First Idea for Sousou no Frieren was a Gag Manga Between Heroes and Demons

Did you know that the first Idea for Sousou no Frieren was a Gag Manga between Heroes and Demons? Audiences were truly enchanted by the emotional narrative of Sousou no Frieren. The series reflects on the importance of life, the moments we share with others, and how precious time is.

A story that follows the great feat of a group of adventurers who defeated the Demon King. However, the initial idea for Sousou no Frieren was something completely different from what the series is known as today.

First Idea for Sousou no Frieren was a Gag Manga Between Heroes and Demons

Sousou no Frieren recently received an award, and during the award ceremony, Shonen Sunday editor Kazunori Oshima revealed that when the author first introduced the manga in 2019, it was a comedy between heroes and demons.

He continued, “However, what came out was what you all see now: the story of a long-lived elf mage who, after the death of a human hero, realizes the difference in the time axis between the two species and embarks on a journey to meet humans. The first chapter, which touched the emotions, has been changed to the current form. Professor Abe also read the title carefully and found the story ‘very beautiful.'”

The famous adventures that take place in many stories have passed, now Frieren explores the world and human relationships in search of an understanding of human life.

Source: Oricon