Ep. 40: Natsu defeats Jellal after consuming Etherion, but Erza sacrifices herself at the Tower of Heaven to save her friends.
Aired on August 2, 2010
Natsu continues his battle against Jellal, ultimately emerging victorious after consuming Etherion. However, the celebration is short-lived as Erza makes the ultimate sacrifice. She throws herself into the Tower of Heaven to ensure the safety of her companions. This selfless act halts the immediate threat but leaves the group in a state of shock and grief. The victory over Jellal is overshadowed by the loss of Erza, who gives her life to protect those she cares about most. The episode highlights the high stakes of their conflict and the severe consequences of their actions within the Tower of Heaven.
Episodes
- Ep. 36 · Jellal initiates Heaven's Game in the Tower of Heaven against eight mages
- Ep. 37 · Lucy and Juvia defeat Vidaldus while Gray finishes Natsu's battle against Fukuro.
- Ep. 38 · Erza Scarlet Battles Ikaruga and Jellal Fernandes at the Tower of Heaven
- Ep. 39 · Jellal's Deception Exposed as Natsu Rescues Erza from Tower of Heaven
- Ep. 40 · Natsu defeats Jellal after consuming Etherion, but Erza sacrifices herself at the Tower of Heaven to save her friends.
- Ep. 41 · Erza Scarlet is rescued by Natsu Dragneel, leading to a promise and a return to the guild with unexpected surprises.
- Ep. 42 · Fairy Tail Mages Interrupted by Laxus Dreyar During Annual Harvest Festival
- Ep. 43 · Fairy Tail Battle Continues as Survivors Unite Against Thunder God Tribe
- Ep. 44 · Erza defeats Evergreen while Laxus expands the battle to Magnolia Town.