The series of sousou do not frieren (d)Frieren: Beyond Journeys End), has done it again. The fantasy story starring an immortal elf has once again conquered the hearts of readers and has been crowned as the best-selling work of the first half of 2025 on the platform BookWalker. This is the fourth time in a row that ranks first in the general ranking, an unprecedented achievement that confirms its status as one of the most popular works of the manga.
Bookwalker reveals the best-selling Top 10 of the year
Between October 21, 2024 and May 31, 2025, BookWalker Collected digital sales data to determine market leaders. In a list that combines both manga and light novels, sousou do not frieren He took the first absolute position with his volume 14. Despite his recent release on March 18, he managed to dominate with an overwhelming force, leaving behind other manga in the middle.
These are the best-selling titles so far in 2025:
- sousou do not frieren (d)Frieren: Beyond Journeys End) – Manga, Vol. 14
- Katainaka not Ossan, Kensei or Naru (d)from old country bumpkin to master swordsman) – Manga, Vol. 7
- Sono Bisque Doll Wa Koi Wo Suru (d)My Dress-Up Darling) – Manga, Vol. 14
- Tensei Shitara Slime Datta Ken (d)that time i got reincarnated as a slime) – Manga, Vol. 28
- Dungeon Ni Deai Wo Motomeru No Wa Machigatteiru Darou Ka (d)Is it wrong to try to pick up girls in a dungeon?) – light novel, Vol. 20)
- Isekai Meikyuu from Harem Wo (d)Harem in the Labyrinth of another world) – Manga, Vol. 11
- Jujutsu Kaisen – Manga, Vol. 30
- medalist Manga, Vol. 12
- Oshi no ko Manga, Vol. 16
- Youkoso jitsuryoku shijou shugi no kyoushitsu e (d)Classroom of the Elite) – Light Novel, Vol. 12.5
Sousou’s success doesn’t frieren is no coincidence
Since its premiere in 2020, the manga created by Kanehito Yamada and Tsukasa Abe It has sold more than 24 million copies. His introspective approach and his mixture of magic, nostalgia and emotion have made him a gem among fantasy readers. The story follows Frier, an elf magician who years after defeating the Demon King begins a new adventure to better understand the value of time and human emotions. Along with his apprentice Fern and the young warrior Stark, travel the world facing monsters and memories.
In addition, the success has spread to the anime. Studio Madhouse He premiered in 2023 an adaptation praised for his quality of animation and his fidelity to the manga. Currently, sousou do not frieren It is on indefinite hiatus due to the author’s health problems, which has generated uncertainty, but also hope among fans, since the second season of the anime is already on its way and will be released in January 2026.
Other non-Isekai titles also dominate the ranking
Although the Isekai genre is still dominant, the top 10 of BookWalker shows a clear trend. The public values more and more the most leisurely fantasy stories with unconventional protagonists. from old country bumpkin to master swordsman, for example, ranks second with a story about Beryl Gardinant, a humble rural instructor who ends up teaching the elite of knights. This work, both in its manga version and a light novel, has already sold more than 4.5 million copies.
They also stand out Danmachi and Jujutsu Kaisen, two titles that, although very different from each other, share a narrative focused on personal growth and overcoming. The variety of styles and approaches present in the list shows that the market is more diverse than ever.
sousou do not frieren Not only does it break records, but it redefines the path of the current fantasy manga. His continued success in BookWalker And the anticipated second season of the anime confirm that this story has not stopped growing. As readers look forward to the return of the manga, Frieren’s legacy continues to expand as a work that moves, inspires and leaves a mark on every page.
