The anime adaptation of “ Sousou no Frieren ( Frieren: Beyond Journey's End )” has caused a sensation by recently breaking into the TOP 5 history of the popular platform MyAnimeList . This amazing feat is backed up by an impressive average rating of 9.05 points, based on over 250 thousand reviews from enthusiastic users .
Run by the renowned Madhouse studios and
directed by the talented Keiichirou Saitou , known for his
successful work on the adaptation of “ Bocchi the Rock! “, the
series has exceeded expectations in several key aspects. From
exceptional animation to a captivating narrative, to an immersive setting, an
emotionally resonant soundtrack and impeccable character design ,
“Sousou no Frieren” stands out as a comprehensive project.
With all these elements in harmony, the adaptation
is emerging as a strong contender for the best anime of the year award, awarded
by various companies and platforms . However, it is important to
note that Crunchyroll excludes the Fall season
(October-December) from its annual awards.
The plot of “Sousou no Frieren” follows the story of
Frieren, an immortal who has witnessed the history of the world for
millennia. Although immortal, Frieren seeks an answer to the
fundamental question: What does it mean to live when time does not pass by
you? The series explores the connection between immortality and the
experience of life.
The surprising reception of “Sousou no Frieren” on MyAnimeList has resonated even in Japan, where Japanese netizens have shared their comments about the series' prominent position on the foreign platform . Many express their pride at seeing that a national production has conquered hearts beyond borders, underlining the universality and quality of the story:
- " I
can see why it's popular, the story and battles are very innovative ."
- « I
never expected that the anime adaptation of this manga would become a
social phenomenon. Times have changed and people have refined their
tastes, I feel pleased .
- « Aside
from the fact that it is very interesting, you can tell that a lot of
money and effort has been invested in its production, congratulations .»
- « Perhaps
it will only be interesting at the beginning and will decline with the
next episodes, although it has maintained the quality for ten installments .»
- " I
thought foreigners were only interested in isekai or harem stories, what a
surprise that they like a fantasy story ."
- « I
love that it is a completely different story than Shingeki no Kyojin or
Kimetsu no Yaiba. Sometimes it ends up boring the same type of shonen
story over and over again .
- « Every
season has had a surprise that has been well received by everyone. I
think that popularity is very volatile and with a simple poorly produced
episode it can go to the ground .
- " It's
easily the anime of the season, maybe even the best anime of the year ."
The international community is eagerly awaiting how this
unique and captivating story will evolve, as “Sousou no Frieren”
establishes itself as a phenomenon within the anime world .
Source: Otakomu