Where Does Frieren Anime End in the Manga? Full Breakdown
Words aren’t enough to fully tell you how beautiful the story goes in Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End (Sousou no Frieren). It is considered to be one of the most touching recent masterpieces to indulge yourself in watching. In fact, it has captivated a lot of fans, drawing them into its unique take on post-adventure fantasy and self-discovery, where the protagonist, Frieren, an elf mage, embarks on a journey to understand the fleeting nature of time and human bonds, and not merely to defeat the great evil. Explore where does Frieren anime end in the manga! As the anime’s first season concludes, many viewers are left eagerly wondering; where does the anime really end in the manga? If you don’t seem to scratch the ease of just only rewatching the whole season all over again, and curious enough to know what’s next on Frieren’s journey, you’ve just been in the right place. The Final Chapter: The Anime’s Conclusion Point For your information, the first season of Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End anime concludes with the last episode titled “It Would Be Embarrassing When We Met Again,” which is at Chapter 60 of the manga, corresponding to the “Departure and Farewell” arc. This generally wraps up the intense First-Class Mage Exam arc, which—if you remember—showcases Frieren, Fern, and their companions undergoing a challenging series of trials to determine the most worthy of the prestigious first-class mage title and their departure onto their next destination. This significant milestone alone represents roughly the first seven volumes of the manga series, currently boasting over 100 chapters and continues to expand! To give you a brief summary of where to start reading, below are the key events from the final episodes of the anime: If you badly want to pick up the story right where the anime left you off, and don’t want to read from the beginning, start reading from Chapter 61 of the manga, entitled “Magic-Nullifying Crystal.” Manga Overview: How Much Has Been Covered? In rough estimation, the anime has already covered a significant portion of the manga, almost half, adapting Volumes 1-7. As of now, the manga has over 132 chapters released but is unfortunately still currently on an indefinite hiatus, a reason why this specific number may not be increasing anytime soon. However, when it resumes and continues to be illustrated, the fans will definitely have something to look forward to. Story Arcs Breakdown Keen for details? That was never a problem with the following breakdown for you. If you’re an anime watcher and eager to see a clearer vision of the story, here’s a brief breakdown of the major story arcs covered in the anime, and see where they align exactly in the manga. Journey’s End Arc (Chapters 1-5) | Anime 1-3 Spanning the first three episodes of the anime, it introduces Frieren, who is an elf mage with a long lifespan, and her party of heroes—Himmel, Heiter, and Eisen—after their 10-year quest to defeat the Demon King. These range of chapters and episodes truly set the emotional foundation of the entire series, witnessing the final days and passing of Himmel. She just then realizes how she neglected truly understanding humans during their decade-long quest together, which further builds the theme of the story; Frieren learning the value of fleeting time of human lives. Northern Expedition Flashback (Chapters 6-16) | Anime 4-7 After that emotional depth of the introductory arc, episodes 4-7 of the anime delve deeper into Frieren’s memories of her original hero’s party, revealing her adventures with Himmel and the others from the past. You saw in these flashbacks her bond with Himmel, which developed over the years, despite her distant demeanor. This season’s range tackles more about the flashbacks of Frieren’s past, which serves to also contextualize her present journey of the major reason for her change and understanding of humanity. Aura the Guillotine Arc (Chapters 17-26) | Anime 8-11 Aura the Guillotine Arc covers about 8-11 episodes from the anime, introducing the first major battles in the series shown as Frieren and Fern face Aura the Guillotine, who is a powerful demon leader. Sequentially, it also welcomes the character of Stark, who is a strong yet kind-hearted warrior who later then joins Frieren and Fern on their journey, bringing you a trio dynamics that marks the real journey together. What begins as a mere mission, becomes a meditation on purpose and commitment, further expanding the emotional depth of the series with a wholesome trio to remember. First-Class Mage Exam Arc (Chapters 27-60) | Anime 9-28 The First-Class Mage Exam Arc is when the peak of the story in season 1 happens, exploring the most challenging trials of the First-Class Mage Examination. This arc follows the trials of Frieren and Fern, along with other skilled mages, as they compete in the First-Class Mage Exam. With the further support of other important supporting characters like Stark and Eisen, the show presents more magic duels, and battles, and even delves deeply into the characters’ feelings beyond their facade. What Comes Next in the Manga (SPOILER AHEAD!!!) Northern Lands Arc (Chapters 61-94) As Frieren, Fern, and Stark journey to the northern lands, they will experience a region known for its harsh environment and magical phenomena. This arc focuses more on the challenges they will face and travel in this region, introducing more new characters—like the mage, Sense—and delving further into the world’s deeper lore. You will also see how the bond of Frieren and Fren will continually grow. The Golden Land Arc (Chapters 95-115) After involving themselves in serious challenges from the Northern Lands Arc, Frieren and her party arrive at the Golden Land, which is another place rumored to hold a great amount of magical power and untold riches. This arc on the other hand introduces a significant magical challenge, testing more of Frieren and her companions’ abilities and forcing them to confront powerful adversaries. Not only that, this arc also includes themes of greed, ambition, and the immoral influence … Read more