Episode 315

Dragon or Demon
Japanese Title	竜か悪魔か
Rōmaji Title	Ryū ka Akuma ka
FUNimation Title	Dragon or Demon
Information
Japan Air Date	June 30, 2019
Adapted from	Chapter 519 Chapter 520
Episode	315
Arc	Alvarez Empire arc
Opening Song	NO-LIMIT
Ending Song	Boku to Kimi no Lullaby
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Dragon or Demon is the 315th episode of the Fairy Tail anime, and the 38th episode of the 2018 series.

Irene unleashes Deus Sema, a power beyond human comprehension. With only her right arm, Erza combats the spell that threatens the entire area. Meanwhile, Natsu is forced to make an important decision that will forever change his fate.

Characters in Order of Appearance

1. Erza Scarlet
2. Irene Belserion
3. Wendy Marvell
4. Igneel (fantasy)
5. Natsu Dragneel
6. Jellal Fernandes
7. Zeref Dragneel
8. Gray Fullbuster
9. Lucy Heartfilia
10. Happy
11. Elfman Strauss
12. Juvia Lockser
13. Porlyusica
14. Evergreen
15. Gajeel Redfox
16. Levy McGarden
17. Panther Lily
18. Droy
19. Jet
20. Bickslow
21. Laxus Dreyar
22. Freed Justine
23. Gildarts Clive
24. Mirajane Strauss
25. Lisanna Strauss
26. Bisca Connell
27. Alzack Connell
28. Asuka Connell
29. Warren Rocko
30. Mavis Vermillion
31. Cana Alberona
32. Max Alors
33. Wakaba Mine
34. Macao Conbolt
35. Romeo Conbolt
36. Nab Lasaro
37. Minerva Orland
38. Rogue Cheney
39. Sting Eucliffe
40. Sorano
41. Yukino Agria
42. Kagura Mikazuchi
43. Lector
44. Frosch
45. Sawyer
46. Erik
47. Richard Buchanan
48. Macbeth
49. Toma E. Fiore
50. Hisui E. Fiore
51. Arcadios
52. August

Battles & Events

• Erza Scarlet & Wendy Marvell vs. Irene Belserion (concluded)

Magic, Spells, and Abilities used

Magic used

• Dragon Slayer Magic (滅竜魔法 Metsuryū Mahō)
  • Sky Dragon Slayer Magic (天の滅竜魔法 Ten no Metsuryū Mahō)
  • Fire Dragon Slayer Magic (炎の滅竜魔法 Honō no Metsuryū Mahō)
• Illusion Magic (幻影魔法 Genei Mahō)

Spells used

• None

Abilities used

• Enchantment (付加術 Fukajutsu)
  • Deus Sema (神の星座崩し(デウス・セーマ) Deusu Sēma)
  • Dragon Slayer Seal (滅竜印 Metsuryū In)
• Swordsmanship
• Hand-to-Hand Combat
• Battle Mode Shift (戦闘モードシフト Sentō Mōdo Shifuto)
• Battle Form

Armors used

• Clear Heart Clothing (清心の衣 Seishin no Koromo)

Weapons used

• Sword
• Staff

Manga & Anime Differences

• The following parts occur only in the anime:
  • Irene's de-transformation.
  • Natsu's decision included flashbacks of his fight against Jellal, using E.N.D.'s power vs. Gray, etc.
  • Hisui's Enchantment being canceled.
  • Crime Sorcière, Sabertooth among other guilds shown after Universe One's disenchantment.
  • Arcadios shown being happy over Hisui's return to form.
• Deus Sema's destruction was extended.
• Wendy's Dragon Slayer Seal had feathers upon its cast in the manga. In the anime it was a tinted green coat.
• Irene piercing Erza differed between the media.
• The sword stayed in Irene upon her death in the manga, while in the anime it was removed.
• Lucy's was more covered up in the anime compared to the manga where she was more nude.
• Hisui's and Toma's lines were omitted.

Navigation

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