Sousou no Frieren enters a suspension

In the most recent edition of Weekly Shonen Sunday magazine, it was reported that Kanehito Yamada and Tsukasa Abe's manga, "Sousou no Frieren (Frieren: Beyond Journey's End)", will have a two-week suspension, so it will resume until the December 11 edition.

The series, written by Kanehito Yamada and with art by Tsukasa Abe, has faced several pauses throughout its publication, in part because it is a collaborative project. Any absence of one of the authors can halt the manga's progress, which has led to these occasional hiatus. Despite these challenges, "Sousou no Frieren" has maintained a loyal and growing fan base.

The anime adaptation, produced by Madhouse, has been a resounding success, adapting 60 of the 130 currently available chapters of the manga. This adaptation has been very well received by both critics and fans, who highlight the quality of the animation and the fidelity to the original work. A second season is currently in production.

Synopsis of Sousou no Frieren

Sousou no Frieren is a fantasy manga that tells the story after the end of a great adventure. After defeating the Demon King, a group of heroes led by Himmel, the brave warrior, split up to go their own ways. Frieren, an elf mage with unparalleled longevity, embarks on a journey to study magic and explore the world, but her perspective changes when her fellow humans begin to age and die. Himmel's death, decades after his victory, awakens in Frieren a deep remorse for not having valued the time shared with his friends. Determined to honor his memory, Frieren embarks on a new journey to better understand humanity and form meaningful new bonds.

The story combines melancholy and self-discovery, focusing on the passage of time and the importance of human relationships. As Frieren travels, he meets new allies such as Fern, a magic apprentice, and Stark, a warrior. Together they face magical challenges and reflect on memories of the past, while Frieren strives to reconcile his immortality with the ephemeral but profound impact of human lives. Sousou no Frieren stands out for its unique approach, where the real journey is not only physical, but emotional, exploring the essence of life and the legacy we leave in those around us.

Source: ANN