What Fairy Tail Episodes Are Filler: A Complete Guide

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Learn which Fairy Tail episodes are canon to the manga

Co-authored by Raven Minyard, BA

Last Updated: January 6, 2026 Fact Checked

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Filler Episodes

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Mixed Canon/Filler Episodes

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Canon Episodes

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Essential Episodes

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What is Fairy Tail about?

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Where to Watch

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Fairy Tail is a popular anime series that ran from 2009 to 2019. Like many anime series, it was originally adapted from a manga, which means it has many filler episodes to fill in the gaps between major plot points. If you’re not a fan of filler, don’t worry. We’ve compiled a list of all the filler episodes in Fairy Tail, along with mixed filler/canon episodes, so you don’t have to waste time with non-essential episodes.

Which Fairy Tail episodes are canon?

Filler: 9, 19, 50, 70-75, 125-150, 202-226, 268
Mixed Canon/Filler: 20, 49, 69, 151, 182-183, 201, 255, 260, 270, 312
Canon: 1-8, 10-18, 21-48, 51-68, 76-124, 152-181, 184-200, 227-245, 257-259, 261-267, 269, 271-311, 313-328

Section 1 of 6:

Fairy Tail Filler Episodes

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These filler episodes can be skipped entirely. Filler episodes are anime episodes that were not adapted from the manga, which means they don’t follow the original story. You can skip these episodes entirely and still understand the plot as it was meant to be told. Certain filler episodes may be more relevant to the plot than others and are considered optional.^{[1]
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- 9 (optional)
- 19
- 50 (optional)
- 70-75
- 125-150
- 202-203 (optional)
- 204-218
- 219-220 (optional)
- 221
- 222-224 (optional)
- 225
- 226 (optional)
- 268
- Note: Many fans recommend watching every Fairy Tail episode. Even if they’re considered filler, they’re canon to the anime, and future episodes may call back to them.

Section 2 of 6:

Mixed Canon/Filler Fairy Tail Episodes

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Some episodes contain both filler and canon elements. Unlike regular filler episodes, these episodes contain certain plot points that are adapted from the manga. Most fans recommend watching these episodes, or at least the parts that are considered canon.^{[2]
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- 20 (optional)
- 49
- 69
- 151
- 182-183
- 201
- 255
- 260
- 270
- 312

Section 3 of 6:

Manga Canon Fairy Tail Episodes

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Canon episodes are adapted directly from the manga. Fairy Tail was originally a manga that was adapted into an anime. Therefore, many of the episodes are directly inspired by scenes and plotlines from the manga. These are considered canon because they tell the story as it was meant to be told.^{[3]
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- 1-8
- 10-18
- 21-48
- 51-68
- 76-124
- 152-181
- 184-200
- 227-245
- 247-254
- 257-259
- 261-267
- 269
- 271-311
- 313-328
- Note: Episodes 246 and 256 are considered anime canon episodes, but not manga canon episodes.

Section 4 of 6:

Essential Fairy Tail Episodes

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Each of these episodes unlocks a crucial part of the story. While many Fairy Tail episodes are canon, some are particularly enjoyable and worth watching every time. The following episodes help form the backbone of canon events and are crucial for understanding the full plot:
- 175
- 284
- 289
- 324
- 326
- 327
- 328
- Most fans also consider the entire first season to be an essential watch.

Section 5 of 6:

What is Fairy Tail about?

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Fairy Tail follows Lucy Heartfilia as she joins the Fairy Tail Guild. Lucy is a young Celestial Wizard who joins the Fairy Tail Guild, an adventurous family of mages, as they battle dark guilds and take on dangerous quests to grow stronger. Along the way, she befriends Natsu, who is searching for his lost dragon father.^{[4]
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- The anime ran from 2009 to 2019 and features a total of 328 episodes across 9 seasons and 21 arcs. Its filler percentage is about 19%.
- Fairy Tail also has several standalone specials and OVAs that can be viewed in any order.

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Where to Watch Fairy Tail

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Watch Fairy Tail on Crunchyroll in the U.S. Streaming platforms are always subject to change, but as of December 2025, all seasons of Fairy Tail are available on Crunchyroll in the United States. You can also stream the show with various subscription services, including Amazon Prime, YouTube TV, and the Roku Channel.^{[5]
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