The highly anticipated anime adaptation of Hiro Mashima’s Fairy Tail: 100 Years Quest manga has finally revealed the character designs for its main cast.
Fans of the Fairy Tail franchise have been eagerly waiting for this sequel series, which follows Natsu and his friends on a mission that has remained uncompleted for a century.
The official website has not only shared the character designs but also had previously announced the anime’s premiere date, set for July 2024.
In Fairy Tail: 100 Years Quest, Natsu, Lucy, Happy, Gray Fullbuster, and Erza Scarlet embark on a perilous journey to defeat five dragon gods whose powers are said to rival or even surpass those of Acnologia, the formidable foe Natsu defeated in the original series.
The character designs showcase the iconic looks of the Fairy Tail gang, with Natsu’s spiky pink hair and confident grin, Lucy’s signature blonde hair and blue outfit, Happy’s adorable appearance, Gray’s cool demeanor, and Erza’s aura of strength and determination.
The anime adaptation will feature a studio change, with JC Staff taking over the reins from A-1 Pictures, who animated the original Fairy Tail series. However, fans can rest assured that the entire voice cast from the original anime will be reprising their roles in the sequel.
Tetsuya Kakihara, the voice of Natsu Dragneel, expressed his excitement, saying, “You said you’d definitely do it someday, but FAIRY TAIL is finally starting. Well then, let’s go on an adventure together again!”
Aya Hirano, who voices Lucy Heartfilia, shared her anticipation, stating, “Ever since it was announced that 100 Year Quest would be made into an anime, I’ve been looking forward to it! Finally, everyone can see Natsu and his friends’ new adventures.”
Fairy Tail 100 Years Quest Staff
Chief Director Shinji Ishihira, known for his work on the original Fairy Tail anime and the Log Horizon series, will oversee the project. Director Toshinori Watanabe, who has previously worked on Fairy Tail and Tokyo Ravens, will helm the series.
The script will be penned by Atsuhiro Tomioka, who has lent his talents to series such as Pokémon and Inazuma Eleven. Character designer Yurika Sako, known for her work on The Seven Deadly Sins: Revival of The Commandments and Food Wars! The Fifth Plate, will bring the beloved characters to life.
Sound Director Shouji Hata, acclaimed for his contributions to series like Fairy Tail and Attack on Titan, will ensure a captivating audio experience. The music will be composed by the renowned Takanashi Yasuharu, who has created iconic soundtracks for Fairy Tail, Naruto Shippuden, and Log Horizon.
The animation will be produced by studio J.C.STAFF, known for their work on popular series such as Food Wars!, Is It Wrong to Try to Pick Up Girls in a Dungeon?, and A Certain Magical Index.
As the anime’s July 2024 premiere date approaches, fans can expect more updates and promotional materials to be released. The Fairy Tail: 100 Years Quest manga has been well-received by readers, and the anime adaptation promises to bring the story to life with its vibrant animation and talented voice cast.
