Fairy Tail Chapter 521 Review - The Mightiest Mage

Written by Shiggins

Not the fight we needed, but the one we deserved.

Finally, I can be more positive for once... This war arc really does feel like it has been going on for a while now, but the end is clearly getting closer as we wrap up almost all the encounters with the Spriggan 12 and move to focus on the remaining foes, although I have my doubts if August is really the only one left to be a factor in this arc.

The second-best scene of the chapter.

The city is back to normal, and we finally see the glimpse of the greatest character ever... Max! Yes! All hail Max! Oh and Freed and Bickslow, but who cares? MAX! I can't wait for Max to save the day! Mavis is giving orders to the fighters, while Laxus holds his grandfather in his arms and reassures him that he'll take Makarov to the Guild soon.

"I'm lucky he was a weirdo", says the girl with her tits hanging out during a war.

Meanwhile, Mirajane has defeated Jason Statham and is confused why he averted his eyes so much, but that helped her beat him so it's a good thing really. Obviously, this is a reference to Jason Statham's problem with white-haired people and nothing else. We then cut to what is easily my favourite scene in the chapter, where Ajeel is also defeated.

Anyone else went right to the Fairy Tail Wiki after he popped up? Just me? I'm a bad reviewer...

Lisanna and Elfman have defeated Ajeel, but he's determined to get back up. This is when, almost literally out of nowhere, Ajeel's grandfather arrives. (For those who can't remember, this is Yajeel. Minister of Alvarez.) Yajeel says enough death has occurred in this war, and Elfman and Lisanna both correct him. People die in every war, and Yajeel just never realised because no other way has backed the Alvarez Empire into a corner like this before. Elfman and Lisanna of course say they were never going to kill Ajeel and they reveal they are siblings, much to Ajeel's surprise.

I want one. I want one now... for science.

Back to Natsu, Lucy and Happy as they exit the flat, they come across my newest waifu Brandish and her own mini-waifu Dimaria, whom Brandish has shrunk. After Natsu teases Dimaria a bit, Brandish reveals she is leaving but Lucy is excited for when they meet again some day. Juvia, carried by Evergreen, arrives beside Polly and Carla but they can't find Gray.

Atop the church stands August, who has now seen the defeat of every member of the Spriggan 12 except for himself. August is angry, so he prepares to annihilate the entire town but suddenly... Gildarts! The church is destroyed and the battle of the legends begin. Meanwhile, Gray has arrived at Zeref.

What is it with old men appearing in random locations this week? Do they just get lost? Do they need a carer?

Opinion: Because he's Gildarts!

It's August vs Gildarts and this fight better be amazing to make up for that annoying God Serena battle. Whenever I think about Serena, I get angry and kick a small animal with big eyes so let's hope Gildarts actually has a challenge for the first time in his life.

See? Old man! Out of nowhere!

My initial reaction was anger as I watched Jason Statham and Ajeel fall, since we didn't actually get to see how they were defeated. And while I do call out immense bullshit at the idea of Lisanna defeating Ajeel, I understand why we never saw the fights. This war has gone on long enough and the last thing we needed was more fighting with predictable endings. Just... At least explain how Ajeel was defeated.

Speaking of Ajeel, that was the best thing I'd seen all year from Fairy Tail. While it was far too rushed, scenes depicting the damage of war for everyone and showing that there can be no true winner is very mature and keeps me far more invested than any bullcrap Irene came out with over the past few weeks. People with an actual education know that war is never the answer and is full of tragedy, and its a theme I would love to see explored more in the finale of this arc.

Next week is two chapters, most likely starting with Gray vs Zeref until Natsu arrives. It'll be interesting to see how Gray's conversation with Zeref will go, considering he knows about Natsu's connection to Zeref and won't want to kill his best friend (despite what a recent battle between them might have suggested).

Lastly, bets on August being the only Spriggan 12 member to do anything for the rest of the arc should be very low. Brandish, Invel... Hell, maybe even Ajeel might have more to do before Zeref falls.

Manga Rating: 3.5/5

Character of the Week: Ajeel for introducing us to a scene that highlights the pain of war.

Best Part: War sucks.

Worst Part: Another easy win for Gildarts?

Huge wasted opportunity to not show Juvia staring at Lucy hatefully here.

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