Fairy Tail by Hiro Mashima was a massive sensation among Shonen enthusiasts back in the day. It used to rival the Big Three anime, including Naruto, One Piece, and Bleach. After ending its original run in 2019, the Fairy Tail anime is back with a sequel. So, if you want to enroll in the beloved Fairy Tail Guild, then this is the absolute perfect time to. However, the arduous journey can only begin if you know where to start. Thus, we have compiled a Fairy Tail arcs in order guide to help you out.
How Many Arcs Does Fairy Tail Have?
Fairy Tail tells the story of Lucy Heartfilia, who joins the popular Fairy Tail Guild to embark on an epic journey with her newfound friends. Similar to another Shonen blockbuster, Naruto, Fairy Tail also has a sequel series titled “Fairy Tail: 100 Years Quest.” So, there are 27 arcs in total with over 700 chapters and 340 episodes.
Fret not about the episode count, as Fairy Tail also comes with its share of fillers. Make sure to go through our Fairy Tail filler guide to skip all the unnecessary episodes and have a seamless anime-binge experience.
List of Fairy Tail Arcs in Order
As mentioned above, the Fairy Tail series comprises the original anime and a sequel. So, here are the Fairy Tail arcs in order divided, respectively:
Fairy Tail (2009-2019)
| Arc Title | Anime Episode No. | Manga Chapters No. |
|---|---|---|
| Macao Arc | 1-2 | 1-3 |
| Daybreak Arc | 3-4 | 4-9 |
| Eisenwald Arc | 5-10 | 10-23 |
| Sub-Zero Emperor Lyon Arc | 11-20 | 24-46 |
| Phantom Lord Arc | 21-29 | 47-69 |
| Loke Arc | 30-32 | 70-74 |
| Tower of Heaven Arc | 33-40 | 75-102 |
| The Battle of Fairy Tail Arc | 41-51 | 103-130 |
| Orcaion Seis Arc | 52-68 | 131-164 |
| Daphne Arc | 69-75 | Anime-only filler |
| Edolas Arc | 76-95 | 165-199 |
| Tenrou Island Arc | 96-122 | 200-253 |
| X791 Arc | 123-124 | 254-257 |
| Key of the Starry Sky Arc | 125-150 | Anime-only filler |
| Grand Magic Games Arc | 151-203 | 258-340 |
| Eclipse Celestial Spirits Arc | 204-226 | Anime-only filler |
| Sun Village Arc | 227-233 | 341-355 |
| Tartaros Arc | 234-265 | 356-417 |
| Zero Arc (Prequel) | 266-275 | 1-13 (Fairy Tail Zero chapters) |
| Avatar Arc | 276-284 | 418-437 |
| Alvarez Arc | 285-328 | 438-545 |
| Total: 21 arcs | 328 episodes | 545 chapters |
Fairy Tail: 100 Years Quest (2024 – Ongoing)
| Arc Title | Anime Episode No. | Manga Chapters No. |
|---|---|---|
| Water Dragon God Arc | 1-7 | 1-24 |
| Wood Dragon God Arc | 8-18 | 25-63 |
| Moon Dragon God Arc | 19-25 | 64-90 |
| Great Labyrinth Arc | TBD | 91-122 |
| Gold Owl Arc | TBD | 123-153 |
| True Dragon King Festival Arc | TBD | 154-ongoing |
| Total: TBD | TBD | TBD |
All Fairy Tail Movies in Order
The Fairy Tail movies are considered canon as they are based on the author’s spin-off manga. It is highly recommended for fans to watch them, and there are only two movies:
- Fairy Tail the Movie: Phoenix Priestess (2012) – Watch after episode 124
- Fairy Tail: Dragon Cry (2017) – Watch after episode 284
Fairy Tail OVAs in Order
Additionally, there are nine Fairy Tail OVAs to watch. There are some canon OVAs and filler ones here as well.
- Welcome to Fairy Hills!! (2011) – Watch after episode 68 (canon)
- Fairy Academy: Yankee-kun and Yankee-chan (2011) – Watch after episode 68 (filler)
- Memory Days (2012) – Watch after episode 51 (filler)
- Fairies’ Training Camp (2012) – Watch after episode 152 (canon)
- Fairy Tail: The First Morning (2013 – Watch before the Phoenix Priestess movie (filler)
- The Exciting Ryuzetsu Land (2013) – Watch after episode 170 (canon)
- Fairy Tail x Rave (2013) – Watch after episode 151 (canon)
- Fairies’ Penalty Game (2016) – Watch after episode 203 (canon)
- Natsu vs. Mavis (2016) – Watch after episode 233 (canon)
- Fairies Christmas (2016) – Watch after episode 328 (canon)
What Arc is the Fairy Tail Anime Adapting?
After the original series ended in 2019, the Fairy Tail anime finally returned in 2024 with the adaptation of the sequel manga by Hiro Mashima and Atsuo Ueda. At the time of writing, Fairy Tail: 100 Years Quest is almost done adapting Moon Dragon God Arc with the release of Episode 25 in Season 1.
Where to Watch the Fairy Tail Anime?
If you are starting with the OG Fairy Tail series, you can binge-watch the anime on popular anime streaming platforms, including Crunchyroll, Netflix, and Prime Video. However, before you begin your adventures with the Fairy Tail guild and pay for a subscription, we recommend checking the availability of the series in your region.
After you finish watching the original series, you can catch up on the sequel anime “Fairy Tail: 100 Years Quest,” which is available on Crunchyroll, Netflix, and Prime Video. Furthermore, if you are from Asia, you can watch the episodes for free on Muse Asia’s YouTube Channel but in 720p.
Where to Read the Fairy Tail Manga?
If you are leaning towards reading the Fairy Tail manga, then I have some bad news for you. Unlike Bleach, Hunter x Hunter, or other renowned shonen titles, Fairy Tail isn’t available on most manga reading apps or websites. So, you have to buy the physical manga to begin your Fairy Tail journey.
Are you planning to start the anime or manga? Let us know in the comments below.
You can skip all non-canon Fairy Tail arcs, such as the Daphne arc, Key of the Starry Sky arc, and more to save time and finish the main series.
The Grand Magic Games arc is still the longest Fairy Tail arc with 52 chapters and 82 episodes.
Yes! The main Fairy Tail has 328 episodes and its sequel anime is currently airing.
Shashank Shakya
