Fairy Tail Went Viral for Confirming This Ship
Even after 20 years, the main ship of Fairy Tail continues to stir excitement and controversy.
On June 7, 2026, during a Q&A at the Rendez-vous de la Bande Dessinée d’Amiens in France, Fairy Tail creator Hiro Mashima made an appearance
“Though it is not directly said in the manga, Natsu and Lucy have feelings for each other that are more than just friends.”
This has been taken by fans as confirmation that the ship has sailed.
However, the nuance of the Japanese language suggests something less committal but definitely more intimate than simply friendship.
While pairs like Gajeel and Levy, who are married, Juvia and Gray, as well as Erza and Jellal coming out fully committing to their feelings, the same cannot be said of Natsu and Lucy, who maintain the same status as before, with no hints towards any radical change.
Source: Twitter
Thanks for the video! I listened to it. Here’s what Mashima said in Japanese.
それは明確に物語では書かれていませんが、お互い友達以上には想っているんだと思います。
Translation:
“This isn’t written clearly in the story but I think that they mutually think of each other as more… https://t.co/GfMWsSLlrW— rie (@miggyxmarie) June 7, 2026
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