Great Chapter, Poor Elfman and Juvia, doesn't look their getting very far.
My guess Gray and Loki got the quiet path while Levi and Gazille got a beat down from Mest and Wendy.
Great Chapter, Poor Elfman and Juvia, doesn't look their getting very far.
My guess Gray and Loki got the quiet path while Levi and Gazille got a beat down from Mest and Wendy.
Mira Jane ___
I hope Juvia doesn't lose so early in the game :(
A chapter with out bras and bikini's….
Well Erza and Mirajane are kinda fan-servish this chapter.
Now this was a good chapter. Gotta say Mashima is quite good with action scenes. The ending, though bizarre, had me excited for the next chapter.
Oh, and hurrah for no "in-your-face" fanservice this chapter. If only Mashima can keep this up.
Is it possible? 3 good chapters strung together in one arc!?!?!? Its been since Battle of FT arc since that's happened…
I don't think this chapter was as good as the past ones have been. Maybe it's just because fights are pretty boring in manga when it's just attacks we've seem a million times. It's not that this chapter had any bad parts, just noting interesting either. Pretty standard =/
Three weeks in a row:
[ ]"We need to send out an elite team of badasses! Eh, I guess Lucy, Natsu, Erza, Gray and Happy will do, instead of any of our other 40 unique guild members."
[ x] This arc has promise.
[ ]Gerard appears.
[ ]Surprise Dragon Slayer
[ ]Lucy fights another summoner
[]Erza handicaps herself so she can't solo the big bad
[ ]Maybe we should send Gajeel in as surprise backup and have him be awesome.
[x ]Lucy gets naked/someone rips Lucy's shirt off
[ ]"the "enemy" has become an "ally/friend"
[ ]Surprise last boss
[ ]Manly tears
[ ]"This arc blows, I hope the next one is better. Maybe the end can save it."
[ ]Natsu wins by deus ex machina 1 time only powerup.
[ ]"The last arc was kind of lame. I hope the next one is better."
[ ]Arc ends, restart from #1.
Although we could be looking at an Erza handicap or a Natsu deus ex machina next week, so let's hope not.
So what'll be next?
! We got Mest and Wendy, Gazille and Levi, Gray and Loki. Any one of them can get a pass, but we'll most likely see Mest and Wendy advance due to plot. And as far as shonen main character goes, Gray has that over Gazille, so if those two met then Gray would advance.
I'll be mad if Gajeel is taken out by Gray. But you're right about him being more of a "main" character…
If Erza doesn't take someone out , I'll tolerate her . We just got Lisanna and Juvia has done nothing since Tower of Paradise …..and no , her role in Fighting Festival was minimal , realy .
@No:
If Erza doesn't take someone out , I'll tolerate her . We just got Lisanna and Juvia has done nothing since Tower of Paradise …..and no , her role in Fighting Festival was minimal , realy .
Yes, I was happy to see Juvia fighting Erza. I will be mad if she doesn't beat her. Juvia was an S-Class in the Phantom guild… Also Lisanna needs to prove herself to the audience. I'll be fine with her coming back to life if she actually does something worth while.
I wonder , could FT get some sort of movie/special down the road ? Two seasons seem like a nice starting point .
Actually, I take back Wendy and Mest getting the free ticket. Levy's one of the smartest people in Fairy Tail; my guess is that she was able to determine which route was the quiet route, so it'll probably be Mest and Wendy vs. Gray and Loki. Obviously, Mest and Wendy will win that fight.
Is it possible? 3 good chapters strung together in one arc!?!?!? Its been since Battle of FT arc since that's happened…
It's the start of the arc, give it time.
@No:
I wonder , could FT get some sort of movie/special down the road ? Two seasons seem like a nice starting point .
It's quite possible. It's already said that the anime exceeded expectations, and I think season 2 will raise them even higher.
Gajeel in a movie? Sold!
@Fire Fist:
Actually, I take back Wendy and Mest getting the free ticket. Levy's one of the smartest people in Fairy Tail; my guess is that she was able to determine which route was the quiet route, so it'll probably be Mest and Wendy vs. Gray and Loki. Obviously, Mest and Wendy will win that fight.
I'd be much happier with that outcome.
@Fire Fist:
Actually, I take back Wendy and Mest getting the free ticket. Levy's one of the smartest people in Fairy Tail; my guess is that she was able to determine which route was the quiet route, so it'll probably be Mest and Wendy vs. Gray and Loki. Obviously, Mest and Wendy will win that fight.
I'll bet they hit the quiet route too, since Gajeel would also be least happy with such an outcome, hence it'll be funny. His character tends to get flustered a lot.
I dunno about the battle though. I guess Gray and Loki are closer to jobbers then new boy and Wendy are…
It's been like five good chapters in a row.
This arc is exactly what I wanted and I'm glad it's keeping things up :)
You'll stop saying that the moment Gray's Yamcha factor kicks in .
@No:
You'll stop saying that the moment Gray's Yamcha factor kicks in .
Wouldn't it be better that way? Then Gray is out of the tournament and then potentially the rest of the arc while Mest gets to show off his powers. win/win unless Mest keeps reminding the fans that he's Gerard's disciple.
Speaking of which, I wonder what's going to happen to the losers. Do they stay on the island as spectators, get shipped back home at the end of each exam, what? The endgame's bound to be complicated if we still have so many characters hanging around by then.
That was a good chapter, I especially like natsu vs. gildartz and how he didn't stand a single chance against him…next week gulliver travels homage.
@No:
You'll stop saying that the moment Gray's Yamcha factor kicks in .
Not sure what you mean, but Gray being out of the arc would be a good thing.
Gerard will appear along with a "surprise" new dragonslayer and Natsu will win via deus ex powerup. I'm not even caught up (still just a chapter or three into Edoras), and I know you all are celebrating in vain again. Oh and Erza will continue to be screwed over with her fights.
Gerard will appear along with a "surprise" new dragonslayer and Natsu will win via deus ex powerup. I'm not even caught up (still just a chapter or three into Edoras), and I know you all are celebrating in vain again. Oh and Erza will continue to be screwed over with her fights.
We already know that emo guy is a Dragon slayer. Or at least he probably us. What else could he be?
We already know that emo guy is a Dragon slayer. Or at least he probably us. What else could he be?
The physical manifestation of all of Gerard's evil/emoness/hatedom and/or other aspects about his character that we dislike him for?
Who's to say Deathy Mcdeath dude will even make an appearance in this arc?
…
Why yes, I am tempting the universe to make me eat those words.
In fact, who's to say that one of the seals binding Zeref isn't buried with Fairy Tail's original master? I'll stop with my crazy guessing here and go back to musing over how the new chapter is still reminding me of retro Oswald cartoons.
@vyse&homunculus:
Who's to say Deathy Mcdeath dude will even make an appearance in this arc?
…
Why yes, I am tempting the universe to make me eat those words.
Well, he was a part of Charle's vision.
I imagine he'll make an appearance during the second trial, though not necessarily to the characters, and he'll do whatever evil deed he does during the final one.
After the whole black dragon thing at the beginning of last arc, I'm not going to believe the foreshadowing before any given arc is meant for the same arc it comes before.
Mashima might just stick it too us and have those visions take place after the arc or a lot further down the line.
And on an adulterant note there's also the matter of a new extra chapter coming out soon showcasing Natsu & Happy's house.
Chibi Natsus look really funny.I smell advertisement for upcoming product!
…
The chibi natsus can pull a deus ex machina
Natsu can't eat his own fire, but if the Chibi's fires count as different sources, then they can feed eachother and become very strong/recover fast. Can they?
The chance of Natsu pulling some special move out of his ass has now been multiplied by how many Natsus there are. Natsu has this in the bag.
Great chapter btw.
Not sure what you mean, but Gray being out of the arc would be a good thing.
Well basicly he'll job just like he jobbed to fodder soldiers at the end of last arc .
So you don't like Gray then . Okay .
@No:
Well basicly he'll job just like he jobbed to fodder soldiers at the end of last arc .
So you don't like Gray then . Okay .
It's not that we don't like Gray. He's a great character. It's just we are tired of seeing the same group of people being involved in the main story and would like others to get a chance. Erza getting beaten will allow Juvia and Lisanna to be more involved. Elfman will get a shot if he can beat Mirajane. And Wendy is still relatively new so I'm okay with her, but it's Mest we want to see more of. And Gajeel and Levy of course. Natsu and Lucy are a given no matter what, but at least Cana is getting some attention as well.
Gotta admit Shanks the 2nd is looking cool beating Natsu up. That elbow-fist combo is typical, but allways works. Erza and Mirajane owning was cool aswell. Too bad the end with the chibi Natsus is giving way too much room for a Natsu Bullshit win against Shanks reborn. There's no way Mashima is gonna keep stylish until the end of the arc. . .
Mest is so dead…
Yes, this was yet another spectacular chapter. I'm glad they shifted focus to the other characters so we could see what they're up too (and I'm glad my Elfman-Mirajane match prediction came true). Mirajane is looking beastly in her demon form, I was glad to see it again.
Match predictions (updated):
Gildartz vs Natsus - Winner: Natsus
Erza vs Juvia - Winner: Erza (seriously, Juvia doesn't stand a chance)
Mirajane vs Elfman - Winner: Mirajane (making it a plot point only Natsu could defeat an S-Class mage, and that mage being the strongest in the guild at that).
Levi vs Gray - Winner: Levi
Mest gets the quiet route
I had a theory as to Levi and Gazille's partnership. Given Levi's magic, she can write the word "Metal" (which we've seen her do before) and feed it to Gazille. In that sense, Gazille can't run out of energy, meaning whoever they face is screwed. Unless it's Mest and Wendy in which case she can keep healing him, but even then that would only make it a fair fight.
So yeah, looking forward to the next one once again~
Lol, todays episode was effin' crazy. Gray wanting to challenge Happy in flying, Makarov wanting to 'beat' alcohol and then Cana wanting to beat Makarov. And Erza wanting to beat… a pillar. XD
Looks like it's back to canon, next time tho. That was fast.
The fillers are the only thing the anime seems to do right. Episode 19 is still my favorite
Lol, todays episode was effin' crazy. Gray wanting to challenge Happy in flying, Makarov wanting to 'beat' alcohol and then Cana wanting to beat Makarov. And Erza wanting to beat… a pillar. XD
Looks like it's back to canon, next time tho. That was fast.
it was totally HI-LAR-I-OUS!! XD especially when Juvia shove the entire bottle into gray mouth and when mira when psyco!! XD i'm still laughing
I have to admit, the Gray running on water completely pissed off at the horizon got me. XD
XD And then he gets to that island with the demons.
Gray: How'd I get here?
Old man demon: Because of the moon.
it was a funny episode, and a great chapter/arc going on
though i must say i hate the whole splashing outside the mouth thing the anime does when showing chugging alcohol.
Oh god, this episode has me in stitches. XD
Erza vs. Pillar was glorious.
Lol, todays episode was effin' crazy. Gray wanting to challenge Happy in flying, Makarov wanting to 'beat' alcohol and then Cana wanting to beat Makarov. And Erza wanting to beat… a pillar. XD
Looks like it's back to canon, next time tho. That was fast.
What exactly happened ? Anyone got a link ?
Juvia…
... is breaking out the potion!!!
God I loved this episode.
Okay this was a fun episode . The filler team at least makes fun episodes .
''Why must you always block my way? All I wish is to pass unhindered.'' Best line of the episode.
It took me this long to get the casting in-joke with Gray and Juvia's seiyuus.
What joke ?
They played the main couple in a relatively famous, from my understanding, series called CLANNAD that aired two or three years back.
Goes to show once again that Fairy Tail is at its best when it's a gag series. :O
Wasn't feeling the LucyxNatsu subplot though.
That was from an extra chapter in one of the volumes. Personally I loved Lucy's freaking out the whole episode
Erza vs the Pillar is probably the funniest thing I've seen in Anime for a long time.
Goes to show once again that Fairy Tail is at its best when it's a gag series. :O
Wasn't feeling the LucyxNatsu subplot though.
It's become increasingly funny once you realise the recent….situation with Lucy in a chapter that came a few weeks ago .
Also , was it absolutely necessary for everyone to use the word "lival" ? I mean Japanese has so many interesting words from what I hear , use them .