Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End Manga Surpasses 35 Million Copies as New Mini Anime “Body Swap Spell” Episode Streams

The Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End manga has surpassed 35 million copies in circulation worldwide, marking a major milestone for the acclaimed fantasy series. Alongside this achievement, a new mini anime episode titled “The Spell That Switches Hearts and Bodies” has been released from the currently airing Season 2 of the TV anime.

New Mini Anime Episode “The Spell That Switches Hearts and Bodies”

The newly released mini anime is based on an original scenario. It features officially deformed character designs of Frieren and her companions created by illustrator Mebachi. In this series of shorts, the characters experiment with various spells during their travels.

A total of 17 episodes have been released so far. Unlike the main anime series, the mini anime highlights heartwarming interactions between the deformed versions of the characters.

In Episode 20, Frieren, Fern, and Stark appear as the central trio. As a reward for completing a request, they obtain a spell that causes the hearts and bodies of two targets to switch places. The episode focuses on who ends up swapping with whom due to this magic.

The lighthearted exchange in this “Spell” series offers a contrast to the intense new story arc titled Revolte of Divine Skill, which begins on the 27th and depicts a tense battle against a powerful demon.

Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End Reaches 35 Million Copies Worldwide

Currently serialized in Weekly Shonen Sunday published by Shogakukan, Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End is written by Kanehito Yamada and illustrated by Tsukasa Abe. The series has now exceeded 35 million copies in total global circulation.

The story is described as a post adventure fantasy that follows the aftermath of the hero party’s defeat of the Demon King. It centers on Frieren, an elven mage, who embarks on a new journey with her companions in a world after the hero’s death.

Set in the unique timeline after the defeat of the Demon King, the series has captivated readers with its emotionally resonant drama, memorable dialogue, magical and sword based battles, and touches of humor. It won the grand prize at the Manga Taisho 2021 awards.

The first season of the anime aired from September 2023 to March 2024. It concluded with Frieren, Fern, and Stark continuing their journey toward Aureole, the resting place of souls. Season 2, currently airing every Friday at 11:00 p.m. on Nippon TV in Japan, begins adapting from Chapter 61 of Volume 7 of the original manga.

Source : ORICON NEWS