Beauty in an ill-fated love story

Freeren: Beyond the end of the journey It follows the long-running titular Frieren as she travels with her new party. The majority of the story takes place in Frieren's present-day journey, but uses her present-day experiences to reframe and reframe experiences she had at a previous party many years ago. One of the most important elements to be reconstructed about Frieren is that of Himmel, the hero of the previous party. Himmel, the leader of the group that defeated the Demon King, is famous throughout the country.

But the show begins with his death. Viewers only learn more about Frieren through his memories. As she continues her journey, she looks back and discovers within herself that she may have shared feelings with Himmel beyond friendship. These emotions and moments point to a more romantic interest between the two, but the beginning of the show clearly depicts this not being realized until after his death.

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How Freeren's Travels Describe Love

Because we know how this love story ends, we ask viewers to enjoy the journey rather than hoping for a happy resolution. The flashbacks that show the developing relationship between Himmel and Frieren are not just the process of them coming together, but the nature of their paths. Like all good times, it's hard to recognize them until they're gone. Frieren's journey is about recognizing these moments, and the show hopes to convey the message that it is in these moments that one can know if they truly feel loved. It's a love story about the moments of connection they made and how important those moments are in retrospect.

Because of the passage of time inherent in this show, these flashbacks also place the viewer in Frieren's shoes. The viewer realizes what Himmel's romantic gesture truly means, while Frieren himself makes that connection. Presented this way, this love story not only provides viewers with a foundation for Frieren, but also reinforces the show's central theme that the journey is far more important than the end goal.

What the show means by love

This presentation of a love story serves as a dissection of what true love is and how it blossoms. While most romance stories only feature grand gestures and people falling over, Frieren takes a more nuanced approach. It shows how you can grow from just an acquaintance to a future partner. Himmel, who has a deep knowledge of flowers, gives Freeren a ring with a flower that can only have one meaning, and instead goes beyond the obvious and brings out the little things. A look, a pat on the skin, doing something just to make them smile – all these little moments are part of a growing romance that unfolds before the people involved realize it.

Of course, one could argue that this story is inherently tragic. It shows the loss, Himmel's death, and gives all these flashbacks that make that loss even more painful. At this point, it can be said that it is really difficult to recognize the impact something or someone has had until it is gone. The existence of such an important part of your life is not diminished by not understanding it in the moment, and in fact, it is about honoring its importance by continually looking back on it as you move forward. Freeren: Beyond the end of the journey I assert this with all my heart.

Frieren: Beyond Journey's End is now available to stream on Crunchyroll.

Freeren: Beyond the end of the journey

Frieren: Beyond Journey's End is an anime adventure drama series based on the manga series created by Kanehito Yamada and Tsukasa Abe. After the party's victory against the all-powerful Demon Lord who threatens to destroy the world, the elf Freeren seeks to find his place in a new world 50 years later with an uncertain future.

release date

September 29, 2023

season

1

number of episodes

28

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