Fantasy Manga Frieren: Beyond Journey's End Returns from Second Hiatus of the Year!

The fantasy manga Frieren: Beyond Journey's End (Sōsō no Frieren) is making a much-anticipated return after a recent hiatus that began in May. This marks the second break for the manga this year, with the first hiatus occurring from March to April. According to Anime News Network and a recent update from the manga's official social media, creators Kanehito Yamada and Tsukasa Abe will continue their story in the combined Weekly Shonen Sunday #37 and #38, set for release on August 7.

Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End Overview

Frieren: Beyond Journey's End follows the journey of Freiren, an elvish wizard who seeks magical knowledge after spending ten years fighting and defeating the Demon King. Since its debut in Weekly Shonen Sunday in 2020, the series has gained significant popularity. Viz Media has translated ten volumes into English, with the 11th volume scheduled for release in September. The anime adaptation, which premiered in September 2023, has boosted the manga's circulation to an impressive 17 million copies worldwide.

This recent trend of scheduled hiatuses among top manga creators is becoming more common. Notably, Eiichiro Oda’s One Piece is also experiencing breaks as it approaches its finale. Manga creators often work grueling hours to maintain the pace of their series, and scheduled breaks have become a standard practice to manage the demanding workload. This trend has become more pronounced following the recent passing of beloved mangaka Akira Toriyama, creator of Dragon Ball Z, who died in March at the age of 68. His death highlighted the intense pressure and physical toll associated with the manga industry, further emphasizing the need for breaks and proper management of the creators' well-being.