Hiro Mashima's FAIRY TAIL not only features a large number of characters, but also battles between guilds, with heated fights unfolding. The strong bonds between the Fairy Tail members and the way they support each other are must-sees, and each scene is sure to be one you can't miss. This time, we'll be focusing on Charles, who travels with Wendy! We'll be introducing the charm of this slightly headstrong character by touching on an episode from the series.
Charles's charm 1: He's a reliable person who takes care of Wendy
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Charles, who appears in "FAIRY TAIL", is a white cat who acts together with Wendy, a Sky Dragon Slayer. He takes care of her, who is young and hesitant, and is often depicted scolding her when she shows signs of lacking confidence. As he watches over her, making sure she can walk forward with her head held high, he and the other members of Fairy Tail face various requests and incidents, and they both grow greatly.
He is also overprotective towards Wendy
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Natsu and Happy's relationship is more than just that of friends, but when they are together, Charles tends to be overprotective towards Wendy. When she first appears, Wendy has a strong timid side, and Charles always treats her sternly to encourage her to become more confident, encouraging her to grow. However, it is also true that Wendy cannot become stronger just as he says, and whenever her confidence falters, Charles is always there to gently support her.
Charles' charm 2: He hatched from an egg and grew up in the "Cat Inn"
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Charles is also a cat who hatched from an egg that suddenly fell in front of Wendy one day, and grew up in the "Cat Inn" from a young age. At first, he tried to keep Wendy at a distance, but when he saw her follow him when she was lonely, he gradually began to look after her. From then on, the two spent more time together, and like Natsu and Happy, they built a relationship that was more than just friends, and came to trust each other.
He sheds tears at the disappearance of the guild where he was born and raised
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When the Nirvana incident settled down, it was revealed that the guild Wendy and Charles belonged to, "Cat Inn," was a phantom guild created for Wendy. Their always friendly guild members were now spirits, and the two couldn't help but shed tears as they slowly disappeared. As their precious friends disappeared, Charles and Wendy, who had already found good friends in Fairy Tail, joined Fairy Tail at Erza's invitation.
Charm of Charles 3: Charles keeps his distance from people he meets for the first time
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Charles' first appearance scene and after joining "Fairy Tail" are notable for keeping his distance for a while. This shows that he feels that there is no one else he can trust other than Wendy, and at the same time, he has the utmost trust in her. It also shows his strong desire to protect Wendy, and we get a glimpse of his protective side as he makes sure she doesn't come into contact with suspicious people carelessly.
After returning to Edolas, he becomes closer to the members
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In the parallel world of Edolas, Charles learns his true identity and faces reality, but by reducing this process, he grows a lot. One of these is that he has a distanced relationship with the "Fairy Tail" members, but after returning from Edolas, he starts to interact with them. He is more of a cheerful and enjoyable character, chatting amicably with everyone except Wendy, and sitting down to enjoy meals with other characters.
Charm of Charles 4: Is he especially overbearing towards Happy?
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Charles fell in love with Happy at first sight and was persistently approaching him at every opportunity, but he continued to respond with harsh words every time. Despite this, Happy continued to attack him, but Charles did not seem to listen to his words. Although he is also a cat, Charles seems to behave noble and stubborn, and we can see a little bit of his desire not to be seen as equal to Happy.
Jealousy from growing up without knowing the Exceed's mission
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There was a reason why Charles didn't listen much to Happy's approach and words. This is because Happy does not remember the mission that brought him to Earthland as an Edolas Exceed. The mission was to "eliminate the Dragon Slayers", and the orders were later changed to "capture". However, it is revealed that Happy was harsh to Natsu out of jealousy for having fun with him, not knowing this fact.
He started calling Happy by his name after the battle in Edolas
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In Edolas, Happy and Happy travel together in Extalia, the country of the Exceeds, where Happy shows off a bold side of himself that he has never shown before. Charles had lost confidence in himself after selling out his precious friend Wendy, but he was able to recover when Happy protected him. Eventually, they saved their friends with their own hands, won the battle, and Charles let his guard down and began to call him by his name, "Happy."
Charm of Charles 5: Disregard for the male members of "Fairy Tail"
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Charles called Happy "male cat" and also called the male members of "Fairy Tail" "males". Charles was especially scornful towards Happy, and whenever she boldly approached him he would harshly brush her off. However, as they became embroiled in various events together as Fairy Tail, he became influenced by the guild's ideals, and his attitude towards the men gradually softened.
Wendy often seems to calm her down
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Charles is harsh towards the male members, but whenever she does, Wendy is often seen calming her down. Inspired by Wendy's attitude that getting along is the most important thing, she sometimes admits her mistakes, but she never does this to Happy. However, once he starts calling Happy by his name, his attitude improves and he starts to trust his friends.
Charm of Charles 6: Struggling with the Exceed's mission
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After the Edolas incident, Charles shows a great deal of growth. There, we see Charles facing his mission as an Exceed, and moving forward after losing confidence in himself. He is confused when he learns new facts, such as the fact that he ended up selling out his precious friends, and the true identity of the Exceeds sent to Earthland, but he still continues to act for Wendy and Fairy Tail.
Charles is also the princess of Extalia
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Although Charles herself did not directly confirm this, it has been revealed that she is the daughter of the Queen of Extalia. However, while being chased in Edolas, she avoided the crisis by lying and saying that she was the "princess of Extalia," so she may have a vague idea of her origins. In fact, the ability to predict the future is a special ability that the princess possesses, and Charles also has a keen intuition, so he probably senses the relationship between the two of them.
Charm of Charles 7: His ability to see the future
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Charles showed a glimpse of his ability to see the future in Edolas, and has frequently demonstrated this ability since returning to Edolas. He actually predicts dangerous events that will occur in the future, and things are progressing exactly as he predicted, so we can see that it is real and not an illusion. It's also because of this precognitive ability that Charles remembers the Exceeds' mission, and it is portrayed as a special ability that Happy and the other Exceeds don't have.
Charles cannot speak of the dangerous future
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All of the future predictions that Charles has seen have been terrifying, such as the collapse of the world or the entire Fairy Tail being in danger. Therefore, Charles cannot believe the contents, and even if his friends are in danger, he has a hard time telling them the truth. However, the Fairy Tail members are physically and mentally strong, and when other external factors are added, events unfold that overturn the future that was seen before.
Charles' charm 8: He also learned the magic of transforming into a human form
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After the guild temporarily disbands, Charles and Wendy take refuge in "Snake Princess's Scales," where they learn a new magic of transformation. Using transformation magic, he not only takes on a human appearance, but also gains a few magical powers and a stronger ability to predict the future. Charles has vowed to protect Wendy, and by using transformation magic, he is able to directly intervene in battles, just like Panther Lily.
Happy doesn't seem to like it very much
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Happy fell in love with Charles at first sight when they first met, and is depicted as making a fierce approach to him, but she doesn't seem to like the way Charles looks when he uses his transformation magic. Seeing his transformed form, Happy is depicted as treating him normally like the other friends, but she can't help but feel a bit cold towards him. There is a big difference between his cat form and his human form, and he doesn't seem to praise Charles as he usually does, so we can see what Happy likes.
Charm of Charles 9: Acting to protect Wendy
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Charles is always with Wendy and acts to protect her. Although he sometimes acts like a guardian, he also keeps her away from the battlefield during battles, and sometimes confronts her and tells her to fight. While he protects Wendy, he also encourages her to act in a way that helps her grow, and he even rushes to her aid when she's in trouble.
Charles initially distanced himself from Wendy
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Charles and Wendy, who had just met, were not as close as they were in the story. At first, he made many remarks that seemed to distance Wendy, but this was because Charles remembered the mission of the Exceeds. His mission was to "eliminate the Dragon Slayers," but as he spent time with Wendy, he began to want to protect her rather than the mission. Eventually, he began to prioritize his own feelings and act for Wendy.
He abandoned his mission and swore to protect Wendy
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When they returned to Edolas, Charles and Happy found out who they really were, and were shocked and petrified by the fact. However, Charles still abandoned his mission and swore to protect Wendy of his own volition, and fought to save her from her captivity. However, Charles alone could not face him, and Happy was also there.
Charm of Charles 10: Change in feelings towards Happy
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Charles used to call Happy a "male cat" and keep his distance, but by acting together with him in Edolas, his attitude gradually softens. Charles is inspired not only by Natsu's strong will to help and join up with him no matter what, but also by his determination to protect Charles even though he has no powers. Eventually, he starts calling him "Happy" instead of "male cat," and is shown to rely on him.
Inspired by Happy's pride in the guild
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When Charles was informed of the Exceed's mission in Edolas, he was so shocked that he broke down in tears on the spot. However, Happy still stood up to it, and seeing how he was proud of "Fairy Tail" and how he cherished the existence of his friends, Charles was able to recover. Without Happy, he would have been devastated by his fate, so he was a big presence for Charles.
Happy's mother also became a catalyst for recovery
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Charles and Happy flee Extalia and are given shelter by citizens on the way, but it turns out that it is Happy's parents who live there. Although he somehow manages to escape from his pursuers, Charles is in despair after understanding the Exceed's mission and always looks gloomy. However, Happy's mother continues to tell him that a smile suits him well, and he eventually finds the courage to face the situation and sets off to rescue Wendy and the others.
Summary
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We have summarized the charm of Charles, but at the beginning of the story, she behaves overbearingly, but as the story progresses, she begins to trust her friends. This is most evident in her attitude towards Happy, and the way she treats him and calls him is a typical sign of trust. Of course, the bond he has built with Wendy is also noteworthy, and he not only watches over her with an overprotective attitude, but also encourages her to stand up to things, treating her like a parent. Please pay attention to his attitude towards Happy and Wendy, and his interactions with Fairy Tail.
