Fairy Tail: Dragon Cry

Fairy Tail: Dragon Cry

Year: 2017

Runtime: 85 min

Language: Japanese

Director: Tatsuma Minamikawa

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A perilous quest unfolds as Fairy Tail’s team races to prevent global destruction. Led by the fiery Natsu, alongside Happy, Gray, Erza, and Lucy, they seek the legendary Dragon Cry, a staff said to hold immense power. When the traitor Zash steals the staff for Animus in the Kingdom of Stella, the team must confront a formidable threat and recover the artifact before it unleashes cataclysmic consequences.

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1

Zash Caine Steals Dragon Cry

The movie opens with chaos in Fiore as Zash Caine, the cunning minister of state, absconds with the Dragon Cry, an ancient staff of immense power. This artifact, excavated from the legendary dragon graveyard under Crocus, possesses the ability to cause catastrophic destruction.

Crocus
2

Fairy Tail's Mission Begins

In response to the theft, the royal family enlists Natsu Dragneel and his fellow members of the Fairy Tail guild to reclaim the Dragon Cry. The team understands the dire implications of the artifact falling into the wrong hands, which adds urgency to their quest.

3

Journey to Stella

Natsu and his companions embark on a journey to Stella, where King Animus plans to use the Dragon Cry for a malevolent ritual. This marks the beginning of a confrontation that could endanger the entire kingdom if not stopped.

Stella
4

Capture by the Three Stars

Upon arrival, Natsu makes unintentional contact with the Dragon Cry, allowing Zash to gain the upper hand. This leads to the capture of the Fairy Tail team by Zash and the elite military unit known as the Three Stars, causing tension and uncertainty.

Stella
5

Sonya's Warning

Aiding their escape, Sonya, Zash's hesitant accomplice, warns the Fairy Tail guild of the threat posed by King Animus's ritual. She urges them to abandon their quest and reveals that the ritual could prevent a greater disaster threatening the kingdom.

6

Natsu's Resolve

Despite Sonya's caution, Natsu remains resolute in pursuing his mission. He senses evil energies tied to the dragons slain by Acnologia and is unwilling to back down, convinced that the power of the Dragon Cry must be contained to protect Fiore.

7

Regrouping and Confrontation

Natsu and his companions regroup and confront the Three Stars, leading to an intense battle for the Dragon Cry. Through determination and teamwork, they manage to reclaim the artifact, setting the stage for further confrontations with King Animus.

8

The Truth About Sonya

Sonya touches the Dragon Cry and reveals its dark essence, confirming Natsu's fears. In an unsettling moment, it becomes clear that King Animus is manipulating Sonya from within, having imprisoned himself in her body to survive.

9

Zash's Revenge

Seeking revenge against Fiore for his banishment, Zash seizes the Dragon Cry and unleashes an army of synthetic soldiers against the Fairy Tail guild. His desire for retribution sets off a series of violent conflicts that threaten the kingdom.

10

Natsu's Transformation

During a brutal battle, Animus injures Natsu while absorbing the Dragon Cry's magic to regain his powers. However, instead of yielding, Natsu transforms into part-dragon, unleashing a fierce assault on Animus, who recognizes him as E.N.D., the designated destroyer.

11

Final Showdown

Natsu ultimately defeats Animus in a climactic confrontation, but he is left shaken by his transformation. The fierce mercy of victory accompanies the realization of the darkness within him, as he struggles with his newfound powers.

12

Sonya's Sacrifice

In a pivotal moment, Sonya shatters the Dragon Cry, dismantling the army of synthetic soldiers and allowing Animus to meet his end peacefully. The destruction of the staff reveals itself as a symbolic act of liberation, intertwining Sonya’s fate with the kingdom's future.

13

Acnologia's Dark Recollection

In the post-credits scene, the remnants of the Dragon Cry catch the eye of Acnologia, who recalls a moment from his past when he brutally injured Animus while trying to protect Sonya. This event foreshadows darker times ahead for Natsu and the Fairy Tail guild.

14

Zeref's Observations

Zeref, watching the unfolding chaos alongside Brandish μ and Invel Yura, contemplates the imminent confrontation with Natsu. Their presence indicates that the struggles of the past are far from over, setting the stage for future conflicts.

Last Updated: November 08, 2024 at 02:49

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