Most Popular Books by Hiro Mashima

WHEN CHECKMATE MEANS DEATH! ? Erza''s childhood friend Jellal has started to play an elaborate board game - with Natsu and his team as enemy pieces to be eliminated. Meanwhile, Siegrain is trying to get the Magic Council to fire a weapon that will wipe out Jellal''s tower, killing everyone within it - including out heroes from Fairy Tail! Includes special extras after the story!

A new collection of short stories by Hiro Mashima, creator of Fairy Tail and Rave Master! Read some of Mashima''s never-before-seen debut stories, including the first appearance of the Fairy Tail guild! COME ONE, COME ALL! Hop in for an amazing tour of Hiro Mashima''s imagination--with eight exciting rides to choose from! You can read the story that birthed Fairy Tail, go on a fun journey with Plue, and meet all-new friends and foes! MAGICIAN: In order to save the Magician''s Club at his school, Aoi, the club president, must put his small-time illusions aside and rescue the principal''s dog! But when a mysterious group appears, Aoi taps into his true magical powers! FAIRY TALE: A national treasure''s been stolen and the magical world of faeries is in an uproar! The Fire Prince Silva may not get along with the Water girl, El, but they''ll have to overcome their differences to confront an evil witch! COCONA: Taking her pet cat along for the journey, Cocona''s about to give up being the Princess of Devils for one shot at love...with a human! PLUE''S ADVENTURE II: Plue''s beloved candy has gone missing! (To Plue, it''s a big deal.) Choose your path to solve this mystery! BAD BOY''S SONG: With high school graduation only three months away, four best friends reflect on their boring school life and vow to leave an awesome legacy behind! MP: Elena is learning magic, and needs one very special book to become a pro. Too bad she''s not the only one after it, and her clumsy buddy Bomb isn''t much help! XMAS HEARTS: Santa Strat is a Christmas hater, and he plans to skip the holidays and feast on cake yet again. Or he did...until someone stole all the cakes! Now he''s looking for payback! COMBO SQUAD: Despite his job as a hero, Mafuyu Mitsurugi is more of a zero. In a last ditch effort, his boss teams him up with a beautiful girl and a surly brute. And they just might save the day!

¡EL INCOMBUSTIBLE Y POPULAR MANGA DE HIRO MASHIMA!Los gremios legales deciden forjar una alianza para enfrentarse a Oración Seis, presentando un frente común ante el enemigo. Pero lo que no esperan es que los planes secretos de los renegados impliquen a un personaje tan poderoso... ¡y relacionado con Elsa!

A wizard''s job is never done! Get fired up for the official sequel to Fairy Tail, with story and layouts by original creator Hiro Mashima himself. THE ROOTS OF THE PROBLEM It''s a three-way war as Natsu and the remaining members of FAIRY TAIL square off against both the White Mage and the Dragon Eaters. Natsu is trapped with Touka, and Wendy is cornered by Nebaru, each seemingly outmatched by their respective foes. The battle among the three groups reaches a frenzy as they vie desperately for the remaining two spheres. However, Natsu, Wendy, and the others are scattered across the sprawling town that spans the Wood Dragon God''s back! Can they protect the spheres and reunite, or will they be divided and conquered?

It''s here! The creator of Fairy Tail, manga superstar Hiro Mashima, is back with a high-flying space adventure! All the steadfast friendship, crazy fighting, and blue cats you''ve come to expect... IN SPACE! THE HEART OF A HERMIT In order to restore the heart of the Shining Star Hermit, Shiki and his friends have visited the virtual planet of Digitalis. The once thriving digital landscape is now at the mercy of the mass murderer Jamilov, and death in this fictional space leads to death in the real world. To make matters worse, there may be a spy among our heroes'' ranks. Can Shiki and his crew defeat Jamilov and get Hermit safely back to the EDENS ZERO?

A TEAM OF DRAGONS Laxus'' protectors have all been defeated, but he still remains one of the most powerful wizards in Fairy Tail, and his Thunder Palace is threatening to rain down death and destruction on the innocent people of Manolia! Can the two dragon slayers, Natsu and Gajeel, manage to keep from fighting each other enough to stop him? Includes special extras after the story!

A wizard''s job is never done! Get fired up for the official sequel to Fairy Tail, with story and layouts by original creator Hiro Mashima himself. NEW START, NEW QUEST Natsu, Lucy, Happy, Erza, and the whole FAIRY TAIL guild are back in action! And they''ve decided to tackle the "100 Years Quest"-- a job no one''s dared take on since the founding of the oldest guild more than a century ago. A mysterious town, a baffling spirit, a ghastly new enemy...and a brand new continent to explore. When you''re with real friends, the adventures never stop!

A wizard''s job is never done! Get fired up for the official sequel to Fairy Tail, with story and layouts by original creator Hiro Mashima himself. A FIERY FACE-OFF Having finally encountered a dragon god, what will it take for FAIRY TAIL to come out on top against this other-worldly power? Or even protect themselves against its fiery wrath? As Natsu and the gang wrestle with forces beyond their grasp, they learn that the enemies before them may not be exactly who they seem, and the task they''ve been given may not be as simple as merely slaying dragons...

From the creator of the smash hit Monster Hunter Orage, Hiro Mashima, Fairy Tail is an adventure series full of magic, action, humor, and fantastic characters! Lucy is an attractive 17-year-old mage-in-training who wants to join a magician''s guild so that she can become a full-fledged magician. The guild she dreams about joining is the most famous in the world, and it is known as the Fairy Tail. One day she meets Natsu, a boy raised by a Dragon who mysteriously left him when he was young. Natsu has devoted his life to finding his Dragon father. When Natsu helps Lucy out of a tricky situation, she discovers that he is a member of the Fairy Tail magician''s guild, and our heroes'' adventure together begins.

A PARALLEL WORLD Natsu and the gang journey to Edolas, a parallel world in the sky, in search of their vanished guild. Instead they stumble upon the parallel version of Fairy Tail and find their guild mates all have completely different personalities, as well as a long lost member of the original guild.

A wizard''s job is never done! Get fired up for the official sequel to Fairy Tail, with story and layouts by original creator Hiro Mashima himself. MOONLIT WATCH PARTY After being defeated and captured by the Moonlight Divinities, Natsu’s team is served up to Selene to provide entertainment. The Moon Dragon God has a twisted sense of pleasure and first enjoys watching Natsu and Gray struggle to free themselves before sending them to the bottom of her mountain to fight their way back up to her. Although Natsu and Gray are eager to fight, things change when they discover they’re up against Lucy, Erza, Wendy, Happy, and Carla, who have been transformed into Yokai by Yoko!

The world of Fairy Tail is too big to be contained by one manga! From the pen of creator Hiro Mashima, this two-volume series contains the lost tales of Fairy Tail, where wizards Natsu, Lucy, and Erza get into crazy situations, and your favorite supporting characters get a chance to shine. WORK HARD, PLAY HARD For the members of Fairy Tail, a guild member’s work is never done. While they may not always be away on missions, that doesn’t mean our magic-wielding heroes can rest easy at home. What happens when a copycat thief begins to soil the good name of Fairy Tail, or when a seemingly unstoppable virus threatens the citizens of Magnolia Town? And when a bet after the Grand Magic Games goes sour, can Natsu, Lucy, Gray, Erza turn the tables in their favor? Come see what a “day in the life” of the strongest guild in Fiore is like in nine wacky short stories! An onslaught of cute, funny, intense, and downright weird Fairy Tail stories, many never seen before! Includes the following original short stories: • Happy the Blue Cat • The Fairies'' Penalty Game • Welcome Back, Frosch • 413 Days • She''s Erza!! • Natsu Vs. Mavis • Fairy Tail of the Dead Meeeeeeeeen • The Fairies'' Christmas • Special Mission: Beware of Men Who Show a Keen Interest

A wizard''s job is never done! Get fired up for the official sequel to Fairy Tail, with story and layouts by original creator Hiro Mashima himself. ENTER THE FIRE DRAGON The battles between Fairy Tail and Diabolos continue to rage in the labyrinth, with both sides beating the living daylights out of each other. Selene''s enjoyment of the violent spectacle comes to a screeching halt when the fire dragon god Ignia suddenly appears, throwing the worst wrench in her plans. Natsu, of course, is instantly fired up to fight Ignia, but Ignia''s got plans of his own--secret plans that may spell disaster for all!

A wizard''s job is never done! Get fired up for the official sequel to Fairy Tail, with story and layouts by original creator Hiro Mashima himself. MAGICAL RAMPAGE Despite easily cutting down both Natsu and Erza, Suzaku finds himself on the losing end of a fight with the overwhelmingly powerful Selene. Meanwhile, Gray and Lucy must desperately fight to protect the grievously wounded Natsu and Erza from Hakune and Mimi. As each battle rages, Elentear’s magic continues to surge out of control, and massive, monster-spawning hands spring up everywhere. While the end of the world seems inevitable, Wendy makes a critical discovery that could save everyone!

De vez en cuando hay que tomarse un descanso, ¿verdad?YAsí que Natsu y compañía se van a un centro turístico junto al mar. Sin embargo, los momentos de diversión son efímeros y pronto surge una emergencia. ¡Unos tipos muy peligrosos les atacan por sorpresa y secuestran a Elsa! ¡¿Qué es esa Torre del Paraíso a la que se dirige esa pandilla, y quién demonios es ese tal Jeral que les está esperando allí?! En lo más profundo de este misterio se oculta el triste pasado de Elsa

A wizard''s job is never done! Get fired up for the official sequel to Fairy Tail, with story and layouts by original creator Hiro Mashima himself. DOWNTOWN SHOWDOWN Natsu is dead, Wendy is stuck in a cocoon, and both Diabolos and the enslaved members of FAIRY TAIL are running wild, threatening to destroy the orbs that prevent them from getting what they really want--Aldoron''s powers! Can our heroes come back from the brink to save the Wood Dragon God? Finding out will involve startling revelations, bruising battles, and at least one case of a severely mistaken identity.

A wizard''s job is never done! Get fired up for the official sequel to Fairy Tail, with story and layouts by original creator Hiro Mashima himself. Natsu, Lucy, Happy, Erza, and the whole Fairy Tail guild are back in action! And they''ve decided to tackle the "100 Years Quest" - a job no one''s dared take on since the founding of the guild more than a century ago. A mysterious town, a baffling spirit, a ghastly new enemy... and a brand new continent to explore. When you''re with real friends, the adventures never stop!

El conflicto con Phantom termina, y Fairy Tail empieza una nueva vida. Sin embargo, los problemas se acumulan: el Consejo ha emitido su juicio, deben reconstruir el gremio y Lucy, agobiada por el sentimiento de culpa, ha dejado una nota y ha regresado a casa de sus padres. Encima, parece que Loki tiene un secreto tremendo. ¡Fairy Tail sigue siendo un caos!

THE MEANING OF FAMILY As the most powerful wizards of Fairy Tail face off against the remaining members of The Twelve, their hearts, relationships, and skills will be put to the test. The battle between Erza and Irene reaches an emotional conclusion, Gray shows how far he’s willing to go to save his dearest friends, and the love of a father sparks a shocking revelation from August. As Natsu and Zeref’s showdown approaches, both enemies and friends must ask themselves who their true family is!

MUSICAL MURDERS In the third volume of Fairy Tail, the evil members of the Dark Guild Eisenwald have found a cursed flute that can murder anyone who hears its music – and now they’ve taken over a midtown train station with a very loud public address system. Only Natsu and his crazy friends (including a flying cat) can stop them! Includes special extras after the story!

¡NUEVO SPIN-OFF DE FAIRY TAIL PROTAGONIZADO POR GRAY! Va en busca de un mundo que no ha visto y de una fuerza que no ha imaginado. El chico se llama... Gray Fullbuster. ¿Quieres saber cómo llegó hasta Fairy Tail? ¡Pues en este libro se revelan las aventuras del pequeño mago del hielo!

A wizard''s job is never done! Get fired up for the official sequel to Fairy Tail, with story and layouts by original creator Hiro Mashima himself. WHITEOUT Has FAIRY TAIL been taken down by the White Mage?! An urgent message arrives from Juvia to Natsu and the rest of the gang, who already have their hands full with a town that turns out to be the work of the Wood Dragon God Alderan. Now pulled between the capture of their fellow FAIRY TAIL compatriots and their encounter with one of the five great dragon gods, they must wrestle with two difficult questions: Do they turn back on their hard-fought journey? And what is the White Mage really after...?

A DRAGON KING''S GRUESOME CORONATION Natsu has shut out Rogue and Sting, and Fairy Tail catapults to the top of the rankings! But victory brings with it shocking revelations about the origins of Acnologia, the black dragon that nearly destroyed Fairy Tail seven years ago. Meanwhile, the Eclipse Plan nears completion, and the dark side of the Games threatens to spill into daylight...

FAIRY TAIL’S DEEPEST SECRET After Fairy Tail’s revival, Natsu and his friends learn the reason behind the guild’s disbandment and Makarov’s disappearance. In order to protect this beloved family of his, Makarov had set out on a journey to the Albareth Empire, where mighty magical forces rule and where he vanished without a trace. Now, Erza must call together a group of special wizards for a secret missionu00ad to rescue Makarov! However, their path is blocked by the Twelve Shields guarding its emperor: A terrifying unit of super-powered wizards called Spriggan 12. What’s more, in the heart of it all lays Fairy Tail’s most hidden secret…!

It''s here! The creator of Fairy Tail, manga superstar Hiro Mashima, is back with a high-flying space adventure! All the steadfast friendship, crazy fighting, and blue cats you''ve come to expect... IN SPACE! A young boy gazes up at the sky and sees a streaming bolt of light. The friendly, armor-clad being at his side tells him gently, "That''s a dragon." The fact that he''s joking isn''t important. What''s important is the look of wonder on the boy''s face... and the galaxy-spanning adventure that''s about to take place! Join Hiro Mashima (Fairy Tail, Rave Master) once more as he takes to the stars for another thrilling saga!

It''s here! The creator of Fairy Tail, manga superstar Hiro Mashima, is back with a high-flying space adventure! All the steadfast friendship, crazy fighting, and blue cats you''ve come to expect... IN SPACE! A young boy gazes up at the sky and sees a streaming bolt of light. The friendly, armor-clad being at his side tells him gently, "That''s a dragon." The fact that he''s joking isn''t important. What''s important is the look of wonder on the boy''s face... and the galaxy-spanning adventure that''s about to take place! Join Hiro Mashima (Fairy Tail, Rave Master) once more as he takes to the stars for another thrilling saga!

PREMONITIONS AND PROMOTIONS Natsu and gang return to Earthland from Edolas, and back at home, it''s time for the annual S-class wizard promotion test! The eight participants, including Natsu, choose partners and head for Tenrou Island, where Fairy Tail’s first master was laid to rest. Only one will pass! Who will join the magical elite?

FIGHT LIKE A DEMON The town of giants is saved, but rekindling its flame has brought to light an even greater evil! The members of the dark guild of demons, Tartaros, move against the entire Magic Council, and start targeting former Council members. Fairy Tail rises up against this new threat, but they’re facing powers they’ve never seen before! The battle against the world''s last great dark guild begins!

From the creator of Rave Master, Monster Hunter Orage, and Monster Soul—Fairy Tail is an adventure series full of magic, action, humor, and fantastic characters! Lucy is an attractive 17-year-old mage-in-training who wants to join a magician''s guild so that she can become a full-fledged magician. The guild she dreams about joining is the most famous in the world, and it is known as the Fairy Tail. One day she meets Natsu, a boy raised by a Dragon who mysteriously left him when he was young. Natsu has devoted his life to finding his Dragon father. When Natsu helps Lucy out of a tricky situation, she discovers that he is a member of the Fairy Tail magician''s guild, and our heroes'' adventure together begins.

A wizard''s job is never done! Get fired up for the official sequel to Fairy Tail, with story and layouts by original creator Hiro Mashima himself. ENTER THE FIRE DRAGON The battles between Fairy Tail and Diabolos continue to rage in the labyrinth, with both sides beating the living daylights out of each other. Selene''s enjoyment of the violent spectacle comes to a screeching halt when the fire dragon god Ignia suddenly appears, throwing the worst wrench in her plans. Natsu, of course, is instantly fired up to fight Ignia, but Ignia''s got plans of his own--secret plans that may spell disaster for all!

THE DOOMSDAY WEAPON! Master Makarov’s grandson, the too-powerful wizard Laxus, has seen the new Fairy Tail guild hall and doesn’t like what he sees! So he gathers some of the strongest wizards in the guild, and starts a Fairy Tail civil war! Includes special extras after the story!

It''s here! The creator of Fairy Tail, manga superstar Hiro Mashima, is back with a high-flying space adventure! All the steadfast friendship, crazy fighting, and blue cats you''ve come to expect... IN SPACE! A young boy gazes up at the sky and sees a streaming bolt of light. The friendly, armor-clad being at his side tells him gently, "That''s a dragon." The fact that he''s joking isn''t important. What''s important is the look of wonder on the boy''s face... and the galaxy-spanning adventure that''s about to take place! Join Hiro Mashima (Fairy Tail, Rave Master) once more as he takes to the stars for another thrilling saga!

DRAGON SLAYER DEATHMATCH When Minerva of Saber Tooth sadistically thrashes Lucy to within an inch of her life, Fairy Tail vows vengeance! Their chance comes at the climax of the fourth day''s events. It''s Natsu and Gajeel vs. Sting and Rogue, the old dragon slayers against the new! Can the stadium contain the sheer power of these wizards'' fire and iron?

SLAYING A MECHANICAL DRAGON! The king of Edolas has taken a final stand in the fearsome, magic-proof Droma Anim! The only ones who can stop him are Fairy Tail''s three dragon slayers. But how can magic stop a magic-proof killing machine? Discover the final fate of the world of Edolas!

A ROYAL DOUBLE-CROSS! King Faust finally reveals his plan — and it''s even crueler than anyone imagined! Happy, Carla and Lucy have to hurry if they''re going to rescue Natsu and Wendy from the king''s torturous magic extraction machine and stop a genocidal scheme that would kill the remaining Fairy Tail members. But first, they''ll have to make it through… an amusement park?!