In 2025, *Solo Leveling* was named anime of the year, but its victory wasn’t universally celebrated. Many fans felt that *Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End* deserved the title, especially considering the strong competition from other popular series like Dandadan and The Apothecary Diaries.
Both *Solo Leveling* and *Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End* have become incredibly popular internationally and are strong competitors. While very different in style, both series have captivated audiences. Recently, *Frieren’s* manga has paused indefinitely, leaving fans worried about its future. Though the manga is on hold, a second season of the *Frieren* anime is still planned for release in 2026.
Frieren and Solo Leveling Have Enjoyed Heated Battles
- Frieren is going on a hiatus
- Solo Leveling doesn’t face the same issue as the story is already over
In 2024, *Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End* and *Solo Leveling* quickly became the most popular anime series globally. Both shows premiered that year and immediately grabbed viewers with their compelling, though distinct, narratives. *Solo Leveling* focused primarily on action-packed battles, while *Frieren* offered a blend of exciting fights and a thought-provoking story.
Both *Solo Leveling* and *Frieren* were incredibly popular manga, but unfortunately, *Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End* will be taking a break. The creators recently announced an indefinite hiatus, and many fans are worried because reports suggest the author and artist are experiencing health problems.
This impacts both manga and anime lovers. Without enough source material, future seasons of Frieren might not happen.
Director Keiichirou Saitou believes that focusing too much on any single aspect of anime, like its strong currents or trends, risks overshadowing its broader appeal. He wants to share the diversity of anime with a global audience and create works that capture attention in many different ways.
Unlike some other series, *Solo Leveling* isn’t facing a content shortage. The original story has already finished, and the animation studios can continue adapting material, including the adventures of Sung Jinwoo’s son, Sung Suho, from *Solo Leveling: Ragnarok*. This means there’s plenty of story left to tell for the foreseeable future.
When Will The Frieren Manga Return?
- The Hiatus is Indefinite
- Fans Have Season 2 To Look Forward To
Fans of the manga *Frieren* are eager to find out when new chapters will be released, but currently, there’s no confirmed return date. The break was announced as indefinite, meaning it will last until the creators’ health issues are resolved, so it could be some time before the series continues.
Frieren last went on break at the end of December, and it was about seven months before new chapters were released. Unfortunately, it appears the author is still facing health challenges. Fans are hoping for their recovery and eagerly await the manga’s return in the coming months.
Currently, there are two seasons of *Solo Leveling* available – one with 12 episodes and another with 13, totaling 25 episodes. You can watch it on Crunchyroll. If you’re eager for more before season 3 is announced, reading the original manhwa is a good way to continue the story.
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