Hiro Mashima Revives Fairy Tail for a 20th Anniversary Celebration

Fairy Tail fans, it’s happening — and it feels like a reunion we’ve been waiting years for. Hiro Mashima is officially bringing the beloved guild back to the pages of Kodansha’s Weekly Shōnen Magazine with a brand‑new manga miniseries launching August 5 in the combined 36/37 issue. The announcement came straight from Mashima’s official X account, setting the fandom ablaze with nostalgia and excitement.

This short serialization is part of the franchise’s 20th anniversary celebration, marking two decades since Fairy Tail first debuted in 2006 and grew into one of Kodansha’s most iconic shōnen titles.

While details about the story remain under wraps, the return alone is a major moment — especially since the original manga wrapped in 2017. Whether this miniseries revisits old arcs, expands the world, or teases future projects, it’s clear Mashima is ready to give fans a fresh spark of magic.