'FAIRY TAIL' 20th Anniversary Projects Announced! Hiro Mashima's 'FAIRY TAIL' Returns to Weekly Shonen Magazine! Short-Term Serialization Starts in August!
To celebrate the 20th anniversary of 'FAIRY TAIL', a new short-term serialization by creator Hiro Mashima will begin in Weekly Shonen Magazine on August 5, 2026. A 5-city nationwide autograph tour and an art exhibition are also planned.
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- 📰 Published: April 8, 2026 at 09:00
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The series, which ran in "Weekly Shonen Magazine" from issue 35 in 2006 to issue 34 in 2017, remains a highly popular franchise with passionate fans worldwide even about 10 years after its conclusion. The official sequel, 'FAIRY TAIL 100 YEARS QUEST', is currently being serialized to great acclaim on 'Magapoke'!
'FAIRY TAIL' 20th Anniversary Special Commemorative Site (Officially public after the embargo lifts)
https://sp.shonenmagazine.com/fairytail20th/
20th Anniversary Special Video Also Released!
Theme Song "Snow Fairy" Performed by FUNKIST
Message from Hiro Mashima Published on the Special Site!
And so,
Being able to celebrate a manga
That ended quite a long time ago like this,
Is entirely thanks to the unwavering support
Of all the readers.
From this year into next year,
We are preparing many new goods, events, and more,
So please look forward to it.
Let's celebrate the 20th anniversary together!
I'm getting fired up!
Hiro Mashima
In 2026, 20 Years After Serialization Began, It Returns to Weekly Shonen Magazine as a Short-Term Intensive Serialization!
Serialization will start from the Weekly Shonen Magazine Issue 36/37 combined edition (scheduled for release on August 5, 2026)!!
The new story woven by Natsu and the gang is a must-see!!
Hiro Mashima Tours 5 Cities Nationwide! 20th Anniversary Autograph Sessions Confirmed!!
It has been decided that Hiro Mashima will hold an autograph session tour across 5 cities nationwide!
The host locations are the 5 cities of Hokkaido, Tokyo, Aichi, Osaka, and Fukuoka.
Details such as venues and how to apply will be announced on the special site and the official Hiro Mashima works X account (@mashima_tantou)!! Please wait for further updates!!
'FAIRY TAIL Serialization 20th Anniversary Print Exhibition and Sale' Currently Underway!
The series, which ran in "Weekly Shonen Magazine" from issue 35 in 2006 to issue 34 in 2017, remains a highly popular franchise with passionate fans worldwide even about 10 years after its conclusion. The official sequel, 'FAIRY TAIL 100 YEARS QUEST', is currently being serialized to great acclaim on 'Magapoke'!
'FAIRY TAIL' 20th Anniversary Special Commemorative Site (Officially public after the embargo lifts)
https://sp.shonenmagazine.com/fairytail20th/
20th Anniversary Special Video Also Released!
Theme Song "Snow Fairy" Performed by FUNKIST
Message from Hiro Mashima Published on the Special Site!
And so,
Being able to celebrate a manga
That ended quite a long time ago like this,
Is entirely thanks to the unwavering support
Of all the readers.
From this year into next year,
We are preparing many new goods, events, and more,
So please look forward to it.
Let's celebrate the 20th anniversary together!
I'm getting fired up!
Hiro Mashima
In 2026, 20 Years After Serialization Began, It Returns to Weekly Shonen Magazine as a Short-Term Intensive Serialization!
Serialization will start from the Weekly Shonen Magazine Issue 36/37 combined edition (scheduled for release on August 5, 2026)!!
The new story woven by Natsu and the gang is a must-see!!
Hiro Mashima Tours 5 Cities Nationwide! 20th Anniversary Autograph Sessions Confirmed!!
It has been decided that Hiro Mashima will hold an autograph session tour across 5 cities nationwide!
The host locations are the 5 cities of Hokkaido, Tokyo, Aichi, Osaka, and Fukuoka.
Details such as venues and how to apply will be announced on the special site and the official Hiro Mashima works X account (@mashima_tantou)!! Please wait for further updates!!
'FAIRY TAIL Serialization 20th Anniversary Print Exhibition and Sale' Currently Underway!