Mei Hachimoku pens the 24-page story for the manga released on March 18
Kodoani.com – Shogakukan has just revealed that volume 14 of the manga Freeze: Beyond Journey's End (Sōsō no Frieren) will officially launch on March 18, 2025, and the special edition of this volume will bring readers many surprises. A special highlight is an additional short story titled “Sora ni Hana wo Sakaseru Mahō” (The Magic of Making Flowers Bloom in the Sky), 24 pages long. The story's author is Mei Hachimoku, who wrote the prequel novel Shōsetsu Sōsō no Frieren Zensō, with strict content supervision from Kanehito Yamada, the original author of the series.
This special edition not only has rich content but is also delicately designed with a hardcover in the style of a magic book, and three completely new illustrations from artist Tsukasa Abe. These details will definitely make fans feel the enthusiasm and respect that the production team has for the work.
In addition to the upcoming short story, the prequel novel Shōsetsu Sōsō no Frieren Zensō – a collection of five stories not part of the main storyline – was released in April 2024, creating a fresh and profound perspective more about the world of Frieren.
Frieren: Beyond Journey's End, first launched in Weekly Shonen Sunday magazine in 2020, has quickly become a phenomenon in the manga industry. With a warm reception from international readers, Viz Media has released English versions and is about to introduce volume 12 on February 11, 2025.
The success of the series doesn't just stop on the page. The anime adaptation of the manga made a strong impression when it premiered in September 2023 with a special two-hour episode. More specifically, the second season of the anime has also been confirmed, bringing many expectations to fans about Frieren's next journey.
With continuous efforts from both the creative and publishing teams, volume 14 of Frieren: Beyond Journey's End promises to not only be a new chapter in the story, but also a special memory for those who have enjoyed it. accompanying the series since the early days.
