User blog comment:IamJakuhoRaikoben/Chapter 457: Naked Battle, Review./@comment-14.3.193.210-20151019104215

I'm surprised to see many people didn't like Erza's new armor... For one, I loved it, I loved the ethnic vibe it had to it, I loved that it was relevant to the situation (wind against sand, no Nakama Pants) and I loved that it wasn't even fanservicey for a change! =D Also, her landing a blow on Azeel was justified in my opinion: he was off guard because he didn't expect her to requip and one of his men had just came barging through the floor. No bullshit, just good timing. ^^

I also liked the other characters involvement with the fight, Lucy vs Brandish (a bit unsettling to watch, but at least partly justified, and Layla mentioned to boost), Bisca helping on the sidelines, Natsu not hogging the spotlight... Basically, I'm really back into FT since the big battle started! \o/