Summary
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Introducing new Dragon Slayers in 100 Year Quest could overshadow existing characters like Erik, Sting and Rogue, missing opportunities for development.
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Characters like Erik, Sting, and Rogue have rich backstories and interesting powers, but are pushed to the sidelines in Fairy Tail.
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Revisiting existing Dragon Slayers could have strengthened the connection to the main series and provided more room for character growth.
Fairy Tail: 100 Year Quest Introduces some New Dragon Slayers to the series, offering a refreshing change to what has been seen so far. While the addition of a fifth generation of Dragon Slayers is exciting, the choice of focusing on the new Slayers may have overshadowed opportunities to revisit some existing Dragon Slayers. While the second and third generation of Dragon Slayers have had an arc or two to shine, compared to the first generation, they remain underused and have room to develop further.
In the original Fairy taleCharacters like Erik, also known as Cobra, and Sabertooth’s sting and rogue Had a great introduction with rich backstories and interesting powers. The arcs of the characters hooked fans’ attention and, despite appearances in the series after their respective storylines, they were all pushed to the sidelines. Instead of introducing a fifth generation of Dragon Slayers, 100 years of searching Could have brought the characters back into the spotlight.
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Fairy Tail’s sequel should have brought the other Dragon Slayers
Fairy tail left a lot of room to grow the characters
Erik, the Poison Dragon Slayer, was introduced in the Oración Seis arc of the original series as a second-generation Dragon Slayer. At first, he was a main antagonist, later to be redeemed, and he is in several arcs as a supporting character. However, because he has a notable origin, his character remains largely unexplored. Along with Erza Scarlet and Jellal Fernandes, Eric was enslaved in the Tower of Heaven, securing him a place in a main character’s story. This, paired with His Dragon Slayer magicMakes him an interesting character who could easily have been integrated deeper into the story.
Similarly, the current leaders of the Sabertooth Guild, Sting Eucliffe and Rogue Cheney, appear in the series as third generation Dragon Slayers with complex relationships with Natsu Dragneel and Gajeel Redfox. At one point, Rogue is revealed to be Gajeel’s sworn younger brother, however Fairy tale Seems to blow over that fact instead of building on it. Sting himself has also idolized Natsu since he was a child, but beyond rivalry, the dynamic did not continue to build.
A missed opportunity for character development and fan connection
Existing Dragon Slayers deserved more screen time
The introduction of a new generation of Dragon Slayers in 100 years of searching Could have diverted focus away from existing Dragon Slayers and have the potential to one day overshadow them. Not revisiting Erik, Sting and Rogue creates a missed opportunity to explore their evolving roles and relationships with the main cast. Their history with the protagonists gives each of them room to grow and develop further with cameos showing their power.
By reintroducing the letters, the long-awaited Fairy tale Sequel could strengthen its connection to the main series and build on a foundation with rich stories. Fans who followed Erik, Sting and Rogue from their introductions would have enjoyed seeing their continued journeys and development. Instead of a fifth generation of dragon slayers making an appearance in Fairy Tail: 100 Year QuestThe series could have benefited from creating a stronger connection to its existing Dragon Slayers.
Fairy Tail: 100 Years Quest is a continuation of the popular Fairy Tail anime series. Set shortly after the original series, it follows Natsu Dragneel and his team as they embark on the arduous 100-year quest, a mission that has remained uncompleted for over a century. The series features returning characters and introduces new ones, further exploring the expansive world of wizards and magic.