It features Wendy’s backstory with "Jellal" and Lucy’s hard-fought victory against Angel.
The arrival of Jackal and his explosive power sets a violent precedent for the rest of the season.
It drops the lighthearted "guild fun" for a gritty, serious prologue involving the brutal massacre of the Magic Council. Fairy Tail (2014) Episode 59
It introduces the Nine Demon Gates of Tartaros, who use "Curses" instead of Magic, making them feel like a unique and overwhelming threat.
This episode is widely praised for shifting the show into a significantly darker, higher-stakes tone. It features Wendy’s backstory with "Jellal" and Lucy’s
Fairy Tail (2014) Ep. 59: "Tartaros Chapter, Prologue: The Nine Demon Gates"
Watch these reviews and reactions to see how fans reacted to these pivotal moments: It introduces the Nine Demon Gates of Tartaros,
Reviewers from Chibi Reviews noted a noticeable step up in animation quality and music for this specific arc.