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Fairy Tail is in the middle of its 20th anniversary, with Hiro Mashima's new short-term series Fairy Tail: Re:Fantasia running in Weekly Shonen Magazine since July 29, 2026, and a wave of premium merchandise including FREEing bunny figures and an Ichiban Kuji lottery.
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Aug 10
Fairy Tail's 20th anniversary has brought the franchise back into active publication. Hiro Mashima's new short-term series, Fairy Tail: Re:Fantasia, began in the 35th issue of Weekly Shonen Magazine on July 29, 2026, after its release was moved up one week from August 5. The series is Mashima's first new Fairy Tail serialization since the original manga ended in 2017, and it centers on Laxus Dreyar, an S-Class mage, rather than the usual focus on Natsu and the core team. The compiled volume is scheduled for October 16, 2026, in regular and special editions, with the special edition including 16 postcards of contributed illustrations.
The anniversary has also drawn attention from creators across publishers. Illustrations of Fairy Tail characters were contributed by George Morikawa, Koji Seo, Miki Yoshikawa, Atsuo Ueda, Yudetamago, and Yoshihiro Togashi, whose depiction of Natsu drew particular social media attention. Mashima's signing events are planned for Sapporo, Tokyo, Nagoya, Osaka, and Hakata.
Merchandise has kept pace with the anniversary. FREEing produced 1/4 scale bunny figures of Mirajane Strauss and Wendy Marvel, both priced at 38,500 yen, with Mirajane's shipping in December 2026 and Wendy's in December 2026 or January 2027 depending on the retailer. Bandai Spirits announced a 20th anniversary Ichiban Kuji lottery with MASTERLISE figures of Natsu, Lucy, Happy, and Erza, releasing from October 3, 2026. Kodansha also moved its Kodansha House pop-up to Los Angeles for the first time, running July 2 to July 12, 2026, with new Fairy Tail art.
Key facts
- New series title
- Fairy Tail: Re:Fantasia ↗
- Serialization start
- July 29, 2026, in Weekly Shonen Magazine's 35th issue ↗
- Series focus
- Centers on Laxus Dreyar ↗
- Compiled volume release
- October 16, 2026, in regular and special editions ↗
- Mirajane bunny figure
- 1/4 scale by FREEing, 38,500 yen, ships December 31, 2026 ↗
- Wendy bunny figure
- 1/4 scale by FREEing, 38,500 yen, ships December 2026 or January 31, 2027 ↗
- Ichiban Kuji prizes
- MASTERLISE figures of Natsu, Lucy, Happy, and Erza, releasing from October 3, 2026 ↗
- Kodansha House 2026
- Held in Los Angeles July 2 to July 12, 2026, with new Fairy Tail art ↗
Timeline
- Aug 4, 2026 Fairy Tail Returns With New Series Re:Fantasia and Togashi Art
- Jul 6, 2026 Wendy Marvel Bunny Figure from Fairy Tail Now Available for Pre-Orders
- Jun 29, 2026 Fairy Tail's Mirajane Gets a 1/4 Scale Bunny Figure From FREEing
- Jun 28, 2026 Kodansha House 2026 Pop-Up Event Comes to Los Angeles With New Art
- Jun 23, 2026 Fairy Tail Wendy Marvel Bunny Figure Opens Pre-Orders on Amazon
- Jun 18, 2026 Fairy Tail's Mirajane Strauss Gets 1/4 Scale Bunny Figure
- Jun 8, 2026 New Fairy Tail Miniseries Titled Fairy Tail Re:Fantasia, Focuses on Laxus
- Jun 3, 2026 Fairy Tail 20th Anniversary Ichiban Kuji Reveals Natsu, Lucy, Happy, and Erza Figures
- May 16, 2026 New Fairy Tail Manga Miniseries Moves Up One Week to July 29
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sourced, then editorially reviewed. Every
fact links the story it came from.
Facts
- Announced
- Wendy Marvel bunny figure pre-orders · 2026-07-06
- Announced
- release date change for new miniseries · 2026-05-16
- Release
- manga · December 2026 · 2026-06-29
- Release
- manga · October 3, 2026 · Japan · 2026-06-03
- Release
- manga · July 29, 2026 · 2026-05-16
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- Confirmed manga July 29, 2026 May 31 · source
- Confirmed release date change for new miniseries May 28 · source
- Disputed manga July 29, 2026 May 28 · source
- Confirmed hiro mashima writes fairy tail May 28 · source
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Aug 10
A new Ichiban Kuji lottery celebrating the 20th anniversary of Hiro Mashima's Fairy Tail manga will launch in Japan this October. The "Ichiban Kuji FAIRY TAIL 20th ANNIVERSARY" offers figures of Natsu Dragneel, Lucy Heartfilia, and Happy under the MASTERLISE line, marking the first time these characters have been made as MASTERLISE figures. The lottery also includes a Last One prize of Erza Scarlet as a MASTERLISE figure, available to the person who draws the final ticket, and a Double Chance Campaign offering 30 of the same Erza figures. Additional prizes include desktop mascots of Lucy's celestial spirits Aquarius and Virgo, acrylic stands featuring manga cover designs, clear posters, and sticker assortments. Each draw costs 850 yen including tax. Store sales begin October 3, 2026, with online sales starting October 5, 2026. The Double Chance Campaign runs until the end of January 2027. The announcement follows the recent short-term serialization of Fairy Tail: Re:Fantasia in Weekly Shonen Magazine, also part of the 20th anniversary celebration.
Aug 5
BANDAI SPIRITS has revealed the complete lineup for "Ichiban Kuji FAIRY TAIL 20th ANNIVERSARY," a no-loser character lottery commemorating the 20th anniversary of Hiro Mashima's manga. The lineup includes MASTERLISE figures of Natsu Dragneel, Lucy Heartfilia, Happy, and Erza Scarlet, marking their first appearance under the MASTERLISE brand. Newly announced items include desktop mascots of Lucy's Celestial Spirits Aquarius and Virgo, acrylic stands based on manga volume covers, clear posters using illustrations by Mashima, and sticker assortments. The lottery will be released sequentially from October 3, 2026, at convenience stores, hobby shops, bookstores, and official Ichiban Kuji shops, with online sales starting at 5:00 PM on October 5. Each draw costs 850 yen including tax. The Last One prize, awarded to the person who draws the final ticket, is an Erza Scarlet MASTERLISE figure, which is also available through the Double Chance Campaign. The announcement was made on the official Ichiban Kuji Club website run by BANDAI SPIRITS' Lottery Innovation Division.
Aug 4
Hiro Mashima's Fairy Tail is back in Weekly Shonen Magazine with a new short-term series, Fairy Tail: Re:Fantasia, which began serialization in the magazine's 35th issue released on July 29, 2026. The series is part of the franchise's 20th anniversary celebrations and marks Mashima's first appearance in the magazine in two years. To mark the occasion, a lineup of creators from across different publishers and editorial departments contributed illustrations of Fairy Tail characters. The contributors include George Morikawa of Hajime no Ippo, Koji Seo of Kaigo no Umi no Oto, Miki Yoshikawa of A Couple of Cuckoos, Atsuo Ueda of Fairy Tail: 100 Years Quest, Yudetamago of Kinnikuman, and Yoshihiro Togashi of Hunter x Hunter. Togashi's illustration of protagonist Natsu has drawn particular attention on social media, with fans commenting on its style. The compiled volume of Fairy Tail: Re:Fantasia is scheduled for release on October 16, 2026, in regular and special editions. The special edition includes a set of 16 postcards featuring the contributed illustrations. Mashima's nationwide signing events have also been announced, with dates in Sapporo, Tokyo, Nagoya, Osaka, and Hakata.
Jul 6
A 1/4 scale bunny figure of Wendy Marvel from Fairy Tail is now accepting pre-orders at amiami. Priced at 38,500 yen, it ships in December 2026. The figure features fabric fishnet tights and a 420mm height. The franchise continues to produce merchandise years after the main series ended, with the 2024 sequel 100 Years Quest keeping interest alive.
Jun 29
A 1/4 scale bunny figure of Mirajane Strauss from Fairy Tail is now accepting reservations at AmiAmi. Priced at 38,500 yen, the figure features a zippered bunny suit, fishnet stockings, and a gentle smile. Shipping is scheduled for December 2026. The figure is produced by FREEing.
Jun 28
Kodansha will hold its interactive pop-up event "KODANSHA HOUSE 2026" in Los Angeles from July 2 to July 12, 2026, marking the first time the event is held on the US West Coast. Newly drawn visuals by the creators of "Blue Lock," "Attack on Titan," "Witch Hat Atelier," and "FAIRY TAIL" have been released for the event, which runs alongside Anime Expo.
Jun 23
FREEing has opened pre-orders for a 1/4 scale bunny figure of Wendy Marvel from Fairy Tail on Amazon.co.jp. The figure stands about 420mm tall, features fabric fishnet tights, and is scheduled for release on January 31, 2027, priced at 38,500 yen.
Jun 18
FREEing has opened pre-orders for a 1/4 scale bunny-girl figure of Mirajane Strauss from the TV anime Fairy Tail. The figure stands approximately 465mm tall and is priced at 38,500 yen including tax. It depicts Mirajane in a black bunny suit with a zipper design and fishnet tights, with a gentle smile. The prototype was produced by FREEing, with coloring by Matsuda Model. Pre-orders are available through Amazon.co.jp and the Good Smile Company official shop. The figure is scheduled for release on December 31, 2026.
Jun 8
Hiro Mashima announced on June 7 that his new Fairy Tail miniseries is titled Fairy Tail Re:Fantasia. The short-term serialization will launch in the 35th issue of Kodansha's Weekly Shonen Magazine, shipping on July 29. The announcement came via Mashima's X account, where he shared the title and a logo. In a subsequent interview conducted in France, Mashima revealed that the miniseries will center on Laxus Dreyar, an S-Class mage of the Fairy Tail guild. He described the story as "stunning" but declined to share further details, citing the presence of his editors. The miniseries is part of the franchise's 20th anniversary celebrations. The original Fairy Tail manga ran from 2006 to 2017, spanning 545 chapters, and has sold over 72 million copies. It has inspired multiple anime series, films, and spin-offs. The publication date was originally set for August 5 but was moved forward by one week due to Mashima's rapid progress on the manuscript, according to the magazine's editorial department.
Jun 3
Bandai Spirits announced a new Ichiban Kuji lottery for the 20th anniversary of Hiro Mashima's Fairy Tail manga, with a lineup of MASTERLISE figures. The A Prize is Natsu Dragneel, the B Prize is Lucy Heartfilia, and the C Prize is Happy. The Last One Prize, awarded to the person who pulls the final ticket, is a MASTERLISE figure of Erza Scarlet. Each draw costs 850 yen including tax. The lottery will be released sequentially at stores starting October 3, 2026. Additional prizes beyond these four figures have not yet been announced. The lottery is produced by Bandai Spirits' Lottery Innovation Division and is part of the Ichiban Kuji Club program.
May 16
Hiro Mashima's new Fairy Tail miniseries will launch one week earlier than planned, now set for the 35th issue of Kodansha's Weekly Shōnen Magazine on July 29. The announcement came via the official X account for Mashima's works on May 12, 2026. The miniseries was originally scheduled for the combined issue 36/37 on August 5. The editorial department cited two reasons for the change: scheduling circumstances within the magazine, and Mashima completing draft manuscripts at a pace far exceeding editorial expectations. The miniseries is part of the franchise's 20th anniversary celebration and will feature a new story centered on Natsu and the Fairy Tail guild. This marks the first time Mashima has personally drawn a new Fairy Tail serialization since the original manga ended in July 2017. The original Fairy Tail manga launched in 2006 and ran for 545 chapters, inspiring multiple anime seasons, films, and spin-offs including the ongoing Fairy Tail: 100 Years Quest sequel.