I just caught up from episode 1 and I love this anime. It’s genuinely so chill, pretty, and it has this sort of slightly melancholic, strongly nostalgic vibe weaved throughout each episode. I saw someone mention there’s 11 volumes of the manga, so I’d guess that means the entire thing will be adapted in 2 cours. I’m excited to see how the show progresses.
The manga is still ongoing, so don’t expect a conclusion. However, based on visuals and the OP, it looks like this season is getting pretty far through the source that exists. So, good news is that there is probably a future Frieren season. Bad news is that it might be a while (for humans, it won’t be long if you are an elf).
Turns out I really like fantasy without levels, skills, cheats, isekai protagonists or plot structure. I have almost forgotten what’s it’s like. Himmel is a bro.
Pretty good
I’m in love with this show, so I went out and bought all 11 volumes of the manga yesterday. I’m surprised how faithful it is. Like, actually, literally almost every shot, every line is the same. I don’t think I’ve ever seen a studio do that. But I gotta say, the cast nails it in the show. Every hits a little harder, and feels a bit more “real”.
That is the thing I have been most pleasantly surprised by the production of this show. They have really devoted a lot of time and budget to a show that is not in a typically super well performing genre. In an alternate universe, it is easy to see how this show is produced in a way that flies at a breakneck pace through the story and doesn’t have even close to the same emotional impact as things are stripped for time.
So far, this has been the best adaptation I could have dreamed for. It helps that the source material is excellent to start with. Enjoy the manga! It’s a really special one.
Oh gods yes, usually it’d be something that blows through the whole story in 10~12 eps and is quickly forgotten about. I guess it helps that the manga was quite popular, so they knew they’d have a hit if they stayed true to the source. Finished book 2, I can definitely see why this story struck a chord with people now.
Cowardice might be a flaw, but it’s easier to work with than recklessness.
