22 by Horriblesubs from Nyaatorrents?

What gives :(

[Buffalobiian]

Horriblesubs - episode 23 (http://www.nyaatorrents.org/?page=download&tid=120262)




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I'm not terribly interested in Lucy's backstory (and Gray's) as much as I am into Mira's and Lissana's (perhaps only because their screentime is so much more limited).

So Drain was, after all, an elemental magic spell.

Gotta say too, I never tire of Erza fanservice.

[Kraco]

This episode was far too hasty and flimsy to really create any kind of feeling to Fairy Tail defending their members to the last man and woman.

Well, with the Element 4 fights starting, I should be getting scenes with Juvia and that's all I've been waiting for anymore for a good long time from this fail series.

[Buffalobiian]

CrunchySubs - Episode 24 (http://www.nyaatorrents.org/?page=download&tid=121502)


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I really liked this episode, if only because it explored Mirajane's, Lisanna's and Elfman's past. I didn't realise that they were all siblings until this episode.

Sol was pretty competent as a mage, but I just want to see Elfman kick his ass next time :p

Gray looks to be Juvia's opponent, so I guess Natsu gets to take on the fat wind guy. (or Jose?).

Maybe they'll all take on Jose and Elfman gets his ass kick in return, followed by Mira's on comeback as an S-class. I can't see them taking Jose down without at least one of those.

[Kraco]

Episode 24 - Horriblesubs (http://www.nyaatorrents.org/?page=download&tid=122045)

This did indeed feel like a pretty weak episode. Despite the death it didn't seem to quite reach any feelings of sadness. Those siblings weren't really even well enough developed.

The important thing is that in the next episode Juvia, my favorite Fairy Tail female character, appears again.

[Archangel]

The important thing is that in the next episode Juvia, my favorite Fairy Tail female character, appears again.
... why?

[Kraco]

Talking about her here and now would be a manga spoiler. Perhaps I'll get back to it after a bunch of eps when she has had more screen time.

[Penner]

Anyone got intel on when the next ep airs? :P

[Buffalobiian]

Anyone got intel on when the next ep airs? :P

In 2 days, 6 hrs, 19min 0s

[Buffalobiian]

Invote - Episode 25 (http://www.nyaatorrents.org/?page=download&tid=124124)

Font sucks. Get Marik's below.

[Marik]

[CrunchySubs] Fairy Tail - 25 - 720p (http://www.nyaatorrents.org/?page=download&tid=124234) | 480p (http://www.nyaatorrents.org/?page=download&tid=124231)

[Kraco]

Juvia is a rather strange girl. That's no doubt one reason why she's my favorite as well. Fairy Tail is quite story driven series in my opinion, laying less emphasis on deeper character development - which makes more or less sense considering the comedic nature and the number of characters. So, a character who's strange from the beginning is characteristic. Not that she would be the only such character, of course.

Plus I like her interest in Gray. The VA pleases me immensely as well.

[Buffalobiian]

That was completely unexpected. And funny.

I was expecting a semi-badass fight, but it turned out to be mostly comedy, and I didn't mind, surprisingly. I'd certainly enjoy the dynamics between them that are to come, but now Erza's got no potential partners (that are immediately available)

Strange how that if her body is made of water that being frozen wasn't the end of her.

[Kraco]

You thought Gray could be a pair for Erza? Ho... Such an idea never visited my mind even in the beginning. I always considered Erza a bit out of league for these fellows, and not only because she's older generation, basically, no matter how much time she seems to be spending with Natsu, Gray, and Lucy. Even that feels more like looking after them.

[Buffalobiian]

Crunchysubs - Episode 26 (http://www.nyaatorrents.org/?page=download&tid=125409)



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Weak. Very weak episode. :(

[Buffalobiian]

Crunchysubs - Episode 27 (http://www.nyaatorrents.org/?page=download&tid=126836)






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WHAT
THE
HELL??

That was just crap. An unnecessarily long flashback that only served to drag the episode out so it could end where it did, and some things like deflecting steel attacks with your body after powering up make no sense at all.

The only thing that made me smile was seeing the complete adoption of DBZ fighting style. Only then did it occur to me that Gajeel's hairstyle and rivalry somewhat resembles Raditz's.

[Kraco]

Unfortunately I can't say you'd be wrong. The unnecessary flashbacks took me by surprise and seemed to never end. I'd have preferred this fight with their feet a bit closer to the earth.

[Buffalobiian]

Horrible Subs - Episode 28 (http://www.nyaatorrents.org/?page=download&tid=128334)



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How cool does Mystogan's voice sound? He seemed rather creepy from the first sleep-inductive encounter, but now he just seems more of a quiet type. We need more of this guy.

[Kraco]

Episode 29 - Horrible Subs (http://www.nyaatorrents.org/?page=download&tid=129670)




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Quite a peaceful episode but very meaningful nonetheless considering Lucy's old man's attitude. Other than that, I hope Juvia sticks around for a while, like in this episode.

[NeoCybercoin]

I've just noticed this and maybe it is just a coincidence but..Lucy's mom died in 777. It doesn't state the exact date but I wouldn't be surprised if it is 777-7-7. The same date those 2 dragons disappeared.

[depthcharge]

No kidding. First thing I thought of was. OMG Lucy's Mom is a dragon!!!

[Buffalobiian]

Episode 29 - Horrible Subs (http://www.nyaatorrents.org/?page=download&tid=129670)




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Quite a peaceful episode but very meaningful nonetheless considering Lucy's old man's attitude. Other than that, I hope Juvia sticks around for a while, like in this episode.

He actually seemed rather happy or relieved in that window shot. Perhaps he knows he's an incompetent father, or that he's happy he no longer has to impose the Heir of Hearfellia role onto her anymore since she disowned it.

The poor servants will only have a grump champ to look after now though.

Juvia really is a funny girl, but she just can't top Erza. She's cuteness and badass combined!

777... it's even more of a mystery that Lucy's mum died in the same year. I assumed all the dragons disappeared following some sort of intentional hunt.

[NeoCybercoin]

No if it's a massive Dragon hunt then people would have known about that and been recorded in the books as "The Day The Dragons Died" or something.

[Buffalobiian]

Not an "official" massive dragon hunt, but some deceptive plan by an individual or shady organisation that somehow attracted, or crippled all the dragons for collection.

[Buffalobiian]

HorribleSubs - Episode 30 (http://www.nyaatorrents.org/?page=download&tid=131166)

[Kraco]

I can't claim this would have been an overly exciting episode. At least we got a bit of Laxus before the theater part.

[Buffalobiian]

I didn't expect Laxus to be a speedy guy. I always thought he'd be the power type, being the tough guy he is.

Got a few laughs out of this one nevertheless.

[RyougaZell]

Finally caught up until episode 29 (Ryugan). Despite the silly magic runes... I don't see the problem with the series. I enjoy it and that is what matters.

I love Levy, Lisanna, Erza and Juvia in that order btw.

Though luck my two favs either don't have much screen time or is dead.

[Dark Dragon]

Though luck my two favs either don't have much screen time or is dead.

Don't lose hope yet.

If this series turn out to be anything like RAVE then a character can be dead and still get a ton of screen time.

[Kraco]

Episode 31 - HorribleSubs (http://www.nyaatorrents.org/?page=download&tid=132682)



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I felt like this was a fine episode. That's more than I'm usually willing to say about Fairy Tail eps. Of course it was using pretty thickly traditional plot elements but they worked well enough so it would be unfair to blame the episode for it. Quite emotional, all in all.

It also showed, once again, how Erza totally belongs to the same group of trouble with Natsu and Gray, despite always trying to appear better than those two back at the guild.

[Buffalobiian]

Loke being a spirit totally had me.

And as for his crime, I would have thought it was some form of forbidden love between a spirit and a human or something, but then Taurus would have been banished long ago, unless you are instead forbidden to perform certain acts.

I can't deny anymore now. Lucy really does dress "scandalously" (since a better word doesn't come to mind).

[Kraco]

I can't deny anymore now. Lucy really does dress "scandalously" (since a better word doesn't come to mind).

I'm not generally speaking a less is better type of an evaluator but I admit her choice of clothing is quite nice to watch.

[Penner]

Indeed it is, that robe she had on at the bathing place when she was talking to Loke... swee-he-heet ^_^

Loke being a spirit, i really did not see that coming.

And that theater play they performed, that shit was fucking hilarious :D, totally reminded me of some theater antics they did in an episode of 'Inuyasha' were they called him "Hannabart Pekopon" or something (wtf is that a name or a thing?)

[RyougaZell]

Fairy Tail 32 Ryugan (http://www.anirena.com/viewtracker.php?action=download&id=35803)

[Buffalobiian]

The Spirit King must have been dying for someone to see his stylised nasal hair as a moustache.

[Kraco]

That king was certainly easily talked into submission. But it was a dodgy case in the first place so no wonder. Lucy's collection of spirits is growing huge. Although most of them aren't really any good for major fights and some that are have other troubles like the water spirit that hates getting summoned and is so tyrannical it almost makes her more trouble than worth.

[RyougaZell]

That king was certainly easily talked into submission. But it was a dodgy case in the first place so no wonder. Lucy's collection of spirits is growing huge. Although most of them aren't really any good for major fights and some that are have other troubles like the water spirit that hates getting summoned and is so tyrannical it almost makes her more trouble than worth.

Well... actually Lucy has 6 of the 12 Golden Keys... so that should place here very high on the mage scale... half of the most powerful Stellar Spirits have a contract with her. She only needs to use them better.

[Buffalobiian]

Or somehow learn to instant summon/change etc.

Unless she has enough power to constantly sustain them all in battle, she should try to swap them in faster.

Leo seems to be plenty though.

[Buffalobiian]

Horriblesubs - Episode 33 (http://www.nyaatorrents.org/?page=download&tid=135782)

[Kraco]

One of the better arcs launches here. Juvia finally stepped out of the shadows as well and immediately displays the funny jealousy Lucy will have to get used to now that Juvia's not anymore only commenting things from the background, out of sight for everybody. I like the interaction between her and Lucy (and Gray, obviously). Things should get better from now on.

[Buffalobiian]

This episode proves once again, that Erza is the Nee-san of this show, in more ways than one.

It's a real pity she prefers armour.

[Buffalobiian]

CrunchySubs - Episode 34 (http://www.nyaatorrents.org/?page=download&tid=138595)

[Penner]

Decent episode, i'm liking Juvia more and more :D

[Kraco]

This episode was largely Juvia fanservice, for sure. Though the end was of course claimed by the history lesson. The series is also built so, it seems, that whenever Erza is present, she will easily overshadow any other ladies. Not that I'm comlaining since it makes good scenes. Even if it silences even Juvia.

Not much to say about this episode otherwise because all the fights were nonconsequential. Things only start to roll when they need to face those Erza's former friends again.

[NeoCybercoin]

I didn't notice it when I was reading the manga but that old man has the Fairy Tail emblem on his back.

[Penner]

He does?

I didn't really pay that close attention to it, pretty interesting if thats the case ^^

[Buffalobiian]

CrunchySubs - Episode 35 (http://www.nyaatorrents.org/?page=download&tid=140101)

[Kraco]

Somehow I didn't find this flashback especially touching or emotional but I guess it was needed - not for this arc alone but also to explain why Erza is such a combination of a ruthless asskicker and a caring big sister.

In reality I'm of course only looking forward to any scenes with Juvia.

[depthcharge]

horriblesub 35 720p (http://www.nyaatorrents.org/?page=download&tid=140106)

horriblesub 35 480p (http://www.nyaatorrents.org/?page=download&tid=140104)

[Buffalobiian]

I only just noticed that the "button" on Juvia's cape now has the Fairy Tail emblem on it - wonder how long that's been there for.

Like Kraco said, the flashback didn't tug any heartstrings, and I found that to be the case for the other two as well (Lucy and Gray's) - but they do enough to get a sense of reason behind all this action and build a bit of depth in our characters.

It appears that Jellal may share his senses with his twin brother. From memory, I remember Erza and his twin talking in the Council building one time in a not-so-friendly way. Does that simply mean they know each other as well, or can the twins momentarily control each other on rare occasions?

Simon seems like a good guy. Almost too good - like, the ones that usually die.

[Archangel]

Can someone give me the number of the ep where Natsu battles Gazzile?

[Buffalobiian]

Can someone give me the number of the ep where Natsu battles Gazzile?

Episode 27

[Penner]

Totally looking forward to seeing that "samurai" outfit that Erza uses in the intro, looks badass :P

[Archangel]

Not really samurai... it's more like the MC Hammer look

[Kraco]

Pieces falling:

Episode 36 HD (http://www.nyaatorrents.org/?page=download&tid=141625) | SD (http://www.nyaatorrents.org/?page=download&tid=141625) - HorribleSubs




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The episode finally launched into the main fights of the arc, after the less meaningful fights against Erza's former comrades. This should provide good stuff. However, the new OP finally showed one of the core elements of why I hold Juvia my favorite female of the cast. I don't actually care much for her current looks with the curls, and while I liked her already also earlier when reading the manga due to her personality and antics, the new looks the OP now reveals are what sealed it for me.

[Archangel]

What's with the obsession? Her character isn't all that interesting is it?

[Kraco]

I suppose objectively speaking her character is not amazingly interesting - but that goes for every character in the show. There's nothing truly innovative in Fairy Tail and that applies especially to the story. Let's just say I'm happy there's something that interests me in this series.

[Penner]

The fight between Natsu and the uber-owl was pretty sweet, but the 'metal' battlemusic they used was fucking awesome.

[Buffalobiian]

The fight between Natsu and the uber-owl was pretty sweet, but the 'metal' battlemusic they used was fucking awesome.

Yeah, it was pretty well done.

The "battle damage" on Natsu was drawn much better than in any previous scenes to memory.

I can't wait to see Mirajaine get her powers back, something that the OP hinted at.

Laxus being a bad guy doesn't get much emotion out of me other than feeling happy they'll have an excuse to beat the shit out of him.

[Buffalobiian]

HorribleSubs - Episode 37 (http://www.nyaatorrents.org/?page=download&tid=143182)

[Buffalobiian]

HorribleSubs - episode 38 (http://www.nyaatorrents.org/?page=download&tid=144813)

[Dark_n1ghtmar3]

god i luv this show

[Penner]

That was pretty damn good, got to see a whole bunch of Erza's different armors/outfits.

[Buffalobiian]

Damn it!!

Erza was hugging Jellal in that preview! :mad:


That was pretty damn good, got to see a whole bunch of Erza's different armors/outfits get ripped apart.

;)

The demon armour was pretty sweet. Now that she's down a few sets, let's see her in that maid armour the OP keeps teasing us with.

It's pretty funny how Juvia mistakes Lucy as her rival in love, while the person who comes closest to that would be Erza. And no one beats Erza.

Regarding Jellal/Sieg - are they one and the same or something? Sieg was the one behind defrosting that sealed beast from Gray's arc, he can't be up to any good. I thought those two simply shared a telepathic link, but it all hints that they most likely share the same mind.

[Penner]

Yeah i can't really figure out what the deal is with Jellal and Sieg...

I'm also curious about just how powerful Natsu will get when his "true power" or whatever is released..

[Buffalobiian]

Yeah i can't really figure out what the deal is with Jellal and Sieg...

I'm also curious about just how powerful Natsu will get when his "true power" or whatever is released..

He eats Etherion. :D

But really, it's about time our main cast starts showing some new moves. So far all their wins have been old moves supercharged with friendship and such.

Erza's new armour counts, so I'm talking more about Natsu and Gray (especially Gray.)

[Archangel]

Don't expect any permanent level ups, FT is all about the shounen moments of glory

Btw, Jellal?? Wtf, his name should be Gerard.

[Buffalobiian]

HorribleSubs - Episode 39 (http://www.nyaatorrents.org/?page=download&tid=146609)





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Ah, good stuff. I love how the music always fits the emotion so well.

[Buffalobiian]

[Nipponsei] Fairy Tail ED4 Single - Kimi ga Iru Kara [Shimokawa Mikuni].zip (http://tracker.minglong.org/torrents/%5BNipponsei%5D%20Fairy%20Tail%20ED4%20Single%20-%20Kimi%20ga%20Iru%20Kara%20%5BShimokawa%20Mikuni% 5D.zip.torrent)

IMO, the BEST ED yet.

[Buffalobiian]

HorribeSubs - Episode 40 (http://www.nyaatorrents.org/?page=download&tid=148271)

[Penner]

Holy shitballs that was awesome!

[Buffalobiian]

Holy shitballs that was awesome!

Aye. Let us have a moment of silence (because Buffalobiian is currently speechless).

[depthcharge]

Aye. Let us have a moment of silence (because Buffalobiian is currently speechless).

(is it because you have a mouth full of crystals?)

[Buffalobiian]

Horriblesubs - Episode 41 (http://www.nyaatorrents.org/?page=download&tid=149915)

[Kraco]

Laxus the douchebag is back. But at least Juvia is now in her better design. And Gazeel is around to spice things up. The other people's reaction to Gazeel joining the club was certainly expected.

Mirajane's song was nice. I didn't remember it from the manga, har har.

http://a.imageshack.us/img594/6563/juviahappier.jpg

[Buffalobiian]

I miss seeing Juvia going all shy around Gray. I'll let her new design grow on me a bit more, but so far I like the older personality.

I'm sure they introduced the Lucy figures only for comedy effect, and that we'll hear nothing about again, but it makes more sense for them to make Mirajaine figures, since she's already an established cover girl.

I'm looking forward to this Laxus arc, since it promises to bring out the strongest in Fairy Tail, as well as showcasing the politics in the guild. I wonder how Master would weigh up his children against his blood-grandson.

But by far, I'm looking forward to this:

http://a.imageshack.us/img529/6480/horriblesubsfairytail41.jpg

[Penner]

So Laxus and Erza will be in the Fairy Tail Tournament, will that other dude, Mystogan(?) be there aswell... haven't seen much from him at all.

[gos27]

Just watched Ep41, thought it was pretty good! Like the way Gajneel is now in Fairytail!

Is there a set amount of episodes for this series ?? I say it will go on for a good while!

[depthcharge]

eehh, Laxus is like Danzo from Naruto. I bet he was waiting for the old man to kick the bucket when Fairy Tail was leveled. Such a hypocrite, where were him when Fairy Tail needed some people to fight? We know Mystogan at least went out there and kick the butt of all the satellite guild hall.

Laxus is now blowing his top off like a spoil brat... just because grandpa didn't get him the birthday present he wanted.

[Penner]

Horriblesubs - Episode 42 (http://www.nyaatorrents.org/?page=download&tid=151630)

[Kraco]

Nothing riles the peace loving quite as much as forcing them to fight each other.

Laxus's ideas might be quite unfitting for the current Fairy Tail but he's quite effective. One thing is certain: If he got his way and inherited Fairy Tail unchallenged, it would host a lot less members.


eehh, Laxus is like Danzo from Naruto. I bet he was waiting for the old man to kick the bucket when Fairy Tail was leveled. Such a hypocrite, where were him when Fairy Tail needed some people to fight?

He simply has no use for Fairy Tail too weak to defeat opponents of that level (without his help).

[Buffalobiian]

Hmm.. if Gajeel can't exit the barrier neither, it suggests the barrier has something to do with dragon slayers. Laxus must have had some run-ins with them to block them as a class rather than simply isolate Natsu himself. (The same question has to be asked as to why Freed went about blocking master in such a round-about way though.
Comedic effect?)

Too bad frozen girls mean we won't get to see them in action though. That kinda sucks.

[Buffalobiian]

HorribleSubs - Episode 43 (http://www.nyaatorrents.org/?page=download&tid=153390)

[NeoCybercoin]

I have the say the music was pretty epic during the introduction of Mystogan.

[Buffalobiian]

http://a.imageshack.us/img824/7328/grab28213.png

*SFX: Woww!!*

Right-eye advantage didn't make any sense, but who cares. The party's starting! :D

[Penner]

Hah, i totally paused during that scene :D

[Kraco]

Right-eye advantage didn't make any sense, but who cares. The party's starting! :D

Sure it made sense. Erza's right eye is abnormal and thus the petrification magic didn't work at all through it, only through her normal left eye. Based on the results, to fully petrify you need to make eye contact with a victim's two normal eyes. It's an obvious weakness of that petricular power, but magical powers oft have a weakness or two just like that.

[Buffalobiian]

Sure it made sense. Erza's right eye is abnormal and thus the petrification magic didn't work at all through it, only through her normal left eye. Based on the results, to fully petrify you need to make eye contact with a victim's two normal eyes. It's an obvious weakness of that petricular power, but magical powers oft have a weakness or two just like that.

Ah. I can't believe I didn't pick up on that (despite knowing how eye-contact was necessary). I was too hung up on that eye having some sort of anti-petrifying property.

The other thing that popped up was why our dragon slayers were locked down. Laxus had nothing to do with it, so we can assume it wasn't under his orders do to their likelihood of defeating him.

[Archangel]

Did we have the Miss Fairy Tail contest yet?

[Penner]

They did have the contest but before they could pick a winner Laxus and his crew crashed the party.

[Archangel]

Same thing happened in the manga, we still got tons of fanservice out of it though

Funny thing is that the winner was latter decided by fan vote, guess who?

[NeoCybercoin]

I'd say Erza.

[Buffalobiian]

I'd say Erza.

She'd get my vote too, but from I get the feeling it would be someone else.

Nevertheless, I'll show my support and belief.

Erza.

[Buffalobiian]

Horriblesubs - Episode 44 (http://www.nyaatorrents.org/?page=download&tid=154970)

[Archangel]

Yeah it was Erza, followed by Lucy and then Luvia

[Buffalobiian]

Good to hear the title goes to the rightful Titania.

I would have put Cana up there myself. (lol @ her going straight for a bottle after being de-stoned)

These episodes are pretty good, and we didn't even have to follow through with last episode's Mystogan cliffhanger.