It is considered a side-story that is canon to the world but does not heavily impact the main television plot.
This special is based on a one-shot manga by series creator Hiro Mashima and focuses on the character before she meets the Fairy Tail guild. Fairy Tail: Houou no Miko Episode 1
Throughout her journey, Éclair expresses a deep-seated hatred for magic and wizards, even though she is currently reliant on the magical stone she carries. It is considered a side-story that is canon
After the X791 Arc (Episodes 123–124) or the Grand Magic Games Arc . After the X791 Arc (Episodes 123–124) or the
While this prologue focuses on Éclair's difficult morning and her journey toward the town where she eventually collapses, it sets the stage for her fateful encounter with Lucy Heartfilia , which kicks off the main plot of the movie. Where It Fits in the Timeline
If you are watching the series for the first time, you should watch this prologue and the movie Phoenix Priestess at the following points: