Total number of copies sold exceeds 7.5 million! Sougou no Freiren" TV anime to be broadcast in 2023! Commemorative illustration by Abetsukasa is released!

The TV anime "Sourei no Freiren" will be broadcast in 2023. In addition, a commemorative illustration by Abetsukasa, who is in charge of drawing the original work, was released.

The manga "Soumen no Freelen," written by Yamada Kaneto and illustrated by Abetsukasa, is currently serialized in "Weekly Shōnen Sunday" (Shogakukan). Set in a world "after" the Demon King was defeated by a hero and his party, the story follows the journey of Freelen, a wizard who has lived more than 1,000 years, and the new people she meets. The latest 9th volume of the comic was released on September 15, 2022 (Thursday), selling a total of 7.5 million copies. In 2021, it won the Grand Prize of the "Manga Grand Prize 2021" and the Shinsei Prize of the "25th Osamu Tezuka Cultural Prize," creating a whirlwind among manga fans, and a long-awaited anime adaptation has also been announced.

⇒The long-awaited anime adaptation of "Sougou no Freelen," currently serialized in " Weekly Shōnen Sunday" and with a total of over 7.2 million copies of the comic in print, has been decided! Comments from the two original authors have arrived!

The wizard Freelen, together with the hero Himmel and his friends, defeated the Demon King and brought peace to the world after 10 years of adventures. As an elf who has lived for more than 1,000 years, she makes a promise to Himmel and the others to meet again and sets off on her own. Fifty years later, Freelen visits Himmel, who is still the same as she was 50 years ago, but Himmel has aged and has little time left to live. She regrets this and sets out on a journey to "get to know people. On his journey, he encounters various people and various events await him.
The story unfolds in a novel timeline of "after the defeat of the Demon King," and the characters weave a tale of gripping drama and dialogue, battles with magic and swords, and humor that will make you laugh, and the story has won over many readers. It has attracted attention as a new masterpiece produced by "Weekly Shōnen Sunday," as represented by "Detective Conan," and its anime adaptation has been eagerly awaited by readers and manga fans alike.

It has been announced that the "Soukkan no Freelen" TV anime series will be broadcast in 2023, and a commemorative illustration by Abetsukasa, who is in charge of drawing the original work, has also been released.

The commemorative illustration surreally depicts the narcissistic Himmel the Brave in a TV screen-like magic, with the main character, Freelen, and the three traveling with her, Fern and Stark, calmly staring at the image.

What kind of magic will "Souvenir Freelen" show to fans and viewers in the TV anime? Other information such as the production studio, staff, and cast will be announced at a later date.

In addition, Shogakukan's all-comic fair "Ko-Colle! will begin on December 1 (Wed.). A limited number of "postage stamp-style clear card sets" will be given away with the purchase of eligible products. Of course, "Sougou no Freelen" is also included in the clear card lineup, so be sure to check it out.
For more details about the fair and participating stores, please check the "KOKORE! official website (# ) for details and participating stores.

Fair Information
Shogakukan All Comic Collection "Ko-Colle!

The fair will be held at participating bookstores nationwide from December 1, 2022 (Wed.).
A limited-quantity "stamp-style clear card set" will be given away with the purchase of eligible items.

Ko-Colle! Official website: ##

Work information

TV Animation "Souzou no Freiren" (The Souvenir of Freiren)
TV animation to be broadcast in 2023!

Original story: "Souei no Freelen" by Yamada Kaneto and Abetsukasa (serialized in Shogakukan's "Weekly Shōnen Sunday")

＜Introduction
The wizard Freelen, together with the hero Himmel and his friends, defeated the Demon King and brought peace to the world after 10 years of adventures. An elf who has lived for more than 1,000 years, she promises to reunite with Himmel and the others and sets off on a journey by herself. Fifty years later, Freelen visits Himmel, who is still the same as she was 50 years ago, but Himmel has aged and has little time left to live. She regrets this and sets out on a journey to "get to know people. On her journey, she encounters various people and various events await her.

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Comics Information

Souzen no Freiren"
has sold more than 7.5 million copies in total!
Volumes 1 to 9 are now on sale!

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(C) Yamada Kaneto, Abetsukasa / Shogakukan / "Souei no Freelen" Production Committee
(c)Yamada Kaneto, Abetsukasa/Shogakukan