Interested in a good "Fairy Tail"? (SPOILERS)

[Keiichi]

From the creator of Rave Master comes Fairy Tail. Fairy Tail follows the adventures of a boy named Natsu and and girl named Lucy who are part of the most infamous magic guild in the world called Fairy Tail. What you may notice when first glancing at Fairy Tail is the art style is very oda-ish. Not only the art style but the theme of Nakama is also very strong in this series. You’d think Oda was really behind this while Hiro Mashima is taking the credit. But really Fairy Tail is really good and worth checking out. While there’s a lot of characters running around in the guild lets meet the main cast thus far.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v247/KamenRider/FT.jpg




From left to right.

Lucy: The newest member to join FT thanks to a chance meeting with Natsu. A sweet good natured girl she’s reluctant to join Natsu in his adventures til she hears what the reward is.;) She has the ablitly to use magic keys that allow her to summons beings from another world to aide her.

Gray: An exhibitionist . When he’s not fighting with Natsu he’s walking around in his boxers much to Lucy’s dismay. Latley he seems to have the misfortune of somehow getting mixed up in Natsus outings. He has the ability to control ice.

Natsu: The hero of the story. A bit dense and prone to motion sickness he’s possess a strong sense of justice as well has strong feelings for his nakama who he will defend to the death if need be. Natsu has the ability to control fire which as earned him the nickname “salamander”.

Happy: A strange blue cat with wings. He is natsus best friend and partner. Though he can be dense at times also Happy has a good head on his shoulders when the time calls for it. . He can fly at super fast speeds for a short time

Eraza:. One the of the strongest people in the guild this makes her both feared and highly respected. ESP feared. She takes the role of the big sister in the guild by keeping everyone in line esp Natsu and Gray. Besides being super strong Erazas armor and weapon can transform into anything she wishes.

[RomanMack]

Yeah, I've read this. It's decent.

[KuwabaraTheMan]

I just started reading this recently(got interested after you mentioned it to me).

It seems pretty good so far. I've only read a few chapters so far, but I'm definitely enjoying what I've read.

And yeah, very One Piece-esque designs.

[Tash]

It's very "meh". There's just nothing that pulls you in.

[GWOtaku]

Oda-ish is right, one look at Natsu and I was thinking of Luffy.

Might be good, though. If its a newer comic it could hit its stride and do well. I guess if its good, we'll know when they decide to make a TV series out of it.

[firecrouch]

I've always thought that Hiro and Oda had very similar art-styles. Not only that but the worlds they create and the stories and characters that inhabit them are seem to share many sensibilities. "One Piece" and "Rave" were introduced to me at around the same time, and before I learned more about them I almost thought those two series could be from the same creator.

[Dark Fact]

Looks interesting enough. Is it just a manga series right now? No anime?

[KuwabaraTheMan]

Looks interesting enough. Is it just a manga series right now? No anime?

The manga just started last August. Typically a manga series takes between 2-3 years before it becomes an anime, with some taking longer. (Okay, Hunter x Hunter only took 1 year, but that type of situation is rare).

[Dark Fact]

Looks like something Viz may be interested in the future. Is this a Shonen Jump title?

[KuwabaraTheMan]

Looks like something Viz may be interested in the future. Is this a Shonen Jump title?

No, it runs in Weekly Shounen Magazine.

Still, Viz might have some interest in the future, but they aren't connected to Magazine like they are to Jump or Sunday, which is probably the biggest reason we haven't seen the Hajime no Ippo manga brought over yet.

[firecrouch]

Me thinks we''ll see Tokyopop picking this one up, and if this series has already caught on and become popular we'll see an anime adaption in two years.

[TnAdct1]

Me thinks we''ll see Tokyopop picking this one up, and if this series has already caught on and become popular we'll see an anime adaption in two years. Personally, Fairy Tail has Del Rey written all over it, as Del Rey has become the unofficial American publisher for Shounen Weekly titles in recent years.

[KuwabaraTheMan]

Personally, Fairy Tail has Del Rey written all over it, as Del Rey has become the unofficial American publisher for Shounen Weekly titles in recent years.

Then someone better tell them to bring over my damn Hajime no Ippo! Seriously, how can one of the longest running shounen manga of all time, which has a decent following already, be unlicensed even after 18 years?

[firecrouch]

Have you suggested to Del rey to publish Hajime no Ippo?

[Naruto D.Luffy]

Natsu is just a look-a-like Luffy with a different hair color.

[Conan-san]

The one thing I like is how Lucy has to actualy negociate to her summons in regards of when to call them.

That and she has Plue as a summon.

That's right, the tezuka star system strikes again!

[HEATXZ]

I like Fairy Tail it's cool and Lucy is sexy:anime:

[Dark Fact]

Then someone better tell them to bring over my damn Hajime no Ippo! Seriously, how can one of the longest running shounen manga of all time, which has a decent following already, be unlicensed even after 18 years?
How can Kochikame, the longest running Jump title of all time, which has a decent following already, be unlicensed after 30 years? @_@

I like Fairy Tail it's cool and Lucy is sexy
Lucy is pretty hot...:sweat:

[Beat]

How can Kochikame, the longest running Jump title of all time, which has a decent following already, be unlicensed after 30 years? @_@



Ippo doesn't require culture jokes. Kochikame does. (I wouldn't expect anything less from the "Japanese Homer Simpson.")

[Dark Fact]

Ippo doesn't require culture jokes. Kochikame does. (I wouldn't expect anything less from the "Japanese Homer Simpson.")
Didn't stop manga like Dr. Slump from getting licensed. By the way, I thought Kochikame more resembled Fred Flintstone with a unibrow.

[Naruto D.Luffy]

Personally, Fairy Tail has Del Rey written all over it, as Del Rey has become the unofficial American publisher for Shounen Weekly titles in recent years.

Not just Shonen Magizine, but Kodansha in general.


Didn't stop manga like Dr. Slump from getting licensed. By the way, I thought Kochikame more resembled Fred Flintstone with a unibrow.
No, he is more Homer Simpson than Fred Flintstone.

[Captain Highwind]

That and she has Plue as a summon.


Oh, so he has a logical reason for being in the series.

[Dark Fact]

Oh, so he has a logical reason for being in the series.
Aside from providing eye candy to otaku? :p

No, he is more Homer Simpson than Fred Flintstone.
Like how? Does he strangle kids who make fun of him?

[Tash]

Oh, so he has a logical reason for being in the series.
No, not really. It's explained as a summon, but it's a pretty clear example of him being forced into the series for no real reason. (so far, all he's done is hung out in Lucy's home between arcs)

[Dark Fact]

Well, I've been checking out the first 36 chapters available of this series and I have to say, I'm quite impressed. :)

Yeah, the Shonen cliches are as clear as day but it doesn't make the manga any less fun. In fact, as the story progresses, we get to see some background stories on each of the guild members which really helps flesh out the story.

That said, I'm really liking the cast, especially Erza. ;) The manga balances action, comedy, drama, and fanservice nicely and still keeps one eager to read the next chapter after they're done the current one.

When an anime series of this gets made, I'll definitely be checking it out. I think this could be Hiro Mashima's best work yet. :)

[WolfieKiwi]

Oda-ish is right, one look at Natsu and I was thinking of Luffy.


What I saw was a Luffy+Franky+Paulie combination... O_o

[Naruto D.Luffy]

What I saw was a Luffy+Franky+Paulie combination... O_o

There's also the one that looks like Ichigo from Bleach.

[Dark Fact]

There's also the one that looks like Ichigo from Bleach.
You're talking about Loki, right? The guy with the boa who hits on all the ladies?

[Dark Fact]

Chapters 37 and 38 are out. It finally ties up the loose ends surrounding Gray's past.

I think Hiro Mashima is starting to become one of my new favorite artists. Man, does that guy know how to do fanservice! :D

[SigmasonicX]

Wow, this topic hasn't been updated in a while. Considered there was a big non-stop battle arc just a while ago, you'd think there would be at least some posts. Anyway, after a dramatic story with Loki, that ends with him becoming Lucy's newest summon, we enter a new story arc that apparently revolves around Erza.

And we see one of the most awesome character designs ever.

http://img266.imageshack.us/img266/7296/17kn0.jpg

[FlyByNite77]

I love Fairy Tail and I really like how since that showdown with the other guild You see Jubia continuing to stalk Gray ever since they fought. lol

Jubia is full of win :D

I was surprised in the latest chapter that Ezra is in an actually bikini and not that armor bikini from the omakes ;)

[PC!]

Heh, Mashima has always had a knack for wacky characters.

Almost forgot about this series. They're releasing the first two volumes in America late next month. I'm going to go through Rave Master before picking this series up, personally. Got enough on my plate just reading that.

[Dark Fact]

That's right! Fairy Tail vol. 1 and 2 come out late next month. Be sure to get your copies! ;)

For some reason, David Moo's Sanji voice would fit that blocky mafia dude just fine.

[SigmasonicX]

Chapter 77 was quite interesting, especially the twist at the end.

So, clone, evil twin, or long lost brother? Taking all bets!

Although taking Rave into consideration, time travel is another possibility.

[SigmasonicX]

Chapter 78 is out. It has confirmed that Sieg and Jeral are separate people, though obviously share a connection, and that Fairy Tail girls simply refuse to stay kidnapped. Go Erza!

[bigdeath]

Thanks for introducing this to me, looks intresting.

[SigmasonicX]

Chapter 79 is out. Here, we learn that the Mage Council has a secret weapon called Satellite Square that can use the Etherion. Etherion? Now where have I heard that before? <_<
It's still a bit too early, but this can be taken as further proof that this and Rave share the same universe.

[Dark Fact]

The official Del Rey release of the manga is out now. Go pick it up if you're a fan. :)

[GWOtaku]

I went to a Borders for lunch break and read some of the comic. I made it through the first short story where Natsu and Lucy meet and such, and I was quite entertained. I don't collect a lot of manga (just Fruits Basket and Tsubasa and xxxHolic right now) but I got volumes 1 and 2 on the spot, and I'm looking forward to reading the rest.

[Dark Fact]

Mashima also adds some extra omake in his volumes. How are those? In addition, how is the translation so far?

[SigmasonicX]

Mashima also adds some extra omake in his volumes. How are those? In addition, how is the translation so far?

From what I hear, the translation is good, but they use honorifics, which just plain don't fit in the Fairy Tail universe, IMO.

Also, the following romanizations for disputed character names are confirmed:

Sieglein = Siegrain
Erza = Erza

[GWOtaku]

Well the translation is done by Del-Rey, and they've always done high quality work. Including and explaining honorifics is standard practice for them, and they also explain cultural references in the back. If you ask me they're quite fan and reader friendly, which is part of why I like supporting their stuff.

[SigmasonicX]

Also, chapter 80 is out, which gives more details about Erza's past, and with no need to rescue Erza, Natsu decides to change the entire situation into a Rescue Happy arc.

[Dark Fact]

80 was an awesome chapter. Gave really good development to Erza's character. :)

[Keiichi]

83 was yet anouther solid chapter. Eraza taps into her hidden power and we know where her interest in fairy tail came from.

[GWOtaku]

So yeah, I really enjoyed the first two Del Rey volumes. Its the same quality as any other manga from the publisher, and Omakes and author notes are indeed included. I really like how a lot seems to happen every chapter, when I read the comic I don't ever feel like I'm wasting time on tedious filler.

Its kind of ironic, I hated Rave Master (the anime, anyway) but this new story from the writer appeals to me. The guild system is rather interesting and Fairy Tail itself is a fun concept, although One Piece is king when it comes to the whole theme of a group of free spirits coming together to realize their dreams. Still, its cool how there's some command structure in place even as the guild members seem usually free to do what they want.

I'll also back off of my Natsu/Luffy comparison somewhat, although Natsu looks WAY too similar when he's got that toothy grin. Other than that, no problem. I see some of Luffy's qualities in him insofar as his ability to be totally carefree at one moment and serious the next, but he's not nearly as extreme and he doesn't act stupid and his motivations are very different. So, no big problems there.

I was worried Happy would just be a stupid mascot, but he's actually involved in some funny gags. Likewise I was worried Lucy was there for fanservice, but so far it almost seems as though she's the de facto protagonist. Other characters take prominence but we're seeing everything through her eyes, which is cool.

No real opinion on Gray yet, although Ezra's pretty cool. Hopefully the whole joke with Natsu and Gray trying to fake being great friends whenever she's around doesn't get beaten into the ground.

So yeah, its good. I see myself collecting this one, although once again I've chosen a manga that will require months of waiting for volumes down the line. Ah well, quality is worth it eh?

[SigmasonicX]

New chapter is out, and not only does the "Siegrain = Jeral" theory get more support (though it's possible they just have a one-way psychic connection and Siegrain is unknowingly falling into a trap), but two enemies get turned to the good side. The battle with Jeral better be epic enough to make up for two or possibly more no-show fights.

[SigmasonicX]

84 is out, and the remaining enemies are pretty much one-shotted once Natsu gets the chance to attack. What a shame, I was expecting more from the square guy. In addition, at the end, three more new enemies come out of nowhere, and seem to be a strike force called Trinity Skull from some Assassin Guild called the Order of the Skull. Well, at least they look interesting. They remind me of the King's guards in Rave Master; they came out of nowhere the same way.