Recently, Fairy Tail has wrapped up its run, accomplishing 545 chapters in 11
years. Ever since I’ve been made aware
of this manga, I’ve followed it closely.
In fact, I’ve read all of its chapters.
So you can say that I’m a fan. However, I won’t necessarily be missing it.
During the last few arcs, it felt
like it had already passed its prime. It entertained, but it didn’t elicit the excitement that it used to do. The storytelling got a bit convoluted and
tedious. Thankfully, it never got to Bleach level of awfulness. Still, let’s say that Fairy Tail didn’t quite end in a high note.
But, by that, I don’t also mean that
it ended badly. No, it didn’t overstay too
much that it got unforgivably tiresome and exasperating. Rather, it ended a little while after its tank
went empty and was just moving with its last bit of residue momentum. It ended just as it has been apparent that it
had nothing else left to offer.
For most of its run, Fairy Tail was enjoyable. And the biggest reason it was so is because
it had an ensemble of delightful quirky characters. Yes, it also had kickass action and very strong
storylines, but their appeal was enhanced because the participating characters
are easily worth being invested on.
I became quite fond of many of
them. Natsu and Gray are my most
favorite flame-powered and ice-powered fictional characters, respectively. Laxus is within the top ten of my most favorite electricity-powered fictional characters. Erza is one of my most favorite fictional swordsmen. Makarov places high on my picks for favorite size-changers. I consider Gajeel
as one of the former villains that have transitioned awesomely into heroes. And, as a guild, Fairy Tail is one of my favorite fictional organizations, while also collectively topping my list for favorite magicians in fiction.
Hence, I’m glad that the manga
gave a “happily ever after” ending to these characters I’ve loved. Nobody died.
The obvious pairs were developing or had developed into couples. Everybody is happy. Sure, the execution for it was pretty basic, cheesy,
and lacking of depth and dramatic impact.
It could have done better. But it’s
still a feel-good conclusion. I’ll take it.
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