This DEPRESSING Anime is About an Immortal Elf

[@EREN_YEAGER124]

The manga is very beautiful and heartouching. It made me cry. Trust keep this on your watch list if you want to cry.

[@mine7172]

Make out with Mikasa as much as you can you don't have unlimited trme 😢

[@Alex-vh2nu]

Ikr I read the manga and it's so heartwarming

[@hel2727]

crying makes it harder to read but sure I love suffering

[@vivalameme6341]

Bruh the manga alone made me want to do more than cry

[@RealCake.]

You know it's sad when Eren cries

[@nglijie5716]

If she met Fushi from "To Your Eternity"...it would be a doubly sad yet relatable crossover. 😭 👏

[@johnjoeranz]

The only difference is fushi is immortal and doesn't age

[@johnjoeranz]

The only difference is fushi is immortal and doesn't age

[@urboisimon4614]

Fr fr, but still both saw the beginning and end of their loved one's stories.. ;-;

[@mars__1400]

To your eternity just hits different

[@cloudyfox7955]

To your eternity is such a beautiful anime

[@justafish9618]

It's not that she realises they will die, it's that she realises the value of fleeting things and time itself

[@Grim_Bud]

Yeah, she never expected to treasure the time she spent with the party this much and realised it at the funerals... This masterpiece hits the right balance between sweet and sadness. Can't wait to see Frieren open a chest animated haha.

[@justafish9618]

@@Grim_Bud yeah I really like this manga it's a sweet journey accross grief and acceptance

[@Tounushi]

If I'd be such a character's companion, I'd rejoice at the thought that someone is carrying on those memories, as that makes it so that the companions would never be truly gone.

[@justafish9618]

@@Tounushi it seems they do/did

[@thalmoragent9344]

​​@@Tounushi Having your long-lived friend live on with memories of you, to tell tales of you to theirs and spread your legacy... that's really something. A lot of trust for that individual to place on the long-lived friend, and a heavy burden for that person to carry for who knows how long.

[@suyahatesntr]

This is literally how humans (a long lived species) compare to their pets be it a cat or dog. When they're gone, we'll all realize one thing.

[@ChrisTian-sd5yq]

Also the pet: A tortoise

[@suyahatesntr]

@@ChrisTian-sd5yq lmao tables turned.

[@thetoyodacar2264]

A human life to her would be like, say maybe 5 years to her? Maybe less idk

[@GenUrobutcher]

But humans have the same level of intelligence and consciousness, the only difference is the life span.

[@bossSHREDDER210]

Except we are not immortal seeing countless new pets come and go while we do not age ... That's much more worse

[@nojamsforu859]

OMG THEY'RE ADAPTING THIS?!?! I LITERALLY JUST BOUGHT THE NINTH VOLUME. I highly recommend this beauty, the feelings and thoughts that it provokes are really profound.

[@coreysharp1448]

Whats the manga called

[@ginchan7930]

​@@coreysharp1448sousou no frieren

[@anontob]

@@coreysharp1448 Frieren

[@slashhack1463]

It is indeed beautiful! Thoroughly bittersweet. I consider it as one of the comfiest manga I read.

[@CocoZhou-qi6us]

What’s the anime before it? I really want to know 😢

[@Oliveria663]

Holy sht! I didn't know they were adapting this! So bittersweet.

[@imdyinginside877]

And it's also by madhouse

[@josuke3698]

I got the first volume and now they're releasing a bloody anime

[@yuno2195]

It's gonna be depressing

[@Zero_Tester]

There also anime adaptation for dozen other like Heavenly Delusion,Dungeon Meshi,Helck and Dededede Dead Demon Destruction

[@sueannsiewshuenmoe699]

OH HO HO, I YIELD THE POWER TO MAKE YOUR 999 LIKES TO 1K LIKES

[@darthzayexeet3653]

Fun Fact: “Frieren” is a German word. It’s describes the action/feeling of being cold and freezing. The verb would be for example “Ich friere”, which literally means I’m freezing. I think it represents Frieren’s sad, cold and melancholic Aura really well…

[@FlammeHD]

As a German, I can confirm xD

[@characterdev1210]

Most of the characters were named with german words- idk what Fern means, but Stark is pretty much translates to strong(?)

[@FlammeHD]

@@characterdev1210 Fern basically means far. Stark means indeed strong.

[@eliasschellenbaum6353]

Some of the German names are just to random.

[@voichitafrecauteanu7650]

I thought it sounded familiar

[@frequentlyoffline3917]

Fun fact: Frieren made a cameo in the Komi Can't Communicate anime. In the episode where Komi, Tadano, and Najimi go to Nakanaka's house to play video games, and in the Smash Bros parody game, you can see Komi playing as Frieren.

[@KitoSenpai]

AINT NO WAY howd i miss this lmao

[@frequentlyoffline3917]

@@KitoSenpai Frieren's also wearing a crown from another series called Sleepy Princess in the Demon Castle. That series is about a princess who's held captive in the Demon King's castle, and all she's interested in is finding a way to get some sleep. Komi, Frieren, and Sleepy Princess all run in the same magazine, Weekly Shonen Sunday.

[@sushiQwQ]

​@@frequentlyoffline3917 I'm such a big fan and I didn't notice!?

[@mlg_joe7]

Robin?

[@mlg_joe7]

Female Robin?

[@jamesneese7663]

you forgot to mention something very important to her character. She didn't realize until after the fact that she was in love with the hero and part of the reason she's on this journey is because she wants to remember the journey with him the first time as well as finish everything he started since the demons are trying to raise a new army to restart the war he's defeated the first time.

[@criauxe]

dude spoiler

[@jamesneese7663]

@Criauxe dude, this is explained in the first 10 chapters of the Manga. It's just takes a ton of chapters to admit to herself she loved him. But he's the one that changed her. And she didn't realize until long after it was too late to tell him.

[@Dr4g0nExtreme]

​@@jamesneese7663 when did she realize she was in love with him? Ive read all the chapters but i havent caught that

[@ChrisTian-sd5yq]

so there's war again?

[@GinaRanChaosdiver]

​@@jamesneese7663 dude, not everyone reads manga, remember that before you spew spoilers

[@Xaforn]

I don’t find it depressing at all, I’m enjoying it greatly. It’s a great perspective about time vs what so many shows and movies have shown us about life being short and fleeting whether sue to accident or illness etc. Maquia was another one that showed the pain of outliving others. It would be fascinating to have such a long lifespan

[@PR1Y4M_B]

It's times like this when you realize Immortality is actually a curse.

[@springblossom6383]

It can be both in my opinion i mean if there are others immortals

[@invictus82]

No.

[@fautraarrafi]

​@@invictus82 say that to vampire that achieve perfect lifeform only to get freeze at space

[@silverhawkscape2677]

Transhumanist: Then let's make everyone immortal.

[@Atlasosa]

No it’s not

[@idk_man3491]

This really reminds me of Maquia when the promised flower blooms. The movie had me sobbing by the end

[@samikrungoken]

Man, I feel you

[@idk_man3491]

@@samikrungoken that part at the end where she says she had to break her promise and then just broke down and cried 😭😭😭😭

[@Blazer-bn9ev]

Exactly what clicked in my head when I saw this

[@idk_man3491]

@@Blazer-bn9ev we all emotionally unstable here

[@Mr.Mars90]

same, i watched it on the plane thinking it was a joyful movie. oh boy what a ride it was.

[@jmssun]

It’s not depressing, it’s thought provoking and heart melting

[@CuteLittleLily]

true there is nothing sad in a bad way there. its all sad in a happy way. classic naming every thought-provoking anime depressing.

[@pinpoint0]

Yep exactly. Love this one so much

[@arnoldj.samson5795]

Ah yes knowing everyone you know and love will die and not being able to die yourself sounds so provoking and heart melting.

[@CuteLittleLily]

@@arnoldj.samson5795 shea already experience that. thats why shes cold. but she learns that life goes on and she should find happiness with other new people she met. that's why she has disciples and have a new group that also a disciple from her friends. read it first before you argue

[@arnoldj.samson5795]

@@CuteLittleLily i dont think you understand what being immortal truely does to a person. Im not immortal but id wish torture on someone rather than being immortal. Not even on my worst enemy. But yes thats sad in a happy way 100%.

[@vikashyadav_22]

It's not depressing man 😌 it's refreshing

[@sharogengaming7716]

This show is anything but depressing, it's just a heartfelt slice of life.

[@argusrogue69420]

This anime hits the feels in the right way without fucking you up with depression. Definitely worth the watch

[@Atlasosa]

And im not gonna watch it because I already know there’s gonna be some weird fans

[@madmantheepic7278]

@@Atlasosa ok bro wierd flex, not watching such a masterpiece because of "wierd fans" who don't affect the show or you for that matter in anyway. Have fun missing out I guess :v

[@Atlasosa]

@@madmantheepic7278 Ima watch it but please shut up your corniness is killing me.

[@proxyhx2075]

@@madmantheepic7278 MHA fans in a nutshell..

[@d_e6127]

Title of music is : tiny light

[@364-unbirthdays8]

Literally every chapter of the manga makes me want to cry. It's just that good!

[@w_ldan]

The later chapter after all the heroes party died is pretty wholesome imo.

[@namedkenzo]

Manga with sad story: omg it's top tier 😱

[@364-unbirthdays8]

@@namedkenzo if it wasn't good, it wouldn't make me cry. I've read stories that were theoretically sad where I just sat there stone-faced bc I couldn't feel anything, lol. This manga isn't even necessarily sad, just bittersweet, and it's really good at tugging at your heartstrings.

[@myself2noone]

​@364-Unbirthdays Getting hit in the nards makes me cry, but I wouldn't call it good.

[@everybadday]

@@myself2noone I don’t think I need to explain why that’s a stupid analogy.

[@5382sarthak]

watching this short after completing the anime made my eyes water

[@marti1226]

And also this anime became the highest anime ranked ever.

[@taneenshinzay1235]

do u know if theres a s2 coming out?

[@5382sarthak]

@@taneenshinzay1235 not anytime soon as far as I know

[@1weck1]

This shit was ridiculously good and really connected with me. I usually like action fast paced stuff but I was down in life and found this at the perfect time. I recommend

[@kingkuro8317]

This manga is not depressing. It's bitter sweet. In a way that makes you go damn, but the pass is the pass

[@karuzozweihander3218]

Thats technically abit of depressing

[@simulatedgrowth1920]

Finally getting an anime. This just made my day thank you Senpai.

[@KitoSenpai]

glad to bring the news!

[@tariqbolt8729]

​@@KitoSenpaihere from 6 months later

[@shl9322]

This anime makes you understand why elf are A very isolated race. Due to there long life span compared to the other species like humans and dwarf it become very hard to form a deep relationship with them cuz you gonna end up seeing everyone that you love and like die from old age while you are still the same. I guess that is why in some stories elf are portrait as arrogant, cuz think about it may be the elders of elf realized this issue so the most practical solution for them to make the youngest generation think they are better than other species so they don't get to attached to them.

[@DeathnoteBB]

I wanna see one where elfs are more like fae, treating mortals as pets rather than equals.

[@kindamanly5986]

Why does this sound like such a beautiful concept? *because it is*

[@bananaBread16]

Its not depressing, it is chill when its not giving you depression.

[@rinnzu]

BRO THEYRE MAKING AN ANIME?? I LOVED THE MANGA I NEVER KNEW THAT THERE WOULD BE AN ADAPTATION YASSSSS IM SUPER EXCITED

[@KitoSenpai]

LFGGGGGGGGGG

[@Pumpkin_0w0]

Gigguk is going to have a field day with this

[@chenqing1012]

I read the manga it was so sad and beautiful at the same time. My favourite part was with the former hero and the fact he loved her in the past but couldn't be together and after he died of old age he said she has spend ONLY 10 years of her life with them shows how short those 10 years for her but so precious and how long it was for humans and the sadness left me in tears

[@SS-lz6cb]

Beautiful. But wait, they never get together? No ship?

[@chenqing1012]

@@SS-lz6cb nope no ship

[@nurlindafsihotang49]

especially when the story tells you that the hero's first and only love to his death was his beloved mage elf. from his childhood too boot.

[@ssas15]

It's not a depressing anime, rather it gives numerous positive impressions throughout the show. W anime ❤

[@hufflepuff279]

😭😭THE MUSIC MADE ME CRY MORE THAN THE ACTUAL VIDEO

[@yari3756]

Finally they make a show about what happens after the adventures and what happens to people that will leave a lot more than the other characters

[@AM-mp7ug]

Reminds me of Fittoria from The Rising of The Shield Hero. Even worse for her bcoz her memories of the previous Shield Hero almost faded away bcoz of Fillolials having poorer memories. That moment when Naofumi comforted her was incredibly sad yet wholesome.

[@navanithkrishnan7177]

For it's more closely resembles to maqiua when the promised flower bloomed but after her son's death

[@kumomeme7852]

lol no stop compare with that trash.

[@nerfedmann]

"bittersweet".. It was like that all the time, not all alone but felt alone. The manga was a good journey, hope the anime lives up to it

[@xmaryHXCx]

This is the most genuine and heartfelt anime I’ve seen in a long time, an instant classic for sure. ❤

[@YoisaGunia]

never ending journey with you. It's absolutely amazing. It would make me happy.

[@claracatlady9844]

Frieren means “being cold” or “freezing” in German btw. Probably relating to how she is in a sense frozen in time while everyone else ages. Just an educated guess

[@KitoSenpai]

a good educated guess at that

[@quantumprodigy9009]

This is, without a doubt, the best "educated guess" I've seen in this thread. I honestly believe that this is the correct reasoning as to why she was given the name, Frieren.

[@sarahbonnici1314]

Let the tears flow ✨

[@dumbo2515]

If y'all enjoyed "to you the immortal", this is definitely up your alley. Super solid series with beautiful character writing

[@bizudamarasengan]

Life is a passage of time that you're supposed to enjoy until you die but what if, you don't

[@BipashaNaskar-gr6zg]

It's not depressing... u can say it is emotional ❤

[@SkullGod69]

Bruh, she aint immortal. She just has a Longer lifespan.

[@nomadrl91x]

this premise kinda reminds me of FFVII where Red mentions he has an inherantley long life span and knows that he will out live most of the party. Vincent Valentine mentions his body had been heavily augmented and essentially giving him immortality. so the two agree to make annual visits to Midgar to meet, hang out and catch up.

[@Littlecrow2939]

😢 this is true taking his family to meet him uncle Vincent 😅

[@steevguy99]

I've read the manga and i loved it , so hapy it becomes an anime!

[@sanguisuga6825]

Thanks for the recommendation, added it to my ptw list

[@hrhr2466]

The only show ever to truly show what looong life does to people and the world. I give a 10/10

[@aaron-gz]

"It has the same director as Bocchi-" TO THE WATCHLIST IT GOES

[@dustinlmaoo]

yea i heard the same and now i think gotta watch it

[@AniMeWhirl]

Thank you for introducing me to this amazing anime. I subscribed to your channel.

[@ren6140]

Best fantasy manga out there, not just the amazing plot, magic actually feels like magic and not some stupidly OP power. I hope I get to see El Dorado arc, even if it takes a second season.

[@johnsai4074]

ehhhh i wouldnt say its the best fantasy manga but its definitely good

[@frierennacht]

el dorado is goated

[@neerajcherukuri4052]

The fights are extremely bad tho most of the time. Even in the El Dorado arc. But since the director is the same guy who elevated a 4-koma manga into something popular(BTR), I trust him to make it into a well rounded story.

[@emberthecatgirl8796]

@@johnsai4074 It has a really cool magic system, something that most fantasy anime kind of sideline

[@smittywababla]

​@@johnsai4074 what's the best fantasy manga out there? I wanna make a bucket list

[@HeavensMemory]

I just picked up and finished volume one yesterday and now this short hits me on youtube like "Hello again." xD

[@unknown20005]

everyone wants to live forever but few are ready to bear the burden of living forever and outliving your friends and family and everything and everyone you know and love

[@justsomeguythatwantssometh9986]

The director be like *"Fun times are over"*

[@harmacist6623]

Ah yes, the tragedy of long life. I've lost quite a few people who I could truly call 'friend' and 'family', both to old age or from unfortunate accident, so I can relate to her in a certain way.

[@SiAttic]

Frieren finally gets the anime she deserves

[@fardeenshaikh091]

To your enternity already hit so hard 🥲

[@markdonovan2616]

My favorite fantasy manga by a landslide, it's so wholesome yet so heartwrenching. And the comedy and art is **chef's kiss** I'm so hyped for this getting an anime

[@darthzayexeet3653]

Me: “after watching Angel Beats, I think enough tears have flown” Sousou no Frieren Anime: *comes out* Me: “Ah Shit, here we go again…”

[@KotoIsHero]

I read the manga a few days ago I was crying pretty much the whole time

[@nightshadetq2453]

I love this manga, it’s so beautiful

[@1fnfigi]

Been reading this for years and I love the point of view. It’s sad but fresh

[@cable_line]

I can't wait for this October

[@Ramtech-117]

I NEED to see this, because i NEED to feel.....even if the feelings are sad.

[@rodelvaldez8640]

Just done reading the manga. This one is another violet evergarden in the making. Prepare yourselves boys.

[@luckymagethaumia94]

I don't really view it as depressing Its more so hauntingly beautiful how it depicts her story after the war with the demon king. Later on in the manga they give more focus on the new generation of mages, even her own apprentice + her dwarf friend's apprentice. It truly is the coming of age for the youngins.. And a trip down memory lane for someone who views 10 years as but a glimpse

[@iryu7288]

This this the real view to bring people to watch/read this series, OP should reall *read* the manga before making this video

[@choobers26]

Sousou no frieren is one of my favorite manga ever. It really highlights endings and beginnings and how beautiful both can be, especially when one is immortal. The plot is rich and the feels are just right. Hope the manga and anime gather more fans!

[@markchristensen23]

Not the first time the idea has been explored in media, but that doesn't mean it can't be a good series.

[@asadelfadillah8008]

The most painful Curse to a frail-hearted Immortal is to be left behind to live on a world of Mortals.

[@ganrielzembago5622]

There's also this one maga where a guy isekais as a High Elf and gifted with the usual elf stuff with longevity, affinity to spirits, magic etc. So he got bored quickly after living for 200 years and decided to leave the forest of elves and journey the world, learning smithing from dwarves, magic items from humans, swordsmanship etc. He usually leaves after 20 or so years and goes to the next city/village to explore and after mastering the craft. Then he will return to the previous villages and then we are greeted with the children/young men he encountered during their later years, old or married. And the MC knows he is very different from them and tries to treasure everyone he encounters because of their differing lifespan.

[@Kungdiang]

What's the name of the Manga?

[@justsomeguywithgreenhair]

@@Kungdiang Tensei Shite High Elf ni Narimashitaga, Slow Life wa 120-nen de Akimashita. Yep.

[@Kungdiang]

@@justsomeguywithgreenhair Thanks

[@theuralictribes5689]

While the anime can be depressing, I'm glad and relieved that there are more elves included in animes 👍♥️ And elves in love with humans is just underrated.

[@Starlynn17]

I love how you put "Tiny Light" as the background song. It really hits my feeling TwT

[@KitoSenpai]

cultured

[@rangerscoach]

I really wish they would stop medicalising feelings that are natural and valuable. Feeling sad at times during frieren is a good thing

[@gladiatorsfury]

One was socially awkward and this is expelled from society ( I mean she lives long enough)

[@Rinne_Kagurazaka]

I remember reading this and it was sad as fuck. It hurts when you realize that you're the only one left among your groups of friend...

[@icycrusader1947]

Reminds me of a manga that is similar with specifically a high elf male, who was initially an isekaid human, where he spends nearly two centuries lazing about in this sacred area until deciding to interact with the surrounding world. You get to see the world changing while he doesn't.

[@thegrimmreaper9688]

Do you remember what it’s called?

[@icycrusader1947]

@@thegrimmreaper9688 Tensei Shite High Elf ni Narimashitaga, Slow Life wa 120-nen de Akimashita.

[@Kristjan0209]

Well he does change mentally during the series since he isn't a passive observer but instead plays a part in the events of the world leading him to change

[@icycrusader1947]

@@Kristjan0209 Correct sir.

[@zackschwenzer4892]

October? Damn the wait is going to be rough. I look forward to it though! There's a wide range of emotions.

[@tinyhyukjae_]

Thank you Gigguk for this Manga/Anime recommendation

[@KitoSenpai]

gigguk the og

[@redfiveish]

"I'm a Great Demon who has lived for over 500 years!" "Aura, the one standing before you is a mage that has lived for atleast a millennium." I still get chills reading that chapter. The sheer power difference and the reveal of her true power still excites me.

[@everybadday]

I’m still waiting to see wtf that insta shot magic was that her clone used in the dungeon

[@Tom-101]

As a Philosophy student thats looked into this a bunch for essays, immortality sucks unless it has a bunch of conditions like some other people get to be immortal too, conditions about pain/hunger etc, and most of all either some form of control over your memory or the ability to stop being immortal when you choose. Otherwise you will eventually end up drifting through space forever long after humanity is gone. Pure immortality is a curse.

[@ja_rew]

Dude has some of the best anime recommendations. If you’re not subbed to him yet what are you doing?

[@KitoSenpai]

Facts

[@MrKurzz]

How it feels when you've just been graduated from your school : Ngl this anime is pretty heart touching

[@82Stepdaddy]

Episode 9 & 10 are ridiculous. Especially the end of ep 10. That shit was COLD!!!!

[@tundralwhisper7345]

I can't handle another story that hits similar beats as Maquia: The Promised Flower Blooms. I'm gonna die of a broken heart at this rate

[@lydiaperson7251]

well i’ll just know i’ll be emotional decked from watching this, can’t wait

[@pulpateer]

gigguk called this, man was spot on

[@ATILegacy]

Its really not depressing. Its heartfelt and fun with lots of well placed flashbacks and action scenes. One of my all time favorite watches already.

[@6upppacuts]

first episode and 2nd episode hit me different. This anime/manga taught me to appreciate time more with love ones.

[@ego2133]

I started this manga a few months ago and it's very good. Glad to see an anime is coming.

[@PumpkinSeries]

Not many stories touches the aftermath of an adventure. If anything, this is what a heroic party retirement looks like.

[@adrenalineactivate]

People who enjoys that anime should also watch to your eternity. It's about an immortal being learning about humanity and it's importance. Each episode had me crying fr

[@RockwellR34]

Coming back from this video, the anime is definitely not that depressing. IT'S JUST SO AWESOME THAT i WANTED TO WATCH MKRE

[@LeeNamin-f8n]

It’s not depressing it’s utterly beautiful

[@acethedoge]

The manga is very beautiful and sad at times. So glad it’s getting an anime.

[@someoneyoudontknow8372]

I dont feel like it’s depressing its bittersweet like life.. and has a lot of comedy too. As a person with asd its my all time favorite media (yes better than any movie, book, series, anime or anything personally) and it really speaks to your soul, personally its also relatable when it comes to her struggles with connecting with people. It will make you cry happy and sad tears, u will laugh and every episode will surprise u in the best ways and make you crave another episode. ❤

[@nao_hitachi]

aint no way this is coming out, I'm so HYPED!!!!

[@salesman_1997]

year and a few months later: we've made history

[@hjruiz2002]

April 2024, this anime has defeated Full Metal Alchemist as the highest score in My Anime List, and I think Frieren is going to keep that place for a long time

[@Thardoc]

The story isn't depressing, it's more vicarious nostalgia and melancholy.

[@UlyssesLiowarrior]

Exactly

[@Titan-1104]

Yea it's quite lively generally, it has sad moments but that's like calling one piece a depressing show because there is an arc where the mc loses someone close to him, but one piece is really fun so

[@sononickciao8768]

Yeah i see more memes than sad things

[@inventor4279]

One of the very few philosophical fantasy stories, we need more, scifi is the winner on this aspect

[@mistcool6112]

I spent the whole day reading from the first chapters, it was really good. It's nice to see it get an anime adaptation

[@grey4798]

You keep showin me cool stuff, this one made me sub. Im gonna read this and see what its like, thanks for the recs

[@kozo9579]

No one from now in this comment section checked the date this video was posted and they all sound toxic af 1) The video was posted over a year ago when unless you had read the manga, you didnt know the fine details, hence the general term of “immortal” 2) Sure the anime isnt depressing, but the underlying tone of trying to learn about humanity and how to carry on after those she got close to are pretty sad, but once again, this is old therefore little was known about how serious and major that plot point would be 3) Finally, congrats to Frieren and Madhouse for this BANGER of an anime and getting #1 on MAL

[@talkingname8966]

Good work for telling us .

[@SunnyTheOpossum]

This. This is going to make me cry.