Fairy Tailhas been a huge hit ever since it debuted inWeekly Shonen Magazinein 2006. This story of a Dragon Slayer wizard searching for his adoptive dragon father was adapted into a long-running anime series and helped solidify its creator, Hiro Mashima, as a major name in the Japanese entertainment industry. Now, while working on his latest series,Eden’s Zero, Mashima is using his influence to spotlight a new manga series he’s a fan of.
Volume 2 of the newly publishedGalaxiasmanga by Ao Hatesaka featuresa special illustration by Hiro Mashima, along with a comment that reads, “The excitement never stops! A composition with a great sense of movement! I’m still in shock!” This collaboration with a powerhouse mangaka is the best thing that the up-and-coming series could hope for.
Galaxias Is a Prize-Winning Manga on the Rise
A World of Dragonkin and Adventure
Ao Hatesaka’sGalaxiasfirst appeared as a one-shot that won the Grand Prize in the 2022Weekly Shonen MagazineNewcomer Manga Award. The one-shot, published inMagazine Pocket, received the highest score in the award’s history. Following its success, the series officially began serialization inWeekly Shonen Magazine—Fairy Tail’sold home—in 2024. It is currently being published in bothMagazine Pocketand collected volumes.
The story takes place years after the assassination of a supreme ruler known as the “Dragon King” in a kingdom inhabited by dragon-tailed beings called “Dragonkin.” The protagonist, a human girl named Gio, lives in a remote corner of this world, yearning for adventure and dissatisfied with her rural life. One day, she encounters a mysterious young man named Nereid, who has lost his memory. This fateful meeting sets Gio on a journey, and together, they embark on an adventure where courage and curiosity open doors to the unknown.
Could Galaxias Get an Anime?
Hiro Mashima’s Continued Influence
Galaxiasis still a new series, less than a year into its serialization, butit has already attracted serious attention from fans and professionalslike Hiro Mashima. While there are no concrete plans for an anime adaptation yet, it wouldn’t be surprising ifGalaxiasmakes the jump to the screen soon.
Is a New Fairy Tail Series On the Horizon? The Anime’s Creator Sparks New Rumor
Hiro Mashima hints in a recent X Spaces chat that Fairy Tail may receive a new spin-off after Fairy Tail: 100 Year Quest that leaves fans divided.
WithGalaxiasgaining momentum andEden’s Zeroin full swing, Hiro Mashima continues to shape the manga industry. FromRave MastertoFairy Tail, his works have captivated fans worldwide, and now he’s using his platform to uplift new voices like Ao Hatesaka. AsGalaxiasgrows, Mashima’s support only adds to its potential for even greater success.
