The "MapleStory" and "Frieren: Beyond Journey's End" collaboration event starts today. A variety of limited-time items, including collaboration avatars and pets, are now available.
Note: the original Japanese article can be found at:
https://www.4gamer.net/games/011/G001163/20251029062/
Editorial Department: Igarashi | 2025/10/29 11:22 (UTC)
Nexon today (October 29, 2025) launched a collaboration event between the online MMORPG MapleStory and the anime Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End.
In this collaboration event, characters from Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End appear in the Maple World. By participating in special events held during the campaign period—“Collecting Frieren’s Magic” and “Adventures with Frieren and Friends”—players can obtain exclusive collaboration items and various useful adventure rewards. Additionally, numerous limited-time items such as collaboration avatars and pets have been added to the Point Shop.
In addition, the popular event “Night Circus” has returned. This time set in the picturesque “Wuling Taoyuan,” players will take on the role of a circus designer, constructing various facilities to bring life and excitement to the venue. Participating in the event increases your “Circus Designer Rank,” unlocking rewards and passive skills based on your rank.
For more details about each event, please check the official press release below.
MapleStory Official Website
“MapleStory” × Anime “Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End”
Collaboration Event Starts Today!
Popular Event “Night Circus” Returns
Nexon Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Minato, Tokyo; President & CEO: Lee Jung-hon / I Jeong-hon; TSE: 3659), a company that develops and operates online games, has launched a collaboration event between MapleStory—an online MMORPG available for PC—and the anime Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End, starting today, October 29, 2025.
Official Collaboration Site for “MapleStory” × Anime “Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End”
https://maplestory.nexon.co.jp/campaign/frieren/
In the collaboration event, characters from Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End appear in the Maple World. Players can obtain exclusive collaboration items and various useful adventure rewards by participating in two special events during the campaign period: “Collecting Frieren’s Magic” and “Adventures with Frieren and Friends.” Furthermore, limited-time items such as the Frieren-themed avatar and pet are now available in the Point Shop.
Additionally, the popular event “Night Circus” has returned. This time set in the scenic “Wuling Taoyuan,” players will take on the role of a circus designer, building various facilities to bring energy and excitement to the venue. By participating, your “Circus Designer Rank” increases, unlocking rewards and passive skills based on your rank. Moreover, by playing mini-games during the event period, you can also obtain special “Circus Coins,” experience points, helpful buffs, and other exclusive rewards.
For more information about the Frieren collaboration and the “Night Circus” event, please refer to the details below.
Overview of “MapleStory” × Anime “Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End” Collaboration
A mysterious statue has appeared in the Mushroom Hill region of Maple World! Along with it, Frieren and her companions have arrived. Embark on a new magical adventure within the world of MapleStory!
■ Collecting Frieren’s Magic
Join forces with Frieren and her friends to gather special magic scattered throughout the Maple World. During this event, you can obtain exclusive rewards such as “Frieren Totem Chois Coupon,” the “Magic of Blooming Fields” chair themed after Frieren, “Karma Neo Cube,” and “Sol Elder/Sol Elder Fragment Chois Coupon.”
Additionally, along your journey, special missions like “Magic Tome Collection Mission” and “Boss Defeat Missions” will appear! Challenge each mission to earn collaboration-exclusive rewards.
For more details on “Collecting Frieren’s Magic,” please refer to the announcement below:
https://maplestory.nexon.co.jp/notice/view/?alias=9263280d6a274398a05545ce0b10a770
■ Adventures with Frieren and Friends
Defeat monsters of appropriate level to fill a gauge. When the gauge is full, Frieren’s companions will support your hunt. Defeating the “Replica” that appears when the gauge is complete drops valuable items such as Adventure Coins and rare loot. Additionally, after defeating a set number of monsters, Frieren’s team provides reinforcements, increasing your experience gain.
Magic to Kill Demons (Zoltrah) Thumbnail image for Gallery No.005 / The “MapleStory” x “Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End” collaboration event starts today, featuring exclusive items like collaboration avatars and pets
For more details on “Adventures with Frieren and Friends,” please refer to the announcement below:
https://maplestory.nexon.co.jp/notice/view/?alias=e1fa98df85ec456aa54d6ba6fec7fa2f
■ The Book of the Sage
Exclusive collaboration items from Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End are now available! This includes avatar exchange vouchers for Frieren, Fern, and Stark, title exchange vouchers, totems, and chairs inspired by the characters. Don’t miss out!
For more details on “The Book of the Sage,” please refer to the announcement below:
https://maplestory.nexon.co.jp/notice/view/?alias=7dd1027a618543c0b95aba344ec14336
■ Event Luna Crystal
Frieren, Fern, Stark, and Yuber appear as adorable pets in the Lunapuchi grade!
For more details on “Event Luna Crystal,” please refer to the announcement below:
https://maplestory.nexon.co.jp/notice/view/?alias=706d3d7416934c048ad5050879ae3eb3
“Maple Color Adventure Magic Collection Campaign” With Frieren and Friends
To commemorate the launch of the Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End collaboration, a campaign offering exclusive collaboration merchandise will run starting October 30 (Thu). Complete weekly missions related to the event, take screenshots of your completed screens, and post them on X using the designated hashtags. Each week, one lucky winner will receive a “Special Adventurer Random Box” filled with random Maple-themed or limited-edition collaboration goods.
- Follow the official X account (@MapleStory_JP).
- Complete missions posted on the official X or collaboration special site, then post a screenshot with the designated hashtags to enter.
- Be sure to use this campaign’s original frame when posting!
[Designated Hashtags] #MapleFrierenCollab #MapleStory
Special Adventurer Random Box (contents are randomly selected) Thumbnail image for Gallery No.009 / The “MapleStory” x “Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End” collaboration event starts today, featuring exclusive items like collaboration avatars and pets
The campaign will run weekly through Vol.4. Details for the missions in Vol.2 and onward can be found on the official X account or collaboration special site.
For more information about this campaign, please refer to the announcement below:
https://maplestory.nexon.co.jp/notice/view/?alias=cdbc23237b304f73b9aa0a0245e31513
■ About the Anime “Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End”
Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End, written by Yamada Shōto and illustrated by Abe Tsukasa, is serialized in Weekly Shonen Sunday (Shogakukan).
Set in a world after the defeat of the Demon King by a hero and their party, it follows the journey of Frieren—a thousand-year-old sorcerer who fought alongside the hero—and the new people she meets.
The series stands out with its fresh narrative timeline—“after defeating the Demon King”—delving into emotional stories and dialogue that deeply resonate with readers. It also features thrilling battles involving magic and swords, as well as moments of humor that make you laugh aloud—all woven through compelling character-driven storytelling, earning it a wide fanbase.
It has won numerous prestigious awards: Grand Prize at the 2021 Manga Taisho, Newcomer Award at the 25th Tezuka Osamu Cultural Prize, and prizes in both the 69th (2023) Shogakukan Manga Awards and the 48th Shogakukan Manga Awards in the Boys’ category. The manga has now surpassed a cumulative circulation of 30 million copies—causing an unprecedented wave among manga fans.
The TV anime adaptation aired from September 2023 to March 2024, earning widespread acclaim both domestically and internationally with a large fanbase. The long-awaited second season is officially set to begin broadcasting in January 2026 on Nippon Television!
Frieren’s journey of understanding human hearts begins anew—.
© Shōto Yamada & Tsukasa Abe / Shogakukan / “Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End” Production Committee
Event “Night Circus IN Wuling Taoyuan”
The beloved event “Night Circus” is back again this year! This time set in the enchanting “Wuling Taoyuan,” a festival of dreams and fantasy awaits. Select “Night Circus – Wuling Taoyuan” from the event list and press “Join” to enter the exclusive event map. Step into the role of a circus designer and help bring the festival to life.
■ Raise Your “Circus Designer Rank”
Participate in the event to earn “Circus Coins.” As you accumulate more coins, your “Circus Designer Rank” increases. Each rank-up grants passive effects that boost various stats along with exclusive rewards.
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■ Design Festival Decorations
Use your earned Circus Coins to design festival decorations within the venue. Each decoration provides various benefits, such as increased experience gain. Upgrading your decorations enhances these effects further.
■ How to Earn Circus Coins
Four events will be held during the campaign period, allowing players to earn “Circus Coins” or “Circus Points.” 100 Circus Points can be exchanged for one Circus Coin. Participate in all events and collect as many Circus Coins as possible!
● Immortal Experience Ticket
Choose either “Secret Art: Become an Immortal,” granting experience buffs, or “One, Two! Internal Cultivation,” which lets you obtain skill-enhancing items through internal cultivation training—then defeat monsters at your appropriate level.
※ Each Wednesday, players can re-select one of the two tickets to participate in the event again.
Secret Art: Become an Immortal Thumbnail image for Gallery No.014 / The “MapleStory” x “Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End” collaboration event starts today, featuring exclusive items like collaboration avatars and pets
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● Lanterns with Wishes
Launch either a “Peach Lantern” or a “Bear Lantern,” each bearing your written wish, to obtain a buff item. Additionally, using Maple Points to launch a “Yellow Lantern” earns you Circus Coins.
For more details on “Night Circus IN Wuling Taoyuan,” please refer to the announcement below:
https://maplestory.nexon.co.jp/notice/view/?alias=62d95a6886244b27b76651ed69a63bc1