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Rapid fire Fairy Tail rewatch thoughts. May or May not expand upon each point later on.
THIS IS LONG AS HELL BECAUSE I DON'T KNOW WHEN TO SHUT UP.
for reference, I've reached tartaros so far. I am aware of the canon happenings after that tho.
The female cast is so good idc what anyone says obviously the fanservice is awful BUT I will say, in the earlier arcs, it actually felt decently balanced because of Gray's whole stripping shtick + Natsu's cunty vest wasn't particularly modest either LOL.
Erza is such a wonderful character. I've seen comments that she goes downhill like 100yq onwards but. Um. 100yq characterisation.... that's a whole post of its own.
I never expected to like Lucy so much. idc that it takes her like 200 episodes to win a fight solo because when she FINALLY DOES IT WAS THE BEST MOMENT OF THE SERIES BY FAR. characters who's defining traits r kindness and compassion <33
Interesting how Lucy is the traditional shounen protag (underdog, skills develop overtime) because the rest of team Natsu sans Wendy were all like ... already kinda OP established mages even at the beginning.
I know there are debates ab who really is the protag and imo the narrative skews towards Natsu more BUT. it's bizarre how unexplored he is for a main character. Like yes he is my favourite character other than Lucy but his inner psyche is barely explored it's so weird. He doesn't really have a character arc either??? I'll expand on this more once I finish post tartaros (lolll not looking forward to that) and once again it seems like he's completely regressed from what I've seen of 100yq.
I fucking love all the ships.
I don't agree with comments that Natsu can't be traditionally romantic. Like, I definitely don't think he would ever have the natural inclination to be that way as a part of his character on its own. BUT considering iconic rainbow sakura moment I fully believe he would do whatever it is that would make Lucy happy. And if that includes red roses and candlelit dinners he would absolutely try his best.
Nalu moments r seriously. so good.
I totally see why Juvia stans don't like gruvia. But unfortunately I like them. And I've slightly rewritten them in my head so that juvia doesn't get completely flanderized LOL.
the Natsu Erza Gray sibling relationship goes soooo hard.
Just in general there's something beautiful about the way Fairy Tail handles it's numerous platonic and romantic relationships. Nothing feels secondary yk. Everything is given its due time (except maybe NALU goddammit).
I LOVE THAT FEMALE CHARACTERS HAVE DEEP COMPLEX RELATIONSHIPS IRRELEVANT TO THE MALE CAST. Lucy and Levy, Lucy and Yukino, whatever combination between Erza Lucy Wendy, Lucy Flare, Wendy Shelia, Wendy Carla etc
Even when the relationship involves a man in some kind of way like eg Lucy Cana or Erza Kagura it's still not like... in a bad way. The friendship itself is still there, it's just that the inciting incident tends to involve a dude.
Speaking of Lucy having so many deep female friendships is a big reason why I like Nalu so much lol. Like I literally do not care ab ships in media but fairy tail.... just has that something...
Love how often everyone changes outfits.
This show desperately needed a mini arc somewhere with just Natsu Lucy Happy going on a low stake job, where Natsu actually opens up ab his emotions and his relationship with Igneel.
Needed more Natsu and Igneel flashbacks in general.
Wendy triple combo abandonment issues are not talked ab enough holy shit. Grandeeny, Mystogan and then her entire guild???!
Lucy's relationship with her dad was objectively so well written. I skipped starry skies arc sorry the pacing was destroying me so I can't speak on that. But everything else was just BEAUTIFUL.
The fact that she returns to him just to tell at him. The fact that he comes to her with money problems and she STILL stands her ground. The fact that it's HIM who has to better himself and earn HER forgiveness.
Even after it seems like they're on ok terms, Lucy mentions in tenrou that they don't keep in contact, which is soo... realistic...
and then his death... Shout-out to Natsu who actually is emotionally quite mature (as the author himself seems to have forgotten) and dealt with it wonderfully. He gave Lucy her space, he let her vent, he stopped Happy from interfering too much. + Lucy being conflicted ab it and clearly grieving what could have been instead of what was. sighhh. .
idc ab no deaths but I do wish they didn't do fake out deaths as often. Because when actual loss sticks, it's done super well imo. Ultear, Aquarius, I haven't hit this part yet but Igneel... (yes I'm ignoring 100yq)
the episodic fillers r INCREDIBLE.
Rogue and Frosch are so special to me.
Wish they expanded on Jellal and Meredy's relationship a bit more it seems quite wholesome.
I love Virgo.
Really hate the muted colours Ft2014 onwards, but I do like that Lucy's hair became blonde and not yellow.
Pacing 2014 onwards was GOD AWFUL. I WAS SO SAD because I think the story beats in eclipse arc is actually super good but it was DRAGGED OUT SO MUCH nothing had the impact it should've.
Snow fairy, FT, Masayume chasing you will never be forgotten.
Lucy underutilizes Gemini so much it drives me mad. They were terrifying under Angel so like... cmon...
idc what anyone says GMG and edolas were top tier.
Edolas Natsu X Edolas Lucy... yes
objectively speaking gajeel is a top tier character too
Someone pointed out that Natsu didn't reallyyy hang out with anyone other than Happy pre canon and it changed my life. Every time I notice him and Lucy casually hanging out now I start screaming.
HAPPY IS SUCH A GOOD CHARACTER IDC. His edolas character arc was incredible, his relationship with Lucy is just as (if not more) fleshed out as his one with Natsu and that's part of what makes them such a great trio.
Whenever he goes LUUSSHIEEE . my heart ...
OST top tier no notes
the writing was actually so tight up until GMG part 2
I generally don't care ab the powerscaling issues but laxus v jura... no.
The anime kinda fucks up his face a lot but manga Natsu was genuinely soooo adorable in every single panel (once again IGNORING 100YQ).
Wendy also great character arc.
Sting's whole design is SO GOOD and ten years too early. the fur lined vest, the crop top, the one dangly earring, the scar, the loose fitting pants, good God now that's a Look.
Seriously I love Nalu so much...
That's all for now folks. If you want me to expand upon anything just lmk bec believe it or not all of this is a summary.
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Which ladies are the biggest rivals for Natsu? Who argues the most when it comes to him? It's got to be Erza with either Mirajane or Kagura.
Well... (人◕ω◕)
We saw Natsu was in line for Nurse Erza. There's a few that might take issue with that... (人◕ω◕)
Erza took Wendy-chan's patients from her. And Chelia's great at healing, too. This won't stand. (人◕ω◕)
Of course there's the typical Erza and Mira shenanigans. (人◕ω◕) Just cuz Mira-chan's nice most of the time now, doesn't mean she lets Erza hog all the prime Natsu time. \(人◕ω◕)/
Let's see... Who else... (人◕ω◕)
Juvia certainly butts heads with Erza sometimes. And Mira will often tease her. (人◕ω◕) But for Juvia, I think the most iconic is...
Chelia-chan, of course. (人◕ω◕) Sweet Cheli doesn't let Juvia-chan boss her around. Especially not when Natsu is at stake. (人◕ω◕)(人◕ω◕)(人◕ω◕)
Sorano-chan is loved by all. So sassy. (人◕ω◕) Always wearing as little clothes as possible, too.
Don't underestimate Ultear-chan, either. She will literally use Meldy-chan to... well.... (人◕ω◕) She'll do things to her rivals. Ultear-chan finds ways.
Now, Kagura-chan... (人◕ω◕);;;
(人◕ω◕);;;;;;;;;
You threaten her chances with Natsu and Happy... Or you inconvenience Erza-neesan.... You die. (人◕ω◕);;;
Brandish-chan... Don't underestimate this one. (人◕ω◕) If she finds you to be a pest, she'll just shrink you or mess with you. ... Sometimes both. :3
Yukino's a cutie, but... (人◕ω◕)
Yukino-chan fights for her mans, too. (人◕ω◕) For her and Sorano-nee.
Conversely, you also have Lisanna, who's also a li'l sis. (人◕ω◕) But, uh... Lisanna-chan is understated in a different way from Yukino-chan.
Interesting enough she imitates Erza. (人◕ω◕)
They say imitation is one of the highest forms of flattery, though. (人◕ω◕) Still... Uh. Lisanna-chan is in the doghouse with most "rivals" for a different reason...
... Yeah, she's definitely the first to have entertained marriage with Natsu. And she reminded him of this in the GMG. (人◕ω◕)
Sayla-chan is more laidback, but uh...
Don't push her nuke button. (人◕ω◕)
Cana-chan is the most laidback out of all them.... But do bear in mind she still has Fairy Glitter. And that's not as friendly as it sounds. (人◕ω◕)
So to put simply... You have factions. Erza and Kagura. Mira and Lisanna. Ultear and Meldy. Sorano and Yukino. Wendy and Chelia. Juvia's in her own camp... (人◕ω◕) And then Sayla, Cana, and Brandish... Yes. This is a good, lively harem.
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