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The power of friendship trope is one of the most used tropes in the anime and manga industry and Hiro Mashima’sFairy Tailis one of the series that uses it to perfection. It is one of the central themes in many different storylines and arcs and has pushed the narrative forward by helping with character development and adding twists.
Fairy Tailfollows the adventures of Natsu Dragneel, a member of the popularFairy Tailguild filled with amazing and powerful wizards. He is in search of the dragon Igneel in the fictional and fantastical world of Earth-land. It is one of the greatest anime and manga series of all time and is currently on its sequel:Fairy Tail: 100 Year Quest.
While the story explores the themes of friendship, the reason behind using the friendship trope by Mashima is quite sad. In reality, the tragedy of the reason by Mashima for creatingFairy Tailelevates the series to the same level as the Big Three anime series.
The Power of Friendship Trope inFairy Tail
Be itNaruto, One Piece,orBlack Clover, the power of friendship trope has been used by almost every anime and manga series in the community. While some use it for a single plot, others base the entire narrative of the series on it.Fairy Tailfalls in the latter category. The trope is followed since the beginning of the series and is also one of the recurring themes in the sequel.
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Almost every arc inHiro Mashima’sFairy Tailshows a moment that reflects on the friendship of characters like Ezra, Gray, Laxus, or Lucy. These moments bring an emotional element to the plot that makes fans relate to the characters and reflect on their nature. Thus, not only does it help in pushing the story forward, but it also helps in developing a bond between fans and the series.
TheFairy Tailguild in itself isthe biggest form of friendshipportrayal as it brings together characters with different mindsets and abilities to form a weird family-like environment that motivates them to become stronger for each other.
The Sad Reality Behind The Creation ofFairy Tail
Mashima was interviewed during the Spotlight panel at the New York Comic Con and this interview was recorded byAnime News Network. During the interview, Mashima was asked about the power of friendship trope inFairy Tailand what inspired him to create an intriguing story around it. Mashima pointed out that the actual reason behind him creatingFairy Tailis quite sad.
He stated:
To tell you the truth, I wrote the story cause I had no friends. My loneliness is what you’re glimpsing.
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According to the mangaka, he believed that he had no friends during his childhood. His loneliness thus became his biggest motivator to create a storythat exclusively reflects on friendship.
EveryFairy Tailfan who was present during the interview then agreed to be Mashima’s friend and help him get rid of his loneliness.
Fairy Tailis available to watch on Crunchyroll.
Tarun Kohli
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Tarun Kohli is the Senior Anime Writer at FandomWire, with over 2,900 published articles. He currently specializes in critiquing One Piece and other Shonen anime. A passionate fan of the genre, his love for thoughtful analysis reflects his genuine appreciation for the art of anime. His deep understanding of anime culture has earned recognition from industry figures such as Adi Shankar and the creators of Blood of Zeus.
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