Fairy Tail: Every Main Character’s Age, Height, And Birthday

One of the biggest fantasy/action anime to grace the screens of fans is Fairy Tail, the fun, exciting, and thrilling series following a group of magic-wielding wizards on intertwining journeys of personal growth. There are many binge-worthy story arcs and adventures that the main Fairy Tail characters go on, each getting to develop their relationships, abilities, and strengths.

Though the main crew and antagonists are wildly advanced wizards and mages in a magical, fictional universe, they are still relatable people that viewers can truly connect with and enjoy watching. To get to know more about the bright, vibrant, and lovable Fairy Tail characters in their unique world of magic, finding out their ages, heights, and birthdays are the best place to start.

Updated on May 12, 2024 by Mark Sammut: This article has been expanded with galleries for each character, along with information like their debut episodes and voice actors.

Fairy Tail Character Chart

This hilarious, high-stakes, well-loved anime features a wide roster of characters with deep backstories, fantastic growth, and awe-inspiring magical abilities. The Fairy Tail main characters vary in age, style, and appearance. Some are super cute 6-year olds, while others are tough, experienced swordswomen. Below are the main cast and their official age, birthday, and height. The ages listed below are based on their first appearance in the year X784.

*actual date of birth not established.

**Acnologia’s dragon form

*** Predicted age

Natsu Dragneel

Anime Debut: Fairy Tail (Episode 1)

• Age: 18-19
• Height: 5’7″ (1.7m)
• Birthday: January 16, X765 (Or July 7th, X300)
• Japanese Voice Actor: Tetsuya Kakihara
• English Voice Actor: Todd Haberkorn

Though this fiery and silly wizard is technically hundreds of years old, his actual age is closer to that of an older teenager. Natsu’s immaculate talent and abilities surpass many of the other characters in the series, though his matured skills don’t always align perfectly with his carefree and overly ambitious behavior.

Natsu is one of Fairy Tail’s most beloved characters, essentially surviving as its main protagonist (even if the anime can sometimes feel like an ensemble piece). He loves to fight and prefers to use violence to resolve any issue he faces, but he can also be vulnerable in the right situation. His temperament and character make him a fan favorite, with so many of the series’ most intense moments revolving around him. Natsu develops strong friendships with most of Fairy Tail‘s central characters.

Lucy Heartfilia

Anime Debut: Fairy Tail (Episode 1)

• Age: 17
• Height: 5’5″ (1.65m)
• Birthday: July 1st, X767
• Japanese Voice Actor: Aya Hirano
• English Voice Actor: Cherami Leigh

Lucy is not much shorter than her pink-haired Fairy Tail companion. At the start of the anime, Lucy is a passionate and intelligent teen with big dreams and even bigger potential. The bouncy blonde is fun and excitable, and she serves as the story’s heart during many arcs. She is tough, emotional, strong-willed, friendly, and incredibly loyal to her friends and goals.

Although initially quite weak, Lucy grows quite a bit throughout the show’s run, developing an efficiency and mastery of magic that sets her apart from nearly every other mage in this universe. Lucy’s summons are powerful and peculiar, allowing her to adapt to many situations.

Happy

Anime Debut: Fairy Tail (Episode 1)

• Age: 6
• Height: 1’8″ (0.51m)
• Birthday: June 20, X778
• Japanese Voice Actor: Rie Kugimiya
• English Voice Actor: Tia Ballard

This happy-go-lucky partner of Natsu, Happy is a sweet 6 years of age, making him one of the youngest of the series’ cast. He weighs very little, is shown to be very agile, and can fly and move very quickly at only 20kg, or 44lb.

Happy’s most prominent features are his bright white wings and small stature. This Exceed was accurately named, being a positive, upbeat, and joyful member of the group. He is a great friend and a strong asset to Team Natsu.

Gray Fullbuster

Anime Debut: Fire Dragon, Monkey, and Bull (Episode 2)

• Age: 18
• Height: 5’11” (1.8m)
• Birthday: February 13th, X766
• Japanese Voice Actor: Yuichi Nakamura
• English Voice Actor: Newton Pittman

Another teenage main character of the successful anime Fairy Tail is Gray Fullbuster, the black-haired mage who is constantly competing with Natsu. Their competitive natures motivate each other to get stronger, and while they have a love/hate dynamic at times, this is mainly played for laughs and, in truth, they care for each other deep down.

Gray is a calculated, talented, and passionate Aquarius, which is reflected in his laid-back, loyal, and critical personality. He loves to put on a cool demeanor but can light up in flames if someone hurts his friends. Although one of Fairy Tail‘s strongest characters, Gray often plays the Vegeta role – he loses to establish an enemy’s treat.

Erza Scarlet

Anime Debut: Dear Kaby (Episode 4)

• Age: 19
• Height: 5′ 9″ (1.75m)
• Birthday: April 7, X765
• Japanese Voice Actor: Sayaka Ohara
• English Voice Actor: Colleen Clinkenbeard

This impressive S-Class swordswoman is the most powerful female wizard in the guild and she’s not even 20 yet. The fiery redhead canonically weighs much less than she actually should, coming in at a measly 108lbs (49kg) despite her strong frame. To be able to carry all her armor, weapons, and to have the strength she boasts, she would probably have to weigh more in muscle.

Erza’s talent, skills, and overpowered abilities make her one of the coolest characters in the entire show. Calculated and calm in most situations, this capable warrior is typically depicted as Fairy Tail’s most powerful weapon, even if her strength is eventually challenged by other guild members. Although usually quite stoic, Erza can be unintentionally funny as well, especially when paired up with Lucy and Natsu. Erza’s past is also heavy.

Wendy Marvell

Anime Debut: The Day Of The Fateful Encounter (Episode 49)

• Age: 12 (400+ chronologically)
• Height: 4’11” (1.5m)
• Birthday: February 27, X777
• Japanese Voice Actor: Satomi Sato
• English Voice Actor: Brittney Karbowski

Another wizard who is technically over 400 years old, Wendy is biologically only a preteen at the start of the Fairy Tail timeline. She’s cute and petite, befitting her personality.

Wendy is an emotional, cautious, and compassionate Pisces. She is very shy, overly polite, and insecure about herself, but over time, and with the help of her companions, she is able to open up and discover her true potential. She is very honest and open about how she is feeling, exactly like her Sun Sign.

Carla

Anime Debut: Oracion Seis Appears (Episode 53)

• Age: 6
• Height: 1’8″ (0.51m)
• Birthday: June 21, X778
• Japanese Voice Actor: Yui Horie
• English Voice Actor: Jād Saxton

Wendy’s Exceed partner, Carla, is the same age as Happy and is very beneficial to the team. She is just as little and adorable as Natsu’s Exceed companion, but she is much more strict, serious, and straightforward than her blue love interest counterpart.

Carla is a very important person to Wendy, always trying to boost her self-confidence and break her out of her shell. The duo are two peas in a pod and depend on one another to complete their mission.

Jellal Fernandes

Anime Debut (As Jellal): The Tower Of Heaven (Episode 33)

• Age: 18-20
• Height: 6’0″ (1.83m)
• Birthday: ~ X765
• Japanese Voice Actor: Daisuke Namikawa
• English Voice Actor: Robert McCollum

Ezra’s childhood friend and Dark Mage who founded Crime Sorcière is another teenager with incredible power. He is a reserved yet influential and intelligent Cancer, having gone through many personality changes throughout his troublesome life.

Jellal wishes to atone for his past bad deeds, so he stays loyal and true to his teammates and does all he can to bring justice to others. He becomes calm, caring, and more cheerful as he matures.

Zeref

Anime Debut: He Who Erases Life (Episode 96)

• Age: 400+
• Height: 5′ 6″ (1.68m)
• Birthday: July 19, X300
• Japanese Voice Actor: Akira Ishida
• English Voice Actor: Joel McDonald

Zeref, once the evilest Mage to ever exist, is another character who is over 400 years old. He had mastered the Black Arts and created many terrifying demons, which caused so much destruction.

The powerful Mage went through many character arcs and changes of heart, being a bit emotionally fragile and easy to upset — as individuals under his Cancer star sign tend to be. His personality and loyalties change over the many years of his being alive, but his relationship with Natsu always remains important to him.

Mavis Vermillion

Anime Debut (Physical Appearance): Let’s Hold Hands (Episode 122)

• Age: 24
• Height: 5’2″ (1.57m)
• Birthday: X673
• Japanese Voice Actor: Mamiko Noto
• English Voice Actor: Leah Clark

The age situation with Mavis isn’t as simple as the other characters. Her body was frozen physically at 13 years old and would never age further, but mentally, she is 24 years old. To confuse things further, she was technically born 113 years prior to the start of the series but spent some time comatose, unable to age.

As one of many Cancers in Fairy Tale, she is very protective and caring towards her guild, and is always eager to teach and guide her peers. She can be a bit reckless and carefree, but also playful and lighthearted. Mavis is a motivating and powerful addition to her guild.

Juvia Lockser

Anime Debut: Phantom Lord (Episode 21)

• Age: 17
• Height: 5′ 5″ (1.65m)
• Birthday: July 7, X767
• Japanese Voice Actor: Mai Nakahara
• English Voice Actor: Brina Palencia

Juvia is a well-loved character in the series, being a powerful Mage of the Fairy Tail guild. She starts out sporting a very reserved and stoic demeanor, but quickly opens up to her guild, especially to Gray.

She is cheery and strong and has some pretty unique and interesting quirks. Juvia has many advanced skills and techniques and is willing to sacrifice herself for her friends, making her a strong female character in the series.

Acnologia

Anime Debut (Physical Appearance): Let’s Hold Hands (Episode 122)

• Age: 400+
• Height: 62′ (18.9 meters)
• Birthday: ~X300
• Japanese Voice Actor: Kosuke Toriumi
• English Voice Actor: J. Michael Tatum

That is not a typo, this evil character clocks in at nearly 19 meters tall, since his height and weight can shift depending on his human or Dragon form. Acnologia is very intense, calculated, and composed.

His Dragon form is much more destructive and violent than his human form, which is more stoic and serious. He has serious anger towards both humans and dragons, though he is a part of both species. Acnologia is an incredible antagonist in this fantastic fantasy series.