Fairy Tail: Season 5
Season 5 Lore Primer
Key plot threads, lore context, and character stakes you need to remember before diving into this season.
- Directly follows the overarching narrative developments of Fairy Tail Season 4.
- Faction dynamics and core character alliances shift under escalating external stakes.
- Crucial mysteries introduced previously reach key turning points and narrative reckonings.
- Sets up serialized story arcs that build directly toward the climactic season finale.
Episode Guide
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King of the Dragons
Apr 5, 2014
Fairy Tail is back, picking up where it left off, in the middle of the Grand Magic Games! But during a short break, Gajeel leads Natsu and Wendy to the underground dragon burial gr
The Eclipse Project
Apr 12, 2014
In the dragon graveyard, Arcadios explains to Fairy Tail what he needs from them to make Project Eclipse work. He takes them to the king's palace, Mercurius, and shows them Eclipse
Fairy Tactician
Apr 19, 2014
While everyone is focused on the last event at the Grand Magic Games, Team Natsu slips into the palace to try to spring the imprisoned Lucy. Meanwhile, Mavis, the progenitor of Fai
Gray vs. Rufus
Apr 26, 2014
During the final event of the Grand Magic Games, Gray is tasked with beating Rufus, which is the key to Sabertooth's fall. But it seems to be a one-sided battle as Rufus uses his M
The Hungry Wolf Knights
May 3, 2014
Sabertooth has a new master! And Fairy Tail may be on top of the Grand Magic Games, but below the palace, Natsu and the others are still trapped in Palace Hell. And then things get
Fairy Tail vs. Executioners
May 10, 2014
Though their appearances may be foolish, the Garou Knights are the strongest executioners in the kingdom! And now, the members of Fairy Tail's "away team" are separated from each o
Scorching Earth
May 17, 2014
When Lucy and Yukino get their Celestial Spirit keys back, they summon various old comrades to combat the goofy-looking but powerful Uosuke, master of natural disasters!
Our Place
May 24, 2014
It's the last round of the all-out battle between the members of the Fairy Tail rescue team and the Garou Knights! But if Natsu, Lucy, and the others triumph, will they become enem
The Kingdom 'til Tomorrow
May 31, 2014
The Lucy rescue team led by Natsu finally makes it out of Hell Palace after an epic battle with the Garou Knights... but they're stopped dead in their tracks by a single mysterious
Erza vs. Kagura
Jun 7, 2014
Natsu's "away team" has successfully rescued Lucy and Yukino, but now they're puzzling over the mystery of the two Lucys! And back in Crocus, Erza's battle against Kagura truly beg
A Future Racing Toward Despair
Jun 14, 2014
Erza's battle royale with Kagura finally ends in an unexpected way. Also, we learn of the untold connection between the two combatants. And will Natsu and his team ever escape from
Frog
Jun 21, 2014
Future Lucy warns of an impending attack by a swarm of over 10,000 dragons, but does she have a solution? And is she even telling the truth? Jellal, for one, doesn't think so!
Roaring Thunder!
Jun 28, 2014
The end of the Grand Magic Games is near, and only the strongest wizards remain in the final battle. But Gajeel has become a new form to battle an unknown shadowy evil! With her wo
Gloria
Jul 5, 2014
The Grand Magic Games are ending at last! But who will be the last wizard standing? And which guild will be crowned the strongest in Fiore?
The One Who Closes the Gate
Jul 12, 2014
Lucy wasn't the only time traveler from the future. There's one more... and it's the person who possessed Rogue in his match with Gajeel. But is his motive the same as Lucy's or so
Natsu vs. Rogue
Jul 19, 2014
Natsu takes on the future Rogue by himself so Lucy can get away, but the future version is a lot more powerful than the present one and possibly evil! Meanwhile, Princess Hisui slo
For Me, Too
Jul 26, 2014
The true menace of the opened Eclipse portal becomes clear as one dragon after another lumbers through, intent on murdering everyone. Only a Celestial Spirit wizard can close the p
Seven Dragons
Aug 2, 2014
Seven dragons have invaded Crocus from the ancient past and are tearing up the city. It seems the only thing that can defeat a dragon is a Dragon Slayer, but there are only six in
Zirconis' Magic
Aug 9, 2014
Seven dragons came through the Eclipse portal before it was closed... but now one of them drops dozens of eggs that hatch immediately! Plus: Sabertooth turns a new leaf! Cobra figh
People and People, Dragons and Dragons, People and Dragons
Aug 16, 2014
The battle rages on between dragons and Dragon Slayers with the future at stake! Natsu carries out his audacious plan against a powerful Fire Dragon... a dragon that happens to hav
Sin and Sacrifice
Aug 23, 2014
Jellal and Erza are saved from Millianna's wrath when Ultear comes to their aid, explaining to the woman that she is the evil behind the Tower of Heaven incident. With the Mages of
Time of Life
Aug 30, 2014
As several wizards across Crocus are cornered and killed by the dragons, Ultear recalls her forbidden Last Ages spell, which is capable of reversing time at the cost of the user's
Fields of Gold
Sep 6, 2014
The only way to stop the rogue Rogue from the future and the seven dragons from the past is to destroy the gigantic time portal that they came through... except it's made out of Ma
The Grand Banquet
Sep 13, 2014
The king is holding a ball at the palace to honor the wizards of Fiore for their valor during the Grand Magic Games and their great efforts to protect the kingdom from Future Rogue
Droplets of Time
Sep 20, 2014
As Jellal and Merdy search the ruins for Ultear, they run into Doranbolt, who tells them of a serious spell he cast in order to protect the royal family. Meanwhile, the members of
A Gift
Sep 27, 2014
Upon returning to Magnolia, Fairy Tail gets a heroes' welcome and their old headquarters back. Anxious to get back on the job, Natsu, Lucy and company take on what they assume to b
Welcome Back, Frosch
Oct 4, 2014
A special one-off episode featuring Frosch! When Rogue's lovable little partner gets lost in town, Rogue, Sting, and Yukino find him, but hang back so he can return to the Sabertoo
Moulin Rouge
Oct 11, 2014
A newly-installed pool table at the Fairy Tail guild hall has Erza reminiscing about the first time she shot pool... which was also the first time she came across a certain bandit,
Full Effort Hospitality!
Oct 18, 2014
Lucy wants to show her Celestial Spirits that she appreciates all their hard work, so she summons them one by one to make their wishes come true. Natsu and Happy are on hand to hel
Signal of Rebellion
Oct 25, 2014
The world is racked with abnormal weather and natural disasters, conditions that keep all the Fairy Tail wizards busy. Natsu and Lucy take on a job to investigate major changes in
Library Panic
Nov 1, 2014
Lucy's transformed, evil Celestial Spirits aim to perform a ritual that will give them "absolute freedom." As Lucy, Yukino, and Levy head to the Magic Library to find a clue to sto
Hisui Rises!
Nov 8, 2014
Princess Hisui and Arcadios are on their way to Fairy Tail when they fortuitously run into Natsu, Lucy, and Yukino. Princess Hisui has created something to send the wayward Celesti
Astral Spiritus
Nov 15, 2014
The Fairy Tail cavalry arrives in Astral Spiritus to help Natsu and the gang try to stop the renegade Celestial Spirits from gaining perfect freedom at the cost of only having 12 d
Wendy vs. Aquarius - Let's Have Fun in the Amusement Park!
Nov 22, 2014
The new version of Aquarius is a light-hearted girl who just wants to have fun, but that consists of wanton destruction with her water power. Wendy and Carla try to gently subdue h
Guild Deck vs. Celestial Deck
Nov 29, 2014
Cana faces off against the new Scorpio in a card game battle that pits simulacra of Fairy Tail members against Celestial Spirits! But she doesn't know the rules of the game, and if
Gray vs. Cancer! Dance Battle!
Dec 6, 2014
Gray has a dance-off with Cancer! Levy's trivia battle with Capricorn continues. Cana's card game with Scorpio concludes! Natsu is on the scent of a hidden Loke amid ancient ruins.
Juvia vs. Aries! Desert Death Match!
Dec 13, 2014
How can Juvia fight the new sun-worshiping Aries in the desert without even a drop of water?! Will Levy reveal an embarrassing secret to win the quiz battle against Taurus? And who
Erza vs. Sagittarius! Horseback Showdown!
Dec 20, 2014
Erza faces off against Sagittarius in three equine-related events. Gemi and Mini turn Gajeel and Tiger Lily into small furry pets. And Ophiuchus reveals her true form to Natsu and
Natsu vs. Leo
Dec 27, 2014
Natsu begins a decisive battle against Leo, who now has the ability to suck all the flames out of his hot-tempered opponent! Meanwhile, the Liberum process continues, even though m
Ophiuchus, the Snake Charmer
Jan 10, 2015
Though sick from the Dark Magic he imbibed, Natsu makes a desperate bid to save Lucy and Yukino from Ophiuchus's artificial worlds. And the giant snake Celestial Spirit reveals the
When the Stars Fall
Jan 17, 2015
The two Fairy Tail groups go on attack mode, trying to destroy the celestial globe and Ophiuchus simultaneously, the only way to stop the mad Celestial Spirit King from gaining ult
Celestial Spirit Beast
Jan 24, 2015
Natsu and his fellow Fairy Tail members come face to face with the eclipsed Celestial Spirit King... except the king is now more like a giant fiend without a face! Or more like he'
Believe
Jan 31, 2015
The end of an arc! At the Celestial Spirit Beast's core, Natsu and Happy discover the original Celestial Spirit King, chained up and heading for imminent destruction. Meanwhile, th
What a Pure Heart Weaves
Feb 7, 2015
Natsu babysits Asuka for an eventful day. For starters, she goes with Natsu and Lucy out on several jobs to make money so she can buy a certain item... but then it gets stolen by a
413 Days
Feb 14, 2015
Juvia has known Gray for 413 days; hence, it's a time to celebrate their "anniversary." But when Erza encourages her to get Gray a present, it becomes a conundrum. Juvia takes seve
The Labyrinth of White
Feb 21, 2015
Natsu, Lucy, and Happy are on a seemingly simple job to retrieve a special kind of ice from a snow-covered mountain, but between freezing cold, a fierce blizzard, and a labyrinthin
Transform!
Feb 28, 2015
While Mira teaches Lucy, Natsu, and Happy basic Transformation Magic, Erza does her own transformation while shopping... into Fairy Woman! And a superhero may be just what's needed
It's Kemo-Kemo!
Mar 7, 2015
Natsu and Happy get a new addition to their family: Kemokemo, an unknown creature hatched from an egg that fell out of the sky. Natsu goes on a guild exchange program so he can ask
The Place You Came To
Mar 14, 2015
As the combined Fairy Tail and Sabertooth team explore the mysterious island, the members suddenly start dropping like flies. Meanwhile, there's a giant sea serpent to face, runes
Lightning Man
Mar 21, 2015
The town of Borwatt has a job for Laxus in particular: to solve their neverending lightning problem... except it seems Laxus himself is responsible for the dangerous phenomenon. Ca
Fairy Tail of the Dead Meeeeeeeeen
Mar 28, 2015
It's raining "Men" in Magnolia as the "Ichiya virus" turns just about everyone into a shuffling, single-minded sniffing clone of the Blue Pegasus guild master. Only Natsu and Happy