96 : He Who Extinguishes Life Apr 2026

The episode concludes the aftermath of the battle in Edolas and marks the return of the Fairy Tail guild members to their home world, Earth Land.

: Her return restores a missing piece of the Strauss family and the guild. Significance in the Series

(titled "That Which Extinguishes Life" in some translations) is the 96th episode of the Fairy Tail anime series. It serves as a pivotal bridge between the Edolas arc and the Tenrou Island arc, most notably featuring the first formal appearance of the series' primary antagonist, Zeref Dragneel . Episode Overview 96 : He Who Extinguishes Life

: One of the most emotional highlights is the return of Lisanna Strauss , who was thought to have died years prior but was actually transported to Edolas. She reunites with her siblings, Elfman and Mirajane, in Magnolia.

: In the parallel world of Edolas, magic has completely vanished. Mystogan (Prince Jellal) takes his place as the new king and begins the process of rebuilding society without magic. Key Characters The episode concludes the aftermath of the battle

: A mysterious young man is seen lying in a forest on Tenrou Island. When approached by living creatures, he unintentionally releases a wave of dark magic that "extinguishes" the life of everything around him, including plants and animals.

: Known as the Black Wizard, he is cursed with the "Ankhselam's Curse," which kills anything he cares about or that is in his vicinity when he loses control. It serves as a pivotal bridge between the

: The Edolas version of Jellal Fernandes, who stays behind to lead his world.