Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End, which has the unique structure of taking place in the present but frequently flashing back to a story in the past, works remarkably well in the hands of an expert writer. I can tell you this: we are so glad this series is back! ★ 【SENA 8ito】 「 ✦ MEMORIAL 」
I love how the opening episode of Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End conveyed the passage of time through meteor showers. There’s depth and meaning to that expression. And I love how this illustration reminds us of Frieren’s long journey—and, I think, what she’s learned through it. ★ 【SENA 8ito】 「 ✦ MEMORIAL 」
Fern, Stark, and Frieren return in the first episode of season two of Frieren: Beyond Journey’s end doing what they have been for the majority of the series—traveling. The party’s ultimate destination is Ende, but for now, they’re simply looking for the next village along the way in the northern lands to find work, so… Read More First Impression: Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End Season 2
It certainly feels a bit like Frieren is ancient history, but the anime returns today! Stay tuned later as we release our first impression of season two’s first episode! ★ 【こうこうや】 「 遺跡 (Ruins) // Frieren 」
This is the anime season you have been waiting for. As we enter a new year, we also enter a new anime season—guys, the winter 2026 season is packed full of shows that so many of us are anticipating. Here’s a little sample of what’s ahead (or if you prefer, jump straight down to our… Read More Winter 2026 Anime First Impressions
Our Twitch stream is on a short break right now, but fear not! Whit has dropped by for a little Christmas cheer anyway! She asked our communities on Discord and Instagram to decide which series she should draw a Christmas doodle of for the holiday! The choices were all upcoming 2026 anime series: And no… Read More 12 Days of Christmas Anime, Day 9: Visiting Frieren and Eisen Claus
I’m going to just imagine that this AU illustration of Himmel and Frieren dressed up in Christmas gear and ever so cutely clinging onto and kissing one another really happened. Yep. I like this universe better. ;_; ★ 【_】 「 葬送まとめ11 」
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