As a longtime Fairy Tail fan, I went into this with mixed expectations — excited but afraid to be disappointed. And honestly… the beginning was a blast. The pacing felt smooth, and that nostalgic vibe hit perfectly. But it’s a shame that Lucy, who used to be the emotional core and one of the most developed characters, now feels more like an NPC this season. She barely gets any screen time, and most of the spotlight goes to Natsu, Gray, Erza, and Wendy. As a Natsu x Lucy shipper, I can’t lie — it’s frustrating. Every other couple (Gray–Juvia, Erza–Jellal, Gajeel–Levy) already had their moments, butthese two are still stuck in the eternal “just teammates” phase. It’s like they’re the only pair in the guild who haven’t gone official yet 😩.

Still, the power-up battles and that signature Fairy Tail humor are as great as ever. But for Lucy fans like me, watching this season feels a bit bittersweet — fun, but with a constant, “Where’s Lucy?” running in the back of my head.