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Product Description ------------------- 2013 Japanese pressing. Universal Music Classics. .com ---- Friendship--a sacred bond at the heart of many anime series--comes to the fore in these episodes of the hit slapstick-adventure Fairy Tail. As the stalwarts of Fairy Tail battle the sinister Phantom Lord Guild, they and the viewer learn that Lucy is a member of the fabulously wealthy and powerful Heartfilia family. But she's rejected her cold, mercenary her for the warm loyalty of her friends. When Natsu goes one-on-one with Jaleel the Iron Dragon, the audience gets a glimpse of his latent powers, while Gray inadvertently wins the heart of morose water-wizard Juvia ("drip, drip, drop"). Lucy's loyalty is tested when she discovers the shady background of Guild lothario Loke, but she brings his sad story to a satisfactory conclusion. The series takes a darker turn when Natsu, Gray, Lucy, and Juvia learn about Erza's unhappy childhood in a sinister tale that pits the Guild members against their most deadly foe to date: Jellal, the servant of Zeref, a god who is the embodiment of hatred. But even in the most dire situations, the filmmakers leaven the threats with a y dose of slapstick: Natsu fights two of Jellal's minions with his head stuck in a kawaii (ultra-cute ) cat . Before the gang has time to celebrate their latest victory, they're threatened by the Thunder Legion. Their leader, the lightning-wizard Laxus, intends to wrest control of Fairy Tale from his grandher, Makarov--even if it means killing the innocent citizens of the surrounding city. Much to their chagrin, Natsu and Gajeel have to join forces to defeat Laxus. The ending suggests even greater foes are lurking in the wings and that the wizards of the Fairy Tail Guild have been manipulated from behind the scenes. Although these episodes offer more action and less humor than previous installments, Fairy Tail remains as entertaining as ever. (Rated TV 14: cartoon violence, minor risqué humor, alcohol use) --Charles Solomon (25. A Flower Blooms in the Rain, 26. Wings of Flame, 27. The Two Dragon Slayers, 28. Fairy Law, 29. My Resolve, 30. Next Generation, 31. A Star Removed from the Sky, 32. Celestial Spirit King, 33. The Tower of Heaven, 34. Jellal, 35. Voice of Darkness, 36. Heaven's Game, 37. Armor of the Heart, 38. Destiny, 39. Give Out Prayers to the Sacred Light, 40. Titania Falls, 41. Home, 42. Battle of Fairy Tale, 43. Defeat Four Friends to Save Your Friends, 44. Thunder Palace, 45. Advent of Satan, 46. Clash at Kardia Cathedral, 47. Triple Dragons, 48. Fantasia