Fairy Tail: 100 Years Quest episode 1 review: Promising start to a much-awaited sequel by J.C. Staff

Modified Jul 08, 2024 20:00 GMT

Fairy Tail: 100 Years Quest episode 1 review (Image via J.C. Staff)

Fairy Tail: 100 Years Quest episode 1 review has been quite positive overall. The beloved anime series has been one of the most anticipated sequels this year, and fans were excited to see Natsu and his comrades take on the toughest quest so far.

The episode checked all the boxes that a good first episode needed. The pacing was good, the animation was consistent, and enough context was provided to fans of the series. Furthermore, the character interactions were quite enjoyable.

Here’s a detailed breakdown of all the elements that made Fairy Tail: 100 Years Quest a success.

Note: This article reflects the opinions of the author.

Fairy Tail: 100 Years Quest episode 1 review: Consistent animation from J.C. Staff

Natsu and Happy as seen in the first episode of the series (Image via J.C. Staff)

Usually, when a series undergoes a change in the animation studio, it could suffer from poor animation or a drastic change in the art style, which could hamper the overall viewing experience. In this case, J.C. Staff nailed the animation.

The animation was consistent, and the art style wasn’t altered, either. The establishing shot of Magnolia and the Fairy Tail guild immediately transports the fanbase to the good old days when the series’ first episode aired.

The character designs remained as they were, which was crucial when the series changed studios. Fairy Tail: 100 Years Quest episode 1 had the ideal start from a technical standpoint since J.C. Staff nailed both the visuals and the audio for the episode.

Fairy Tail: 100 Years Quest episode 1 review: New character injected life into the series

Touka as seen in the first episode of the series (Image via J.C. Staff)

There is no doubt that the character interactions instantly reminded fans about the various adventures Natsu Dragneel had with some of his comrades. One of the most important elements in the anime is a sense of camaraderie.

Not only is this present among characters within the series, but the viewer also feels like a fellow comrade embarking on a journey with their friends. The introduction of the guild and its guild members certainly brought back some fond memories.

Furthermore, there was a lot more excitement since the guild received a new member. Her name is Touka, and she boldly proclaimed her love for the protagonist of the series. This caused quite the stir, and fans are incredibly curious now that the series gave the character plenty of attention within the very first episode of the sequel series.

Fairy Tail: 100 Years Quest episode 1 review: Ideal amount of progression for a season debut

Natsu and his comrades head to Guiltina to receive details about the 100 Years Quest (Image via J.C. Staff)

The first episode of the series is quite important since it will set the tone for the remainder of the series. Not only does it have to provide viewers with enough context, but it must also show considerable plot progression for viewers to want to return to the series. Fairy Tail: 100 Years Quest episode 1 did just that. It introduced all the important protagonist and deuteragonists of the series.

The plot progression was just right since it showed the main crew take on the 100 Years Quest and it informed fans about the details of said mission. It involves hunting down the Dragon Gods, and each of them are said to be as strong as Acnologia. Furthermore, the episode ended on a massive cliffhanger as we saw the series introduced the Water Dragon God in a rather cryptic manner.

In conclusion, Fairy Tail: 100 Years Quest episode 1 review was quite positive and fans are anxiously waiting for the next episode as the rag-tag crew could potentially make contact with Mercphobia - the Water Dragon God.

Stay tuned for more anime and manga news as 2024 progresses.

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Edited by Gayatri Chivukula