Fairy Tail, Band 10

Fairy Tail has such a vast cast, and I wonder what goes into choosing who shines in each volume. Do you think this helps keep the story fresh and engaging?

The action scenes really ramped up, but I was curious if this was a natural progression or something Mashima planned from the beginning. How did the stakes feel for others?

The creative variety is incredible, and I’d love to know if there was a specific influence or world-building choice behind it all.