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.