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Frieren: Beyond Journey’s Endis a deeply emotional tale about loss, regret, and the passage of time. There are many underlying themes that have been explored very well and satisfied the audience. Yet, despite its multitude of themes, the series missed an opportunity to explore one of its most heartbreaking possibilities.
Frieren’s perception of Himmel is that of perfection. Through her eyes, he is an eternally smiling, kind-hearted hero who never falters. It can be said that this is the kind of trust one can see from the innocents towards their parents or siblings, a belief of inviolable trust that they will be able to shoulder anything and stand unfazed.
The eternal love between Frieren and Himmel
The weight of mortality could be seen as balanced against how the passage of years impacts humans differently than elves. However, it never occurs to the eagerly learning protagonist to think about her human companions during Frieren’s fifty-year absence. During this period, practically Himmel’s entire life passed by.
Himmel’s passing is a pivotal moment inFrieren: Beyond Journey’s End, and it signifies both the start of Frieren’s journey and also the reflection of the duo’s timeless bond. While Himmel was deeply in love with Frieren, she was distracted and left, only later to realize thedepth of his emotions after his passing.
Despite her centuries-long life as an elf, her inability to grasp deep human emotions left her blind to Himmel’s quiet devotion. In fact, the world in Frieren’s eyes prevents the audience as well fromfully understanding Himmel’s pain, doubts, and inner struggles.
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Even after Himmel’s death, Frieren’s unresolved emotions for him become a driving force in her quest to understand humanity. The regret of not being able to know him better when she had the time lingers within the depths of her heart.
A story of regret, growth, and timeless bonds
She retraces their shared journey with Himmel and the adventuring party, trying to comprehend the meaning of humanity and emotions through the people they once helped.
Himmel’s love for Frieren transcends his mortality, living on in the way he has helped her and shaped her character. Frieren’s journey is beyond her connection with just one person, and it is not just about reaching Ende to see Himmel’s ghost one last time.
The importance of the journey is about grappling with the one regret that forges her into what she is, her failure to truly understand Himmel while he is alive. Himmel’s death signifies more than just a loss inFrieren: Beyond Journey’s End.
Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End Ditched Himmel and Frieren’s Past for One of the Best Aspects of the Anime
It serves as a reminder to all the fans and Frieren herself that love can bridge the gap between mortality and eternity. For Himmel, waiting for Frieren was his entire life, while it was just a blip for her asFrieren remained frozen in time. It is only when we lose someone that we realize what we lost out on.
You can streamFrieren: Beyond Journey’sEnd on Crunchyroll.
Chandra Shekhar
Anime Writer
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Chandra Shekhar is an Anime Writer at FandomWire with over 800 published articles under his belt. A law student by training but a storyteller at heart, he blends his sharp analysis with a deep love for all things anime. From the old-school Yu Yu Hakusho to the eldritch horrors of Lord of the Mysteries, his knowledge spans decades and genres. When he’s not writing, he’s likely buried in webnovels, silently hoping his favorite ones get the anime adaptation they deserve.
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Frieren Beyond Journey’s End
