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 a memorable one that you can't miss. This time, we'll be focusing on Natsu Dragneel, a wizard who belongs to Fairy Tail! We'll introduce him through episodes in the story to find out what makes him so appealing as the main character.
Charm of Natsu 1: A dragon slayer mage nicknamed "Salamander"
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Natsu Dragneel, the protagonist of "FAIRY TAIL", is a mage nicknamed "Salamander" and his skills are so well known that they are known even among other guilds. He uses a special magic called fire dragon slayer magic, and excels at hand-to-hand combat that combines it with bare-handed martial arts, demonstrating his high physical abilities in battle. His body is also very sturdy, and even if he is hit by a bullet, he only bleeds a little, and his own attribute, fire magic, has no effect on him at all.
Eat fire to recover and power up
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One of the characteristics of Dragon Slayers is that they can recover and increase their magic and physical strength by eating fire. On the other hand, they also have the characteristic that they lose their sanity and even become bedridden for a while if they eat magic other than fire-attribute magic. In the "Tower of Paradise" episode, Natsu temporarily recovers his magical powers after eating Etherion, but since it contains magic other than fire, he is later shown to suffer from side effects. Also, he cannot eat his own flames, only fire or flames generated by other people's magic.
Natsu's charm 2: The most troublemaker in "Fairy Tail"
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Natsu, who is known for his catchphrase "I'm burning up," is a hot-blooded protagonist, but in the daily life part, he is a big troublemaker. Natsu takes on requests for the guild and goes out to work, and although he completes the requests while he's out, he seems to go on a rampage in the area and destroy buildings. This issue seems to be brought up at the council, and Lucy, who goes to work with him, is the one who is most inconvenienced by it.
Natsu is the cause of most property damage accidents
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In order to earn money for Lucy's rent, Natsu kindly accepts requests together with her, but he causes many property damage accidents when he is out. As a result, repair costs are deducted from the reward amount, and Lucy is left with only a meager amount in the end. The majority of the property damage incidents in Fairy Tail are caused by Natsu, which is a source of worry for the guild master, Makarov. However, Natsu shows no signs of improving, and seems to get scolded every time he causes trouble.
Natsu's charm 3: Living with Happy
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Natsu has a blue cat named Happy by his side, and the two have been together since they were young. They always act together, whether they are on a request or fighting between guilds, and there are many times when they are separated and then find each other again. To Natsu, Happy is like an irreplaceable family member, and while they help each other out in times of trouble, they also have a relationship of mutual trust and can be said to be bound by a stronger bond than anyone else.
Hatch an egg with Lisanna
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Happy is a cat born from an egg that Natsu picked up when he was young, and from that day on, he and Natsu spend time together. However, when he picked up the egg, he didn't know what to do with it, so he got advice from Lisanna, who is in the same guild, and he carefully warmed it up. Natsu and Lisanna built a close relationship, carefully incubating the egg together, and eventually succeeded in hatching it. Happy was named after the way he instantly brightened up the tense atmosphere in the guild, and he became a precious member of Natsu's family.
He often hangs out at Lucy's house
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Natsu and Happy spend their time together like a family, but they are not shown living in a specific house. The only place they are mentioned is the guild headquarters, which is like a home, but they are often seen hanging out at their friend Lucy's house before that. Not only does he just barge in without permission, but he also sleeps in her bed, uses her bath, and seems to spend his time there just as if it were his own home. Every time he does this, Lucy points it out, but he continues to barge in without permission, and this has become a standard scene in "FAIRY TAIL".
Natsu's charm 4: His quick thinking during battles
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Natsu is a character who calls out to allies and enemies to "fight," but he is not quick to pick a fight. He may seem to be aggressive, but he just wants to test his own strength and win, and he doesn't enjoy fighting itself. In actual battle, he seems to understand the characteristics and style of his opponent's magic, and when he finds an opening he's ready to strike, showing that he is always searching for ways to win.
Not only is he intelligent, but he also has great insight
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Natsu is not only quick-witted in battle, but sometimes shows his intelligent side. During the battle against the Gate of the Underworld, he quickly realizes that the former council member is leaking information to the dark guild, and often shows signs of being more skilled than anyone else. This can be seen even during the battle, so as you follow the story, you will probably realize that he is not just good at hand-to-hand combat.
Natsu's charm 5: He can get into danger from motion sickness
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Natsu fights with martial arts while surrounded by flames, and sometimes shows signs of being smart, but he also has a fatal weakness. This is often seen when accepting a request and setting off, but whenever Natsu gets on a vehicle, he gets seasick and becomes completely useless. This also applies during battles, where if he recognizes anything as a vehicle, be it a raft or a large combat weapon, regardless of size, he becomes nauseous and collapses on the spot.
If Happy carries you, you won't get motion sickness
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Natsu doesn't seem to have any problems if he tries not to think about it, but he still ends up collapsing from motion sickness. However, as an exception, Natsu has no problem flying in the sky while being held by Happy, and has been seen fighting while flying freely through the sky. Natsu declares that "Happy is not a vehicle," and it's clear that he can be anything depending on your mindset.
Natsu's charm 6: He actually cares about fashion
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In "FAIRY TAIL," Lucy is depicted wearing a variety of costumes, and although Natsu's clothes don't change much, he does care about fashion. Her black and orange outfit is custom made by a tailor in Magnolia, and is fire-resistant. She also wears sandals without fail, and her trademark scarf is always on her.
The scarf is a precious gift from Igneel
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The scarf that Natsu always wears on his body was given to him by his foster parent Igneel, and it can be said to be a treasure. This scarf is a special product made from Igneel's scales, and it has been revealed that it was knitted by a woman named Anna. However, Natsu's precious scarf served to protect him from Zeref's death magic, and the white scarf turned black and disappeared.
Natsu's charm 7: The younger brother of the legendary dark mage, Zeref
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Zeref, the legendary dark mage and greatest enemy of "FAIRY TAIL", is the older brother of Natsu Dragneel, and his real name is Zeref Dragneel. When the two first meet in the story, Zeref speaks just one word: "Natsu..." and appears to shed tears. The final part of the story depicts a clash between the two, with an unprecedented, fierce battle unfolding, with not a moment to be missed.
Originally an ordinary boy who lived 400 years ago
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Natsu and Zeref are brothers, and were ordinary boys who lived 400 years ago. However, Natsu lived in a small village, but was attacked by a dragon and burned to death. He was then securely buried in a tomb, but was resurrected by Zeref, and grew up healthily under Igneel's care.
Resurrected by Zeref "to kill Zeref"
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Zeref did not revive Natsu to get his family back, but because he was cursed with immortality and wished to kill himself. Natsu was created as the "last and strongest Etherious END", and his true identity is "END (Etherious Natsu Dragneel). Natsu acts to kill Zeref with his Etherious instincts, but gradually he starts to act with the intention of stopping him as his younger brother, and the story rushes towards its climax.
Natsu's charm 8: He is bound to Igneel by a father-son bond
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After dying and being resurrected by a dragon, Natsu was raised by Igneel, a friend of Zeref, because he refused to learn words or letters. From then on, Natsu began to spend time with Igneel, and they were like father and son. However, one day Igneel suddenly disappeared from Natsu's sight, and Natsu began to search for Igneel, who was called the Fire Dragon King.
Learns dragon slayer magic to defeat Acnologia
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Raised by a dragon, Natsu was taught magic by Igneel. This was dragon slayer magic, which was prepared as a secret plan to defeat Acnologia, the strongest dragon. However, when Natsu and Acnologia met, Igneel was still unable to defeat Natsu, so Igneel appeared before Natsu again, but it was both a reunion and a final farewell.
Charm of Natsu 9: Natsu became stronger after a year of training
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Igneel, whom Natsu was searching for, was defeated by Acnologia, but at that time, Natsu vowed to become stronger and defeat Acnologia. After that, Natsu decided to go on a training journey alone and returned with even greater powers. Natsu has grown a lot during his training journey of about a year, and it can be seen that he has become more reliable, such as gathering together his friends who were separated when the guild disbanded.
Learns the secret technique to defeat Zeref, "Mode Flame Dragon King"
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Natsu has a goal to defeat not only Acnologia but also Zeref, and to achieve this, he learns a secret technique called "Mode Flame Dragon King". Not only can it counter Zeref's magic, but it can also exert a great power that can burn even the earth, but it is also a double-edged sword that cannot be used again once it is used. It is a power that can be called "Igneel's obsession", and specifically, it not only defeats enemies with one blow, but also has the destructive power to change the terrain.
Natsu's charm 10: Natsu who is tormented by his own existence
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Natsu has a positive personality and is very self-centered, challenging friends and foes to a test of strength, but in the story he does not seem to have any real worries. However, when Natsu finds out his true identity, he is depicted as greatly troubled by the truth that he had never imagined before. In the end, he arrives at an answer that is true to himself, but it is rare to see Natsu suffering from an unprecedented pain, and it seems that he is desperately fighting with himself.
He worries about being resurrected by the power of the demon and raised by a dragon
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Looking back at Natsu's upbringing, he died once in a dragon attack, then was resurrected by Zeref and raised under Igneel. Natsu wonders if he can be called human after being resurrected by the power of a demon and raised by a dragon, and this causes him unprecedented anguish. When he is informed that the time of his annihilation is approaching, he is forced to choose whether to live as a demon or a dragon, and Natsu faces a big problem.
Answer Igneel's choice with the third answer
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Natsu, who was in a coma facing the threat of annihilation, is told that he can survive by choosing between living as a demon or as a dragon. However, Natsu answers as if he had already decided the answer, "I'm a human. I'm Natsu Dragneel," and Igneel, who asked the question, looks at him with a gentle expression. Then, Natsu, who had been asleep, revives, and the battle enters its climax.
Summary
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We have introduced 10 charms of Natsu Dragneel, the main character of "FAIRY TAIL". What do you think? Natsu is known for his arrogant behavior, but he does not only act for his friends more than anyone else, but also worries when he faces his own past. In particular, his bond with his foster father Igneel is a must-see, and you will shed tears when you say goodbye to the parents who raised him with love! Please watch the scene where the two meet again in the anime and manga to see Natsu grow even bigger.
