I Started Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End

Frieren: Beyond Journey's End is SO charming right from the start! I'm reading the manga and watching the anime and loving both

[@merphynapier42]

If you haven’t checked it out yet: www.viz.com/frieren-beyond-journeys-end

[@serpently9404]

Please check heavenly delusion!

[@King0fCarbs]

This story is something special man, its message is something timeless, never take for granted the time you have with the ones you love

[@MayumiSaegusaShiba]

the show elevated an already amazing manga to an absurd level. madhouse really gave their all to frieren and it shows so beautifully.

[@redhawx4216]

Shit I don't know madhouse is the one animating it. Glad they got to animate another great story cuz I do like madhouse animes back in the early days. It's just sad to see their name doesn't appear as much nowadays to the point that I thought the studio was already dead.

[@susbedo9258]

​@@redhawx4216 3 years of production. The producers scouted the best possible director, composer, animators, screenwriters, voice actors to meticulously craft this amazing anime. Love, passion, heart and soul into every single frame.

[@digitaljanus]

​@@susbedo9258 When I learned Frieren's voice actress also voiced Anya from _Spy x Family_ and Chise from _The Ancient Magus' Bride_ ...😲 The insane range she has!

[@user-yd2ye2uh2c]

​​@@redhawx4216they also made the No Game No Life anime (hopefully 2nd season coming soon)

[@xcalixus]

Madhouse is kinda notorious for not giving some series second seasons.​@@user-yd2ye2uh2c

[@kuro160]

I can’t believe this is happenning. When I met Merphy she was a lil hesitant about mangas and anime. Now I see a glow on her eyes when she talks about these stories. Feels good man ❤

[@samfisher6606]

I love just the little details in Frieren like Frieren gets this simple spell to make grapes super sour and then you find out later that Eisen's favorite food is super sour grapes. This is one of those series that gets more interconnected the more you go back and rewatch/reread.

[@Dotoku44]

Glad you're liking it. It's absolutely fantastic!

[@roseking4874]

The anime is so, so good. Absolute top notch production. I can't stop listening to the score. The ending song was immediately added to my 'Bring on the tears' Playlist. If wherever you are watching the anime doesn't have subtitles for the opening and ending, I recommended looking them up. Especially for the ending.

[@matthewkrambeer2480]

The anime is actually GOATed. It is the best possible anime adaptation a mangaka could hope to get for their work. So I'm glad you're watching it as well.

[@gilgalad6231]

So so so so so happy you are starting Frieren! It is a great manga/anime. Hope you enjoy your journey. Cheers.

[@paxtenebrae]

God, I'm so glad you're reading this. I KNEW you would fall in love with it. What an outstanding story. Also, I like that you call them a Fellowship instead of a Party. How Tolkensian of you!

[@Omegateck16]

I saw the anime and I dont normally read/watch these types of slower stories, but the character moments are emotional yet subtle and the connections made throughout her journey are special. Himmel is my favorite:)

[@poporipopes4876]

I started the Frieren manga this week too! It really felt like something right up your alley from the few videos I've seen. Glad you're also enjoying it!

[@susbedo9258]

Pls watch the anime. It's even better!

[@booksandtropes]

YES!!!!!! You’re going to love, love, love this series!!!!

[@micow9951]

Glad you're also watching the anime it's really beautiful in many ways

[@HeavyTopspin]

This is definitely the one where you want to watch the anime, because everything about it - animation quality, artistic detail, voice acting (original Japanese with subtitles OF COURSE), music, and sound effects is the absolute top of top tier. The manga is great, don't get me wrong, but the anime is definitely in the conversation for best single season of all time.

[@SamTheGumMan117]

The flashbacks and callbacks are so amazing in this one and gets me choked up sometimes

[@TheLordofMetroids]

Quickly became one of my favorite anime of all time when it aired. I love this series so much. And from what I understand the manga material is even better, I'm going to start that soon. Glad you're enjoying it Hope for a full video soon.

[@azkarusydan6039]

I read it years ago... the first few chapters just brought me to tears... their facial expression might look flat, but it somehow made their dialogue feel more somber and melancholic, with wisdom and regrets...

[@commonviewer2488]

It went in my top 10 manga list from a single volume, and continues to be great

[@boeraneth5263]

Frieren has the Vibes and the feels at the highest level.

[@yaderkunsama9454]

YES! I knew Murphy was gonna get into this story one way or the other. This anime has taught me so much about valuing the day to day and made me reflect on my own life a lot more than I rather admit. Truly one of, if not the best new Gen manga/anime

[@ashtoonian9481]

I dont watch too much shorts but Im glad your making them. Its good to know how you feel about what your reading.

[@josephfoxton5257]

The gold arc is really phenomenal, I’ve been enjoying my read of it

[@APRobertsVII]

I may have been one of the people commenting on your videos to read this series. I’m glad to see you’re enjoying it so far!

[@tonydo9291]

Happy you're enjoying it! I've been an avid anime watcher my entire life so fairly versed in quality anime... Frieren is without a doubt one of the best anime to ever exist. It is PERFECTLY paced, has beautiful artwork, compelling story with fantastic characters. Quite literally everything one could ask for in a good show/ story.

[@colibri224]

I started the anime. Iam at episode 11. Surprisingly I think I love the calm and casual moments more than the action scene.

[@lassofgloucester4528]

This series is one of my favorites-I'm glad you're loving it so far!

[@rangerscoach]

Beautiful and simple themes. It jumps around but it’s never convoluted it’s always trying to keep us inside the core theme which is just how fleeting and precious life is

[@heatheredbooks]

Love this one so far! I have been so pleased with the world building and cozy adventures, plus the battles. I love watching Frieren grow emotionally.

[@reutermo]

I have watched anime since the late 90s and Frieren is probably my favorite anime I have ever watched. Cried like a baby when I finished the first season and it wasn't even sad, just melancholic.

[@BrownieEXE]

the show is freaking amazing, hope you keep enjoying it

[@Kishoto]

Oh my god, this is so exciting. I cannot wait to watch your Frieren videos. Hope you continue enjoying it!!!! I read Frieren last year and got all the way caught up in like a week and a half because I just couldn't stop turning the page. it's so good.

[@henryyt1]

I knew you would love Frieren. It feels like it's made for you. The story taking place and beginning AFTER the big, epic fantasy journey is completed is such a unique and fun concept. And the themes of time and mortality. I never thought I would enjoy slice of life high fantasy but here we are.

[@nc93243]

It's such an instant classic for me, definitely a series that I will come back to again and again

[@Sergesis]

Hey, Merphy, glad to hear you're enjoying it.! Both anime and manga? Can't blame you, they're both brilliant. Can't wait for some long form takes on it😁👍🏻

[@rayleigh1833]

Frieren surely deserves its own video review on your channel. Can't wait for it. Also, please continue watching the anime because it elevates everything about the story.

[@the_fools_tale]

MERPHY. I don’t need more manga to add to the tbr but this sounds great…

[@merphynapier42]

Doooo iiittttt

[@parkermaisterra8532]

A great part of the anime is how many agree that the OP’s lyrics are told from Frieren POV

[@troygilbride3302]

This story means the world to me. At a time when I was incredibly unsure of myself and what the future held as I was getting ready to graduate from college, Frieren was a steady, peaceful, emotional story that I could just soak in and lean on when I got overwhelmed. The anime was airing (near the end of its run) when I made a major life decision to go to flight school and start working towards becoming a pilot. Its something special, and I'm glad I get to see others enjoy it

[@TheeKing7]

This has encouraged me to give it a watch

[@Tokkidance]

So happy that you are getting into the masterpiece that is Freiren ❤❤❤ I am seated!!

[@SpydurPoet]

My son and I watched the whole anime (first season, 28 episodes) and he's begun the manga. I absolutely adored it and I never watch anime, but he lured me in with "Mom, want to watch a series about an elf that kills a demon king and loves grimoires?" Uh, yes please. It was so beautiful and also hilarious.

[@Sabor180]

Yay! So happy that you're enjoying this one. When you said you'll be reading it, I was hoping you'd be watching some of the anime too. It's so beautiful, it really caught me off-guard....it's also one of the most soft-spoken anime I've ever watched 😂👍

[@ninnusridhar]

I personally think frieren works so well specifically because it feels like a continuation to every fantasy novel we love. Like what is rand doing now as an immortal wandering the earth, etc. And the series has so much respect for the audience and our love of the genre. I love this series

[@chadchadiel2344]

I just finished the anime and I’m really hoping to get a season 2. It’s a pretty slowly paced show but I still found it very engaging.

[@jjpasay]

One thing I love about this series is how with so little screentime, the author managed to endear the audience with Himmel and it kinda feels like we've known the guy forever even though his actual screentime barely covers a few chapters. "What would Himmel do?" is a genuine question and meme spread among the Japanese fans. It's become a cultural phenomenon.

[@KevinGarcia-kz8ru]

I started reading it after the last episode dropped……I caught up so quick. It’s such an enjoyable series

[@Ysabeau92]

Yes! The way I love it when people just get a chance to see how great Frieren. I wasn’t even 11 eps on before I was crying. I can’t wait to get my hands on the manga now that the first season has ended

[@DarkSaitama]

I never read a story where a memory of. Character makes me love him more than a lot of characters that are alive.

[@TheHomieInder]

One of my new favorite shows I can’t wait to start the read it’s so pretty and simple but so much world building all in one

[@Waender]

and the story is heavily implied about reflection of her memories, what she learned about it and how she could cherished it while creating a new one with her current party.

[@martialsant]

Yes, this one is a masterpiece in the making and the anime takes what's good fo the story and makes it better somehow

[@dathomiri]

Yay! I am so excited that you're reading Freiren! I love this manga so much!

[@MoonStone_Empress]

I absolutely love Frieren. And it just gets so much better from here.

[@kylewood2715]

If the manga is anywhere near as good as the anime, Merphy is going to adore this story.

[@merphynapier42]

I’m watching the anime too!

[@et.anthem]

The Journey beyond the end finally begins. So excited for you to release your first review of the book

[@anonymous_penguin2206]

i love frieren so much!! i hope you also watch the anime because the music and the way they show everything hits so hard too and it made me cry

[@rcii7341]

Easily my favorite manga and anime series in a very long time. I hope we can see a more in depth review from you on this. I really enjoy hearing your insights.

[@fredericfaddoul]

Yesss! I watched this anime recently and binge read the manga after, it's reaaaaaally good!

[@FerShibli]

This manga is exactly what I expected you to love.

[@MpanzuELWik]

Best anime that I've seen in a while.

[@nickmoss2046]

Amazing series. So much depth and room for the story to breathe. It will constantly make you emotional, but in a good way. Your Frieren video is going to be so good.

[@afroyorker7184]

Dude frieren is so good in an unexpected way

[@TheDoctor906]

Just those first 10 chapters had me in back to back tears. Ugly sombre crying at 10pm.

[@m.guedes]

Everything she said: Yes. Yes, it is.

[@RafikiafReKo]

Wow, I've been waiting for you to find my favorite manga. This and Vinland Saga speaks to me in different way

[@Tirlex]

Yay I'm happy to see a short from you!

[@lits3212]

Frieren is a beautiful manga both in art and written form.

[@IdRatherAnime]

Frieren is great. It's the first 10/10 anime I've watched in a long time. It may not be for everyone, but it is without a doubt a master piece. Can't wait to hear more of your thoughts.

[@Chofer944]

Awesome! You’re going to LOVE this series 😊

[@michaelacriscione3834]

Thought this would be a slam dunk for you knowing what you like! Hope you enjoy the rest of the ride!!

[@arenkai]

Knowing your love for the found-family trope, I think you will love Maquia, it's an animated movie about an immortal girl who is separated from her kin and finds a baby. It has a lot of the themes we can find in Frieren too about loss, and the importance of the people in our lives even if they aren't meant to be there forever. Frieren is a life changing experience. It's now my favourite manga ever, and dethroned my previous favourite which had been sitting in that spot for the last 10 years. It might also be one of my favourite stories ever told. But Maquia is also wonderful, and has tons of similarities.

[@the_stache_man]

YEAHH BABYYYY THAT'S WHAT WE"VE BEEN LOOKIN FOR

[@masterprick1]

I remember when I stumbled onto this series, what a great find.

[@emperorgodspellx7724]

I knew you would love it Merphy called in the watchalong stream about you loving the themes and it only gets better as the Journey goes on

[@UliTroyo]

I finished the anime and read the manga, now I’m looking forward to the next season, because it still gets better.

[@zek8976]

Damn Frieren so good Merphy remembered shorts existed

[@Marpaws]

watched 2 episodes. loved it so much already.

[@jaw3021]

Fireren is a master class and desives its place on my anime list

[@susbedo9258]

Thanks for the update. Cant wait for your full video review. Hope you love this anime/manga as much I did.

[@fei9165]

Thought you'd only be reading the manga, but yes the anime somehow manages to elevate the amazing story even more.

[@Alcatrazrezz]

Can't wait for the full video, it is no. 6 on my top 10 manga/anime

[@colonylaser4860]

I've been waiting for you to get into this. Along with Witch Hat Atelier and Delicious in Dungeon, it reopened my love for fantasy which I had fallen off the horse a few years ago. Oh, that and The Flying Witch. All very slow and methodical.

[@wanderingnerdGavin]

I recently started Frieren and as someone who loves DnD/Fantasy and character driven stories this was so meant for me. Really shaping up to be a top 5 anime/manga for me

[@light-wolfred741]

This 1 ive been meaning to check out. Sounds really good

[@sam-tc2ky]

LETS GOOOO! knew this was an anime merphy would love instantly

[@sierrad.7654]

I just binged the anime last week sooooo goooood

[@Saokoms9128]

I can not wait for the Frieren videos!

[@FlameHashiraAries]

you are the only reader youtuber I know who looks at Managa as actully reading

[@wesleyskinner9477]

Omg I just watched this! I don’t know what it is about Frieren but it makes you feel good to watch

[@royalfun1031]

Ye

[@kaizokud42]

Yeah the story is refreshing. It started at the end of their story.

[@SneakyTogedemaru]

And now you too fell into world of Frieren. Nice

[@hakumawolf]

Spice and Wolf is a slice of life Fantasy Novel that has a Manga and Anime that I think you may enjoy. It about a Wolf deity and a traveling merchant with the merchant promising to take the deity back home. a lot of feel in the book and anime.

[@manumudgal5776]

Frieren is amazing. The anime is so well made. The music is top class.

[@TheK01234]

I was hoping you'd pick this up. It's just such a beautiful story.

[@notrixamoris3318]

Watch season 1 it is great and it ended on the right time...FRERIEN IS SOOOO GOOOOOD!!! The OST is chief's kiss especially zoltraak

[@SilverSaw988]

Ooh, Murphy, nice! Once ya finish the content for season 1 I’d love to see a video with your extended thoughts!

[@SenseiAgot]

Oh yes! These videos I'm going to enjoy

[@chrissolace]

So glad you’re enjoying it!

[@MatiasBenavides]

I deeply recommend Witch Hat Atelier if you liked Frieren. It has a fantastic world building and it's a very beautiful imagery