These episodes are generally not essential for understanding the main story, but they provide a fun look at the characters' daily lives, notes Quora .
While the main series moved from A-1 Pictures/Satelight to A-1 Pictures/Bridge for the 2014 reboot, the OVAs continued to produce side stories based on Manga Omakes . Fairy Tail (2014) OVA
(2013) - Crossover with Hiro Mashima's previous work, Rave Master . These episodes are generally not essential for understanding
The Fairy Tail OVAs (Original Video Animations) produced around the 2014 series reboot are special episodes, often based on manga "omakes" (side stories or special chapters), that focus on humor, character development, and fan service rather than the main plot. The Fairy Tail OVAs (Original Video Animations) produced
(2014) - Characters visit a resort during the Grand Magic Games.
Many fans consider them "side-canon" (based on official side-stories), though they do not affect the main plot, notes Reddit. Key Episodes:
(2014) - Alternate universe high school setting. OVA 7: Fairies' Summer (2015) OVA 8: Fairy Tail x Hellsing (2015) OVA 9: Fairies' Christmas (2016)