How did Hiro Mashima decide on the balance between humor and serious moments in Fairy Tail?
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Fairy Tail, Vol. 11
How did Hiro Mashima decide on the balance between humor and serious moments in Fairy Tail?
Did anyone else feel like the magic system in this volume was more complex than earlier ones?
What inspired the design of the main characters' outfits and abilities?