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ÔáËͤΥեê©`¥ì¥ó [S¨s¨ no Frieren] #2
Frieren: Beyond Journey¡¯s End, Vol. 2
At Eisen's urging, Frieren and her apprentice Fern head north seeking the land where heroes' souls are said to rest, which also happens to be the location of the Demon King's castle. Along the way, they meet Eisen's apprentice, whose fighting skills may come in handy -- though the Demon King is long gone, his surviving minions have unfinished business with Frieren!
199 pages, Kindle Edition
First published October 16, 2020
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June 30, 2022
Don't read manga series out of order. We are not monsters.
This is a great continuation of the first. The pace remains slower, like the author is dialing into the mood/theme we're exploring, though months and years still pass. Frieren and Fern are heading to the North where the spirits are purported to be. Along the way, they begin picking up companions and putting together a loose association that will almost certainly gel into an adventuring party.
We also see more of Frieren's actual engagement with her companions and the subtlety of her attention. She knows things like never missing a birthday and knowing the perfect present and Fern is starting to notice the disconnect between Frieren's view of herself and her actual heart. I love, more than a little, Fern essentially taking a semi-parental role in Frieren's arc despite her being so very much younger. It's a great dynamic and I'm enjoying it very much.
While these are the elements engaging me, the tone is quite varied. I'm still unsure whether I like that or not. The adventure elements are fine, exciting, even. But I'm all-in on the relationships and character explorations. Yamada is doing a good job making those manifest through the scaffold of a standard-ish adventure, so I'm not frosty about the mix or anything. Just unsure.
So this is another solid four stars and I'm glad to keep going on this journey with our adventurers.
A note about Chaste: While there are various tender moments, none seem on a trajectory for romance. Or even just sex. Not even any fan-service, which would be an even bigger tone break, frankly. So I consider it very chaste.
This is a great continuation of the first. The pace remains slower, like the author is dialing into the mood/theme we're exploring, though months and years still pass. Frieren and Fern are heading to the North where the spirits are purported to be. Along the way, they begin picking up companions and putting together a loose association that will almost certainly gel into an adventuring party.
We also see more of Frieren's actual engagement with her companions and the subtlety of her attention. She knows things like never missing a birthday and knowing the perfect present and Fern is starting to notice the disconnect between Frieren's view of herself and her actual heart. I love, more than a little, Fern essentially taking a semi-parental role in Frieren's arc despite her being so very much younger. It's a great dynamic and I'm enjoying it very much.
While these are the elements engaging me, the tone is quite varied. I'm still unsure whether I like that or not. The adventure elements are fine, exciting, even. But I'm all-in on the relationships and character explorations. Yamada is doing a good job making those manifest through the scaffold of a standard-ish adventure, so I'm not frosty about the mix or anything. Just unsure.
So this is another solid four stars and I'm glad to keep going on this journey with our adventurers.
A note about Chaste: While there are various tender moments, none seem on a trajectory for romance. Or even just sex. Not even any fan-service, which would be an even bigger tone break, frankly. So I consider it very chaste.
July 19, 2024
okay I get it now & will definitely read volume 3 asap. this is SO cute & fun!
January 16, 2022
Frieren and Fern continue their wanderings, slowly making their way to the north. On the way, they¡¯ll meet up with a warrior of dubious courage, a defiant dragon, a town that honours its roots, and a reminder that times may change, but some things simply do not¡
This series. After such a strong start, this just¡ keeps right on moving from strength to strength and it¡¯s great. It is a standout of fantasy manga and an absolute delight. The way it mixes heavier themes with the occasional bit of goofiness and some old-fashioned action makes it look easy.
Frieren is the special sauce that gives the book life, which makes sense since she¡¯s the titular character. She¡¯s removed enough from humanity that she can¡¯t truly process how short life is, happy to wait around for years if necessary, but now that she has a crew with her, it¡¯s up to them to nudge her along lest they grow old before long.
Then again, she¡¯s not so removed that she¡¯s immune to feeling any affection for them, even as it turns out that elves are ¡°rapidly¡± dying out because they¡¯re essentially all asexual and don¡¯t feel any compulsion to reproduce nor any romantic attachments. It¡¯s a cute reminder that her time with people has not been without changes. Or, indeed, that somebody who lives for so long might just take a bit longer to mature than a species that has time far less on its side.
The blending of past and present was good in the first volume and it continues to be used smartly here. Stark, the warrior, is actually the apprentice of one of Frieren¡¯s old companions and while he appears to be less than impressive, it turns out he takes after his master in many ways.
Stark is a really good addition to the cast - he and Fern play off one another well and have a great dynamic that¡¯s much different to the deference they show Frieren (although Fern is getting a lot cheekier by the end of this volume). The story knows when it can let its hair down and when it should be serious, which is appreciated.
The last section really ramps up the stakes, as our crew head to the northern lands, where pockets of demons left over after the quest of the original heroes have slowly begun to rise in power. Indeed, as they make their way to a town that is magically protected by somebody Frieren knew who has been lost to human memory as an actual person, it appears that peace may be at hand¡
There were two ways this all could have gone, with Frieren¡¯s suspicions being nothing more than the last gasps of an old warrior who refuses to embrace change or the chance things might get better. She has it all wrong and must learn that her previous experiences have made her jaded and that she too must learn to change with the times.
Would that have made for a better story? Maybe, but the die is cast and what we get here instead is a hero showing why they¡¯re a hero and a reinforcing that some leopards refuse to change their spots while quoting scripture for their own ends, or something. It¡¯s got some shonen elements, but there¡¯s a lot of clever plotting going on that elevates it more than you might expect.
It¡¯s great either way - Frieren doesn¡¯t often need to act directly because she has faith in her charges and in people to pick up on the clues she¡¯s left them. It¡¯s nice to have a smart, resourceful heroine who can stand on her own feet that isn¡¯t being undercut for comedy or fan service.
Even the wilder stuff like the shaved ice spell (no syrup spell, unfortunately, which seems like a big miss) are in service to Frieren keeping things light and the mood high rather than focusing on the heavy nature of their duty. The way they mine her perception of time for jokes and pathos is great - she¡¯s entirely content to stay in jail for two years to think about what she¡¯s done, provided Fern and Stark get her some grimoires.
Yes, it all turns to high action at the end and the next volume promises a real throw down, so that may not be quite as compelling as the philosophical musings of near-immortality, but I think this is good enough to have it both ways and will remain optimistic.
5 stars - starts quiet and keeps getting better and better. This is rapidly climbing my list of all-time favourite manga and long may it stay that way. I certainly can¡¯t think of another fantasy story this good in this medium.
This series. After such a strong start, this just¡ keeps right on moving from strength to strength and it¡¯s great. It is a standout of fantasy manga and an absolute delight. The way it mixes heavier themes with the occasional bit of goofiness and some old-fashioned action makes it look easy.
Frieren is the special sauce that gives the book life, which makes sense since she¡¯s the titular character. She¡¯s removed enough from humanity that she can¡¯t truly process how short life is, happy to wait around for years if necessary, but now that she has a crew with her, it¡¯s up to them to nudge her along lest they grow old before long.
Then again, she¡¯s not so removed that she¡¯s immune to feeling any affection for them, even as it turns out that elves are ¡°rapidly¡± dying out because they¡¯re essentially all asexual and don¡¯t feel any compulsion to reproduce nor any romantic attachments. It¡¯s a cute reminder that her time with people has not been without changes. Or, indeed, that somebody who lives for so long might just take a bit longer to mature than a species that has time far less on its side.
The blending of past and present was good in the first volume and it continues to be used smartly here. Stark, the warrior, is actually the apprentice of one of Frieren¡¯s old companions and while he appears to be less than impressive, it turns out he takes after his master in many ways.
Stark is a really good addition to the cast - he and Fern play off one another well and have a great dynamic that¡¯s much different to the deference they show Frieren (although Fern is getting a lot cheekier by the end of this volume). The story knows when it can let its hair down and when it should be serious, which is appreciated.
The last section really ramps up the stakes, as our crew head to the northern lands, where pockets of demons left over after the quest of the original heroes have slowly begun to rise in power. Indeed, as they make their way to a town that is magically protected by somebody Frieren knew who has been lost to human memory as an actual person, it appears that peace may be at hand¡
There were two ways this all could have gone, with Frieren¡¯s suspicions being nothing more than the last gasps of an old warrior who refuses to embrace change or the chance things might get better. She has it all wrong and must learn that her previous experiences have made her jaded and that she too must learn to change with the times.
Would that have made for a better story? Maybe, but the die is cast and what we get here instead is a hero showing why they¡¯re a hero and a reinforcing that some leopards refuse to change their spots while quoting scripture for their own ends, or something. It¡¯s got some shonen elements, but there¡¯s a lot of clever plotting going on that elevates it more than you might expect.
It¡¯s great either way - Frieren doesn¡¯t often need to act directly because she has faith in her charges and in people to pick up on the clues she¡¯s left them. It¡¯s nice to have a smart, resourceful heroine who can stand on her own feet that isn¡¯t being undercut for comedy or fan service.
Even the wilder stuff like the shaved ice spell (no syrup spell, unfortunately, which seems like a big miss) are in service to Frieren keeping things light and the mood high rather than focusing on the heavy nature of their duty. The way they mine her perception of time for jokes and pathos is great - she¡¯s entirely content to stay in jail for two years to think about what she¡¯s done, provided Fern and Stark get her some grimoires.
Yes, it all turns to high action at the end and the next volume promises a real throw down, so that may not be quite as compelling as the philosophical musings of near-immortality, but I think this is good enough to have it both ways and will remain optimistic.
5 stars - starts quiet and keeps getting better and better. This is rapidly climbing my list of all-time favourite manga and long may it stay that way. I certainly can¡¯t think of another fantasy story this good in this medium.
March 10, 2023
This wonderful fantasy manga is titled, "Sousou no Frieren", or in a possible English translation, "Frieren at the Funeral". This a title that deserves to have an official English version in the near future.
This second volume can be divided into parts. The first part is an easy-pace quest of Frieren retracing the journey of her original party with the disciples and heirs of her friends. The second part contains the initial chapters of an arc that can only be title "Frieren the demon slayer".
I've already written about how it is a different take on a fantasy story in my review of the first volume. Now it continues to get better as this story progresses.
This second volume can be divided into parts. The first part is an easy-pace quest of Frieren retracing the journey of her original party with the disciples and heirs of her friends. The second part contains the initial chapters of an arc that can only be title "Frieren the demon slayer".
I've already written about how it is a different take on a fantasy story in my review of the first volume. Now it continues to get better as this story progresses.
March 8, 2025
Why do I tear up with every Himmel flashback or mention ? Frieren is an absolute doll and one of my all time favorite characters. Stark has joined the family ?
Fern: ¡°We must praise her every time she behaves well¡±
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Himmel: ¡°.. so you won¡¯t be alone in the future¡±
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Fern: ¡°We must praise her every time she behaves well¡±
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Himmel: ¡°.. so you won¡¯t be alone in the future¡±
???
March 1, 2025
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Frieren continues to be a captivating read. Volume two introduces us to Eisen, another member of Frieren's former party, adding depth to the world and its characters. Like Heiter before him, Eisen seeks an apprentice for Frieren, further enriching the narrative.
The series' signature blend of adventure and serene pacing remains a strength. The story unfolds with a captivating rhythm, never feeling rushed or stagnant. The characters are endearing and well-developed, and the plot, while leisurely, delivers satisfying moments of excitement and intrigue. It¡¯s a testament to the series' skill that it can seamlessly balance quiet contemplation with thrilling action.
Frieren's unique perspective as an immortal elf continues to fascinate. Her detached yet empathetic nature adds a layer of complexity to the story. While the series has a tranquil atmosphere, it doesn't shy away from dramatic moments, making for a truly engaging reading experience. Vol. 2 successfully builds upon the foundation established in the first volume, leaving readers eagerly anticipating the next installment in Frieren's extraordinary journey.
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Frieren continues to be a captivating read. Volume two introduces us to Eisen, another member of Frieren's former party, adding depth to the world and its characters. Like Heiter before him, Eisen seeks an apprentice for Frieren, further enriching the narrative.
The series' signature blend of adventure and serene pacing remains a strength. The story unfolds with a captivating rhythm, never feeling rushed or stagnant. The characters are endearing and well-developed, and the plot, while leisurely, delivers satisfying moments of excitement and intrigue. It¡¯s a testament to the series' skill that it can seamlessly balance quiet contemplation with thrilling action.
Frieren's unique perspective as an immortal elf continues to fascinate. Her detached yet empathetic nature adds a layer of complexity to the story. While the series has a tranquil atmosphere, it doesn't shy away from dramatic moments, making for a truly engaging reading experience. Vol. 2 successfully builds upon the foundation established in the first volume, leaving readers eagerly anticipating the next installment in Frieren's extraordinary journey.
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December 14, 2021
3,75 ?
October 23, 2024
Wow, what an amazing volume.
The first half is all about meeting the Warrior who will join the team. He was defending this town for so long, but really he's kind of a coward. But Frieren pushes him to face his fears (and dragon) in a really awesome way. Second half deals with demons and their push to sneakily try to invade a human town. Frieren ain't having that shit happen.
A 5 out of 5.
The first half is all about meeting the Warrior who will join the team. He was defending this town for so long, but really he's kind of a coward. But Frieren pushes him to face his fears (and dragon) in a really awesome way. Second half deals with demons and their push to sneakily try to invade a human town. Frieren ain't having that shit happen.
A 5 out of 5.
January 12, 2025
This adventure series is still going strong.
More to come.
More to come.
December 1, 2024
Oooh okay okay, I see where this is going and I like it.
I'm still enjoying the vibes that are a weird combination of cozy, melancholy, and adventuring. And a little dismemberment here and there.
I'm still enjoying the vibes that are a weird combination of cozy, melancholy, and adventuring. And a little dismemberment here and there.
August 20, 2023
A brilliant second instalment in a series that looks as though it has the to potential to become a new favourite manga for me. It¡¯s gently paced but full of action and heart and the art style is simply gorgeous.
August 19, 2022
Granted the tone/pace is generally slow...there was some deaths/action here....I am enjoying this series. Particularly the dry humour that kind of sneaks up on you when you don't expect it to
July 8, 2024
I love these characters.
November 29, 2024
5?
I don't see how any of these books are going to be less than 5?? I love this series ?
I don't see how any of these books are going to be less than 5?? I love this series ?
August 2, 2023
Well, I've never had my interest in a series plummet with one line as much as here. We meet the remains of the Demon Kings army here and the story proceeds to... do absolutely nothing interesting with them whatsoever. They're just evil, with absolutely no exploration or justification. How boring.
We've spent so long exploring how differently Frieren sees the world from mortal humans, and how that effects how she acts and interacts with those around her. Is it so wrong of me to expect the story to give the courtesy to the demons? I don't need some twist about how the demons were secretly good all along, but some exploration of why they do what they do beyond "they're just evil" would have been nice. There's a brief flashback with a demon child that seems to be a hint at them having a very different mentality that brings them into conflict with humanity, but no. It's just meant to be a demonstration of them just being inherently evil, not an exploration of a radically different morality.
The demons seeking peace could have even fit the themes of the series! Even something even Frieren that was unchanging and inevitable, the demon-human conflict, could change and evolve given enough time!
Everything else is competently done, however. I can absolutely see why people fall in love with this series. I really wish I was one of those people.
We've spent so long exploring how differently Frieren sees the world from mortal humans, and how that effects how she acts and interacts with those around her. Is it so wrong of me to expect the story to give the courtesy to the demons? I don't need some twist about how the demons were secretly good all along, but some exploration of why they do what they do beyond "they're just evil" would have been nice. There's a brief flashback with a demon child that seems to be a hint at them having a very different mentality that brings them into conflict with humanity, but no. It's just meant to be a demonstration of them just being inherently evil, not an exploration of a radically different morality.
The demons seeking peace could have even fit the themes of the series! Even something even Frieren that was unchanging and inevitable, the demon-human conflict, could change and evolve given enough time!
Everything else is competently done, however. I can absolutely see why people fall in love with this series. I really wish I was one of those people.
July 28, 2022
Frieren's reluctant heroism and quiet competence -- at least in her field of magic anyhow -- have really got me hooked on this series now. On a journey to the far north to literally confront a ghost from her past, she must fight a dragon, recruit a warrior travel companion, and cross the heavily guarded border to the North Lands, where demons dwell. And she still finds time for gentle, slice-of-life moments with her apprentice and the people in the villages she passes.
The cliffhanger has me most grateful that I have the next two volumes on hand from the library.
The cliffhanger has me most grateful that I have the next two volumes on hand from the library.
September 29, 2022
Puntuaci¨®n: 4'5?
Me ha encantado!?
Si el primero me gust¨®, este a¨²n m¨¢s!
En este tomo se une a la aventura un nuevo compa?ero y juntos siguen el camino de esa aventura de la que acompa?an a Frieren, una Elfa un tanto peculiar.
En este tomo, mientras van de camino a su destino le aguardan aventuras. De hecho en la ¨²ltima ciudad que llegan aparecen personajes que me han gustado mucho y que estoy deseando saber qu¨¦ pasa, por que ese final te deja con muchas ganas de m¨¢s ?
De hecho estoy muy intrigada por una clase de magia?? necesito m¨¢s de esta historia ?
Recomiendo mucho estos mangas ???
Me ha encantado!?
Si el primero me gust¨®, este a¨²n m¨¢s!
En este tomo se une a la aventura un nuevo compa?ero y juntos siguen el camino de esa aventura de la que acompa?an a Frieren, una Elfa un tanto peculiar.
En este tomo, mientras van de camino a su destino le aguardan aventuras. De hecho en la ¨²ltima ciudad que llegan aparecen personajes que me han gustado mucho y que estoy deseando saber qu¨¦ pasa, por que ese final te deja con muchas ganas de m¨¢s ?
De hecho estoy muy intrigada por una clase de magia?? necesito m¨¢s de esta historia ?
Recomiendo mucho estos mangas ???
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March 27, 2024Sau khi ??c t?p 1 xong th¨¬ m¨¬nh k? v?ng b? n¨¤y ??c chill chill h¨¤i h??c nh? nh¨¤ng, tuy l¨¤ phi¨ºu l?u nh?ng m¨¤ thi¨ºn v? slice of life h?n, v¨¬ 2 th?y tr¨° Frieren ko th?c s? ??i m?t v?i nguy hi?m g¨¬, c?ng ch?a th?y r? h¨¤nh tr¨¬nh v¨¤ ?¨ªch ??n, c? nh? ?i loanh quanh thu th?p ph¨¦p thu?t v¨¤ ?n l?i k? ni?m c?! Qua t?p 2 c¨® th¨ºm Stark, th¨ºm ng??i th¨ºm vui :v r?i ??n cu?i g?p b?n qu? th¨¬ th¨¤nh ra si¨ºu h?p d?n. Frieren ra ?¨°n d?t kho¨¢t th?t
January 26, 2022
More story focused than Vol. 1, this continuation adds more to Frieren's efforts to understand others, while also providing more insight into her past and dropping this newly formed adventuring party into the midst of a fresh conflict with ties to Frieren's past.
January 26, 2022
As expected, it's getting plottier, but still exactly what I want.
Getting real emotional about long-lived adventurers you guys...
Getting real emotional about long-lived adventurers you guys...
April 20, 2023
encore mieux que le premier, j'adore cet univers, et le personnage de Frieren est d¨¦cid¨¦ment tr¨¨s int¨¦ressant avec un traitement original
March 10, 2024
the fight with Aura was probably one of the most low key fun
May 1, 2024
Strasznie mi si? podoba, jak jest narysowana ta manga.
Jest du?o skakania po linii czasu, ale w sumie nie jest to jako? mocno myl?ce.
Jest du?o skakania po linii czasu, ale w sumie nie jest to jako? mocno myl?ce.
October 24, 2024
?wietnie si? bawi? na tej serii
January 30, 2025
5??
I¡¯m about to start my period and that made me cry a lot.
I¡¯m about to start my period and that made me cry a lot.
February 28, 2025
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March 3, 2025Frieren slayssssssss¡super hot demons ¡
4.5??
4.5??
August 13, 2024
4/5 ?
Fern i Frieren to cudowny duet ?
Fern i Frieren to cudowny duet ?
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