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In the realm of animated tales, there exists a gem of profound emotion and contemplation. "Frieren" unfolds a poignant narrative, blending the hues of ignorance, regret, and the yearning to understand humanity. Frieren, once unaware of the depths of human nature, finds himself grappling with the haunting echo of missed opportunities and unspoken words after the passing of cherished friends.

As the scenes unfold, the story paints a portrait of profound regret etched on Frieren's soul. Regret for not delving into the essence of those dear to them, regret for the conversations left unsaid, the laughter that never echoed loud enough, and the understanding that eluded their grasp. This poignant realization dawns upon Frieren, a bittersweet melody that tugs at the heartstrings.

In the wake of loss, Frieren sets forth on an odyssey, a journey to unravel the enigma of humanity. A pilgrimage driven by an insatiable desire to grasp the essence of human beings - to perceive their dreams, fears, hopes, and aspirations. Every step is a dance of sorrow and longing, a dance that is as captivating as it is heartbreaking.

The animation breathes life into this tale, the vivid colors and expressive strokes adding depth to the emotional tapestry. The elegiac soundtrack echoes the pain and joy of Frieren's quest, every note a whisper of the soul's lament.

Through Frieren's eyes, we witness the beauty of a newfound comprehension. Every interaction, every revelation, is a brushstroke painting a new layer of understanding on the canvas of his heart. The story, an exploration of the fragility of life and the potency of regrets, serves as a mirror to our own existence.

"Frieren" stands as a testament to the human condition, a somber reminder of the value of cherishing those around us, of the fleeting nature of time, and the importance of understanding and being understood. It unearths the eternal truth that sometimes, it takes loss to ignite a burning desire to truly know the beating hearts that surround us. And in this, lies the heartrending beauty of this unforgettable anime.

I like the artstyle and the sound quality is astounding. The story is diffrent, because it begins after the kill of the demonlord, the most powerful enemy. I can recommend this anime to everyone, because it is funny, sad, nostalgic. The pace is a little slow at the start, but it catches up and it is adding to the story, because it is about a 1000 year old elf, for her time is diffrent. And still she was only 10 years with her companions at the journey, she had many memories. Very nice crafted Anime. I think everyone can see himself in one or the other character. Even the drawing style gives me nostalgica, it reminds me of the old handdrawn disney movies.

It's beautifully written and the depth of character as well as the development by far one of my favorites. Such a beautiful and stunning story. I wish they made more stories like this one. It's been a long time since I've watched an anime with such vigor and awe.

To anybody wondering if this story is worth third time this by far has some of the best writing that I've seen in a long time. The contrast between the different character developments is staggering. It brings new perspective to friendship and love the characters are well thought out and deliver an impactful series full of emotion and wonder.

No words to describe but this nostalgic feeling that will make you reminisce & reflect about the past, present, and future. The show is a great reminder of how limited time really is, and how much an impact one person in your life can make. It is a great reminder that death is an important aspect of life, and how we struggle to make a mark in history in order to be remembered by the next generation. The latest ep tells the inevitability of being forgotten, and its a wakeup call that we shouldn't live to be remembered by the future, but to be remembered by those that are around us now. WATCH IT PLSSS.

The fantasy genre was dying because of the repetitive themes and stereotypes that all of them used but.. Frieren was different. It's a story that teaches you to cherish your memories and have fun with the time you have. I love how they made the MC immortal so shes naturally used to caring about the time she has with others that made it possible for us to relate to her if we don't care about how time flies when we are with people dear to us. It's a very soft somehow calming anime in my opinion compared to everything ive watched up until now I would say this is something I can watch without stressing.

Something new. Since most anime or manga focus on the heroes and their adventure. This one focus on a POV of one of the member. The story itself quite unique and reminds us how to be human again.

Maybe it's quite equivalent on how we spend our college times with those special persons. When we graduate we drift aparts but what connects all of us are those memories and fun things, and crazy stuff that we did. Sometimes as life goes by we forget those people and actually being left alone.

The stories itself and each episodes presented beautifully. It's fun to watch but also it felt a bit painful to watch as each episodes also reminds us on lots of small but important things that we might have forget.

Frieren: Beyond Journey's End is a profound and emotionally resonant anime masterpiece that deserves to be experienced by all. This beautifully crafted series takes viewers on a captivating journey of self-discovery, exploring the depths of the human experience through the lens of a powerful mage adrift in a changing world.

With its stunning animation, meticulously developed characters, and thought-provoking themes, Frieren transcends the boundaries of fantasy storytelling. It delves into the universal struggles of finding purpose, navigating loss, and forging meaningful connections, inviting viewers to reflect on their own lives.

Poetic and poignant, Frieren is a storytelling triumph that will leave an indelible mark on your heart and mind. It's a must-watch for anyone seeking a truly impactful and unforgettable anime experience that will inspire you to embrace life's journey with renewed appreciation.

Masterpiece.

I judge anime and stories in general, not by their ability to wow me with effects or action, but for how much they make me feel and learn about myself. And in this, Frieren shines like no other anime I've ever watched, managing to make me smile, feel wonder, nostalgia and excitement all at the same time. Its a beautiful coming of age story, which sounds weird for a thousand year elf, but that's what it is. In it, we will find life lessons which we can certainly apply to our own lives, if we look close enough.

I've watched till Episode 10, and it just keeps getting better and better, weaving backstory and exposition to make current events feel preordained yet surprising at the same time. I look forward to watching this masterpiece in its entirety, but even incomplete so far, Frieren has already taken its place in my book along with the greatest of all time.

Do not go into this anime if you are expecting an action anime. This is story and character building anime. You spend most of the time just in a relaxing setting. Even during the most of the early fighting scenes they are telling stories and backgrounds. It is slow pace and a pleasant anime. All the main characters are lovable. All the towns seem like real settlements. In most anime they show a bunch of people dying and if that was the case their world's human would be wipe out. For example attack on titan that whole town and their squads would not have enough humans to support themselves. This anime does it correctly and makes life living there seem possible.

"I'll take you there in fifty years."

It's abt this one elf-girl whose time goes on slower than the manner in which the humans perceive time. Frieren, the MC, atm, is a teenager.

She experiences loss of her human and inhuman friends, and the ability to feel love, which she so much lacked in the past. It's an adventure novel, meaning she goes on abt a journey for, perhaps, decades to complete a mission, A. K. A., her motive, along with a few of her friends.

This novel's main focus is time and friendship.

There are dwarves, elves, demons, and humans, and perhaps even more! ✨

P. S. Y'all should try this one out! It's cool as heck!

I enjoyed the first 17 episodes, because the general story avoids typical fantasy anime clichés (such as going into dungeons and fighting monsters) and is more about what happens during a journey, with just a few new characters met in each episode.

Though, episodes 18 to 28 are dedicated to a story arc that is very different and typical of many anime series : the party is not travelling any more but stays at a academy of magic and, along with other students, undergoes several examinations and challenges in order to get a diploma. Many new characters are introduced (the students), and the focus is put on the strategy that each group of students will use to defeat the other groups.

In my opinion, the themes of this arc are very far removed from those of the travel episodes and are therefore much less surprising and enjoyable.

Frieren isn't exactly groundbreaking with what it covers, a deeper look into a world of magic and monsters, yet it provides a sense of humanity I rarely see in the genre. A lot of these types of anime go straight into the "exciting" parts of it, maybe the monster killing, and the adventure. Frieren starts after all of fhat, with its protagonist learning essentially what it means to live as a human. How her companions lived, coming to terms with mortality or the lack of it. From this lens it's pretty unique and the characters all have a deeper layer, no one is truly one note here and it's why this show is so acclaimed. It's why I'm making this review. So please give this a watch if you want a fantasy with a bit more humanity than a lot of what I've watched recently.

This anime raises the bar for every anime in existence! This is so amazing beyond words! <3 My favourite anime so far! Frieren level anime hehe :D. Why? Because it gives real life lessons inside every episode and imo.. made me a better human with every tear I dropped during watching it! I love this anime!

Imagine an anime which makes you value your time spent and gives you hope for life... this is what Frieren done for me and much more. With every episode my inner child was healing and my hope was re-ignited again and again.

The softness of heart inside the anime is beautifull and I really want to thank the creators of this anime for this wonderfull piece of healing art!

It's just an amazing, chill anime with some excellent scenes of animation. Truly a wonder to watch.

The first four episodes came out in a day, so you'll probably need to watch them in a day as well, like I did.

The series focuses on world building instead of mindless fight scenes with characters.

It also follows the manga (source material) really closely. I love it. Frieren is just a great show. And maybe manga (haven't caught up to the manga yet).

I was amazed by the weeks that went by (24) and what it had in store. I really want it on Blu-ray ASAP!!! I do love it that much. For me to want to buy a Blu-ray version of it, it must be great because I didn't want to buy a Blu-ray of an anime this much.

It's just an amazing anime.

At first, the main character seems too boring and silent (reminiscent of the heroes from the Best anime of the golden era of anime). But with each episode, you begin to understand the reasons for this behavior and it gets closer and closer. I am glad that, although rarely, they continue to release anime, where there is little childish screeching and screaming, with antics! Which I'm already very tired of! It's also nice that the characters are still different from the TYPICAL types, which immediately makes it clear their behavior and actions. I don't understand why in modern anime, heroes are made so similar (red hair means the hero yells, always gets into fights and is not very smart, etc.), are the audience so stupid? Isn't it more interesting when the characters reveal themselves.

With all the War and hate in the world, it's nice to know people make beauty still. Peace, Action, and Original Story telling from past stories brought to the present for our generation to learn and cherish. The characters are more real than half the actors and actresses in films nowadays. If I could ask anyone to watch just one anime, Neon Genesis Evangelion usually is the first one I'd respond with but now, if the person is just looking for a Fun New experience. This anime is my choice. Frieren can a huge positive impact on the entertainment industry. One not seen before or since. Its biggest quality is that it is perfect in every way. I believe people can better themselves and there poorer qualities, simply by watching this anime.

I am not a big time anime fan by any measure, but after stumbling upon this show I must say that I was blown away by it. It is a beautifully made animation with incredible visuals, passionate voice acting (I watched the English version) and amazing music.

The best part about this show is the softness of the story and how it can make so many simple moments feel very special. The main characters are very well written, they all feel unique with good traits and flaws all equally on display, which allows them to quickly become characters that you feel invested in.

I can't wait to watch more of this show, and I will probably buy my first ever manga because of it :)

I can't wait for season 2...No! I can wait. Fondly!

That's the point of the series: a relaxing story of patience and wonder. It has action and excitement, but I would say that it's best feature is the "Journey aspect". Following along a party of heroes. Learning about them and ultimately feeling that you are part of the adventure.

I don't know why but as the series develops, I like Frieren more and more. She started as a borderline sad character in my eyes, but now I and also Frieren herself have accepted the melancholy. Rather melancholy has turned into gratitude.

That's the feeling I have after finishing this season... gratitude.

Why do we say quick goodbyes?

Why aren't our goodbyes tearful?

It would be embarrassing when we meet again.

Whoever said anime can't have good storytelling? Frieren: Beyond Journey's End is an extremely well crafted work of art.

Our story begins, oddly. With Frieren having already completing the most consequential journey that the world has ever seen. Her and her compatriots successfully defeated the Demon King and have brought a prolonged peace to the land!

Normally, we would instead be watching her on that very journey, but this is not a normal work of storytelling. Although that journey was more consequential to the world, it was not so much to Frieren herself. Beyond Journey's End instead showcases Frieren on a new journey, but this time it is solely focused on personal growth. Rather than being plot driven, it is a character driven story.

The animation style, music, voice acting, and storytelling are all phenomenally well done. I also enjoyed the slow pacing, and the characters moving to a new location almost every episode. The series never felt stale or boring.

After desperately trying to find the gem in this tv show after dreading through every episode that has been released yet. I feel like i've been deceived by the reviewers.

Tv show is painfully slow and even when something is happening, it's mediocre at best.

Maybe there's something I'm missing, like not knowing what dungeons and dragons is. Not relating to the characters because of not regretting a lot of the decisions i do. Or that i can't relate because i'm typically not surrounded by naive idiots who doesn't learn from previous historical events.

Either way, 2 of my friends has had the same problem with this tv show. It feels almost like these reviews are created by gpt-4 bots.

I was completely unfamiliar with this work but was intrigued by the overwhelmingly positive ratings it received everywhere. Frieren generates a lot of buzz within the manga community. So, out of curiosity, I decided to give it a watch. However, I never managed to engage with it. Even with effort.. It's not a bad piece of work, but it's just not for me. I found myself bored and unable to connect with it.

I wonder if people are genuine with their ratings or if they're just following the trend.

Positive points: the art and animation are excellent, and the work explores some interesting philosophical themes.

Negative points: The characters are average, their character design is average, the plot is average, lacking action, the characters aren't very intelligent, the pace is slow, there are few stakes, in fact, there's just nothing exceptional about it. There are dozens of works much better than this.