FAIRY TAIL (2018)

Fairy Tail Final Season

Aired Date:2018-10-07

Status:FINISHED

Ratings:75/100

Genres:Action, Adventure, Comedy, Fantasy

Season:2

Total Episodes:51

Duration:24 min/ep

Studio:A-1 Pictures

Source:MANGA

Format:TV

Director:Shinji Ishihira

Review:50/100

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Synopsis

The final season of Fairy Tail. Fairy Tail has been disbanded. A year later, Lucy comes into contact with Natsu and Happy. The three of them try to find the other former members' whereabouts to reconstruct the guild as they seek the real reason behind the guild's disbandment. (Source: Anime News Network)

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Characters

Natsu Dragneel MAIN

Charlu00e9s MAIN

Lucy Heartfilia MAIN

Gray Fullbuster MAIN

Erza Scarlet MAIN

Happy MAIN

Wendy Marvell MAIN

Juvia Lockser SUPPORTING

Laxus Dreyar SUPPORTING

Rufus Lore SUPPORTING

Fairy Tail’s Third Season: A Fiery Finale to the Classic Anime

When Fairy Tail’s third season premiered on October 7, 2018, fans of Hiro Mashima’s beloved shonen series knew they were in for an epic conclusion. Spanning 51 episodes and running until September 29, 2019, this season—produced by A-1 Pictures, CloverWorks, and Bridge—adapted the sprawling Alvarez Empire arc, bringing Natsu Dragneel and the Fairy Tail guild’s biggest battles and deepest emotions to life. For longtime fans, it was a rollercoaster of magic, heartbreak, and triumph, cementing Fairy Tail as a shonen staple.

The season kicks off with the Fairy Tail guild reforming after a year-long disbandment, only to face an unprecedented threat: the Alvarez Empire, a militaristic superpower from the western continent of Alakitasia. Led by Emperor Spriggan—revealed as Zeref, the dark wizard and Natsu’s older brother—the empire launches an invasion of Ishgar, aiming to seize the guild’s hidden relic, Lumen Histoire. What follows is a war unlike anything the series had tackled before, pitting Fairy Tail and their allies against Zeref’s elite Spriggan 12, a cadre of overpowered mages, and the looming shadow of the dragon Acnologia.

The third season shines in its high-stakes action. Battles like Natsu vs. Zeref, Erza vs. Irene Belserion, and the climactic showdown with Acnologia are visual feasts, with improved animation quality bringing fire dragons, celestial spirits, and swordplay to vivid life. The season also dives into Natsu’s identity as E.N.D. (Etherious Natsu Dragneel), a demon of Zeref’s creation, adding layers to his character and his bond with Lucy Heartfilia. Emotional beats hit hard—Gray and Juvia’s arc will leave you teary-eyed, while Gajeel and Levy’s moments spark joy. The series’ core theme of friendship as strength ties every fight and sacrifice together, delivering the heart fans expect.

That said, the season isn’t perfect. The Alvarez arc’s massive scope sometimes leads to rushed pacing, with certain Spriggan 12 members feeling underutilized or defeated too quickly. Some plot resolutions lean heavily on “power of friendship” tropes, which may not click for everyone. Still, these flaws don’t overshadow the season’s strengths: a satisfying blend of closure and hope, with nods to fan-favorite ships (Nalu and Gruvia stans, you’re fed) and a finale that honors the guild’s legacy.

Fairy Tail’s third season is a love letter to its fans, wrapping up the original manga’s story while leaving the door open for more. (Cue Fairy Tail: 100 Years Quest, which picked up the torch in 2024.) Whether you’re here for Natsu’s fiery punches, Lucy’s heartfelt growth, or the chaotic found-family vibes, this season delivers a magical farewell to a generation-defining anime. Grab your guild mark and dive in—it’s a journey worth taking.