Elves have always been popular additions to anime series, and they've only become more common with newer releases. Undoubtedly, fans love fairies, and Frieren is a prime example of that. The suitor is from the anime series named after her, The Suitor: Beyond Journey's Endand she has become the face of elf girls in anime with the hit that was her anime, as early as late 2023.
Frieren Manga announces indefinite hiatus
The Suitor manga isn't coming back anytime soon.
Now, The suitor returns in 2026, but she won't be the only Elf girl to do so. Delicious in Dungeon Season 2 is expected to be released in 2026, and it features another amazing fairy girl, Marcille. Marcille has quickly become a fan favorite, and her character will only get more interesting in the upcoming season The Suitor's popularity stagnates due to slower future anime releases.
The suitor is the most popular fairy girl, but Marcille may come for her throne
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Marcille from Delicious In Dungeon is an iconic elf girl who could surpass the Friar
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Delicious in Dungeon may make a comeback in 2026
The Suitor: Beyond Journey's End has become a global sensation since its debut in 2023 with the very first anime season. If there's one thing that captivated fans and kept them coming for more every week, it's definitely the main character himself, the Frier. The suitor has become iconic, and when someone thinks of an anime fairy girl, The suitor immediately comes to mind. She's proven how interesting Elves can be, and she's making a big comeback in January 2026 with the second season of Frieren. Of course, fans definitely can't wait.
The suitor himself recommends new manga to fans
The suitor himself comes out and recommends a new manga series to his fans. Dungeon Elf is her recommendation.
While the Frieren's return is huge, there's another elf girl making a comeback as well, and that's Marcille from Delicious in Dungeon. While Delicious in Dungeon Season 2 does not have an exact release date yet, it is expected to be 2026. With two of the most popular Santa girls returning in the same year, the competition is sure to be tough.
“I'll tell you the secret to fighting strong enemies. It's easy, just keep getting up and attack them with your moves continuously.” – Eisen
Marcille can become the new Santa girl number 1especially as the upcoming season of Delicious in Dungeon will expand her character arc like never before.
Frieren's popularity will decrease as her anime series slows down
Mangahiatuses will kill the Frieren series
The Delicious in Dungeon manga has already ended. The story of this series is short, but it's also quite enjoyable, and fans already know the full character arcs of their beloved characters, like Marcille. As for the anime, fans will soon learn everything there is to know about her, and her character will be able to have a satisfying conclusion that will immortalize her.
“So you give up before you've even gone to pursue him. It's only been ten years. If you don't go now, you'll regret it before long. When that time comes, you might think, 'I could have made it in time, and yet…'. You have to wonder, 'Why now, after all this time?'
Meanwhile, Frieren's manga faces enormous problems. The creators of Frieren suffer from health problems, which causes the manga to be on constant hold. This affects the manga badly, and in turn it will hurt the anime as well. The anime cannot create its own content, so its releases may be slower. An incomplete story is definitely a recipe for disaster and can greatly affect the Suitor's popularity.
“One day you will make a terrible mistake and wish you had gotten to know people better. When that happens, return to this place. Then I, the legendary magician Flamme, will help you.” – Flame
This has already begun to appear, as The Bachelor Season 2 is confirmed for only 10 episodeswhich is a pretty underwhelming and surprisingly short term. Season 3 probably won't return for years.
As such, Marcille has the perfect opportunity to take the lead and become the most popular anime elf girl in 2026while the Friar takes the back seat. Of course, Frieren is still very interesting and fans will continue to love her, but the hiatus, which usually lasts months and can stretch to maybe even longer, will definitely kill the hype in the long run.
The Frieren manga is back on indefinite hiatus. Fans can read The Frieren: Beyond Journey's End Manga online at Viz Media. Meanwhile, when it comes to anime, fans can find season 1 of Frieren: Beyond Journey's End with all its episodes available to watch on Crunchyroll while waiting for season 2.
