The Fairy Tail OVAs (Original Video Animations) produced around the 2014 series reboot are special episodes, often based on manga "omakes" (side stories or special chapters), that focus on humor, character development, and fan service rather than the main plot.

These episodes are generally not essential for understanding the main story, but they provide a fun look at the characters' daily lives, notes Quora .

(2014) - Characters visit a resort during the Grand Magic Games.

(2014) - Alternate universe high school setting. OVA 7: Fairies' Summer (2015) OVA 8: Fairy Tail x Hellsing (2015) OVA 9: Fairies' Christmas (2016)

(2013) - Crossover with Hiro Mashima's previous work, Rave Master .

Many fans consider them "side-canon" (based on official side-stories), though they do not affect the main plot, notes Reddit. Key Episodes: