Fairy Tail’s success was hampered by a few problematic elements, yet Mashima has incorporated the very same features in Edens Zero.
After the conclusion of the long-running series Fairy Tail, Hiro Mashima embarked on yet another ambitious project – Edens Zero. With a science fiction theme, Edens Zero follows an entirely different narrative from its predecessor, with the author actively taking a more novel approach with the series. While the character designs and personalities of the main characters seem to be entirely recycled, the storyline certainly holds up on its own.
Even then, viewers can’t help but notice Edens Zero losing some of its distinctiveness and Mashima falling back to his old patterns. The series has several aspects that are new to it and showcase Mashima’s growth as an author, albeit some parts paint an entirely opposite picture. From its incessant fanservice to one-sided fights, Edens Zero seems to be losing its own charm and retracing its predecessors mistakes.
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Fanservice is a common element found in almost every anime series to some extent, though some shows have a knack for taking it a bit too far. Fairy Tail’s overall popularity took a toll due to its incessant fanservice, with even the most despair-ridden of scenes seeming like nothing more than light-hearted comedy. Fanservice isn’t inherently a negative concept as many series utilize this element in giving viewers a much-needed break after a more serious and hard-hitting arc.
However, it becomes an issue if it’s ingrained in almost every episode of the series – the very case with Fairy Tail. Edens Zero suffers a similar fate with fanservice being quite apparent, taking away the gravity of the situation.
