The 13th volume of the manga "Frieren: Beyond Journey's End" has been released. In celebration, an illustration featuring Frieren and Fern was shared on the official X account.

The illustration shows Frieren and Fern in an unusual braided hairstyle.

Fans reacted positively, commenting, "Fern has such a motherly flavor," "Fern looks more like a mom now!", "Braided Fern, nice," and "The braids are perfect!"

"Frieren: Beyond Journey's End" has been serialized in "Weekly Shonen Sunday" since April 2020 and portrays the aftermath of a heroic party's victory over a Demon King, delving into a "post-quest fantasy" genre. The story follows the elf mage Frieren as she embarks on new adventures with new companions in a world without the hero.

This innovative series, set after the defeat of the Demon King, weaves a tale filled with poignant drama, impactful dialogues, magical and sword fights, and humor that captures the hearts of its readers. The manga has won the prestigious Manga Award in 2021 and has surpassed over 20 million copies in circulation.