Episode 162

Elfman vs. Bacchus
Japanese Title	エルフマン vs. バッカス
Rōmaji Title	Erufuman vs. Bakkasu
Information
Japan Air Date	December 22, 2012
Episode	162
Arc	Grand Magic Games arc
Opening Song	Break Through
Ending Song	Kimi ga Kureta Mono
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Elfman vs. Bacchus is the 162nd episode of the Fairy Tail anime. It aired on December 22, 2012.

The battle portions of the second day continue with Kurohebi defeating Toby Horhorta and then showing his crueller side by ripping Toby's prized sock. Whilst everyone is watching the Games, malicious activities seem to be happening in the background, with Wendy, Porlyusica and Carla almost being kidnapped! In the midst of this chaos, an error by Arcadios sees Elfman fighting Bacchus. Does Elfman have what it takes to win, or is the outcome of this match already set in stone??

Synopsis

Kurohebi's cruelty

As Kurohebi and Toby fight, they make a deal; that if Toby wins he gets to find out Kurohebi's real name, and if he loses Toby will tell Kurohebi his "super secret". After agreeing, Toby gazes into his opponents eye, and almost immediately after he is defeated. The Team Fairy Tail A members are all impressed, noting how Kurohebi used no cowardly tactics, and wasn't even trying his hardest. Defeated, Toby reveals his secret of not being able to find one of his socks, having been searching for it for 3 months. Kurohebi points to Toby's neck, where the sock has been hanging the whole time. Toby, relieved, thanks him and Kurohebi then holds out his hand. Everyone - thinking he is showing good sportsmanship- is then surprised when he rips the sock off Toby's neck and tears it to shreds before his eyes. Kurohebi then walks off laughing, while Team Raven Tail laughs at Toby.

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Elfman vs Bacchus

Preparations for the next match soon begin. Bacchus is called to the arena, as well as somebody from Team Fairy Tail A. Just as the announcement is being made, the King of Fiore appears, telling Arcadios that he is looking forward to Erza fighting Bacchus. This catches Arcadios off guard, as he has arranged for Elfman to fight Bacchus, having accidentally misinterpreted the King's earlier battle request. As Elfman walks onto the field, Bacchus asks to wager with him; if he wins he gets to spend a night alone with both of Elfman's sisters. Elfman, greatly angered by this comment, declares he will tear Bacchus apart. Meanwhile, Natsu wakes up in the room all alone, and notices the smell of somebody he doesn't know nearby.

Elfman attacks Bacchus

Natsu, using his nose, is able to track down Wendy and the others and sees them being carried by four masked men. A fourth man tells his comrades to go while he takes care of Natsu. However, Natsu easily defeats him and races towards the others who debate on whether to leave Porlyusica and Carla while they escape with Wendy. However, before they can decide, Natsu catches up to them and causes an explosion. Meanwhile, Elfman is having trouble in his battle with Bacchus as he is unable to land a hit on the Quatro Cerberus Mage. Still, Elfman charges at him with his Beast Soul: Weretiger, a speed type of Take Over. However, Bacchus is able to dodge all of his attacks.

Bacchus' fighting stance

He then proceeds to attack Elfman while Erza tells her teammates about Bacchus' Magic, a Magic that focuses his energy on his palms which, combined with his martial arts, makes him a powerful opponent. Erza also notes that Bacchus isn't being serious as he had not even had a drink yet. Bacchus attacks Elfman once more and Elfman reverts to his original form. However, Elfman doesn't give up and tells Bacchus that, if he wins, Quatro Cerberus will change their name to Quatro Puppy for the rest of the tournament. Bacchus agrees and drinks his alcohol from his gourd, saying that he will finish the fight now.

Eflman's Lizardman take over

Once finished drinking, Bacchus crouches into a stance while Elfman proceeds to use his Magic. Bacchus then attacks with incredible speed, landing seven hits in an instant. However, he discovers that Elfman had transformed into his Beast Soul: Lizardman, covering his body with sharp scales that damaged Bacchus' palms. Elfman then taunts Bacchus and Bacchus charges at him. Bacchus continues to attack him while Elfman endures his attacks. After some time, the two stop, exhausted. Bacchus then collapses, giving Elfman the victory and ten points for Fairy Tail.

Arcadios' plan to kidnap Lucy

Meanwhile, Natsu, Wendy and the others, after handing the kidnappers to the guards, arrive at the arena. Whilst happy that Elfman won, the group realizes that the kidnappers, who said that they were from Raven Tail, were after Lucy. Elsewhere, Arcadios is informed about the failed plan to kidnap Lucy and tells the guard that they will proceed with plan B. He then tells him that they will use the discord between Fairy Tail and Raven Tail to capture Lucy for the Eclipse Plan.

Characters In Order of Appearance

1. Wendy Marvell
2. Lucy Heartfilia
3. Porlyusica
4. Natsu Dragneel
5. Carla
6. Mato
7. Erza Scarlet
8. Gray Fullbuster
9. Elfman Strauss
10. Lyon Vastia
11. Juvia Lockser
12. Yaeger
13. Eve Tearm
14. Beth Vanderwood
15. Nullpuding
16. Rufus Lohr
17. Laki Olietta
18. Max Alors
19. Warren Rocko
20. Vijeeter Ecor
21. Alzack Connell
22. Bisca Connell
23. Droy
24. Jet
25. Gajeel Redfox
26. Toby Horhorta
27. Kurohebi
28. Chapati Lola
29. Yajima
30. Jason
31. Bacchus
32. Semmes
33. Jura Neekis
34. Chelia Blendy
35. Yuka Suzuki
36. Flare Corona
37. Obra
38. Ivan Dreyar
39. Mavis Vermilion
40. Makarov Dreyar
41. Ooba Babasaama
42. Evergreen
43. Macao Conbolt
44. Romeo Conbolt
45. Wakaba Mine
46. Happy
47. Bickslow
48. Freed Justine
49. Cana Alberona
50. Juvia Lockser
51. Mirajane Strauss
52. Laxus Dreyar
53. Jellal Fernandes
54. Arcadios
55. Fiore's King
56. Lisanna Strauss
57. Rocker
58. Nobarly
59. Levy McGarden
60. Pantherlily
61. Frosch
62. Lector

Battles & Events

• Toby Horhorta vs. Kurohebi (Concluded)
• Failed Kidnapping at the Grand Magic Games (Started and Concluded)
• Elfman Strauss vs. Bacchus (Started and Concluded)

Magic and Abilities used

Magic used

• Sand Magic (砂魔法 Suna Mahō)
• Mimic (擬態 (ミミック) Mimikku)
• Take Over (接収 (テイクオーバー) Teiku Ōbā)
  • Beast Soul (ビーストソル Bīsuto Soru)
• Palm Magic

Spells used

• Sand Rebellion (砂の反乱 Sando Riberion)
• Beast Soul: Weretiger (ビーストソル・ワータイガー Bīsuto Soru: Wā Taigā)
• Beast Soul: Lizardman (ビーストソル・リザードマン Bīsuto Soru: Rizādo Man)
• Palm Strike

Abilities used

• Hand to Hand Combat
• Super Paralysis Claw: Mega Mega Jellyfish (超麻痺爪メガメガクラゲ Chō Mahitsume Mega Mega Kurage)
• Nails Growth
• Enhanced Smell
• Chop Hanging Fist (劈掛掌 Hikashō)
  • Drunk-Chop Hanging Fist (酔・劈掛掌 Sui Hikashō)
• Immense Agility

Weapons used

• Handguns

Items used

• Gourd

Manga & Anime Differences

• The anime added a clip of Carla re-explaining her premonition.
• There was an added recap of Team Fairy Tail A's journey throughout the Grand Magic Games in the anime.
• The hand-to-hand combat in Toby and Kurohebi's fight was extended in the anime.
• Despite them being seen in the manga, Max, Makarov, Mavis and Jura's reaction to Kurohebi's Magic are skipped in the anime.
• The anime added a short clip of Bacchus expressing interest in Kurohebi and Toby's bet.
• There were some added lines for the three commentators and many of the Fairy Tail members in the anime about Kurohebi ripping Toby's sock.
• Ooba Babasaama's reaction to seeing Toby's sock being ripped was extended in the anime, with her spinning one of her guild members.
• When Cana screams her annoyance over Bacchus in the manga, she is standing in the crowd with the rest of the guild. In the anime she is with Team Fairy Tail B instead.
• The kidnappers have a different appearance between the two media.
• Elfman's Take-Overs appear different between the anime and the manga.
• Yajima and Jason had extra lines in which they discussed Bacchus' Magic in the anime.
• In the anime, there were many added comments from the Fairy Tail members surrounding Elfman's fight, the bet he made and his apparent loss.
• Though Bacchus only says "Wild" (and has his guild shout "Fuoh" in return) once in the manga, he says it a total of three times in the anime.