Hiro Mashima is actively working on two concurrent series: a new Fairy Tail miniseries launching July 29, 2026, and Dead Rock, which is on hiatus until winter 2026.
Hiro Mashima announced a new Fairy Tail manga miniseries titled Fairy Tail Re:Fantasia, set to launch in Weekly Shonen Magazine's 35th issue on July 29, 2026. The miniseries was originally scheduled for August 5 but moved up one week after Mashima completed draft manuscripts faster than editorial expectations. The series is part of the franchise's 20th anniversary celebration and features 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.
Mashima's other ongoing series, Dead Rock, ended its Academy Arc in May 2026 and went on hiatus. The manga will return with a new Godfall arc this winter. The seventh compiled volume shipped in May 2026. Dead Rock has been running in Kodansha's Monthly Shonen Magazine since 2023.
The two series represent Mashima's current output: a return to his flagship franchise after nearly a decade away from drawing it, and a newer title that is restructuring its narrative with a planned arc transition. Both are published by Kodansha, in different magazines and on different schedules.
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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.
May 19
Hiro Mashima's Dead Rock manga ended its Academy Arc on Thursday and will go on hiatus before returning with a new Godfall arc this winter. Kodansha's Monthly Shonen Magazine published the final chapter of the arc. The seventh compiled volume shipped on Friday.
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.