If you are like me, the main Fairy tail story ending probably left a void in your heart. Personally, Fairy tail was how I discovered this entire world of anime and manga so it was obviously very dear to my heart and nothing can replace the very first anime you watched. So you can imagine how happy I was when I found out there is a whole sequel spin-off series for it!!

Honestly, the story is as good as the main series. Sometimes, I feel like it could even be called better. Yeah, they have nonsensical elements here and there but honestly that is what Fairy tail has always been about. At first I felt like the sequel was an excuse to just get all the pairings to be canon, which I wouldn't complain about, but the more I read it the more i realized how well planned and executed the story actually is. It makes an effort to connect the plot holes and loose ends in the main story, it has compelling new characters but at the same time, a lot of attention is also given to the original side characters who didn't have much of a chance to shine before. The story arc and structure is pretty cool and most importantly, It's the same Fairy Tail I grew to know and love and I'm so glad that Mashima decided to make this sequel.

The art and characters are great. Mashima just has this beautiful artstyle which is very reminiscent of 2000s anime and as for the characters, even though they are just as chaotic as ever, you can also see how much they have matured since the start of the main series. Yeah they are overpowered at times, yes the 'power of friendship' is used as a plot device at times but I don't mind it, cause its Fairy Tail. It's the classic shonen manga that makes you want to dive into its world and leave on a journey alongside the characters, and it has the most perfect cast of characters for it.

In short it's basically Fairy Tail the manga part 2. If you liked the original manga you will probably like this too, if you didn't maybe you won't. But I do feel like it's still worth your time. Fairytail has mostly been known for how hilarious it is and 100 year quest definitely holds up to it. It's still a great read even If you are a new reader, but you do miss out on a lot of the overarching plot so checking out the main story first is the best course of action if you fully want to enjoy this manga.

Overall, if you're a fan of classic shonen and good humor, this manga is for you. I am pretty sure most of you'll here and either from the main manga or anime and are wondering if this is worth your time. All I want to say is 100 years quest shows just how much Mashima cares about his creation and his fans. No, it isn't absolutely necessary to read but I totally recommend that you do cause if you liked the original story even a tiny bit, you definitely won't be disappointed with 100 years quest.