: You can watch the dubbed version on platforms like Crunchyroll and Apple TV.
: A major emotional beat involves Cana Alberona , who reveals to Lucy that she has failed the trial four times before. She admits that if she fails a fifth time, she will leave the guild, as she feels unworthy of meeting "that person"—a secret she eventually shares with Lucy , leading Lucy to vow to help her succeed. 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 : You can watch the dubbed version on
: 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 , titled "Best Partner," serves as the pivotal
: 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.
: While the guild celebrates, Carla experiences a disturbing vision of Tenrou Island crumbling, featuring Natsu , Cana, and a mysterious young man in dark clothing (later revealed to be Zeref ). Production and Dub Details
: The episode is part of the long-running English dub of Fairy Tail , which features main voice actors like Todd Haberkorn ( Natsu ), Cherami Leigh (Lucy), Newton Pittman (Gray), and Brittney Karbowski (Wendy).