Anime Review ~ Frieren Beyond Journey's End

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Today I will share with you a review of a slice of life anime called Frieren Beyond Journey's End. I finished this anime a long time ago but didn't have time to review it so I'll share it today.

Story

During their decade-long quest to defeat the Demon King, the hero party—consisting of Himmel the hero, the priest Heiter, the dwarf warrior Eisen, and the elven mage Frieren—forms bonds through adventures and battles, creating unforgettable, precious memories. However, for Frieren, whose lifespan exceeds a thousand years, the time spent with her comrades is just a fraction of her life.

After their victory, when the party disbands, Frieren returns to her "usual" routine of collecting spells across the continent. Due to her different perception of time, she feels no strong attachment to these experiences. As years pass, Frieren gradually realizes how deeply her time with the Hero's Party affected her. After witnessing the deaths of two of her former companions, she begins to regret taking their presence lightly. She vows to understand humans better and forge genuine personal connections. Though the story of that memorable journey has long ended, a new story is about to begin.

Animation

Incredible. Honestly, there’s not much more to say. The animation is exceptionally fluid—rarely seen at this level. The art style is also excellent. The fight scenes perfectly complement the animation and art style. The visual effects are crisp, and the choreography is highly entertaining.

Music and Soundtrack

The opening song is decent, but the ending song is fantastic. Visually, both the opening and ending sequences are great. The soundtrack fits well with the fight scenes and other important moments but isn’t extraordinary or particularly memorable.

Pacing

As an adventure anime, the pacing is a bit slow. This is typical for this type of anime, so you’ll need to adjust to it.

Characters

The characters are one of the anime’s strongest points. Every character is likable. As the series progresses, we see their development and softer sides. Each character gets individual attention, and their distinct personalities contribute to the story in small or significant ways. In short, every character is well-developed and engaging.

Watch Order

Watch the 28 episodes that have been released. There’s nothing else, no extras.

Personal Opinion

In my view, Frieren is a breath of fresh air because it’s rare to see originality or uniqueness in new anime these days. Frieren delivers that, presenting common themes in its own distinct way.

At first glance, this anime might seem like a typical one, similar to many others, but its depth is entirely different. It offers a unique perspective on various themes and raises challenging questions, such as: What is the purpose of our existence? This isn’t just an adventure to defeat a boss, demon, god, or something else; it goes much deeper.

This anime isn’t for everyone due to its slow pacing and philosophical nature, which may not appeal to those who prefer fast-paced action/thriller genres. Still, I’d recommend giving it a try, as it teaches important lessons and can shift your perspective. If you have the time, give this anime a shot.