User blog comment:Mangetsu20/A Chapter That Should Have Been Two (FTC - 443)/@comment-26307239-20150712224350/@comment-4326112-20150713042648

It is sad how Hiro had written an aledgedly original and fun precurso to this series. Its like all of his originality was sapped by the content around him. Think about it, this was a fairly NEW Manga in comparison to the others The West has become aware of. Naruto, Bleach, and One Piece all were birthed close together (same for YYH, Ranma 1/2 and Dragon Ball) but their release to The West timed just right to be the 3 main leading titles for consumption as long-ongoing Shounen Series. While they've taken leaflets from past Manga, almost all have produced their own brand of originality.

Other than the setting, Fairy Tail has HARDLY any originality. That is both a boon to the Fandom (who can create pretty much whatever the Hell they want) and a bane (as most of the story lacks anything remotely original to speak of that can't be compared to things that have happened already). It is kind of fascinating how "so cliche its good" because I started by watching the Anime and I'll stand by it was a good enjoyable show UNTIL I read the Manga and found out how AWFUL it was after the Tenrou Timeskip.

While I've desensitized myself so far to the point anything NEW is great for me, I will still return to my embittered self if I see Hiro fu*k up and trust me, if you've seen my past reviews, you know I will rage. Other than that, I'll try to enjoy what I can and keep myself largely indifferent to what I don't.

Glad you enjoyed the Review though, its why I'm here ^^