Fairy Tail 20th Anniversary: The Re:Fantasia Manga and the October Ichiban Kuji
Fairy Tail's 20th anniversary has arrived with two things fans have waited years for: a brand-new Hiro Mashima miniseries, Fairy Tail Re:Fantasia, and a MASTERLISE Ichiban Kuji lottery that puts Natsu, Lucy, Erza, and Happy back on the shelf. The manga began July 29, 2026; the Ichiban Kuji draws from October 3, 2026 in Japan.
This guide covers what is officially confirmed for both, and which figures are worth planning for if you collect from overseas.
Fairy Tail Re:Fantasia: Mashima's 20th-anniversary miniseries
Fairy Tail Re:Fantasia is a short-term Fairy Tail manga by original creator Hiro Mashima, written and drawn by him, running for nine chapters. It is the first new mainline Fairy Tail series since the original manga ended in July 2017 after 545 chapters.
It debuted in the 35th issue of Kodansha's Weekly Shonen Magazine on July 29, 2026, and is billed as a "new story spun by Natsu and his friends." With nine chapters, the run wraps around late September 2026. English readers can follow it as a simulpub on K Manga, with new chapters weekly on Tuesdays.
- Format: nine-chapter short-term serialization
- Debut: July 29, 2026, Weekly Shonen Magazine issue #35
- Creator: Hiro Mashima (story and art)
- Runs alongside: the ongoing sequel Fairy Tail: 100 Years Quest
Re:Fantasia does not replace 100 Years Quest, which continues its own story. Think of it as a self-contained anniversary victory lap rather than the next long-form arc.
Fairy Tail 20th Anniversary Ichiban Kuji: every prize revealed so far
The Ichiban Kuji Fairy Tail 20th Anniversary launches October 3, 2026 in Japan at 850 yen per draw, with 66 total items in the set. Ichiban Kuji is a no-blank lottery: every ticket wins a physical prize, so there is no such thing as a losing draw.
Four MASTERLISE figures have been revealed as the headline prizes. MASTERLISE is Bandai Spirits' premium prize-figure line, larger and more finely finished than standard kuji figures.
| Prize | Figure | Approx. height |
|---|---|---|
| A | Natsu Dragneel (MASTERLISE) | 25 cm |
| B | Lucy Heartfilia (MASTERLISE) | 23 cm |
| C | Happy (MASTERLISE) | 7 cm |
| Last One | Erza Scarlet (MASTERLISE) | 25 cm |
Erza is the Last One Prize, the bonus figure handed to the person who takes the final ticket at a given store, which makes her the hardest of the four to secure. Lower-tier prizes (D onward) had not been revealed at the time of writing, so expect a second announcement before launch. Bandai Namco Toys & Collectibles America has said the 20th-anniversary Ichibansho MASTERLISE figures are slated for a December 2026 release for overseas fans.
What collectors should do now
The honest answer: you cannot buy the Fairy Tail kuji yet. It is pre-release, and overseas stock typically lands weeks after the Japanese draw, so this is a plan-ahead beat, not a buy-now one.
A few practical points if you intend to chase these figures:
- The A/B/C figures are guaranteed to exist in the pool, but you draw at random, so many overseas collectors buy the specific figure they want on the secondary market instead of pulling a full set.
- Erza's Last One status means she usually carries the highest aftermarket premium of the wave.
- New to the format? Our guide to how Ichiban Kuji works and how to buy it from overseas covers the basics, and what the MASTERLISE tier means explains why these prizes cost more. If the Last One mechanic is new to you, see how the Last One Prize is won.
Fairy Tail 20th anniversary: quick FAQ
When did Fairy Tail Re:Fantasia start? July 29, 2026, in Weekly Shonen Magazine issue #35. It runs nine chapters.
When is the Fairy Tail Ichiban Kuji? October 3, 2026 in Japan, at 850 yen per draw.
Who is the Last One Prize? Erza Scarlet, as a 25 cm MASTERLISE figure.
Key takeaways
- Fairy Tail Re:Fantasia is a nine-chapter Hiro Mashima miniseries that began July 29, 2026, for the series' 20th anniversary.
- It runs concurrently with the ongoing Fairy Tail: 100 Years Quest and is available in English on K Manga.
- The Fairy Tail 20th Anniversary Ichiban Kuji draws from October 3, 2026 at 850 yen, with 66 prizes.
- Confirmed MASTERLISE figures: Natsu (A), Lucy (B), Happy (C), and Erza as the Last One Prize.
- The kuji is pre-release; overseas Ichibansho figures are slated for December 2026, so plan ahead rather than buy now.
While the Fairy Tail lottery is still pre-release, you can browse other in-stock Ichiban Kuji sets shipping worldwide from Akibato, or the wider anime figures collection, to see what MASTERLISE-tier statues look like in hand before the Fairy Tail wave arrives.
Sources
- CBR — Fairy Tail Officially Returns With a New Series on July 29
- Anime News Network — Hiro Mashima Presents New Fairy Tail Manga Miniseries for 20th Anniversary
- Popverse — Fairy Tail returns to serialization for its 20th anniversary
- toy-people — Ichiban Kuji "FAIRY TAIL 20th ANNIVERSARY" Reveals Natsu, Lucy, Happy, and Erza Figures
- Essential Japan — Fairy Tail Reveals Huge New Wave of 20th Anniversary Figures
- CBR — Fairy Tail Officially Launches 20th Anniversary With New Ichiban Kuji Reveal