FAIRY TAIL fans, this is your chance to jump back into Fiore for free. To celebrate the ongoing sequel series Fairy Tail: 100 Years Quest and the launch of the new mobile game, Kodansha is streaming Episodes 1–8 of the original TV anime on its official “Full☆Anime TV” YouTube channel for a limited time. Here’s everything you need to know about when it’s available, where to watch, and how this mini-binge ties into the latest manga and game.
Watch Fairy Tail Episodes 1–8 Free on YouTube
The very beginning of the FAIRY TAIL anime — Episodes 1 through 8 of Season 1 — is now streaming for free on YouTube. These episodes introduce Lucy Heartfilia, Natsu Dragneel, Happy and the rest of the Fairy Tail guild, from Lucy’s first encounter with Natsu to her chaotic first jobs as a rookie mage. It’s pure classic shounen energy: magic, comedy, a bit of fanservice, and lots of guild chaos.
Limited-Time Streaming Dates and Channel Details
The free campaign runs from December 5, 2025 until January 4, 2026 (Japan time). During this window, you can binge Episodes 1–8 via Kodansha’s official anime and comics channel Full☆Anime TV on YouTube. Availability can vary by region, but if the playlist is viewable in your country, you’re good to go.
Watch Fairy Tail Episodes 1–8 on Full☆Anime TV
Tie-In Campaign With Fairy Tail 100 Years Quest
This streaming push lines up with the latest developments in the sequel manga Fairy Tail: 100 Years Quest, written by Hiro Mashima and illustrated by Atsuo Ueda. Volume 22 is scheduled to hit shelves in Japan on December 9, continuing Natsu and the gang’s legendary “100 Years Quest” that picks up right after the original series finale. For fans who know the sequel from the new TV anime or English releases, this free stream is a perfect excuse to revisit the story’s roots.
Newest Mobile Game Fairy Tail Madoshi Chronicle
At the same time, Japan has launched a new smartphone game, FAIRY TAIL Madoshi Chronicle（FAIRY TAIL 魔導士クロニクル）, letting you collect and battle with familiar mages from the series. The game is distributed by GOODROID and supports iOS and Android in Japan. If you’re curious about how the guild’s magic systems translate into gacha and team-building gameplay, this is the tie-in title to watch.
Official site for FAIRY TAIL Madoshi Chronicle
Legal Ways to Read Fairy Tail and Spin-Off Manga
Kodansha offers digital access to the original Fairy Tail manga and to Fairy Tail: 100 Years Quest through its Magazine Pocket platform and English releases via Kodansha USA. The campaign also highlights free preview chapters of the main series, 100 Years Quest, and even the spin-off Fairy Tail: Happy’s Adventure. If you read Japanese, you can sample the sequel’s very first chapter here:
Read the first chapter of Fairy Tail: 100 Years Quest (Japanese)
A Great Jump-In Point for New and Returning Fans
Whether you met Natsu and Lucy years ago or only discovered them through Fairy Tail: 100 Years Quest, this free YouTube run is a low-pressure way to (re)start the journey. Eight episodes is just enough to get a feel for the guild’s chaotic charm without committing to the entire long-running series, and if you get hooked, the manga, sequel anime and mobile game are waiting right there. Grab some snacks, hit play on the playlist, and let Fairy Tail’s wildest guild welcome you back. 🔥
Enjoy a Free Fairy Tail Binge While the Stream Lasts
If you’ve ever thought “I should finally give FAIRY TAIL a try,” this campaign is literally made for you. Queue up the YouTube playlist while it’s still available, sample the sequel manga, and check out the new mobile game to see how the world of Fiore has grown. Start with the free episodes here and build your own Fairy Tail watch-and-read plan:
Start your free Fairy Tail binge
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