Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End Manga Takes a Break – Fans Anticipate the Next Chapter
Fans of the popular manga series Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End (Sōsō no Frieren) will have to wait until mid-April for the next chapter, as the series goes on a short hiatus until the 21st issue of Shogakukan’s Weekly Shonen Sunday magazine.
Written by Kanehito Yamada and illustrated by Tsukasa Abe, the series focuses on Frieren, an elf mage who embarks on a new adventure after fulfilling the last wishes of her fellow adventurers.
The Story So Far
The series has gained immense popularity and critical acclaim since its debut in April 2020. Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End has won several awards, including the ‘New Creator Prize’ for the 25th Annual Tezuka Osamu Cultural Prize and the 14th Manga Taisho Award. It was also nominated for Best Shōnen Manga for Kodansha’s 45th and 46th annual Manga Awards.
After defeating the Demon King and bringing peace to the land, Frieren and her fellow adventurers discover that their journey is far from over. As an elf mage, Frieren will long outlive her former party, and she must now learn what living means to the people around her. Decades after their victory, Frieren is confronted with her near-immortality at the funeral of one of her friends. This event sets her on a new path, where she discovers the meaning of life and begins a new adventure.
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Awards and Recognition
Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End is licensed by Viz Media, with the 10th volume having been released in English in February 2022. The manga has added 7 million copies to circulation since its debut and now has over 17 million copies in circulation.
The popularity of the manga series is a testament to its engaging storyline and well-developed characters. Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End has received recognition from both critics and fans alike. The series has won several awards, including the New Creator Prize for the 25th Annual Tezuka Osamu Cultural Prize and the 14th Manga Taisho Award. It was also nominated for Best Shōnen Manga for Kodansha’s 45th and 46th annual Manga Awards.
In addition, the American Library Association’s Graphic Novels & Comics Round Table (GNCRT) included the manga in its top 10 list of 2022 Best Graphic Novels for Adults Reading List.
What’s Next for Frieren and Her Companions?
As fans eagerly await the next chapter of Frieren’s adventure, we can only speculate what’s next for the brave elf mage and her companions. Will Frieren’s immortality be a blessing or a curse? How will she come to terms with the meaning of life in a world where everything else is fleeting?
The next chapter of Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End is sure to bring more excitement, adventure, and heartwarming moments. We’ll have to wait until mid-April to find out when the manga resumes serialization in Shogakukan’s Weekly Shonen Sunday magazine.
