The Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End manga is now on an indefinite hiatus
A new, indefinite hiatus has been announced for the popular and critically acclaimed manga series, Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End.
The news, which was revealed following the release of the 147th chapter, has been met with a wave of concern and support from the series’ dedicated fanbase.
In an official message from the editorial department of the Weekly Shōnen Sunday magazine, it was explained that the hiatus is a result of discussions between the creators and the editorial staff.
In consideration of the health of the series’ writer, Kanehito Yamada, and its artist, Tsukasa Abe, it has been decided that the series’ publication pace and format will be adjusted.
The creators are reportedly still continuing to write and draw the series during this period, and the editorial department has expressed its full support for them.
This is not the first time the popular series has taken a break, with several previous hiatuses in recent years, including one that ended this past July.
The demanding schedule of manga creation is a well-known issue in the industry, and fans have largely been understanding and supportive, prioritizing the health of the creators.
A specific date for the manga’s return to publication has not yet been announced and will be revealed in a future issue of the Weekly Shōnen Sunday magazine.
While the manga is on break, fans can still look forward to the upcoming second season of the anime adaptation, which is scheduled to premiere in January of 2026.
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