The episode is widely regarded by fans as a "down to earth" and wholesome installment that provides essential emotional weight to the Natsu-Happy dynamic. While some viewers found Natsu's temporary harshness toward Lucy at the start of the episode slightly "out of character," the overarching theme of found family and the origins of their "guild pride" resonate strongly. Natsu And The Dragon Egg - Fairy Tail Episode 20 Review
Six years prior, a young Natsu finds a large, mysterious egg in the East Forest. Convinced it’s a dragon egg, he brings it to the guild, where Master Makarov tells him he must raise it with "love and warmth" to hatch it. Fairy Tail (Dub) Episode 20
After a brief scare where the egg goes missing—only to be found with Elfman, who was keeping it warm—the egg hatches. Instead of a dragon, a blue, winged cat emerges. The joy the birth brings to the bickering guild members inspires Natsu to name him Happy . The episode is widely regarded by fans as
The flashback reveals a younger, more rebellious Mirajane who frequently bickered with a similarly competitive Erza, contrasting sharply with Mirajane's current gentle persona. Convinced it’s a dragon egg, he brings it
A tender moment shows a young Elfman caring for the egg despite his outward appearance, highlighting his protective nature. Themes and Reception
The episode begins with a minor falling out between Natsu and Happy after a fishing trip. This conflict prompts Lucy and Mirajane to look through old guild photos, leading to a long flashback that reveals Happy’s origins.