The author of Frieren: Beyond Journey's end revealed the background of the popular manga being a gag manga and how it eventually turned into a meme.
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From alchemy to elves, fantasy anime as a genre is constantly evolving and relevant at the same time. And while some end up in the spotlight, others often go unnoticed. Such was the case with Frieren: Beyond Journey's End, an anime that not only took over the internet but surpassed Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood in rankings.
The story, written by Kanehito Yamada and illustrated by Tsukasa Abe, follows the journey of an elf mage who embarks on a journey to defeat the demon king and eventually reunite with his comrades. The manga was published on August 18, 2020 and made its anime debut in January 2024. Additionally, it had an estimated sales of 21 million copies and has also won several awards and accolades, including the Kodansha Manga Award.
But the backstory of the manga reveals how it wasn't intended to be a fantasy but rather a gag manga.
