: While Natsu fights in the sky, other mages across the town of Crocus struggle against the smaller dragon hatchlings.
: During their clash, Natsu attempts to eat Atlas Flame's hellfire. Surprisingly, the dragon reveals that he was a close friend of Igneel , the Fire Dragon King who raised Natsu. This revelation leads Atlas Flame to switch sides and team up with Natsu to confront Future Rogue and the dragon Motherglare . Fairy Tail (2014) Episode 20
: The 2014 series introduced a shift in art style to more closely match Hiro Mashima's manga illustrations, featuring more detailed shading and mature character designs compared to the 2009 original. : While Natsu fights in the sky, other
: In a darker subplot, Ultear Milkovich observes the battle between Rogue Cheney and a dragon. Driven by desperation to stop the apocalyptic future, she contemplates killing the present-day Rogue to prevent his future self from ever existing. Production Context This revelation leads Atlas Flame to switch sides
Below is an overview of the episode’s key events and themes.
: This episode was the 20th installment produced by A-1 Pictures and Bridge after the series returned from its 2013 hiatus.
: The episode centers on the various Dragon Slayers attempting to fulfill their destiny by fighting actual dragons. Natsu Dragneel interrupts a fight between Laxus Dreyar and the dragon Atlas Flame , asking Laxus to protect Wendy Marvell while he takes on the beast himself.