Discussion The Official Relationship/Pairing/Shipping Thread

[jellalsexualll]

I personally don't feel Gray is ready to reciprocate his feelings for Juvia because they are in a war. He has a lot to focus on, and he doesn't know if he will live or die. What if he tells Juvia yes, they go into war together and Gray dies or she does? How would he manage to live with that or how would that make Juvia feel? I think Gray is afraid to let himself openly love her just yet because he has no idea if he'll come back alive. He's gotten close to people and loved them only to watch them die in front of his eyes. If that happened to Juvia, I don't think Gray could handle that, and if that happened to him, he knows that pain of loss. I think once enemies and Zeref are defeated, Gray can rest easy and move on to comfortably be with Juvia. All of these moments have slowly been developing for Gray and for Juvia as a couple. They're not leading up to a "no" at all by any means. It's fairly straightforward. Now if they both survive the war, which I believe they will, Gray's answer will be yes. That much I am certain of.

 

[Baston.]

Stating Gruvia is onesided at this moment is the epitome of ignorance and denial, despite the Tartaros heavy moment and feels shown from Gruvia, along with current Arc's depiction. Seriously it's denial or just intentional baiting.

 

[Otaku shrink]

Gray never sacrificed himself for anyone other than Juvia. After Galuna Island, he vowed to live with his comrades but then went back on that vow without hesitation when he saw Juvia in danger. Here's another example: During the Sunvillage arc when the treasure hunters were attacking Team Natsu, Gray dodged their attacks and let them aim right at Lucy and Wendy. Didn't see him try and save them. (lol)

There's a debate over the actual translation of 438, since other people translated it as Gray saying he and Juvia were just crashing in the same place together. Notice him sweating, and compare this public display to his interactions with her alone. Regardless of translation, this was a cover up to downplay the fact that they lived together (happily as we saw in Juvia's flashbacks). Gray's honest feeling is he's grateful to have Juvia by his side. Also if Gray really didn't want Juvia living with him she wouldn't be there, period. Gray is not a weak willed person, he can say no if he wants to.

The context of scenes and panels matter. Juvia shows up in Gray's mind as she is his romantic interest.

Why would Gray make Juvia wait for a "no"? That makes no sense, and would not be a good end to their characters or the story. In fact that is backtracking. Everything leading up to his answer points to Gray reciprocating Juvia's feelings. I said in my previous response that some people take the things they aren't supposed to at face value, and then completely disregard what's actually significant. You fall into that category, because you are taking the comedy seriously and do not understand Gray's character. When Gruvia becomes canon don't say we didn't warn you.

I personally don't feel Gray is ready to reciprocate his feelings for Juvia because they are in a war. He has a lot to focus on, and he doesn't know if he will live or die. What if he tells Juvia yes, they go into war together and Gray dies or she does? How would he manage to live with that or how would that make Juvia feel? I think Gray is afraid to let himself openly love her just yet because he has no idea if he'll come back alive. He's gotten close to people and loved them only to watch them die in front of his eyes. If that happened to Juvia, I don't think Gray could handle that, and if that happened to him, he knows that pain of loss. I think once enemies and Zeref are defeated, Gray can rest easy and move on to comfortably be with Juvia. All of these moments have slowly been developing for Gray and for Juvia as a couple. They're not leading up to a "no" at all by any means. It's fairly straightforward. Now if they both survive the war, which I believe they will, Gray's answer will be yes. That much I am certain of.

Well-stated responses, both of you.

And darkened, I swear, have I seen you on Tumblr? I know Jellal is.

 

[darkenedreality]

Well-stated responses, both of you.

And darkened, I swear, have I seen you on Tumblr? I know Jellal is.

I said that I would lurk anonymously on tumblr, but not so much anymore. Too many kids these days on there.

I stand by what I say: Gray and Juvia share mutual feelings and it's clearly showcased in the manga. Another interesting note is that Juvia strips unconsciously like Gray. You mean to tell me this is just coincidence?

 

[Vici]

Randy x Marie is probably all one sided from DiMaria Idk who Brandish will go for, my crack ship (couldn't be any more crack) is with Laxus.

As for the Raijinshuu I've always felt that they could completely pair with the Strauss siblings. Cana x Laxus is not a bad ship.

Laxus and Randy don't tell the reason for this are that they both wearing coats

I agree with the part about thunder god tribe ( well Elfman and Evergreen will have cute real babies )
We don't know unfortunately how where fate will lead Brandish and Dimaria after the war ( if they will still be alive :P) they may just return to Alvarez after it all it wouldn't suprised me ( But i have thought at some moment that Dimaria would join MH she will feel like in heaven there :P)

 

[Doughboy]

Stating Gruvia is onesided at this moment is the epitome of ignorance and denial, despite the Tartaros heavy moment and feels shown from Gruvia, along with current Arc's depiction. Seriously it's denial or just intentional baiting.

It's denial, you've seen this from the jump when Erza was talking to him about outside their hotel. Gray is the anti-Naruto, he is at least aware that Juvia likes him but at the same time Hinata never was a crazy bitch like Juvia lol. But you get my point

One reason Natsu is the GOAT is because he's aware of his surroundings, literally and figuratively when it comes to stuff like this. My dude is a idiot but is mature when it comes to feelings of people, so if he was in Gray's situation he would he either go with her or just turn her ass down, no bullshit dodging her or rejecting her daily. Natsu might be the most aware of his emotions than anyone in the series, I'm deadass too, sounds funny but it's all the truth, throw some RESPECK on his name *Birdman voice*

 

[Brandish μ]

Laxus and Randy don't tell the reason for this are that they both wearing coats

I agree with the part about thunder god tribe ( well Elfman and Evergreen will have cute real babies )
We don't know unfortunately how where fate will lead Brandish and Dimaria after the war ( if they will still be alive :P) they may just return to Alvarez after it all it wouldn't suprised me ( But i have thought at some moment that Dimaria would join MH she will feel like in heaven there :P)

Yep Brandish will lose her coat and Laxus will either share his or give his to her. This ship writes itself Hiro knows it too

Hahaha DiMaria at MH would be too funny, she'd constantly remind Kagura about shredding her Kimono The girls will probably have to be naked at all times at the guild or risk having their clothes ruined.

 

[Vici]

Hahaha DiMaria at MH would be too funny, she'd constantly remind Kagura about shredding her Kimono The girls will probably have to be naked at all times at the guild or risk having their clothes ruined.

Thats why i can see that happen at some time of the story Dimaria would be in paradise and she would be like litle kid in toy shop to what girl pick up today ( if they exist paradise Dimaria place is in MH )

Yep Brandish will lose her coat and Laxus will either share his or give his to her. This ship writes itself Hiro knows it too

Yeah that coats foreshadowing can't be ignored and Brandish that only wish to get her coat back only rises my suspicious that Hiro is up for something :P

We will see what future brings and what will be the fate of some spriggans

 

[Star Frost]

I'm really not liking the potential for AnnaLogia. Even as a 'possibility' it's painful. I know Mashima said there'll be more romance but please Hiro... keep Acnologia as far away from the ships as possible.

He said that? Where or when? Also the part of Analogia shipping does seem like a good plot twist. They probably was together until the evilness has overcome him that broke them apart

 

[Brandish μ]

He said that? Where or when? Also the part of Analogia shipping does seem like a good plot twist. They probably was together until the evilness has overcome him that broke them apart

I'm not 100% (I haven't seen the interview or whatever it was myself) but several people have said Hiro hinted that romance will have more of a role. It's role was pretty small before, so improving that level might not be much at all.

As for Acno x Anna, I think it can only besmirch Acno's standing as a villain tbh. That said if the back story is done and executed well, and most importantly it doesn't defame Acno in any way then I will change my stance.

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Thats why i can see that happen at some time of the story Dimaria would be in paradise and she would be like litle kid in toy shop to what girl pick up today ( if they exist paradise Dimaria place is in MH )

This deserves a spinoff or as a prologue to the series!

Yeah that coats foreshadowing can't be ignored and Brandish that only wish to get her coat back only rises my suspicious that Hiro is up for something :P

We will see what future brings and what will be the fate of some spriggans

Hiro wasn't subtle there was he I like doing some crack-shipping from time to time, particularly for characters with no obvious partner.

 

[Axiomus]

He said that? Where or when? Also the part of Analogia shipping does seem like a good plot twist. They probably was together until the evilness has overcome him that broke them apart

Yes he did. Towards the 19 minute mark.

Spoiler

I don't like Acnologia with any ships. Makes him less hardcore.

 

[darkenedreality]

He said that? Where or when? Also the part of Analogia shipping does seem like a good plot twist. They probably was together until the evilness has overcome him that broke them apart

I made a post about it earlier in the thread. Here:

Was this ever posted?

When asked about the future of Fairy Tail, Mashima says:

“A view from a global perspective, I think there are many people who are looking forward to seeing some romance in the story. Fairy Tail is more about friendship and fellowship than romance and I tend to carry on writing about that, but maybe it’s time to improve some romance scenes as well. I think that might be something to look forward to.”

Official Interview with Hiro Mashima that's fairly recent (January 2016). So better start preparing. IMO there is a reason all the 'couples' are lumped together right now. We had Natsu x Lucy's fight, and we are about to see what happens with Jellal and Erza. If he means real romantic scenes in the future, Gray's answer to Juvia is most likely one of them as they haven't gotten their spotlight just yet.

In other news, Mashima drew a bunch of "couples" this morning on Twitter: Gajevy, Connell Family, Gruvia, and implied Jerza.

 

[Labi]

I'm really not liking the potential for AnnaLogia. Even as a 'possibility' it's painful. I know Mashima said there'll be more romance but please Hiro... keep Acnologia as far away from the ships as possible.

I disagree.
IT doesn't have to be AnnaLogia BUT personally I think that Acnologia has to have a ship or should we say he has to have a ship in the past. It would give a reason for why he is like that. I think it would be nice o: I mean it would be like a dragon killed his loved one and he did everything for revenge. I think that would be quite nice
But I also think it isn't AnnaLogia cuz if my theory is right (i think the chances are quite high) Acno lost his most important person and turned into a monster.
Anna took part at zerefs and igneels plan to sebd the DS to the future to destroy Acnologia. If they loved each other and were a ship
1. She wouldn't help them
2. If my theory about why Acno is such a monster is right then our 2nd point would be that Anna was alive at that time and Acno at that time was a monster too. So I think it's unlikely that they had something

 

[Doughboy]

AnnaLogia just feels... dumb. Idk about that fam, acno being in a ship might kill his character if it's not done right

 

[Asorx]

AnnaLogia just feels... dumb. Idk about that fam, acno being in a ship might kill his character if it's not done right

I think if AnnaLogia will happen then i'd like Acno more.

 

[Brandish μ]

What's wrong with AnnaLogia? It would flesh out Anna and Acnologia more while answering questions from 400 years ago like Natsu's scarf

I think we can flesh out Acnologia's story (and Anna's if it is necessary) without shipping Acnologia and Anna. A backstory for Acnologia - and why he wanted to eradicate dragons - doesn't require romance. It would be very hollywood of Mashima to do this imo.

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I disagree.
IT doesn't have to be AnnaLogia BUT personally I think that Acnologia has to have a ship or should we say he has to have a ship in the past. It would give a reason for why he is like that. I think it would be nice o: I mean it would be like a dragon killed his loved one and he did everything for revenge. I think that would be quite nice
But I also think it isn't AnnaLogia cuz if my theory is right (i think the chances are quite high) Acno lost his most important person and turned into a monster.
Anna took part at zerefs and igneels plan to sebd the DS to the future to destroy Acnologia. If they loved each other and were a ship
1. She wouldn't help them
2. If my theory about why Acno is such a monster is right then our 2nd point would be that Anna was alive at that time and Acno at that time was a monster too. So I think it's unlikely that they had something

I can see your point, and it is a possible way for Acnologia to 'turn into a monster' as you put it. This manga is about feelings/connections, so I do believe there better than a slim chance that Acnologia's motivation is due to a connection(s) in the past being killed by dragons, and thus he seeks vengeance.

Contrary to that, I do believe Acnologia's motivation is not something to do with a lover/family/friend dying in the past.

My personal theory is that his dragon slayer magic made Acnologia into 'a monster'. Igneel had to create antibodies to prevent another 'terrible legacy', so Natsu wouldn't dragonify. Natsu hinted in the Alvarez arc that slayer magics can have adverse effects, this I believe happened to Acno. Acno also reaped souls of dragons, and that could also warp his personality.

 

[Doughboy]

I think if AnnaLogia will happen then i'd like Acno more.

I think they should have a connection besides the obvious one of Anna helping Zeref by sending the 5 DS to the future but I just don't if acno is the right character for a ship, Zervis was perfect cause this is what the arc is all about but idk about Acno. Instead of a ship it should be like they encountered each other in the past or something

 

[Hermit]

I think we can flesh out Acnologia's story (and Anna's if it is necessary) without shipping Acnologia and Anna. A backstory for Acnologia - and why he wanted to eradicate dragons - doesn't require romance. It would be very hollywood of Mashima to do this imo.

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I can see your point, and it is a possible way for Acnologia to 'turn into a monster' as you put it. This manga is about feelings/connections, so I do believe there better than a slim chance that Acnologia's motivation is due to a connection(s) in the past being killed by dragons, and thus he seeks vengeance.

Contrary to that, I do believe Acnologia's motivation is not something to do with a lover/family/friend dying in the past.

My personal theory is that his dragon slayer magic made Acnologia into 'a monster'. Igneel had to create antibodies to prevent another 'terrible legacy', so Natsu wouldn't dragonify. Natsu hinted in the Alvarez arc that slayer magics can have adverse effects, this I believe happened to Acno. Acno also reaped souls of dragons, and that could also warp his personality.

They could always be friends, it doesn't have to be romance...Anna betrayed him then he lost it

 

[Vici]

They could always be friends, it doesn't have to be romance...Anna betrayed him then he lost it

He lost it earlier during a war that's why Anna take part in plan to send DS into the future.
Acnologia is one big mystery but i somehow doubt that Anna was the case he gone mad . could it be lost of someone close to him yes there is such possibility but he despise both Humans and Dragons.

He could also gone mad by his DS magic every magic is affected by emotions of wizards but DS shows that they magic react at they emotion more than any other mage class Acnologia must fallen at the edge of hate and despair and his magic change him.

Or perhaps he is just cocky bastard that while gaining more power he starts to think that he is better than anyone else..
Also i'm not saying Anallogia ( i've had to ) won't take place but i somehow except something deeper than he got betrayed by one person .
We will see what his past is what Hiro will decide about it i just hope he won't somehow mess up with it i believe in him
<<Just my opinion >>

 

[Hermit]

He lost it earlier during a war that's why Anna take part in plan to send DS into the future.
Acnologia is one big mystery but i somehow doubt that Anna was the case he gone mad . could it be lost of someone close to him yes there is such possibility but he despise both Humans and Dragons.

He could also gone mad by his DS magic every magic is affected by emotions of wizards but DS shows that they magic react at they emotion more than any other mage class Acnologia must fallen at the edge of hate and despair and his magic change him.

Or perhaps he is just cocky bastard that while gaining more power he starts to think that he is better than anyone else..
Also i'm not saying Anallogia ( i've had to ) won't take place but i somehow except something deeper than he got betrayed by one person .
We will see what his past is what Hiro will decide about it i just hope he won't somehow mess up with it i believe in him
<<Just my opinion >>

Notice Acnologia has never outrightly attacked humans? He only attacks people who threaten humanity i.e Zeref on Tenrou and E.N.D on Cube...personally I think he knew how much Anna loved humanity so he wanted to protect it for her