: Makarov selects Natsu Dragneel , Gray Fullbuster , Juvia Lockser , Elfman Strauss , Cana Alberona , Fried Justine , Levy McGarden, and the mysterious newcomer Mest Gryder as the year's contenders.
: You can watch the dubbed version on platforms like Crunchyroll and Apple TV. Fairy Tail (Dub) Episode 97
, titled "Best Partner," serves as the pivotal starting point for the Tenrou Island Arc , one of the most significant storylines in the series. In this episode, Guild Master Makarov Dreyar announces the annual S-Class Mage Promotion Trial , selecting eight candidates to compete for the title of S-Class Mage on the guild's sacred ground, Tenrou Island . Key Episode Highlights : Makarov selects Natsu Dragneel , Gray Fullbuster
: Per the rules, each candidate must choose a non-S-Class partner for the trial. The official teams formed are: Natsu & Happy Gray & Loke Cana & Lucy Heartfilia Juvia & Lisanna Strauss Levy & Gajeel Redfox Elfman & Evergreen Fried & Bickslow Mest & Wendy Marvell In this episode, Guild Master Makarov Dreyar announces