Review
Frieren took me by surprise and easily became one of my favourite manga/anime this year.
The story follows an elf who is a part of a party that was made to slay the demon king. What’s special about the story, though, is that it focuses on the “after” rather than the quest of vanquishing the demon king itself.
I love how relaxing this book feels. Frieren is so laid back and has little to no relationship with the concept of time, given her lifespan as an elf.
As a mage, she is quite peculiar. She’s more interested in pretty much useless or totally mundane spells which, to me, makes her even more charming.
The progression of the story is beautiful – showing how Frieden’s personality and her way of connecting with people slowly changes as she goes on her own journey.
To sum it up, this volume introduces us to the party, but more importantly, to our main protagonist – Frieren; as she goes on a journey not only to find new and fascinating spells but also to learn more about herself.
