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The curse of immortality is real, which is something we get another reminder of from Frieren’s almost timeless life. In fact, there’s also another saying that kind of makes sense with her enduring journey:things are only truly valued once they’re gone! Both of these reality-checks are especially true when one thinks about Frieren’s journey inFrieren: Beyond Journey’s Endseries. But how exactly?
As a near-immortal elf, Frieren’s existence comes with some great costs, which include experiences that she’ll never have, like receiving the amount of recognition that Flamme got.
This is mainly because of her long life, which makes it inevitable that her relationships and encounters with other people will always end up with a one-sided goodbye. Frieren will never be the main character, or more like she just can not be!
Frieren will forever remain as a mentor in someone else’s journey!
Frieren’s entire life has been and will continue to be, that ofa great mentor, always guiding othersalong their life’s paths. All of her wisdom and experiences are literally priceless and have created an invaluable impact on those she has met.
However, her name may remain etched in the pages of history, but the emotional toll of her immortal existence is what truly defines her story.
The burden of her immortality is indeed a curse in itself, making her suffer constant sorrow with all the fleeting relationships she forms with mortals; only to let them go at one point. From an elf’s perspective,Frierenhas no choice but to move along with the impermanence of everything and learn the beauty that lies within these short encounters.
Which, in fact, is her current goal in life, after meeting with Fern, Stark, and others.
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Still, it’s extremely unfortunate and also inevitable that Frieren’s longevity sometimes makes her almost invisible, taken for granted by those who benefit from her wisdom. Despite all of her great deeds, Frieren may never come to find the recognition she deserves. Her selfless dedication to guiding others has also become a part of her timeless journey.
Unlike Flamme, there is no Grimoire of Frieren, and will never be!
Frieren does have a legacy, but it’s completely not of her very own, as she has always lived on through the accomplishments of others. There was theGrimoire of Flammethen and it’ll be the Grimoire of Fern in the future, but there will never be the Grimoire of Frieren! Despite being such a legendary mage, she will always remain a secondary figure, only to exist in the shadows of history.
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However, don’t be mistaken, as this lack of recognition isnot a reflection of Frieren’s abilities, but rather a consequence of her selfless nature. As she journeys on, she is often identified as a member of Himmel’s team, but her own identity remains submerged beneath that of her companions.
And yet, Frieren seems to find solace in this supporting role, andthat’s exactly what makes the series so special.
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In fact, on a light-hearted note, one can’t help but imagine Frieren’s enduring presence in a futuristic world where magic is recorded on PDFs and eBooks, not Grimoires. And even then, Frieren will likely remain, ever the calm and collected mentor, guiding her new partner in adventure with the same wisdom that defines her timeless journey.
Frieren: Beyond Journey’s Endis available to watch onCrunchyroll.
Diganta Mondal
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Diganta Mondal is an avid Content Writer at Fandomwire, specializing in anime and pop culture-related stuff. With over 600 published articles, he boasts his knowledge on this beloved media and strives to connect with fellow anime enthusiasts all across the globe.Despite having a non-journalism educational background, his love for shows like Vinland Saga, Violet Evergarden, and other Naoki Urasawa works constantly inspires him to share informative news, theories, and recommendations on almost all anime genres, aiming to create a shared platform for nerdy discussions.
