The November issue of popular Japanese teen magazine Monthly CoroCoro Comic was released on October 14, 2023 and announced the collaboration of three Shogakukan titles: Shonen Sunday’s Freezing: Beyond Journey’s Endand CoroCoro Comics Unmei no Makimodoshi And Beyblade X story. The collaboration includes a Beyblade-themed interactive manga featuring Frieren characters and Unmei no Makimodoshi protagonist Chrono. Check out the cover art and images below:
The November issue of the monthly CoroCoro Comic magazine features titles such as Minecraft: Sekai no Hate no Tabi, Beyblade X interactive story. Pictured below is Chrono teaching Frieren how to use the Beyblade:
More generally, the manga will explore the adventures of Chrono and Frieren. For example, with a giant iceberg hurtling toward Chrono, Frieren, Fern, and Stark, CoroCoro readers are faced with choices in the interactive manga that can lead to different outcomes. Interactive manga requires an internet connection and a phone that can scan QR codes.
Frieren was tasked with breaking the ice. Chrono advises Frieren to melt it with hot tea. Frieren complied.
Shogakukan provides a list of stores where the November issue of CoroCoro Comic magazine can be purchased. According to the terms and conditions, Frieren’s collaborative manga does not have a digital version. Tower Records offers international shipping for the physical release and describes the November issue: Big laughs and intense intensity! The #1 Bible for elementary school boys! Japan’s best-selling monthly manga magazine! Packed with the latest game and hobby information, passionate manga stories, and bursts of humor across thick pages! Doraemon, Pokemon, Yo-kai Watch, Dangerous Grandpa. In any era, the leading magazine for children’s games is CoroCoro Comic.
Frieren is currently streaming on Crunchyroll, which revealed the cast for the manga’s English dub last week. Crunchyroll describes Frieren: After the group of heroes defeated the Demon King, they restored peace to the land and returned to their lonely lives. Many generations pass and the elven mage Frieren must face the death of humanity. She takes on a new apprentice and promises to fulfill the dying wishes of her old friends. Can the elven mind make peace with the nature of life and death? Frieren embarked on a journey of understanding.
Source: Shogakukan, CoroCoro Official Website© Shogakukan Inc. 2018
