Yudetamago is active on two fronts as of the latest stories: the duo contributed an illustration of a Fairy Tail character to the franchise's 20th anniversary tribute lineup, and Cyclone Joe is taking reservations for Kinnikuman KUFC High Grade figures.
Yudetamago, the creator unit behind Kinnikuman, appears in the provided stories in two capacities. In August 2026, Yudetamago was among the creators who contributed an illustration of a Fairy Tail character to mark the franchise's 20th anniversary. The tribute ran alongside the launch of Hiro Mashima's short-term series Fairy Tail: Re:Fantasia in Weekly Shonen Magazine, which began serialization in the magazine's 35th issue released on July 29, 2026. Yudetamago's contribution appears with illustrations by George Morikawa, Koji Seo, Miki Yoshikawa, Atsuo Ueda, and Yoshihiro Togashi. A compiled volume of Re:Fantasia is set for October 16, 2026 in regular and special editions, with the special edition including a 16-postcard set of the contributed illustrations.
The other thread is merchandise. Cyclone Joe will take reservations for four Kinnikuman KUFC High Grade products from September 25 at 20:00. Ramenman and Mongolman ship in first limited editions at 15,800 yen each, alongside two Fighting Spirit Premium Sets at 35,900 yen each, limited to 20 sets apiece. All four items are scheduled to ship sequentially from December 25, 2026. The two stories do not intersect beyond the Kinnikuman name and the Yudetamago byline; one concerns an anniversary illustration for another publisher's magazine, the other a figure reservation window.
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Cyclone Joe will take reservations for four Kinnikuman KUFC High Grade products from September 25 at 20:00. Ramenman and Mongolman ship in first limited editions at 15,800 yen each, alongside two Fighting Spirit Premium Sets at 35,900 yen each, limited to 20 sets apiece. All four items are scheduled to ship sequentially from December 25, 2026.
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.