How does Kanehito Yamada collaborate with the illustrator of his work?

The creative process for his primary series is conducted entirely through email, and the author and illustrator have never met or spoken on the phone.

What was the original concept for Frieren before it became the series it is today?

The project was initially pitched to the editorial department as a comedy centered on a hero and a demon king before evolving into its current reflective narrative.

Has Kanehito Yamada received any major recognition for his writing?

His work has been highly decorated, receiving the Manga Taishō award, the Tezuka Osamu Cultural Prize, and the Kodansha Manga Award.

Kanehito Yamada

Books: 21
Followers: 1

About

Kanehito Yamada is a writer best known for the fantasy series Frieren. His stories focus on the passage of time and the lives of adventurers after their quests end.

Top genres

Manga Adventure Fantasy High Fantasy Drama

Also known as

山田鐘人, 山田鐘人

Featured works

Start here4.6

Frieren: Beyond Journey's End, Vol. 1

Kanehito Yamada

Manga

Frieren: Beyond Journey's End #1

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Frieren: Beyond Journey's End, Vol. 2

Kanehito Yamada

Manga

Frieren: Beyond Journey's End #2

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Frieren: Beyond Journey's End, Vol. 4

Kanehito Yamada

Manga

Frieren: Beyond Journey's End #4

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Frieren: Beyond Journey's End, Vol. 5

Kanehito Yamada

Manga

Frieren: Beyond Journey's End #5

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Frieren: Beyond Journey's End, Vol. 3

Kanehito Yamada

Manga

Frieren: Beyond Journey's End #3

Series

Frieren: Beyond Journey's End, Vol. 1

Frieren: Beyond Journey's End, Vol. 2

Frieren: Beyond Journey's End, Vol. 3

Frieren: Beyond Journey's End, Vol. 4

Frieren: Beyond Journey's End, Vol. 5

Frieren: Beyond Journey's End, Vol. 6

Frieren: Beyond Journey's End, Vol. 7

Frieren: Beyond Journey's End, Vol. 8

Frieren: Beyond Journey's End, Vol. 9

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Frieren: Beyond Journey's End, Vol. 10

#11

Frieren: Beyond Journey's End, Vol. 11

#12

Frieren: Beyond Journey's End, Vol. 12

Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End —Prelude— 1

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Stephen KingHorror, Fantasy, Fiction63 works

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Frequently asked questions

The creative process for his primary series is conducted entirely through email, and the author and illustrator have never met or spoken on the phone.
The project was initially pitched to the editorial department as a comedy centered on a hero and a demon king before evolving into its current reflective narrative.
His work has been highly decorated, receiving the Manga Taishō award, the Tezuka Osamu Cultural Prize, and the Kodansha Manga Award.

Kanehito Yamada

About

Top genres

Also known as

Featured works

Series

Frieren: Beyond Journey's End

Beyond Journey's End -Prelude-

Authors in the same genres

Frequently asked questions