"Only I Level Up," ARISE Launches Collaboration with TV Anime "Frieren: Beyond Journey's End." Frieren, Fern, and Stark Make Their Appearance
Note: the original Japanese article can be found at:
https://www.4gamer.net/games/669/G066963/20251023038/
Editorial Department: Kokutō | 2025/10/23 08:32 (UTC)
Netmarble today (October 23, 2025) launched a collaboration event in its action RPG “Solo Leveling: ARISE” (iOS / Android / PC), joining forces with the popular TV anime “Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End.”
The event will run until November 20 at 9:00 AM.
In this collaboration, three new SSR characters will appear: Frieren, Fern, and Stark.
Frieren is a water-element mage who can use skills such as “Ultimate General Attack Spell (Zoltrac).” Fern is a fire-element mage capable of using “Soul-Devouring Magic (Zoltrac): Saturation,” “Soul-Devouring Magic (Zoltrac): Rapid Fire,” and “Soul-Devouring Magic (Zoltrac): Great.”
Stark, a fire-element tank, fights with an axe-based combat style.
Additionally, the exclusive SSR Light-element weapon for Mizuho Jun—“The Hero’s Sword”—as well as new instance dungeons will be introduced.
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＜Below is the original press release content as provided by the manufacturer＞
“Solo Leveling: ARISE” Launches Major Collaboration Update with Hit Anime “Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End”
● Three main characters from “Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End”—Frieren, Fern, and Stark—will appear as SSR Hunters
● New content added including the addition of “Valtaire, Commander of the Rigid Legion” to the “Light Workshop,” a new instance dungeon featuring a boss enemy
● Special collaboration event underway! Receive exclusive rewards such as SSR Hunter “Stark”
Netmarble has released a major collaboration update for its latest mobile and PC action RPG, “Solo Leveling: ARISE” (shortened to SoloLVL, developed by Netmarble Neo), on October 23 (Thursday), joining forces with the hit anime series “Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End.”
“Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End” is an animated adaptation of the manga serialized in Weekly Shōnen Sunday (Shogakukan). The story, created by author Yamada Kakushi and artist Abetsukasa, has sold over 30 million copies worldwide. Set in a world after the defeat of the Demon King by legendary heroes, it follows Frieren—a millennia-old mage who survived the war—on her journey to understand humanity following the death of her former comrade, Hero Himmel.
In this collaboration update, three main characters from “Frieren”—Frieren, Fern, and Stark—will join Solo Leveling: ARISE as SSR Hunters.
Frieren is a water-element mage known for elegant spellcasting using her staff. Her key skills include:
- “Judgment of Doom,” unleashing lightning bolts from the sky
- “Volzanbel,” summoning hellfire from the ground
- “Ultimate General Attack Spell (Zoltrac),” firing a massive Zoltrac blast
Fern is a fire-element mage who can generate multiple magic circles around her target, launching powerful spells such as:
- “Soul-Devouring Magic (Zoltrac): Saturation” — releasing numerous Zoltracs in all directions
- “Soul-Devouring Magic (Zoltrac): Rapid Fire” — firing multiple Zoltracs forward in rapid succession
- “Soul-Devouring Magic (Zoltrac): Great” — concentrating magic power to unleash a colossal Zoltrac that scorches the ground ahead
Stark, a fire-element tank, specializes in heavy combat using an axe. His key abilities include:
- “Rotational Strike” — rapidly spinning while swinging his axe
- “Sho Tenshō” — delivering a powerful downward axe blow to the front
- “Sho Tenshō: Destruction” — descending from mid-air and striking with full force
Additionally, “The Hero’s Sword,” a weapon featured in “Frieren,” will be added as Mizuho Jun’s exclusive SSR Light-element weapon. Furthermore, Valtaire, Commander of the Rigid Legion, has been introduced to the “Light Workshop.”
Other updates include new instance dungeons featuring powerful bosses and the upcoming release of a brand-new content—“The Forbidden Library of the Watcher,” available starting November 6.
To commemorate this collaboration, special events are currently underway:
- “Travel Companions! Login Bonus”: Players can obtain one SSR Hunter from among three collaboration characters, including “Stark.”
- “Travel Companions! SSR Hunter Weapon Selection Ticket”: Earnable through the “Boss Challenge” event.
For detailed information about this update and ongoing events, please visit the official forum.
・Official Forum: Update Details (October 23, Thursday)
https://forum.netmarble.com/slv_jp/view/10/18592
・Official Forum: Ongoing Events
https://forum.netmarble.com/slv_jp/list/13/1
◆ About “Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End” ◆
Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End, a manga series by Yamada Kakushi (story) and Abetsukasa (art), serialized in Weekly Shōnen Sunday (Shogakukan). The story unfolds in the world following the defeat of the Demon King by legendary heroes, focusing on Frieren—a mage who lived over a thousand years—alongside her journey to understand humanity after losing her longtime companion, Hero Himmel.
The series captivates readers with its emotionally powerful storytelling and memorable dialogue, set against unique time progression (“after the Demon King’s defeat”), intense magical battles, swordplay, and moments of genuine humor. Its rich character-driven narrative has earned it a massive global fanbase.
It has received numerous prestigious awards, including:
- Grand Prize at the 2021 Manga Taishō
- Newcomer Award at the 25th Tezuka Osamu Cultural Prize
- 69th Shogakukan Manga Awards (2023)
- 48th Shogakukan Manga Awards, Shonen Category
The manga has now sold over 30 million copies worldwide and continues to create a cultural phenomenon among comic fans. The TV anime adaptation aired from September 2023 to March 2024, earning widespread acclaim both domestically and internationally.
Now, the long-awaited second season of “Frieren” is set to premiere on Nippon Television Network in January 2026!
Frieren’s journey to understand the human heart will begin once again—
● Official Website
https://frieren-anime.jp/
(C) Kakushi Yamada・Abetsukasa / Shogakukan / “Frieren” Production Committee