Frieren: Beyond Journey's End
葬送のフリーレン
What happens after the hero's party defeats the Demon King, seen through the eyes of the elf mage Frieren. It won the 14th Manga Taishō in 2021.
What is it about?
Frieren is an elven mage who once helped the hero Himmel slay the Demon King. Because elves live far longer than humans, she sets out on a journey toward the resting place of souls, hoping to meet her old comrade again.
Awards and anime
Besides the Manga Taishō, it won the Tezuka Osamu Cultural Prize New Creator Prize, the Shogakukan Manga Award, and the Kodansha Manga Award. Madhouse's anime aired its first season from September 2023 to March 2024 and a second season from January to March 2026. Viz Media publishes it in English.
Who will like it
Fantasy fans, and anyone who enjoys quiet, reflective stories about time and memory.