Fairy Tail watch order
Every series, film, and special in the correct viewing order.
16 entries·~151 hrs total runtime·2009–2024
Original Television Run
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Fairy Tail
TV Series175 episodes · 2009–2013
The first television run introduces the Fairy Tail guild and covers the story through the Grand Magic Games period.
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Welcome to Fairy Hills!!
Special1 OVA episode · 2011
The first major Fairy Tail original video animation.
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Fairy Academy: Yankee-kun and Yankee-chan!
Special1 OVA episode · 2011
An alternate school-setting parody featuring the Fairy Tail cast.
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Memory Days
Special1 OVA episode · 2012
A time-travel side story featuring members of the Fairy Tail guild.
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Fairy Tail the Movie: Phoenix Priestess
Movie86 min · 2012
The first theatrical Fairy Tail film, released during the original television run.
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Fairies' Training Camp
Special1 OVA episode · 2012
A side story set during the guild's preparation for the Grand Magic Games.
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Fairy Tail the Movie: Phoenix Priestess – The First Morning
Special1 short OVA · 2013
A prologue showing events before Phoenix Priestess.
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The Exciting Ryuzetsu Land
Special1 OVA episode · 2013
A side story set during the Grand Magic Games period.
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Fairy Tail x Rave
Special1 OVA episode · 2013
A crossover between Fairy Tail and Hiro Mashima's earlier series Rave Master.
Second Television Run
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Fairy Tail
TV Series102 episodes · 2014–2016
Continues the original storyline as Episodes 176–277.
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Fairies' Penalty Game
Special1 OVA episode · 2016
A side story involving a penalty game between guild members.
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Natsu vs. Mavis
Special1 OVA episode · 2016
A light-hearted contest between Natsu and Mavis.
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Fairies' Christmas
Special1 OVA episode · 2016
A Christmas side story featuring the principal guild members.
Dragon Cry and Final Series
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Fairy Tail: Dragon Cry
Movie85 min · 2017
The second theatrical film and a story set late in the original series.
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Fairy Tail: Final Series
TV Series51 episodes · 2018–2019
Episodes 278–328 conclude the original Fairy Tail television storyline.
100 Years Quest
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Fairy Tail: 100 Years Quest Season 1
TV Series25 episodes · 2024–2025
A direct sequel following Natsu's team as they begin the century-old 100 Years Quest after the original series.
How many Fairy Tail episodes and movies are there?
The original Fairy Tail television adaptation contains 328 episodes, and the first season of 100 Years Quest adds 25 episodes. The franchise also includes two theatrical films, nine principal OVAs and a Phoenix Priestess prologue.
Do I need to watch Fairy Tail before 100 Years Quest?
100 Years Quest is a direct sequel beginning after the conclusion of the original 328-episode television storyline.
What order should a first-timer watch Fairy Tail in?
A first-time viewer should follow release order through the original television runs, films and OVAs before continuing to Fairy Tail: 100 Years Quest.
Is Fairy Tail finished or still ongoing?
The original television storyline is complete, while the 100 Years Quest sequel remained an active part of the franchise after its first anime season.
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