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.
Summary[]
Characters in Order of Appearance[]
- Gray Fullbuster
- Zeref Dragneel
- Jerome (flashback)
- Mary (flashback)
- Briar (flashback)
- D-6 (flashback)
- Gômon (flashback)
- Alok (flashback)
- Ur (fantasy)
- Natsu Dragneel
- Lucy Heartfilia
- Happy
- Acnologia
- Wendy Marvell
- Erza Scarlet
- Irene Belserion
- August
- Cana Alberona
- Gildarts Clive
Battles & Events[]
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 Fearī Gurittā)
- Copy (コピー Kopī)
Spells used[]
- Lost Iced Shell (消失絶対氷結 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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