The episode focuses on the final, desperate struggle against , the Underworld King. While Sting and Rogue contend with their demonized former master, Jiemma, the spotlight remains on Natsu and Gray as they team up to take down the creator of the Tartaros guild. The episode title refers to the ultimate Curse "Memento Mori," designed to erase the very existence of its target—a power specifically created to destroy Zeref. Review Highlights
: A common critique of this specific episode is its heavy use of flashbacks . Roughly the first half of the episode recaps previous events, which some viewers felt hindered the momentum of the final battle. Fairy Tail (2014) (Dub) Episode 87
While the pacing is slowed down by recap segments, "Memento Mori" delivers one of the most satisfying "power-up" payoffs in the series. It effectively sets the stage for the arc's emotional conclusion and the eventual departure of the dragons. The episode focuses on the final, desperate struggle