96 : He Who Extinguishes Life Apr 2026

: Known as the Black Wizard, he is cursed with the "Ankhselam's Curse," which kills anything he cares about or that is in his vicinity when he loses control.

(titled "That Which Extinguishes Life" in some translations) is the 96th episode of the Fairy Tail anime series. It serves as a pivotal bridge between the Edolas arc and the Tenrou Island arc, most notably featuring the first formal appearance of the series' primary antagonist, Zeref Dragneel . Episode Overview 96 : He Who Extinguishes Life

Episode 96 is critical because it sets the stage for the , where the guild's S-Class Mage Promotion Trial is held. The presence of Zeref on the island becomes the central conflict as the dark guild Grimoire Heart arrives to claim him, leading to one of the series' most significant battles. Buy & Watch Fairy Tail - Part 8 | Fandango at Home (Vudu) : Known as the Black Wizard, he is

: In the parallel world of Edolas, magic has completely vanished. Mystogan (Prince Jellal) takes his place as the new king and begins the process of rebuilding society without magic. Key Characters Episode Overview Episode 96 is critical because it

: The Edolas version of Jellal Fernandes, who stays behind to lead his world.