Episode 317

The Black Future
Japanese Title	黒い未来
Rōmaji Title	Kuroi Mirai
FUNimation Title	Dark Future
Information
Japan Air Date	July 14, 2019
Adapted from	Chapter 523 Chapter 524
Episode	317
Arc	Alvarez arc
Opening Song	MORE THAN LiKE
Ending Song	Exceed
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The Black Future is the 317th episode of the Fairy Tail anime, and the 40th episode of the 2018 series.

Gray makes the ultimate choice to sacrifice his life and his very existence in order to trap Zeref in ice for all eternity. Meanwhile, the mighty Acnologia finally reaches Magnolia and causes great concern for both sides of the war.

Characters in Order of Appearance

1. Gray Fullbuster
2. Zeref Dragneel
3. Jerome (flashback)
4. Mary (flashback)
5. Briar (flashback)
6. D-6 (flashback)
7. Gômon (flashback)
8. Alok (flashback)
9. Ur (fantasy)
10. Natsu Dragneel
11. Lucy Heartfilia
12. Happy
13. Acnologia
14. Wendy Marvell
15. Erza Scarlet
16. Irene Belserion
17. August
18. Cana Alberona
19. Gildarts Clive

Battles & Events

• Natsu Dragneel vs. Zeref Dragneel: Rematch (started)
• Gildarts Clive & Cana Alberona vs. August

Magic, Spells, and Abilities used

Magic used

• Ice Magic (氷の魔法 Kōri no Mahō)
• Black Arts (黒魔法 Kuro Mahō)
  • Ankhseram Black Magic (アンクセラムの黒魔術 Ankuseramu no Kuro Majutsu)
• Dragon Slayer Magic (滅竜魔法 Metsuryū Mahō)
  • Fire Dragon Slayer Magic (炎の滅竜魔法 Honō no Metsuryū Mahō)
• Fairy Glitter (妖精の輝き(フェアリーグリッター) Fearī Gurittā)
• Copy (コピー Kopī)

Spells used

• Lost Iced Shell (消失絶対氷結(ロスト・アイスドシェル) Rosuto Aisudo Sheru)
• Fire Dragon's Iron Fist (火竜の鉄拳 Karyū no Tekken)

Abilities used

• Hand-to-Hand Combat
• Flight
• Battle Form

Armors used

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

Weapons used

• Staff

Manga & Anime Differences

• Acnologia seen flying over Magnolia was anime-only.
• Extensions within Natsu vs. Zeref, Happy's flashbacks.

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