Fairy Tail (2009)

The legendary shounen anime following mage Lucy and dragon slayer Natsu through epic guild battles, deep bonds, and a magical world full of wonder.

Fairy Tail - Series Information

  • Original Title: FAIRY TAIL
  • First Air Year: 2009
  • Last Air Year: 2019
  • Type: TV Series
  • Genres: Animation, Action, Adventure, Comedy, Sci-Fi, Fantasy
  • Content Rating (US): TV-14
  • Episode Runtime: Average runtime per episode (25 minutes)
  • Number of Seasons: 8
  • Number of Episodes: 328
  • Status: Ended
  • Original Language: Japanese
  • Spoken Languages: Japanese
  • First Air Date: October 12, 2009 (United States - TV-14), October 12, 2009 (Canada - PG), October 12, 2009 (United Kingdom - 12), October 12, 2009 (Germany - 12), October 12, 2009 (France - 10), October 12, 2009 (India - U), October 12, 2009 (Australia - M), October 12, 2009 (Brazil - 14), October 12, 2009 (Mexico - B-15), October 12, 2009 (Italy - T), October 12, 2009 (Spain - 13), October 12, 2009 (South Korea - 15)
  • Networks: TV Tokyo, TV Aichi, TVQ, TV Osaka, TVh, TSC
  • Alternative Titles: Ekor Peri (ID), 魔導少年 (TW), 妖精的尾巴 (CN), Хвост Феи (RU), フェアリーテイル ゼロ (JP), Fairy Tail Zero (US), 魔导少年 (HK)
  • Production Companies: A-1 Pictures, SATELIGHT
  • Production Countries: Japan

Fairy Tail - Plot

Lucy is a 17-year-old girl, who wants to be a full-fledged mage. One day when visiting Harujion Town, she meets Natsu, a young man who gets sick easily by any type of transportation. But Natsu isn't just any ordinary kid, he's a member of one of the world's most infamous mage guilds: Fairy Tail.

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Fairy Tail - Cast & Crew

Main Cast

  • Eiji Miyashita
  • Fuyuka Ono
  • Daisuke Namikawa
  • Masafumi Kimura
  • Eri Kitamura
  • Hiroki Yasumoto
  • Shinpachi Tsuji
  • Ryoko Ono
  • Daisuke Kishio
  • Eiji Sekiguchi

Writers

  • Masashi Sogo
  • Shouji Yonemura
  • Fumihiko Shimo
  • Atsuhiro Tomioka

Fairy Tail - FAQs

Where can you stream Fairy Tail online?

Fairy Tail is available to stream on Crunchyroll and the Crunchyroll Amazon Channel via subscription. Episodes can also be purchased digitally on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Fandango At Home. Crunchyroll remains the primary destination for fans seeking the full series.

Is Fairy Tail based on a manga?

Yes, Fairy Tail is a direct adaptation of the manga series by Hiro Mashima, which was serialized in Weekly Shōnen Magazine from 2006 to 2017. The anime closely follows the manga's storyline, covering major arcs from the guild's founding days through the final Alvarez Empire conflict.

Who are the main voice actors in Fairy Tail?

The Japanese voice cast features Tetsuya Kakihara as Natsu Dragneel, Aya Hirano as Lucy Heartfilia, Rie Kugimiya as Happy, Yuichi Nakamura as Gray Fullbuster, and Sayaka Ohara as Erza Scarlet. These five performances anchor the series throughout all 328 episodes.

How many seasons and episodes does Fairy Tail have?

Fairy Tail ran for 8 seasons and a total of 328 episodes, airing from October 2009 to September 2019. The seasons range from 12 to 54 episodes each, including a dedicated FAIRY TAIL ZERØ arc (12 episodes) and a 51-episode Final Series concluding the story.

Is Fairy Tail worth watching for new anime fans?

Fairy Tail is widely regarded as an accessible entry point into shounen anime. Critics and fans praise its colorful characters, emotional story arcs, and high-energy action sequences. While some arcs are considered uneven, the series' themes of friendship, loyalty, and perseverance resonate strongly with a broad audience.

Will there be a Fairy Tail 100 Years Quest anime?

Yes. Fairy Tail: 100 Years Quest, the sequel anime based on Hiro Mashima's continuation manga, began airing in 2024. It picks up directly after the original series finale, following Natsu, Lucy, and the guild as they embark on a legendary mission no mage has ever completed.

What is the content rating for Fairy Tail?

Fairy Tail is rated TV-14 in the United States, indicating content that may be unsuitable for children under 14. The series contains fantasy violence, mild suggestive humor, and intense battle sequences. International ratings vary, including PG in Canada, 12 in the UK, and 15 in South Korea.

What genre is Fairy Tail?

Fairy Tail is a Japanese animated series spanning multiple genres: action, adventure, fantasy, comedy, and sci-fi. It falls firmly within the shounen tradition, targeting younger male audiences while delivering broad appeal through its ensemble cast, magical world-building, and emotionally driven story arcs.

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