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All Fairy Tail Arcs in Order

Fairy Tail is one of the most popular shonen manga and anime out there and many new fans will want to know all of the arcs.

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There could even be some confusion on which order arcs go in due to just how many there are. Here are all Fairy Tail arcs in order.

Every Fairy Tail Arc in Order

Fairy Tail follows Natsu Dragneel, Lucy Heartfilia, and other important members of Fairy Tail, one of the most powerful guilds in the world. The story goes through several different arcs developing the characters, the guild, and the world around them, while also dropping hints about Zeref and the age of dragons, two of the main plots during the latter half of Fairy Tail.

The current arc is the sequel Fairy Tail: 100 Years Quest, a new ongoing shonen following the same characters trying to complete the impossible mission known as The 100 Years Quest, which will receive an anime adaptation soon.

Fairy Tail Story ArcManga ChapterAnime Episodes
Zerø arcChapters 1-13 (whole Fairy Tail Zerø manga)Episodes 266-275
Macao arcChapters 1-3Episodes 1-2
Daybreak arcChapters 4-9Episodes 3-4
Eisenwald arcChapters 10-23Episodes 5-10
Sub-Zero Emperor Lyon arcChapters 24-46Episodes 11-20
Phantom Lord arcChapters 47-69Episodes 21-29
Loke arcChapters 70-74Episodes 30-32
Tower of Heaven arcChapters 75-102Episodes 33-40
The Battle of Fairy Tail arcChapters 103-130Episodes 41-51
Oración Seis arcChapters 131-164Episodes 52-68
Daphne arcEpisodes 69-75 (Filler arc)
Edolas arcChapters 165-199Episodes 76- 95
Tenrou Island arcChapters 200-253Episodes 96-122
X791 arcChapters 254-257Episodes 123-124
Key of the Starry Sky arcEpisodes 125-150 (Filler Arc)
Grand Magic Games arcChapters 258-340Episodes 151-203
Eclipse Celestial Spirits arcEpisodes 204-226
Sun Village arcChapters 341-355Episodes 227-233
Tartaros arcChapters 356-417Episodes 234-265
Avatar arcChapters 418-437Episodes 276-284
Alvarez arcChapters 438-545Episodes 285-328
100 Years Quest arcChapters 1-OngoingTBD

As can be seen above, there is a vast array of episodes for you to spend time watching so you won’t be running out of excellent Anime showcases anytime soon. However, you may of course prefer reading through the Manga instead.

What is the Longest Arc in Fairy Tail?

The longest full existing arc in Fairy Tail is the Alvarez Arc with 107 chapters in the Manga, although the longest arc in anime form is the Grand Magic Games arc with 52 episodes compared to Alvarez’s 43 episodes.

I recommend following the Fairy Tail arcs in order though if you want the most comprehensive experience of the series. There is a lot to get through but it will be worth it in the long run if you think you will really enjoy the world. For those who have already gotten through it then you will be able to contribute to newcomer discussions on places such as Reddit.

Spoilers ahead! Stop reading here if you don’t want to find out about a 7-year gap plot point.

Why Was There a 7-Year Gap in Fairy Tail?

There was a seven-year time skip due to events in the X791 arc which involved the main cast of characters being trapped in a frozen-like state for seven years. This happened a long time ago in the past (real-world time) over 10 years ago so that showcases just how long Fairy Tail has actually been running.

Now that you know all of the Fairy Tail arcs you are prepared to go and experience this series for yourself if you’re still to watch it. If you’re looking for more informative anime guides like this, we’ve got you covered with every One Piece arc and filler arc in order, too.

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