Fairy Tail Author Confesses That The Sequel Was Never His Idea

Fairy Tail is one of the most popular shounen anime of all time and it has amassed several fans over the years. Hiro Mashima, the author of Fairy Tail, has also won a special place in people’s hearts for his work. Despite this, how would a Fairy Tail fan react if they were told that the sequel of the series was nothing but a corporate idea?

Hiro Mashima’s interaction with fans at the New York Comic Con has given us more information on how Fairy Tail came to be and what the author’s state was when he first wrote the manga. This will be sure to interest any fan of Hiro Mashima and his popular work Fairy Tail.

Hiro Mashima At The New York Comic Con

During Hiro Mashima’s third visit to the New York Comic Con, he revealed quite a few things about himself and his work. During his Q&A, he was asked by a fan whether the themes of friendship in his manga stemmed from his personal experiences. To this, Hiro Mashima said he started the story when he had no friends. This excessive theme of friendship in Fairy Tail originates from this loneliness.

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Natsu and friends | Source: IMDb

After this, there was a very wholesome incident where multiple fans around him offered to be friends with him. There are several fans who have felt the story resonate within them, though. A fan told Hiro Mashima that his story helped him to get through his tough times in school, and even helped with his friendships.

Was Fairy Tail 100 Years Quest The Author’s Choice?

Hiro Mashima revealed that he had never planned on making a sequel after the end of the original series. “It was the decision of Corporate”, according to Hiro Mashima. He hasn’t expressed any ill emotions toward this, as he’s admitted that he was entirely involved in the story’s development. He, along with Atsuo Ueda, the illustrator, are giving their all toward the series.

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Natsu and Happy Shocked | Source: IMDb

Although Hiro Mashima hadn’t planned on this latest series, he felt immensely uplifted when he saw the number of people who showed up to his meet and greet. He might not have planned The 100-Year Quest out initially, but he is still proud of the series he’s birthed and the fanbase that formed along with it.

Hiro Mashima’s Take On His Other Series

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Rave Master | Source: IMDb

When a fan asked Hiro Mashima whether he’s interested in continuing his older series, Rave Master, he said he’s quite preoccupied with his current work. As much as their desire for a Rave Master sequel encourages him, he currently doesn’t have the leeway to.

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About Fairy Tail

Fairy Tail is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Hiro Mashima.

During his journey to explore the Kingdom of Fiore, Natsu Dragneel, a dragon slayer wizard from the Fairy Tail guild, becomes friends with a young celestial wizard named Lucy Heartfilia and invites her to join Fairy Tail.

Lucy agrees and forms a team with Natsu and his cat-like partner, Happy. The team was later joined by other members: Gray Fullbuster, an ice wizard; Erza Scarlet, a magical knight; and Wendy Marvell and Carla, another dragon slayer and Exceed duo.

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