Episode guide
Fairy Tail: Season 3
54 episodes · first aired Sep 17, 2011
The first 29 episodes adapt the rest of the 24th volume through the beginning of the 25th volume as part of the "Sirius Island" (天狼島編, "Tenrōjima-hen") arc, which focuses on Natsu and the guild's other strongest members as they take their S-Class examination on Sirius Island, they are interrupted by the arrival of Grimoire Heart, who attempt to retrieve the dark wizard Zeref living on the island. Next 25 episodes features a completely original, self-contained story arc called "Key of the Starry Heavens" (星空の鍵編, Hoshizora no Kagi-hen), and focus on Natsu and the members of Fairy Tail as they meet a relative of the Heartfilias', and face a religious sect of warriors and a revived Oración Seis as they try to find the parts to an ancient doomsday weapon.
- 1 Best Partners Sep 17, 2011 · 24m Natsu, Gray, Juvia, Elfman, Cana, Fried, Levy, and Mystogan's disciple Mest are selected to participate in Fairy Tail's annual S-Class promotion exam, and are instructed to choose a…
- 2 Who's the Lucky One? Sep 24, 2011 · 24m The eight exam participants reach Tenrou Island, where they are each required to take one of eight routes that will lead to the next stage of the exam. Lucy and Cana take a route where…
- 3 Natsu vs. Gildarts Oct 1, 2011 · 24m For their preliminary trials, Juvia and Lisanna face off against Erza, while Elfman and Evergreen find themselves standing against Mirajane. Meanwhile, Natsu enthusiastically battles…
- 4 Mest Oct 8, 2011 · 24m After being defeated by Gray and Loke, Mest convinces Wendy to help him look for a secret he claims to be hidden on the island. Worried about Wendy, Charle arrives on Tenrou Island…
- 5 Black Wizard Oct 15, 2011 · 24m Natsu attacks the black-haired youth to no effect, causing the youth to despair that Natsu is not strong enough to defeat him. The youth unleashes another wave of death magic against Natsu…
- 6 Iron Soul Oct 22, 2011 · 24m Gajeel and Levy fight Yomazu and Kawazu, who reveal they are merely scouting the island for their more powerful guildmates. Though seriously wounded, Gajeel sends Levy to warn Fairy Tail…
- 7 Makarov Charges Oct 29, 2011 · 24m Mest is revealed to be a member of the Magic Council sent to Tenrou Island to search for incriminating evidence against Fairy Tail and disband it. He, Wendy, Charle, and Pantherlily are…
- 8 Lost Magic Nov 5, 2011 · 24m Makarov is defeated and gravely wounded in his battle against Hades, which is sensed by the wandering Laxus. Meanwhile, the other members of Fairy Tail battle Grimoire Heart's army…
- 9 Fire Dragon vs. Flame God Nov 12, 2011 · 24m Natsu is overwhelmed by Zancrow's God Slayer magic, which proves superior to his own Dragon Slayer magic. Upon finding Makarov badly injured during his fight, Natsu regains his resolve and…
- 10 Grand Magic World Nov 19, 2011 · 24m Azuma learns of Mirajane's former identity as "the Demon" and straps Lisanna to a time bomb so he can fight Mirajane at full strength. Not wanting to lose Lisanna again, Mirajane…
- 11 Arc of Embodiment Nov 26, 2011 · 24m Elfman and Evergreen are overwhelmed and defeated by Rustyrose's Ark of Embodiment, which gives him the power to create anything from his imagination. Meanwhile, Loke recognizes Caprico as…
- 12 Human Gate Dec 3, 2011 · 24m Caprico reveals himself to be a human named Zoldio who fused with Capricorn using his Human Subordination magic. He possesses Loke, but Loke gives his Regulus ring to the newly freed…
- 13 Lucy Fire Dec 10, 2011 · 24m Lucy and Hikaru’s battle interrupts Natsu’s battle with Ultear, leading Natsu to help Lucy and reform their old team while Ultear leaves with Zeref. Hikaru takes control of Lucy’s body…
- 14 Dead-End of Despair Dec 17, 2011 · 24m Dranbalt tries to help Natsu and his friends evacuate the island as the Magic Council plans to fire Etherion once again, but they refuse to leave. Meanwhile, Juvia is nearly defeated…
- 15 Tears of Love and Vitality Dec 24, 2011 · 24m Juvia refuses to kill Meldy and tries to stop her from killing herself. In doing so, Juvia witnesses Meldy's happy memories with Ultear through their connected senses and persuades her to…
- 16 The One Thing I Couldn't Say Jan 7, 2012 · 24m Cana finds Mavis's grave and reflects on her reasons for becoming an S-Class wizard: her father is revealed to be Gildarts, who is unaware of his relationship with her, leading the…
- 17 Tenrou Tree Jan 14, 2012 · 24m Gildarts fights Bluenote while Fried and Bickslow, who returned to Tenrou Island together with him, help Levy, Lisanna, and Pantherlily to fight Rustyrose. Meanwhile, Azuma reveals to Erza…
- 18 Erza vs Azuma Jan 21, 2012 · 24m Erza makes Azuma promise to return her guild's magical power if she defeats him. She herself is nearly defeated when Azuma uses the Tenrou Tree's magic, but receives her second wind upon…
- 19 Freezing Fighting Spirit Jan 28, 2012 · 24m Azuma transforms into a tree as a result of overusing his Great Tree Ark, but makes good on his promise to Erza and returns the guild's magical power, giving Gildarts, Fried and Bickslow…
- 20 Power of Life Feb 4, 2012 · 24m It's Ul's pupil vs. Ul's daughter! What is Ultear really after and why has she turned against her own flesh and blood? The final battle with the leader of the 7 Kin of Purgatory comes to…
- 21 Rolling Thunder Feb 11, 2012 · 24m Natsu Dragneel, Lucy Heartfilia, Gray Fullbuster, Erza Scarlet and Wendy Marvell square off against Hades, where they are easily struck down. However, Laxus Dreyar storms in to save the day.
- 22 The Man Without an Emblem Feb 18, 2012 · 24m Laxus fights Hades with full force and manages to seemingly overpower him. Meanwhile at the camp, the uninjured Fairy Tail members try to protect the injured from the return of some…
- 23 Realm of the Abyss Feb 25, 2012 · 24m With a supercharge from Laxus, Natsu turns into an ultra-powerful Thunder-Flame Dragon! But will it be enough to rival the unfathomable strength of the deepest of magics? And will an…
- 24 Daybreak on Tenrou Island Mar 3, 2012 · 24m The battle with Hades reaches its thrilling conclusion! Finally, dawn comes to Tenroujima... But is this really the end?
- 25 The Right to Love Mar 10, 2012 · 24m The battle for Tenroujima is over, and Makarov puts the S Class Advancement Exam on hold for now... Meanwhile, Cana decides to tell Gildarts the truth, even though she's not an S Class…
- 26 Let’s Hold Hands Mar 17, 2012 · 24m Acnologia arrives at the island and begins to destroy it. Seeing the Black Dragon of Apocalypse, Makarov tells his guild members to run while he fights it, but the fairies wouldn't leave…
- 27 Fairy Tail, Year X791 Mar 24, 2012 · 24m Seven years have passed since the destruction of Tenroujima and the disappearance of everyone on the island. The guild is in a sad state of affairs, with members leaving in droves, decent…
- 28 The Seven Year Gap Mar 31, 2012 · 24m Natsu and the other members have returned from their seven-year sojourn, but in their absence, Fairy Tail has gotten in debt to the gangster-like guild, Twilight Ogre. While Makarov pays…
- 29 The Magic Ball Apr 7, 2012 · 24m The still-broke Lucy and Natsu take a job to capture the thieving master of masquerade, Velveno, at a magical ballroom dance, but first... Natsu has to learn the steps
- 30 True Scoundrels - The Butt Jiggle Gang Apr 14, 2012 · 24m When Natsu and company escort a shipment of gold, the train is hijacked by the wickedly flatulent trio known as the Jiggle Butt Gang. After Natsu and Lucy get blown away by the bunch, it's…
- 31 The Terror of Invisible Lucy! Apr 21, 2012 · 24m A magic ointment turns Lucy invisible! At first, it's fun, as she can play pranks on her friends, but then she starts to lose more than just her visibility!
- 32 Father's Memento Apr 28, 2012 · 24m Lucy receives an unexpected visitor, with an even more unexpected gift... a dying wish from her father.
- 33 Turbulent Showdown! Natsu vs. Laxus May 5, 2012 · 24m Natsu and Laxus are going to fight and the other members of Fairy Tail can't wait to see it... except for Erza and Gray, who are off on a mission to capture some bandits and their wizard…
- 34 Target: Lucy May 12, 2012 · 24m Lucy is the target of an unknown plot by the Earthland counterparts of Hughes, Sugarboy, and Coco. More about the mystery of the Iron Rod is revealed.
- 35 The Fury of Legion May 19, 2012 · 24m It's Natsu versus Sugar Boy! Wendy and Lily versus Coco! Lucy versus Hughes! And Gildarts versus Byro! But are the members of Legion really after Lucy... or something else?!
- 36 Key of the Starry Heavens May 26, 2012 · 24m After Legion makes off with Lucy's key, the only thing the members of Fairy Tail can do is search for clues to figure out Legion's objective and the purpose of the memento from Lucy's…
- 37 Travel Companions Jun 2, 2012 · 24m It's a race against time as the members of Fairy Tail split up into groups to find the scattered pieces of the mystical clock before Legion, but they run into all manner of obstacles. Nor…
- 38 Labyrinth Capriccio Jun 9, 2012 · 24m Natsu and Lucy's team explore the ancient ruins of the Sacred Graveyard, going ever downward as they get through each floor's challenge. Meanwhile, in an interdimensional space, Gray…
- 39 Footprints of the Myth! Jun 16, 2012 · 24m The Fairy Tail teams get ever closer to the clock parts, but two Legion members have already shown up to challenge Natsu's team! And that means more size-changing shenanigans, deathtraps…
- 40 True Scoundrels, Once Again Jun 23, 2012 · 24m They're back by no one's demand! The Jiggle Butt Gang is committing more fragrant fouls (or is that "foul fragrances") than ever before, which stinks because they're doing it right in the…
- 41 Defying Calculation Jun 30, 2012 · 24m Pantherlily battles and defeats Samuel as Gajeel's team retrieves the clock part from an underground chamber. Meanwhile, the Strauss siblings find another clock part and encounter Mary…
- 42 The Course of the Holy War Jul 7, 2012 · 24m Mary Hughes breaks a taboo by unleashing her ultimate power! Can Mirajane out-ultimate her? Plus, Natsu takes on a giant octopus! And... the debut of the Jiggle Gang?! (Warning: It's not…
- 43 Time Begins to Tick Jul 14, 2012 · 24m Natsu gives all he's got against a Legion of one: Byro Cracy, who has the power to nullify all magic! Will the other Fairy Tail groups get there in time to pitch in? Or will this be... the…
- 44 Enter the Neo-Oración Seis! Jul 21, 2012 · 24m Just when it looks Fairy Tail is about to have a climactic fight with Byro over the Infinity Clock, Oracion Seis returns, with upgraded powers and a desire to make the ominous clock their…
- 45 Get the Infinity Clock! Jul 28, 2012 · 24m Oracion Seis has made off with the Infinity Clock and seems intent on counting down to doomsday. Meanwhile, Fairy Tail regroups, using Cana's divination skills to locate Oracion Seis's…
- 46 Dissonance of Battle Aug 4, 2012 · 24m Doranbolt... or is that Mest Gryder?... returns! But whose side is he on this time? Meanwhile, teamwork isn't working out for Natsu, Elfman, and Lucy against the threat of Jackpot!…
- 47 Anti-Link Aug 11, 2012 · 24m Mest and Lahar meet the mystery person that Zentopia has been hiding... or is that hunting down? Gray and Fried face off against one of the Six Generals (and Dan Straight's new object of…
- 48 Despair Unleashed Aug 18, 2012 · 24m The members of Oración Seis stop fighting Fairy Tail and resume their mission of casting Anti-Links on the celestial wizards hidden in churches, completely lifting the seal on the Infinity…
- 49 Real Nightmare Aug 25, 2012 · 24m Natsu is imprisoned inside the Zentopia stronghold... along with the Jiggle Butt Gang! Back home, the Fairy Tail wizards are visited by a few members of the Archaeological Society, who…
- 50 Time Spiral Sep 1, 2012 · 24m Cardinal Rapowant's devious plans begin coming to fruition as time itself warps, affecting even the Fairy Tail members aboard Ichiya's Christina. En route to rescue Natsu and Lucy, they…
- 51 To the Infinity Castle! Sep 8, 2012 · 24m As Natsu and other Fairy Tail members race to save Lucy before she's sacrificed by the new Oracion Seis, Gildarts has a non-magic showdown with Byro. They also learn the secret of Cardinal…
- 52 Angel Tears Sep 15, 2012 · 24m As Lucy is slowly being sucked within the Infinity Clock, Imitatia faces off against Natsu, Elfman and Coco. In addition, every other member of Fairy Tail starts working to stop the…
- 53 I Hear the Voice of My Friend Sep 22, 2012 · 25m The battle to rescue Lucy from the Infinity Clock rages on, but it may be too late as Lucy becomes one with the clock! Plus, the climactic battle between Erza and Cobra!
- 54 Lucy and Michelle Sep 29, 2012 · 25m Only Brain II is left standing between Natsu and Lucy, but he's the most powerful of the Six Generals! Also, learn the secret history of Lucy and Michelle in this epic finale to the Key of…