Fairy Tail Discussion Thread

Lord Raine

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#1
New chapter is out, crazy awesome stuff happens.

Highlights include: Natsu once again gets a <s>second</s> <s>third</s> <s>fourth</s> ninth wind, and starts fighting again. He's also apparently better, in spite of being totally wrecked physically. It may seem somewhat redundant, but I'm seriously starting to suspect that Slayer magic may involve some sort of Sayain Effect, where whatever beating you take just makes you stronger if it doesn't kill you.

Also, Natsu APPEARS to have actually lost his arm by trying to block a piercing spell with his bare hand. He stopped it, but everything below the elbow looks to be gone. I'm going to guess either it gets healed by Wendy (I'm not going to even begin to underestimate the power of a Slayer that heals), or Natsu shows us how badass being a Slayer is by using fire to regrow it.

Also, Gerard may have gotten his memory back and is evil again, or he might just be bluffing. Again.


All in all, it's a fun chapter. Plus, the next one will be in color, and there's a bonus story as well.
 

~NGD OMEGA~

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#2
Art makes it a little unclear, but we do kinda see the arm supporting him here in the last panel: http://media.onemanga.com/mangas/00000022/000243022/19.jpg

So he still has it. Admittedly though, the slightly blurred image after he stops it and the following panel were we see that blood on the arm in such a way that it looks like a stump makes it look stunningly like it. Not sure if that's an art flaw, or things got screwed up when it was scanned...
 

Lord Raine

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#3
Mah, you're right. How disappointing. I was hoping the mangaka was amping up the seriousness and violence by having some dismemberment (even if it gets fixed later), but he does appear to still have it.


Also, I terribly want to know how Lacrima works. Is that how all magic functions? I mean, everybody seems to be a one-trick-pony to a degree, which supports the idea, but I find it rather hard to believe, seeing how nobody ever mentions it. If magic works by taking Lacrima into your body, then that would mean that technically speaking, all magic is artificial.

Or, to be more clear, more like everyone who uses magic would have to be like Celes, and Kefka from FFVI.
 

Knyght

The Collector
#4
DUDE

I was planning on making this thread, like, today. I feel cheated.

Ah well. -_-
 

The Eromancer

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#5
On another note if THIS is to believed then Kana is a pretty modern girl, its all fun right? :wub:

In other news I had a horrible idea that Fairy Tail was the rest of the world of Naruto.
 

~NGD OMEGA~

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#8
Lord Raine said:
Also, I terribly want to know how Lacrima works. Is that how all magic functions? I mean, everybody seems to be a one-trick-pony to a degree, which supports the idea, but I find it rather hard to believe, seeing how nobody ever mentions it. If magic works by taking Lacrima into your body, then that would mean that technically speaking, all magic is artificial.

Or, to be more clear, more like everyone who uses magic would have to be like Celes, and Kefka from FFVI.
Apparently Lacrima is used to store and contain certain types of magic, and there are multiple ones that serve different functions (Ie: Explosive Lacrima, Dragon Lacrima, etc...). Of course that's the best conclusion I can draw with what we know, which really isn't much. Prior to this we knew it was used in Gerard's tower, and for some reason the stone was set to absorb someone to bring back a certain someone else. Need more information before we can really do anything, but I assume 'Dragon Lacrima' is used to contain either the single rawest form of elemental magic of a certain branch, or store whatever the hell or at least something similar to what makes actual dragon slayers.

Unless my assumption is incorrect and it works more like a long lasting battery or something. Or worse, something similar to a parasyte that grows stronger the more it's used within a person, explaining why Luxus's dad put it in his son and now wants to extract it to sell it now that he's become so powerful with it. Yeah, more information needs to be known at this point before I can really draw a concise conclusion... >>
 

jaredstar

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#9
i have only looked at a couple pages (from the beginning of the manga and am i the only one getting a one piece vibe (as far as the art is concerned)
 

The Eromancer

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#10
jaredstar said:
i have only looked at a couple pages (from the beginning of the manga and am i the only one getting a one piece vibe (as far as the art is concerned)
The art is similar as far as facials go, the bodies of people on the other hand unless its meant to be funny or overly exagerated in a playful manner are all (close too) anatomically correct and STAY that way except for the aformentioned exceptions.

Ya they are similar but I'll say this at least, its better.

The females are all a little on the generic side as far as heads go but I'm not complaining about their figures.

Preventer Squall said:
The Eromancer said:
In other news I had a horrible idea that Fairy Tail was the rest of the world of Naruto.
BLASPHEMY!
Mercsenary said:
KILL THE HERETIC!
oh come on it WORKS. The magic is even on par for the course! Their powerlevels are EQUAL!! :ph43r:

But seriously if the filler are to be believed (Raine I know its not canon) then there's already presedence for it being there, you all remember the "Naked Dancing Hinata episode" right? Well they had people from far to the west who dressed quite differently and used jutsu but I'm inclined to say for them it was magic.

Lets see both series has summons, elemental techniques, weird levels of technology, Giant Demons, Sealing, Illusions, people stupid enough to announce their attacks to the enemy, AND all this stuff while (not without their differences) end up being about the same level it terms of power.

You call me heretic yet there is truth in my words.
 

Lord Raine

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#11
The only reason I'd say it doesn't work is that the Narutoverse is post-apocalyptic, while Fairy Tail is mix of medieval and modern.

Plus, the Narutoverse is implied to be on Earth, but if they were both on the same planet, it couldn't be Earth, as the planet would have to be larger to facilitate the two civilizations never bumping into each other.


But if you can get around those, then sure, why not?
 

Farsinian

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#12
Lord Raine said:
New chapter is out, crazy awesome stuff happens.

Highlights include: Natsu once again gets a <s>second</s> <s>third</s> <s>fourth</s> ninth wind, and starts fighting again. He's also apparently better, in spite of being totally wrecked physically. It may seem somewhat redundant, but I'm seriously starting to suspect that Slayer magic may involve some sort of Sayain Effect, where whatever beating you take just makes you stronger if it doesn't kill you.

Also, Natsu APPEARS to have actually lost his arm by trying to block a piercing spell with his bare hand. He stopped it, but everything below the elbow looks to be gone. I'm going to guess either it gets healed by Wendy (I'm not going to even begin to underestimate the power of a Slayer that heals), or Natsu shows us how badass being a Slayer is by using fire to regrow it.

Also, Gerard may have gotten his memory back and is evil again, or he might just be bluffing. Again.


All in all, it's a fun chapter. Plus, the next one will be in color, and there's a bonus story as well.
Or maybe it's the sum of all Gerard's evil, and the one we've been seeing lately is his good? Also, does anyone else think that Mistgun might be Recent!Gerard who slipped through time?
 

~NGD OMEGA~

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#13
I'm not going to even bother speculating who or what the crap Mistgun is. I recall something that seemed to suggest he's not human, which explains why he gets along with the Witch lady so well, and Luxus apparently knew his true name or something similar that started with an 'A' IIRC, but given 'Spell my Name with an S', who knows what that really might have been, though granted it's usually Ls and Rs that get mixed up. Beyond that (And that he's the Gerard Wendy most likely met) frankly the best I can figure is to just wait for the story to reveal it or something. Perhaps that 'Anima' thing will be the issue tackled next, than Mistgun's sure to get involved.
 

Lord Raine

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#14
I'm betting on it being a clone, though whether he's a clone of Gerard, or both of them are clones of somebody else, I have no idea. It does explain everything, though. They're basically the same person, but if they lived different lives, they would have obviously turned out differently in regards to personality and fighting style. It also explains why Mistgun's vague statement of "not exactly" when Natsu called him out on being Gerard, and why he said "now isn't the time to explain." If he's a clone, then he wouldn't 'be' Gerard, and seeing how he concealed his face, it seems as though he needs to keep his status as a clone a secret, which suggests some sort of conspiracy or coverup.


It does, however, beg the question of why Gerard cloned himself, or if he didn't do it, who on earth is making random clones and letting them run amok.
 

Knyght

The Collector
#15
Whoops. Forgot about this thread.

New chapter's up. Look like Natsu's upgrading, though it seems more like he's reaching the state he did when he defeated Gerard but through a more natural method.
 

Lord Raine

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#17
DUDE. Page 17. Gerard is fucking Kamina.

Plus, the facial expression on the bottom of page 22 is priceless. I can practically smell the "Holy Shit."


[EDIT]

Also, if Mashima really did just name the Slayer powerup after what I think he did, this manga just got promoted to Crazy Awesome.


[EDIT EDIT]

Dragonforce?

Like the band?
I'm glad I'm not the only one who noticed. : D
 

griffin0670

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#18
Lord Raine said:
Also, if Mashima really did just name the Slayer powerup after what I think he did, this manga just got promoted to Crazy Awesome.
Elaboration?

Perhaps a link/pm so that nothing is spoiled?
 

~NGD OMEGA~

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#19
Huh, so the title of that chapter 98 wasn't just for show. It was a preview. :lol:

Yes, quickly forgiving this arc for previous shenanigans. Still think Gerard would be better off dead, but at least he has a legitimate purpose for this arc. And the Kamina line was pretty awesome.

And the art, seriously, Holy Crap. Some of these expressions and scenes are just plain eyecandy. I mean DAMN. I counted no less than six panels that were quite literally HOLY CRAP, and quite a few more at the notch below that. All it's missing is 'Dragon Eyes' and once it hits that point I think my brain may explode.
 

The Eromancer

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#20
Well I just looked at the latest chapter and I'm trying to figure out did Gerard just sacrafice himself or just use up most of his power to give it to Natsu?

Ya sure the author seems to like Gerard so damn much (I'm beginning to think its the author's S.I.) but he still kills him off. Question is this time is Gerard dead, dead, or just unconscious?
 

~NGD OMEGA~

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#21
What? :huh:

Nothing showed he died. Took a nasty hit and used a rather potent spell yes, but unlike the guy the thing flashbacked to (Simoun I think...) we weren't shown anything similar to an actual death from him. Hell, he didn't even fall unconscious.
 

Lord Raine

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#22
griffin0670 said:
Lord Raine said:
Also, if Mashima really did just name the Slayer powerup after what I think he did, this manga just got promoted to Crazy Awesome.
Elaboration?

Perhaps a link/pm so that nothing is spoiled?
Same thing you got. Dragonforce as in the band. I find the idea of it being named after them to be Crazy Awesome?.

And the art, seriously, Holy Crap. Some of these expressions and scenes are just plain eyecandy. I mean DAMN. I counted no less than six panels that were quite literally HOLY CRAP, and quite a few more at the notch below that. All it's missing is 'Dragon Eyes' and once it hits that point I think my brain may explode.
I'm glad I'm also not the only one who noticed. It seems as though the art quality has taken a huge leap forwards in the last few chapters.

And I have to say, I'm liking it.
 

fenixzero

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#23
Awwwww! Yeah! Natsus about to rock Zeros world!

I was wondering when he was going to eat something. That has got to be the best author assistive method to refresh their hero without pulling shenanigans. Natsu can 'om-nom-nom' on some fire and be good to go.

EDIT: This also makes me wonder what the super-versions of other dragon slayers, like Iron and Air, are?
 
#24
After this, I'm wondering why the guild doesn't just stick a fire mage next to him at all times. Natsu can't gain strength from eating his own fire, but he can eat others so...
 

Lord Raine

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#25
Assuming magic can actually be taught, I'd like to know why they can't just teach him fire magic so he can feed himself. It says he can't eat the fire that he generates using his Slayer style. It doesn't say anything about whether or not he could eat any non-Slayer fire he creates.
 
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