Fairy Tail Anime Episode Discussion Thread [Episode 165 and Onward]

[immblueversion]

Originally Posted by ars89

Spoiler for ep136:

how are they supposed to carry those?

Spoiler for answer:

With the power of FRIENDSHIP!

[thundrakkon]

So that's how you put a filler within a filler. I have never wished in my life to have anime characters die as much as I do today. I thought Endless Eight was the low point in popular anime history, but I'm not sure anymore.

Here is hoping next episode is better.

[sergel02]

I loved this episode =]
Even the interaction with the JBG was funny. They themselves were still gross. They did help Cana find the clock part.

Loved that Natsu used his head a bit more in his fight, and Romeo was cool. One of the funnier episodes for me in this arc. And Lucy's sex appeal finally worked out. Can't wait until next weeks.

[mystogan]

the episode was nice, the plot is now picking pace,
and the comic scenes were so funny, can't stop laughing when the butt gang boss farted in Erza's face and after that Erza wasn't angry because her head was in that guy's ass but she was angry because he spoiled her flower.........and Cana also got knocked out by the gang's attack
and Lucy was so hot in her wedding dress, at last her sex appeal did work and good to see romeo in some action
looks like next time we will see Panther Lily in some action, got a peek at mermaid Lisanna can't wait to see

[immblueversion]

You know, I've just realized that any episode now, they're gonna start using a new OP and ED. I mean, it has been 12 episodes since the current one came out, and they tend to change every 11 to 13 episodes. And according to this Japanese blog I periodically mention that keeps track of some magazine and gets its information there (it's where I found out all those details about the current filler arc before it came out), the OP will be called "Te no Hira" by Hero, and the ED will be "YELL ~Kagayaku Tame no Mono~" by Sata Andagi. I'd link you to the direct blog post where it says this, but it contains spoiler images from the manga.

[Krono]

Yeah we'll probably start the new op/Ed on episode 138. IIRC they tend to switch early in the month and that'd be the first episode of July.

[ookamigirl]

Erza's team and the Jiggle But Gang ^^"
Those guys are really hung up on following Wendy LOL
On the other hand Natsu's team was still playing with Dan *sigh*
Lucy sure had an interesting distraction idea for Dan ROFL
That guy is so predictable when it comes to Lucy.
Well... at least they were making some progress.

[Bern-san]

The news about the new opening was posted in CR: http://www.crunchyroll.com/anime-new...-opening-theme


The date for the new opening... July 7th

[ginger02]

Really liked this last episode =D
Minus the flatulence.

[Bonta Kun]

You know what I too liked 136 quite abit as well, altho could have done without some of the flatulence as well but it was no where near as bad as I thought it would be.

Depite the absolutely awesome Lucy service(it actaully worked this time!) my favorite part was Charla's nightmare, dunno why but I found that totally amusing. Guess since she doesn't get many comdey moments it's nice to see her react to things in such a way

[mystogan]

^that's right watching funny moments of stubborn characters like Carla is really funny

[immblueversion]

Episode 137:

Not quite as entertaining as the latest handful of episodes, but not dull either.

Spoiler for Episode 138 preview:

Even though they (supposedly) got rid of the Jiggle Butt Gang, I fear the jumpsuit-wearing fad has yet to dissipate. Hell, now Cana and Carla are in on it now! It also seems they've revealed an interesting new tactic of Mary Hughes' in her battle against the Strauss siblings: evidently it involves Mary Hughes outright turning Mira's Satan Soul into a completely separate being. Perfect to introduce a new transformation for Mira, as the preview also gives away...

[Kaijo]

Dan's story was fairly hilarious. It's good to see that FT can still pull up good humor in almost any situation. Constant chasing of Lucy is getting a bit repetitive, but amusing.

Shadow Gear teamwork was a bit lacking; was hoping for more. I constantly feel bad for Jet and Droy, and was hoping they'd be able to shine at least a little bit. The whole Gajeel/Shadow Gear/Sammy thing wasn't too interesting, though.

Lisanna's 4th-wall-breaking line was amusing, too.

Next week looks to be more interesting, though, as the implication that Mirajane gets to show off a new form. It's about time. I was hoping that she had more than one. Maybe an angel form?

If the jiggle butt gang (which I hate) leads to jiggling butts from Erza, Cana, and Wendy, I suppose I can take it. :P

[ginger02]

This episode was nice, but i think it would be 1000x better if Levy got to fight. One spell that didn't do too much isn't much of fight. I really hated that Gajeel was the one that beat that thing, since he gets lots of fights. Hopefully they get a really great one later, maybe to redeem themselves.

Next episode, with that new transformation looks super cool.

[MAX_COLA_POWER!]

I didn't mind seeing Gajeel's Ultimate Dragon art again. I think it actually looked cooler and more close to the manga version.

[ookamigirl]

Dan's life story.
That guy sure is cheerful and easygoing.
His story was like some drama with sudden ups and downs ^^"
Guess he just doesn't have any luck with love & is totally hopeless!!
Samuel vs Lily! Now that was cool ^^
Looks like each group was slowly making progress and finding trouble fast.
Those Legion guys seems to be everywhere..

[immblueversion]

Okay. I saw this image on the manga discussion thread, and since it's very anime-related, I thought I'd put it up here:

Spoiler for Magazine scan:

Can anyone get a translation? Here's all I could make out:

• Mirajane is getting a new form (as I suspected from the preview), and it's called "Halphas" (a.k.a. "Malphus"), named after one of the 72 demons from Ars Goetia in the Lesser Key of Solomon. This was apparently "Mashima-sensei's idea."
• Oracion Seis has been "reborn," with most of its original members (Cobra, Racer, Angel, and Midnight) returning. I think Hiro Mashima was involved in their redesign.
• There seems to be a new guy named "Grim Reaper" who looks an awful lot like Erigor. I'm guessing he's now a member of the reborn Oracion Seis, and "Grim Reaper" is his codename. (You know he was once called "Shinigami," meaning "Grim Reaper.")
• There are two other characters named Lapointe and Guttman. Lapointe looks quite a bit like Brain, while Guttman...definitely looks like it came from Hiro Mashima's head.
• New episode titles up to episode 142 have been listed. According to the titles, the reborn Oracion Seis will be making an appearance as soon as episode 140. Coupled with the new OP and ED that are supposed to come out this July (i.e., next episode), they may even appear in the new sequences.

[Kaijo]

So we're getting a second new anime arc(with Cobra coming back for his "snake"?)? Or does this new Oracion Seis become the next level of bad guys for the current arc?

And I wonder how Angel would be considered a threat now, having lost most of her keys. She'd just have silver keys.

[MAX_COLA_POWER!]

I wonder how awkward it's going to be for Scorpio, Aries, and Gemini to see their former master again. Also, hopefully, if Lucy beats her again, she can actually get that silver key cannon thing Angel has this time.

[sergel02]

Fairy Tail base published some reviews on the previous few episodes.

133

Spoiler:

Fairy Tail episode 133, Traveling Companions, came out back on Friday, June 2nd, and continues the story of the Key of the Starry Sky arc.


This review contains minor spoilers.

The episode begins with Fairy Tail recovering from the losses of their previous two battles with Legion, trying to figure out their next move. The guild enjoys poking some fun at the now chibi-sized Natsu, while Lucy is hard at work, focusing on what their enemies want and what her father Jude tried to tell her.

Unlike episodes 130 and 132, this episode takes a break from the action and fighting to bring in more plot details, establish motives, and push the story along. Trying not to spoil too much, Fairy Tail split into five main teams, each searching for pieces of a clock before Legion acquires them. The splitting of the group sets up the possibility of wonderful interactions between some of the characters, which can't be seen in larger settings. Watching Wendy, Cana, Carla and Erza hold a conversation together is a rarity and seeing more of Jet and Droy helped develop their character.

On the subject of characters, however, many of the heroes' personalities felt a little off. This wasn't because their behavior and actions didn't fit them, but they just seemed oddly exaggerated. Juvia, Erza, Mira and Lyon all acted how they would normally, but to the tenth power. Erza's personality seemed to swing from one extreme to the other, which was lampshaded by Cana and Wendy.

All of Fairy Tail's groups took their time while getting to their destinations, with some enjoying a little time off. This felt a bit out of place given the urgency of finding the clock pieces, something which was stressed at the beginning of the episode. That, coupled with Natsu returning to his normal size in a sudden manner which wasn't thoroughly explained, left me scratching my head at times. All of this might be elaborated on in future episodes, but as is now, it leaves me wondering.

Overall, the episode started off great with the plot moving along at a good pace, but that pace somewhat mellowed out as the episode went on. The humor was hilarious at some points and trite at others. It's an episode needed to explain a turn in the story, but probably not one someone would go back to watch out of sheer enjoyment.

Positives
Lots of plot aspects explained and continued
An air of mystery is starting to swirl around

Negatives
Exaggerated behaviors of characters
Slightly odd pacing

134

Spoiler:

Fairy Tail episode 134, Labyrinth Rhapsody, came out back on Friday, June 9th, and continues the story of the Key of the Starry Sky arc, with Lucy’s team searching for the key part in a mysterious locale and Gray’s team encountering some trouble at theirs.



The episode focuses on two of the five teams, Lucy’s and Gray’s, scouring for two of the clock pieces the guild set out to find in the previous episode.

This episode is more action-filled than the previous one; however, comedy and dialogue still fill the show from the start, showcasing the unique dichotomy this series has between action and humor.

One of the strengths of this episode was in the characters. Now, while the action in this episode was not the typical all-out brawl the series is sometimes known for, the action in this episode helped expand on some of the character traits of our heroes, and showed them off using their head a bit more than their brawn. Seeing Juvia use her mind to solve multiple puzzles, Lucy use Cancer to resolve a lock and Romeo’s use of his fire showed them in ways we don’t always see Fairy Tail’s members.

Juvia’s personality is usually written to be very Gray-obsessed, and while there was some of that too, it wasn't at the forefront of her characterization. The relationship between her, Gray and Lyon was nicely and slowly expanded; nothing really felt forced or out of place. Other characters and enemies that made appearances had some of their traits expanded as well, demonstrating a wider array of personalities.

While the puzzles and character development were strong points in this episode, the battle left me wanting a bit more action. The battle felt short and was resolved somewhat comically, making it a bit disappointing, albeit humorous.

Overall, the episode was a step up from the previous one. Much of this episode will not make sense if one has not watched episode 133, but this episode on its own is fulfilling enough and has some very bright spots here and there.

Positives
Evolving characters
Adding some minor mysteries and puzzles was refreshing

Negatives
The battles in this left a bit to be desired

135 (Max might like the pic in this one)

Spoiler:

Fairy Tail episode 135, Footprints of Myth, aired on Saturday, June 16th, and continues the search and mystery involving the clock parts for the Key to the Starry Heaven that Lucy has set out to find.


The episode focuses primarily on Lucy and her team and their trials with Coco and Dan Straight, occasionally breaking from them to show the audience what Erza and Levy’s groups are up to.

While the previous episode, Labyrinth Rhapsody, focused a bit more on the action, this episode takes it in the opposite direction, focusing more on the comedy and characterization.

The comedy came across as funny and refreshing without becoming vulgar or crude. Certain running gags were revisited from before, with new ones established, such as Happy's clumsiness, and Dan’s immense infatuation with Lucy. Some of the humor and gags are lampshaded by characters like Happy and Romeo, adding a touch of comic irony.

Romeo enjoyed some nice characterization in this episode, transforming from a minor figure with little personality shown to a more fleshed-out character. Before this arc began, all we were really shown of Romeo in the manga and anime was limited to a few scenes, and in many of them it seemed as if he was just trying to emulate Natsu. This portrayal wasn’t made much better after the 7 year time skip when Romeo adapted a clothing style similar to Natsu. However, in this arc and this episode in particular, we see more of Romeo’s personality. For example, we get to see how he tends to think things through, that he is keen, and a bit calmer than Natsu.

Probably one of the nicest scenes of the episode and possibly the arc, in my opinion, was Lucy and Coco’s interaction. It came across very natural and not forced, unlike many instances in television where two presumed enemies are interacting with each other. Their dialogue seemed to flow well while still giving more insight into the two ladies, their motives, and a tiny bit of plot. Nothing really seemed out of place, yet little was typical. Just when you think you know what Lucy or Coco will say or how they might respond, they don’t. Not in the presumed way. The conversation continues without sudden interruptions or dramatic pauses, making it feel less scripted. The last part of their scene was a moment where things were brought together nicely, with the music working well with the scene and the audience seeing what makes Lucy... Lucy.

The negatives in this episode are relatively minor. The fight in this episode wasn’t significant, which is not unusual for this arc, save for a few exceptions like episode 130. Also, the moments of cutting away to Erza and Levy’s groups seemed to come at inopportune times, at least towards the end.

Overall, this episode was one of the strongest ones thus far in the arc. It wasn’t strong for elaborate battles or for huge plot details, but for its take on comedy and characters. We got to see some of the cast, both old and new, becoming more dynamic and round characters, slowly but surely.

Positives
Very good characterization
Refreshing comedy

Negatives
Certain scenes and breaks seemed a bit misplaced
A lack of action may not appeal to some viewers