In this post, we take a closer look at the current status of the series “Sousou no Frieren”, also known by the following titles:
- Frieren: Beyond Journeys End
- 葬送のフリーレン
- Frieren at the Funeral
- Frieren The Slayer
Status#
Based on our analysis, the series is NOT FINISHED. ❌
Here’s how we reached that conclusion:
- Some related entries are still listed as ongoing on MyAnimeList
- The series is listed as not ended on Trakt
- The original source material has not been fully adapted, according to MangaUpdates
Taken together, these points indicate that Sousou no Frieren is still ongoing in some form.
Watch order#
Sousou no Frieren ↗ ↖
葬送のフリーレン
Summary
The Demon King has been defeated, and the victorious hero party returns home before disbanding. The four—mage Frieren, hero Himmel, priest Heiter, and warrior Eisen—reminisce about their decade-long journey as the moment to bid each other farewell arrives. But the passing of time is different for elves, thus Frieren witnesses her companions slowly pass away one by one.Before his death, Heiter manages to foist a young human apprentice called Fern onto Frieren. Driven by the elf’s passion for collecting a myriad of magic spells, the pair embarks on a seemingly aimless journey, revisiting the places that the heroes of yore had visited. Along their travels, Frieren slowly confronts her regrets of missed opportunities to form deeper bonds with her now-deceased comrades.
[Written by MAL Rewrite]
Background
Sousou no Frieren ranked second and sixth in the 2021 and 2022 Kono Manga ga Sugoi! for the Male Readers division, respectively. In 2021, the series won the New Work Prize at the 25th Tezuka Osamu Cultural Prize awards. The manga was nominated twice for the 45th and 46th Kodansha Manga Awards in the Shounen category before winning the 48th Kodansha Manga Award in the same category in 2024. The series won the 69th Shougakukan Manga Award. The series has been published in English as Frieren: Beyond Journey's End by VIZ Media under the Shonen Sunday imprint since November 9, 2021. The series has also been simulpub digitally through VIZ Manga. It has also been released in Polish by Studio JG since May 12, 2023.
Sousou no Frieren ↗ ↖
葬送のフリーレン
Summary
During their decade-long quest to defeat the Demon King, the members of the hero's party—Himmel himself, the priest Heiter, the dwarf warrior Eisen, and the elven mage Frieren—forge bonds through adventures and battles, creating unforgettable precious memories for most of them.However, the time that Frieren spends with her comrades is equivalent to merely a fraction of her life, which has lasted over a thousand years. When the party disbands after their victory, Frieren casually returns to her “usual” routine of collecting spells across the continent. Due to her different sense of time, she seemingly holds no strong feelings toward the experiences she went through.
As the years pass, Frieren gradually realizes how her days in the hero’s party truly impacted her. Witnessing the deaths of two of her former companions, Frieren begins to regret having taken their presence for granted; she vows to better understand humans and create real personal connections. Although the story of that once memorable journey has long ended, a new tale is about to begin.
[Written by MAL Rewrite]
Background
Sousou no Frieren was released on Blu-ray and DVD in seven volumes from January 24, 2024, to July 17, 2024. The series aired on Nippon TV's Friday Anime Night block.
Sousou no Frieren: ●● no Mahou ↗ ↖
葬送のフリーレン ～●●の魔法～
Summary
Frieren loves collecting peculiar spells, and her ever-growing arsenal of magic contains the perfect spells for many occasions. Whether it be by stealthily removing alcohol from Heiter's drinks or by remedying her own sleep issues, Frieren is sure to brighten her companions' days with her magic.[Written by MAL Rewrite]
Background
This entry includes the Mizkan Ajipon collaboration episode.
Shousetsu Sousou no Frieren: Zensou ↗ ↖
小説 葬送のフリーレン ～前奏～
Summary
After the legendary elf mage Frieren is forced to confront the cruel passage of time, she sets out on a journey to fulfill the last wishes of her friends and get to know the world a little better. Under the supervision of Kanehito Yamada, writer of the original manga, comes five original short stories! Join Frieren, Fern, Stark, Lawine, Kanne, and Aura in brand new adventures!(Source: Yen Press)
Sousou no Frieren 2nd Season ↗ ↖
葬送のフリーレン 第2期