The highly anticipated Fairy Tail: 100 Years Quest anime is all set to captivate fans as it is scheduled to premiere in July 2024, according to an official announcement from the anime’s website and a teaser trailer released on March 12, 2024. This animated series is an adaptation of the manga of the same name, authored by Hiro Mashima and illustrated by Atsuo Ueda. Notably, the manga serves as a sequel to Mashima’s earlier Fairy Tail series, embarking on a fresh and exciting adventure with the beloved characters, particularly Natsu and his team. The production of this much-anticipated anime is in the capable hands of J.C. Staff Studios.
The revelation of the premiere date was accompanied by the announcement of the cast and staff members involved in bringing this fantastical tale to life on the screen. Fans can mark their calendars as the Fairy Tail: 100 Years Quest anime is slated to make its debut in the summer of 2024.
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Fairy Tail: 100 Years Quest Anime Release Date
The official confirmation of the release window was made through a teaser promotional video (PV) released on March 12, 2024. The video not only solidified the July 2024 premiere but also indicated that the anime would be aired on six TV Tokyo networks in Japan. While the exact release date remains pending, the teaser managed to fuel excitement among fans with a tantalizing glimpse into what awaits them in this new Fairy Tail journey.
Accompanying the release window revelation, the promotional video also treated fans to a teaser visual, featuring character illustrations of the main cast. Natsu Dragneel, Erza Scarlet, Lucy Heartfilia, Grey Fullbuster, and Wendy Marvell take center stage in this visual, hinting at the thrilling escapades that await them in the upcoming series.
Beyond the visual delights, the announcement unveiled the cast and staff responsible for bringing the anime to life. The original voice actors from the earlier Fairy Tail anime are set to reprise their roles in this new series, promising a sense of continuity for fans. Tetsuya Kakihara will lend his voice to Natsu Dragneel, Aya Hirano returns as Lucy Heartfilia, Rie Kugimiya resumes her role as Happy, Yuichi Nakamura takes on the persona of Grey Fullbuster, Sayaka Ohara embodies Erza Scarlet, Satomi Sato breathes life into Wendy, and Yui Horie captures the essence of Charles.
Shinji Ishihara, who contributed to the original anime as the director, is listed as the chief director for Fairy Tail: 100 Years Quest. Toshinori Watanabe, recognized for his work in Edens Zero and Tokyo Ghoul: Re, is steering the ship as the director at J.C. Staff Studios. Atsuhiro Tomioka, the scriptwriter behind several episodes of the Fairy Tail anime, returns to supervise the sequel’s scripts.
The creative team includes Yurika Sako as the character designer, Shoji Hata as the sound director, and Yasuharu Takanashi reprising his role as the music composer.
About Fairy Tail: 100 Years Quest
The Fairy Tail: 100 Years Quest anime faithfully follows the narrative of the manga series created by Hiro Mashima and Atsuo Ueda. Launched on Kodansha’s Magazine Pocket app in July 2018, the manga has seen 16 volumes published, with the 17th eagerly anticipated for release on April 9, 2024. The English version is published by Kodansha USA.
The plot of the series revolves around Natsu, Lucy, Happy, Erza, and the entire Fairy Tail Guild as they embark on the formidable ‘100 Years Quest,’ a task that no one has dared to take on since the guild’s founding over a century ago. The quest leads them to a mysterious town, a baffling spirit, a ghastly new enemy, and a completely unexplored continent. With real friends by their side, the adventures never cease, promising a riveting and magical experience for fans when the anime finally premieres in July 2024.
