Fairy Tail Episode 172 May 2026

The episode focuses on the fallout from the previous battles, particularly the brutal Naval Battle.

Following Minerva’s cruel treatment of Lucy in the Naval Battle, Lucy is hospitalized. While she recovers, Fairy Tail members celebrate their climb in the standings. Fairy Tail Episode 172

Due to the disqualification of Raven Tail, the tournament rules change. Fairy Tail is required to merge its A and B teams into a single, ultimate "Fairy Tail Team" to keep the number of competing teams even. The episode focuses on the fallout from the

The episode highlights the growing rivalry with Sabertooth. While Fairy Tail remains optimistic, Sabertooth’s Master, Jiemma, remains ruthless toward any of his members who fail. Due to the disqualification of Raven Tail, the

Yukino, after being expelled from Sabertooth, finds herself involved with the Royal Guard, moving deeper into the mysterious "Eclipse Plan".

The episode title refers to Ichiya’s comedic involvement during the transition, though the core focus remains on the high-stakes guild rivalry.

Under the guise of Mystogan, Jellal continues to track the dark magical presence at the games but faces near-exposure by the Magic Council.