User blog comment:FairyRaven/Fairy Tail Chapter 365: Fairy in the Jail!, Review and Commentary/@comment-4449950-20131230024638

Okay, because Jak is a loser, I will type out my review here... I can already tell it's going to be long, so get your TL;DR's ready >__>

Can I first just say that I loved this chapter so much, and I think it is because it really set up the theme and overall important points for this arc. Not only that, but JELLAL is one of the important points, and I swear, due to the events from this chapter, if Jellal and Erza are not an official couple by the end of this arc, I will start smiting people left, right and centre.

Anyways, hows about I divide this to make it easier for myself:

THE GOOD:
 * Jellal being badass once more: Oh, how I have waited for this day. As I have said time and time again, I have eagerly been awaiting the day Jellal slips back into his original personality minus Zeref's control, and I truly believe it began here. Seeing him take on the OS and say their names and own them for the most part was so great to watch, and I really hope the OS finally see that they have no chance against an ex-TWS, even if he is alone. Plus, Jellal didn't seem to even be casting any proper spells, so I want to see him get serious :D
 * The OS's real names: Was I the only one who liked all of their names? I know some people are put off my Macbeth in particular, but I thought the name really suited to be honest. And now we finally have confirmation that Angel is Sorano and is Yukino's little sister, so I await some very nice reunions between the OS and people they love: Yukino, Wally and Kinana.
 * Erza's scene: I know people went all "Ermahgewd" over this scene, but I liked it. To start off, I saw not one hint of fanservice in this scene, and I find it annoying that people are going off their rockers (not here really, more on other sites) about how FT is "becoming a hentai". Please... >__> A tumblr (tumblrer?) I follow quite frequently recently posted a rant about all the shit she saw this chapter receiving around the site and on others. I would really recommend reading it, because it almost word for word says exactly what I say to anyone pissed off by this chapter. You can find it here. Anyways, back to this rant... I liked seeing Erza in the jail. Okay, I didn't like seeing it... It was dark and harsh and cruel, but the plot points that were uncovered and the revelations were amazing. I feel for Erza so much because she actually doesn't know where Jellal is, and I'm wondering what Jellal will do when he finds out about what Erza went through.
 * Face and the final link: I can't say I'm over the moon that Jellal is linked, but it definitely was a great move by Mashima. It increases the intensity of this arc for me tenfold, because I want Jellal to take the OS and Meredy and kick the shit out of Tartarus, but I also want him nowhere near them for obvious reasons. I'm so conflicted and my want for more chapters is at its highest. I need to see how this is going to play out, especially in reference to Jellal. Will he be in grave danger for the whole arc? Was somebody lying to Tartarus and he isn't linked? I don't know, but I'm so excited. Also on this note, the revelation that two other links are dead... UGWLIUGHOQWIHFGLWUI>LIHY:I!! HOLY SHIT! *applauds Mashima for suspense*
 * Hoteye: I just love him, don't you?? :3
 * Mirajane: Damn... I can't say I didn't see it coming, but I am interested to see what happens to Mira. Will she just Take-Over the demon they put into her?? Will she be consumed?? Will she be saved before shit gets real?? I have no idea :D As such, mega excited for that!!
 * Crawford getting hit: Meh >__> He deserved it...

THE BAD:
 * Meredy not fighting: *sighs* I know this was an important chapter for Jellal, but I REALLY want to see Meredy fight. I seriously hope she does. On this note, I see a Jellal, Erza and Meredy vs. Kyouka and Minerva fight in the future ;D Basically Kyouka going after Jellal for Face and Minerva going after Erza for revenge with Meredy in there countering Kyouka's Curse to give everyone a fair playing field. It would be fucking awesome! I hope it happens :D
 * Natsu: Okay, I wasn't annoyed at the first parts, with the house. Everything there was understandable. BUT... Natsu leaving straight to the TRS (my new abbreviation XD) HQ?? WHAT THE FUCK!? I mean, he didn't even tell anyone where he was going! To me, that is beyond stupid... just BEYOND stupid... What does he expect to do, charge the HQ and miraculously take on an entire Dark Guild? I am so annoyed at him for this, and I hope he pays the price for his childishness.

THE I'M NOT SO SURE AT THIS POINT:
 * Natsu in the TRS HQ: Because it's not set in stone, I'm putting this here. I do not for the life of me see how Natsu can take on TRS and get out. Kyouka, Franmalth, Keith and Silver are all there and ready (Heck, even Tempesta could be almost good to go and Ezel returned from his mission) so if he manages to take any of them out and/or get Erza and Mira out without a fight/some grave loss in his current state (I mean, he's wounded for crying out loud!) I will be beyond angry. There are two things I want to happen in this case:
 * Natsu gets the shit beaten out of him by the 9DGs present and wakes up imprisoned. Happy flies back to warn everyone of what happened and they all get dragged in. This would be good because it would finally blow Natsu out of the water and show him he can't just do whatever the fuck he likes with no consequences.
 * Natsu rounds a corner and BAM (s'up bitches!) runs straight into Jackal, recently re-summoned from his Book of Zeref. Jackal tells Natsu he should never have underestimated TRS and takes him out, again, teaching Natsu a lesson he needs to learn.

As for if they must get out, the only way I'll be kind of satisfied with is if Mira is changed and Kyouka takes her to Erza to show her off and brag. Mira then reveals she has control of her body and form and knocks Kyouka out, giving them the smallest opportunity to escape. This is a push, but is likely one of few escape scenarios I will be happy with.

The next chapter is called 1000 souls huh? Hmmm... sounds more like a Elfman issue, but I'm not so sure. I hope we get to see more Jellal kicking ass :)

And lol, poor Fi stuck in Tassie with no laptop just read the chapter and had a massive rant to me. She liked it a lot (but was really cut by the Erza scenes) and says hi to you all ^__^

Hmmm... Just a note... Am i the only one seeing Doranbolt becoming the new Council Chairman and releasing Jellal, Meredy and the OS from their criminal status at the end of the arc? Oh, I can only hope :3

Anyways, I am SO excited for what's to come, and I can't wait for the next chapters. As long as there is no BS from Natsu, I will love this new development so much, and, if the arc keeps up its awesomeness, it could well turn out to be my favourite.

Congrats Hiro on a great chapter~

Carrot out~