Frieren: Beyond Journey’s Endis about living a long life, appreciating the people you come in contact with throughout it, and understanding the connections that tie us all together. As Frieren goes on a new journey after her party’s legendary battle against the demon king, she begins to understand humanity just a bit more.
This calm and serene series contains some thought-provoking questions about life and death. While everyone’s time may be limited on the planet, it’s what you do with it that counts. With many quotes that make you think and others that encapsulate the philosophies of the characters we meet along the way, these are the best quotes.
8“We Only Traveled Together For A Mere Ten Years.” - Frieren
Frieren’s Perception Of Time
At its core, Frieren’s journey is all about learning to appreciate the time you have with the people you care about. As an elf, Frieren’s lifespan is incredibly long, with her current age being over 1000. For her, ten years doesn’t feel like much, which warps her perception of time compared to her original party.
Despite this, traveling with Himmel changes Frieren, even if it takes longer for her to understand the impact that he had.Frieren crying at the funeralis the start of a new journey across the land but also for her as a person.
7“Aura, K*ll Yourself” - Frieren
Frieren Overpowers Aura
It’s only fitting thata demon who relishes forcing others into submissionis shown up by Frieren’s powerful mana. While Aura may have appeared only once in the anime, her presence instantly made her a fan-favorite character.
It’s not just what you do that cements you into the series but also how you are defeated. The pacing of the scene and the build-up only make the final line hit so much harder. When Frieren’s mana is measured, it greatly outweighs Aura’s own. With the loser of this contest being forced to do whatever the winner says, Frieren wins without having to lift a finger.
6“It’s What Himmel The Hero Would Have Done” - Frieren, Eisen, And Heiter
Frieren Continues Himmel’s Legacy
This quote isn’t just incredibly memeable, but it also speaks a lot as to how Himmel impacted Frieren and the rest of her original party. There are many things that Frieren grows to appreciate more when she has her experience with Himmel to compare them to, such as appreciating the flowers or understanding what the significance of a ring is.
Many of the characters that interacted with Himmel are forever changed. Heiter may come across as selfish in regard to becoming a hero. However, he takes in an orphaned Fern simply because that is what Himmel would have done.
5“There Is Nothing Wrong With Being A Fake Hero” - Himmel
Himmel Proves Himself A Hero
Pulling a sword from a stone and being declared a king or a hero is one of the oldest fantasy tropes. For Himmel, pulling the sword out successfully means that he is destined to be the great hero destined to defeat the Demon Lord.
When Himmel fails, he declares that there is nothing wrong with being a fake hero, just as long as he proves himself through his actions. At the end of the day, his ability to pull the sword out isn’t what determines success. you’re able to only be judged once everything is said and done.
4“You’re A Man Right? Let’s Settle This With Our Fists” - Denken
Out Of Mana But Not Out Of Options
Despite many characters introduced being able to use their mana to produce spells, at the end of the day, many of them are also just human. Denken understands this during the magic trials. When the clock is ticking and the protective barrier is broken by Frieren, capturing one of the strongest birds becomes an impossibility.
That is until another group clutches their own prize closely. Denken and his group may be out of mana to fight with, but as humans, fists are the most primal form of combat. This shows Denken’s determination to pass the trials as he is willing to fight like a man and not a mage to secure victory.
3“Meals Are A Time Of Joy, Not Stress, And We’re All Here For The Same Reason” - Denken
When The Battles Die Down
Being enemies one day does not mean that there needs to be animosity. During the First-Class Mage Exams, every character is at each other’s throats in an attempt to get their certification. However, despite being enemies on the battlefield, they all converge into the same tavern to eat.
Denken understands that competition does not mean there needs to be hostilities outside the arena. Despite sitting at different tables and leading very different lives, mealtimes are a moment where everyone can let their guard down and rest for the day. It’s a moment of levity that makes you appreciate the meals you have, especially those that take you back to special moments in your life.
2"Death Isn’t The Only Goodbye In This Life" - Wirbel
What Does Goodbye Mean?
One of the most important aspects of Frieren is the theme of saying goodbye. For Frieren this means outliving those she cares about. However, she can remember the members of her previous party and even carries over their lessons. For Wirbel, on the other hand, he became a hero for the sake of a childhood crush and the stories of Himmel the Hero.
Despite this being a motivator for his route in life, he cannot remember the face of this crush. Sometimes forgetting what someone looked like is another way to say goodbye, since, at least with their memories, they continue to have a presence in the mind of the individual.
1“Magic Is The World Of Visualization” - Serie, Ubel, and Richter
Frieren’s Magic System
Magic is an important element throughout Frieren. Some mages use it for power while others have a more relaxed outlook towards it. Characters such as Serie, Ubel, and Richter all have the understanding that magic’s only limit is the imagination.
If you can imagine something and truly believe in the outcome, then it can be done. This is proven multiple times throughout the series. This includes when Ubel cuts through an uncuttable robe simply because she can imagine herself cutting through it. Frieren herself also displays this system when she breaks through the magic barrier during the First Class Mage Exams.
