Why Fairy Tail Never Achieved 'Big Three' Status

Here's why Fairy Tail fell short of achieving 'Big Three' status, despite checking all the boxes for being a valid contender.

Fairy Tale, Book by Stephen King, Official Publisher Page

Fairy Tail (season 1) - Wikipedia

Why are people trying to make 'The New Big 3 anime' a thing? There was only one group of the big three and they're called The Big Three for a reason.

Gray Fullbuster, Fairy Tail Wiki

Fairy Tail (TV Series 2009–2019) - IMDb

The Fairy Tale Struggles To Live Happily Ever After : NPR

Why are people trying to make 'The New Big 3 anime' a thing? There was only one group of the big three and they're called The Big Three for a reason.

Mavis Vermillion, Fairy Tail Wiki

Fairy Tail: The Growth in Strength of Natsu Dragneel