![]() ![]() Unlike the first film, Phoenix Priestess, which sought a more independent story, this movie directly touches on and connects to events in the television show. Ultimately, it’s a bit uneven, and a film I’d recommend only for die-hard Fairy Tail fans.Directed by Tatsuma Minamikawa, 2017’s Fairy Tail: Dragon Cry is the second film set in the anime fantasy series Fairy Tale. Wendy gets far too little screen time, and Ezra is hyper-sexualized. If you’re a Fairy Tail fan you might enjoy this one, but even Dragon Cry isn’t too faithful to canon. ![]() The animation is pleasing though, and what little of the soundtrack exists is on point. Though I enjoyed several aspects, “Fairy Tail: Dragon Cry” seems to try too hard to be edgy and infuse unnecessary fan service. Notably, a few scenes with Zash are uncomfortably rapey and could have easily been done without. Here, fan service runs wild and it gets pretty creepy. ![]() Although the Shonen genre often includes fan service, there’s usually a bit of it. Yet where Dragon Cry really stumbles is its overreliance on fan service. The beginning scene is a bit muddled with a few strange cuts. However, the music is lacking, and almost non-existent. E electric, almost 80s Technicolor tones permeate certain scenes making the scenery pop. The animation is quite beautiful for the most part. This came as a pleasant surprise, and one I didn’t predict. The Fairy Tail camp gets set up really well, with defined roles.Īdditionally, there’s a pretty solid twist in the third act. I enjoyed the way Dragon Cry clearly depicted each character in their abilities as well as personality. There’s a pleasant chemistry between the Fairy Tail heroes. Not so much that I’d recommend the uninitiated viewer avoid it, but definitely be aware of this and read up on the universe. It does feel as though Dragon Cry relies on past lore. This benefits the story, as it’s strong and engaging from the start. But there’s more to this story than meets the eye.įrom the onset, Fairy Tail: Dragon Cry is pretty high energy. ![]() Plus, she explains that while Zashwishes to use the Dragon Cry to destroy Fiore, Animus wants to save Stella. al meet Sonya who aids them in their escape and mentions a mysterious King Animus. Escaping from his cell, Natsu frees his comrades and saves Lucy moments before she’s used for a blood sacrifice. As a result, Natsu and his Fairy Tail pals are captured. Lucy distracts Zash, and meanwhile, Natsu steals the Dragon Cry. Initially, the plan to retrieve the Dragon Cry appears to proceed charmingly. As such, Natsu, Lucy, Happy, Ezra, Wendy, Carla, and Gray get enlisted in helping to return the Dragon Cry to Fiore. Cain steals the Dragon Cry, a powerful staff from the Kingdom of Fiore. Kingdom of Stell’s Minister of State, Zash Caine, is a black magic practitioner. Fairy Tail: Dragon Cry arrives as the second film set in the Fairy Tail universe. ![]()
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