Fairy Tail Episode 117: Rolling Thunder
Canon/MED

OSHIMETER

9.4

9 Fans

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Fairy Tail Episode 117: Rolling Thunder

Canon/MED
← Prev: EP 116Next: EP 118 →

OSHIMETER

9.4

9 Fans

5star
4star
3star
2star
1star
PacingVisualWritingEmo ImpactSoundtrack

QUICK TAKES

jimmytole1262's avatar
jimmytole1262
Hades feels way too strong until lightning drops in like a reset button. The guild's combo attacks are solid but that moment when the new guy shows up flips the mood instantly. Miss it and you'll regret it.
mintshift's avatar
mintshift
Fierce battle between Natsu and friend against Grimoire hearts leader Hades. Epic combos and unison raid.
glennanduiza's avatar
glennanduiza
Hades feels truly unstoppable, and Zeref’s dark turn shifts the tone perfectly. But that ending when Laxus dropping in with a lightning bolt is a top-tier anime comeback. The animation quality spikes for the big moments, and the final scene is an all-time great cliffhanger.
zoro_707's avatar
zoro_707
Lightning Lad pulling up like a boss. The comeback energy is insane. Pure hype injection right before the endgame hits. #Must Watch...!!!
gureto_daze's avatar
gureto_daze
BRO. They're going up against Hades and getting wrecked like it's nothing, then Laxus shows up and the whole vibe shifts. This is that moment you pause, rewind, and lose your mind all over again. Absolute banger. <3
alrickalmight's avatar
alrickalmight
As if shit wasn't already tense enough the fight in the first half was really beautiful and the arrival of Laxus took it to a whole new level and that was really peak. It is really awesome to have Laxus back again. These are all wild episodes.
_akuma_'s avatar
_akuma_
Explosive episode! Lightning, strategy, and tension everywhere. The guild faces a massive challenge, and the pacing keeps you fully engaged. I loved how each character’s unique magic played a role.
kimcarl's avatar
kimcarl
This episode functions as a momentum shifter in the war against Grimoire Heart. Until now, Hades has felt nearly invincible. The arrival of Laxus interrupts that inevitability.
Rather than simply escalating power levels, the episode reframes the battle through legacy.
natsudragneel's avatar
natsudragneel
From a chill-filler like episode that tensed up in the middle where natsu and the team met grimoire heart's master. Purehito showed what he got and revealed who he really was. This is a must watch episode.

EPISODE CONTEXT

Sitting at episode 117 of 175, 'Rolling Thunder' lands deep in the series' back half, following directly from 'Power of Life' and its significant trials for the guild. This episode serves as a critical escalation point, driving the narrative toward a climactic phase and setting up 'The Man Without an Emblem,' which continues the high-intensity confrontation. It's a connective episode that transforms earlier setup into payoff while raising the ceiling for what's still to come.

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EPISODE CONTEXT

Sitting at episode 117 of 175, 'Rolling Thunder' lands deep in the series' back half, following directly from 'Power of Life' and its significant trials for the guild. This episode serves as a critical escalation point, driving the narrative toward a climactic phase and setting up 'The Man Without an Emblem,' which continues the high-intensity confrontation. It's a connective episode that transforms earlier setup into payoff while raising the ceiling for what's still to come.

QUICK TAKES

jimmytole1262's avatar
jimmytole1262
Hades feels way too strong until lightning drops in like a reset button. The guild's combo attacks are solid but that moment when the new guy shows up flips the mood instantly. Miss it and you'll regret it.
mintshift's avatar
mintshift
Fierce battle between Natsu and friend against Grimoire hearts leader Hades. Epic combos and unison raid.
glennanduiza's avatar
glennanduiza
Hades feels truly unstoppable, and Zeref’s dark turn shifts the tone perfectly. But that ending when Laxus dropping in with a lightning bolt is a top-tier anime comeback. The animation quality spikes for the big moments, and the final scene is an all-time great cliffhanger.
zoro_707's avatar
zoro_707
Lightning Lad pulling up like a boss. The comeback energy is insane. Pure hype injection right before the endgame hits. #Must Watch...!!!
gureto_daze's avatar
gureto_daze
BRO. They're going up against Hades and getting wrecked like it's nothing, then Laxus shows up and the whole vibe shifts. This is that moment you pause, rewind, and lose your mind all over again. Absolute banger. <3
alrickalmight's avatar
alrickalmight
As if shit wasn't already tense enough the fight in the first half was really beautiful and the arrival of Laxus took it to a whole new level and that was really peak. It is really awesome to have Laxus back again. These are all wild episodes.
_akuma_'s avatar
_akuma_
Explosive episode! Lightning, strategy, and tension everywhere. The guild faces a massive challenge, and the pacing keeps you fully engaged. I loved how each character’s unique magic played a role.
kimcarl's avatar
kimcarl
This episode functions as a momentum shifter in the war against Grimoire Heart. Until now, Hades has felt nearly invincible. The arrival of Laxus interrupts that inevitability.
Rather than simply escalating power levels, the episode reframes the battle through legacy.
natsudragneel's avatar
natsudragneel
From a chill-filler like episode that tensed up in the middle where natsu and the team met grimoire heart's master. Purehito showed what he got and revealed who he really was. This is a must watch episode.

©真島ヒロ/講談社・フェアリーテイル製作ギルド・テレビ東京

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©真島ヒロ/講談社・フェアリーテイル製作ギルド・テレビ東京

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