TV series · 2023
Is Frieren based on a book?
Quick answer
Yes. Frieren is based on the manga Frieren by Kanehito Yamada (2020).
The TV series premiered in 2023.
The manga behind Frieren
Frieren
Manga by Kanehito Yamada · first published 2020 · adventure anime and manga, fantasy anime and manga, drama anime and manga
Frieren: books in order
- Frieren: Beyond Journey's End, Volume 1 (2020)
- Frieren: Beyond Journey's End, Volume 2 (2020)
- Frieren: Beyond Journey's End, Volume 3 (2020)
- Frieren: Beyond Journey's End, Volume 4 (2021)
- Frieren: Beyond Journey's End, Volume 5 (2021)
- Frieren: Beyond Journey's End, Volume 6 (2021)
- Frieren: Beyond Journey's End, Volume 7 (2022)
- Frieren: Beyond Journey's End, Volume 8 (2022)
- Frieren: Beyond Journey's End, Volume 9 (2022)
- Frieren: Beyond Journey's End, Volume 10 (2023)
- Frieren: Beyond Journey's End, Volume 11 (2023)
- Frieren: Beyond Journey's End, Volume 12 (2023)
- Frieren: Beyond Journey's End, Volume 13 (2024)
- Frieren: Beyond Journey's End, Volume 14 (2025)
- Frieren: Beyond Journey's End, Volume 15 (2025)
Common questions
Is Frieren based on a book?
Yes. Frieren is based on the manga Frieren by Kanehito Yamada (2020).
Who wrote the book Frieren is based on?
Frieren was written by Kanehito Yamada and first published in 2020.
Should I read the book before watching?
Start with Frieren: Beyond Journey's End, Volume 1, book 1 of Frieren. If you like knowing the full story and characters first, read it before you watch. Adaptations often change or cut plotlines, so the book is a different experience even if you've seen the TV series.