If you are watching the series for the first time, you should watch this prologue and the movie Phoenix Priestess at the following points:
While this prologue focuses on Éclair's difficult morning and her journey toward the town where she eventually collapses, it sets the stage for her fateful encounter with Lucy Heartfilia , which kicks off the main plot of the movie. Where It Fits in the Timeline Fairy Tail: Houou no Miko Episode 1
This special is based on a one-shot manga by series creator Hiro Mashima and focuses on the character before she meets the Fairy Tail guild. If you are watching the series for the
The story begins with Éclair, a mysterious priestess who has lost most of her memories. It is considered a side-story that is canon
It is considered a side-story that is canon to the world but does not heavily impact the main television plot.