Fairy Tail fans rejoice as the beloved series gears up for a grand return with a new sequel anime. Natsu Dragneel’s voice actor shares excitement about their comeback for Fairy Tail: 100 Years Quest.

Despite the original manga and anime concluding some years back, the adventures of Fairy Tail continue in the official sequel manga. Now, the story will unfold on screens as the sequel manga is set to receive its own anime adaptation later this year.

Fairy Tail: 100 Years Quest, based on Hiro Mashima and Atsuo Ueda’s sequel manga of the same name, will feature returning cast members from the original anime.

Among them is Tetsuya Kakihara, the voice of Natsu Dragneel, who expressed enthusiasm for Natsu’s return. With the anime scheduled to premiere in July as part of the Summer 2024 lineup, fans can anticipate an exciting continuation under the direction of Shinji Ishihara and Toshinori Watanabe.

Behind the scenes, Atsuhiro Tomioka will oversee the scripts, Yurika Sako will handle character designs, and Yasuharu Takanashi will compose the music.

Kakihara will be joined by Aya Hirano as Lucy Heartfilia, Rie Kugimiya as Happy, Yuichi Nakamura as Gray Fullbuster, Sayaka Ohara as Erza Scarlet, Satomi Satou as Wendy, and Yui Hori as Charle.

For those eager to get into the sequel’s story beforehand, Kodansha Comics has officially licensed Fairy Tail: 100 Years Quest.

The sequel promises thrilling adventures as Natsu, Lucy, Happy, Erza, and the Fairy Tail guild get  on the daring “100 Years Quest.” Facing mysterious towns, enigmatic spirits, formidable enemies, and uncharted continents, the bonds of friendship fuel their relentless pursuit of excitement and discovery.