Episode 59 - Fairy Tail (2014)

Fairy Tail (2014) Ep. 59: "Tartaros Chapter, Prologue: The Nine Demon Gates"

Alternative: Episode 59 of the Original Series ("Recollections of Jellal")

This episode focuses on Jellal’s amnesia and his tragic reunion with Erza. Fairy Tail (2014) Episode 59

Fans generally love this episode for its "Jerza" (Jellal x Erza) development and for raising the emotional stakes of the Nirvana battle.

It features Wendy’s backstory with "Jellal" and Lucy’s hard-fought victory against Angel. Fairy Tail (2014) Ep

It introduces the Nine Demon Gates of Tartaros, who use "Curses" instead of Magic, making them feel like a unique and overwhelming threat.

It drops the lighthearted "guild fun" for a gritty, serious prologue involving the brutal massacre of the Magic Council. It features Wendy’s backstory with "Jellal" and Lucy’s

Most viewers asking for are referring to the start of the Tartaros Arc (technically Episode 234 overall).