Frieren: Beyond Journey's End Episode 7: Like a Fairy Tale

Manga chapter 20-22

Canon/MED

OSHIMETER

10.0

25 Fans

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Frieren: Beyond Journey's End Episode 7: Like a Fairy Tale

Manga chapter 20-22

Canon/MED

OSHIMETER

10.0

25 Fans

5star
4star
3star
2star
1star
PacingVisualWritingEmo ImpactSoundtrack

READTHROUGH

Contains spoilers • 10 scenes • 3 min read

EPISODE REVIEWS

fuexx's avatar
fuexx
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Un episodio en el que se contruye el mundo de este anime en relación a los demonios. Lo mejor que tiene este anime son los flashbacks, los cuales funcionan como enseñanzas para el presente.

darkking716's avatar
darkking716
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aecdine's avatar
aecdine
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It's interesting to see how Frieren's perspective on the value of memories gradually changes. As an elf who has lived for so long, he often overlooks the small moments.

xxsusanreinaxx's avatar
xxsusanreinaxx
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The story moves slowly at first, but it gradually becomes more interesting with the arrival of the demons. It creates suspense as you wonder how Frieren will get out of this situation and whether the secret hidden within the village will soon be revealed. It’s such a captivating
b4kasamaaaaa's avatar
b4kasamaaaaa
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The comedic moments are perfectly sprinkled here through visuals and dialogue, and these inserts don't feel forced at all. It's crazy how accurate they captured what possible everyday conversations and events these characters can experience.
uncultured_bovine's avatar
uncultured_bovine
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The first half of the episode feels slow but the narrative is a gold mine. The second half opens up the vast world-building with the introduction of demon characters
hellozaworldo's avatar
hellozaworldo
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The pacing of events is really solid. It doesn't just look like a couple of adventures stitched together, it flows really well. The art design and animation looks simple at first glance but it's very elegant
mazel's avatar
mazel
The scene where Stark just wants to be called Stark instead of Sir Stark, then Fern proceed to be very impolite is too funny 🤣. Also, the episode now has title after the opening after 6 episodes that i watched so far. Guess the anime production is also making progress 😂.
vanmoerij's avatar
vanmoerij
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Demons in this world are actually terrifying. They don't have hearts, they just use words to trick people. The tension in this episode was crazy, especially with Frieren being so cold and ready to handle business. It’s a total shift from the cozy vibes, and I love it.
j_k_c's avatar
j_k_c
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"To them, words are merely a means to deceive humans" This statement coming from Frieren came from experience. Her cold actions towards them are definitely understandable and called for.
P.S. It is imperative to praise Frieren if she wakes up early on her own.
ffffaiz's avatar
ffffaiz
Its really shows how much experience Frieren has dealing with demons. Somewhat it helps shows both her old and current party on how to deal with demons.
pendragon's avatar
pendragon
Wow… the nostalgia hit me more than I expected. Frieren’s memories aren’t just flashbacks—they feel heavy. I caught myself actually feeling sad for a minute. The pacing is chill but it works, because it gives you time to sink into the world and care.
tairue's avatar
tairue
The tension in the city was intense. Seeing how the demons masquerade as diplomats were suspicious. Frieren noticing the demon's nature proved that my instincts were right. I loved how they animated the spells in this episode.
2piangky's avatar
2piangky
This episode is very emotional and dark as the demon deceive the villagers its feels you have been punch in the gut. I cannot blame Himmel about what happen nevertheless frieren is a epic on this episode
bluemoon's avatar
bluemoon
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Continued with visually stunning art. I think this did perfect with keeping the slow pacing of the anime, setting up for a deeper dive into the serious nature that was introduced in this episode, and still showing the parallels of the past party and current party.
damsunshine's avatar
damsunshine
Stark and Fern’s closeness continues to be genuinely cute, and I find myself hoping their relationship develops well. I really enjoyed the calm pacing mixed with light comedy, while the explanation of the more serious conflict in the new village was wrapped up clearly and effecti
verakristinalou's avatar
verakristinalou
A great episode introducing the make up of the biggest antagonistic force of the anime. A brilliant showing of the quiet intensity Frieren has, especially involving demons. It conveyed here how masterfully deceitful a demon's tongue can be, how hated they are by Frieren and how ignorant humans are about demons.
widy_h114's avatar
widy_h114
We get a rawer, more emotional side of Frieren. Also, the flashback of her and Himmel being swayed by the demons' ability to mimic human language adds a rich layer to their efforts in understanding humans. Beyond this depth, Fern-Stark's humor is perfect!!!
kaurukosan's avatar
kaurukosan
vinnochristopan's avatar
vinnochristopan
Dangers of the demons. This episode shows that even as a hero, Himmel's judgement are still heavily affected by his emotion. We see his naive views of the world and how Himmel learn and grow to be more perceptive and judgmental toward demon kind

EPISODE CONTEXT

Following Episode 6's exploration of heroism through a village encounter, Episode 7 deepens the series' examination of legacy and trust, shifting from outward acts of heroism to the more internal question of how history deceives. This episode serves as critical groundwork for Episode 8, 'Frieren the Slayer,' where the themes of deception and hidden danger escalate into direct confrontation. At the quarter mark of the 28-episode run, the show is steadily layering emotional and narrative complexity beneath its pastoral surface.

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EPISODE CONTEXT

Following Episode 6's exploration of heroism through a village encounter, Episode 7 deepens the series' examination of legacy and trust, shifting from outward acts of heroism to the more internal question of how history deceives. This episode serves as critical groundwork for Episode 8, 'Frieren the Slayer,' where the themes of deception and hidden danger escalate into direct confrontation. At the quarter mark of the 28-episode run, the show is steadily layering emotional and narrative complexity beneath its pastoral surface.

READTHROUGH

Contains spoilers • 10 scenes • 3 min read

EPISODE REVIEWS

fuexx's avatar
fuexx
VerifiedVerified

Un episodio en el que se contruye el mundo de este anime en relación a los demonios. Lo mejor que tiene este anime son los flashbacks, los cuales funcionan como enseñanzas para el presente.

darkking716's avatar
darkking716
VerifiedVerified
aecdine's avatar
aecdine
VerifiedVerified

It's interesting to see how Frieren's perspective on the value of memories gradually changes. As an elf who has lived for so long, he often overlooks the small moments.

xxsusanreinaxx's avatar
xxsusanreinaxx
VerifiedVerified
The story moves slowly at first, but it gradually becomes more interesting with the arrival of the demons. It creates suspense as you wonder how Frieren will get out of this situation and whether the secret hidden within the village will soon be revealed. It’s such a captivating
b4kasamaaaaa's avatar
b4kasamaaaaa
VerifiedVerified
The comedic moments are perfectly sprinkled here through visuals and dialogue, and these inserts don't feel forced at all. It's crazy how accurate they captured what possible everyday conversations and events these characters can experience.
uncultured_bovine's avatar
uncultured_bovine
VerifiedVerified
The first half of the episode feels slow but the narrative is a gold mine. The second half opens up the vast world-building with the introduction of demon characters
hellozaworldo's avatar
hellozaworldo
VerifiedVerified
The pacing of events is really solid. It doesn't just look like a couple of adventures stitched together, it flows really well. The art design and animation looks simple at first glance but it's very elegant
mazel's avatar
mazel
The scene where Stark just wants to be called Stark instead of Sir Stark, then Fern proceed to be very impolite is too funny 🤣. Also, the episode now has title after the opening after 6 episodes that i watched so far. Guess the anime production is also making progress 😂.
vanmoerij's avatar
vanmoerij
VerifiedVerified
Demons in this world are actually terrifying. They don't have hearts, they just use words to trick people. The tension in this episode was crazy, especially with Frieren being so cold and ready to handle business. It’s a total shift from the cozy vibes, and I love it.
j_k_c's avatar
j_k_c
VerifiedVerified
"To them, words are merely a means to deceive humans" This statement coming from Frieren came from experience. Her cold actions towards them are definitely understandable and called for.
P.S. It is imperative to praise Frieren if she wakes up early on her own.
ffffaiz's avatar
ffffaiz
Its really shows how much experience Frieren has dealing with demons. Somewhat it helps shows both her old and current party on how to deal with demons.
pendragon's avatar
pendragon
Wow… the nostalgia hit me more than I expected. Frieren’s memories aren’t just flashbacks—they feel heavy. I caught myself actually feeling sad for a minute. The pacing is chill but it works, because it gives you time to sink into the world and care.
tairue's avatar
tairue
The tension in the city was intense. Seeing how the demons masquerade as diplomats were suspicious. Frieren noticing the demon's nature proved that my instincts were right. I loved how they animated the spells in this episode.
2piangky's avatar
2piangky
This episode is very emotional and dark as the demon deceive the villagers its feels you have been punch in the gut. I cannot blame Himmel about what happen nevertheless frieren is a epic on this episode
bluemoon's avatar
bluemoon
VerifiedVerified
Continued with visually stunning art. I think this did perfect with keeping the slow pacing of the anime, setting up for a deeper dive into the serious nature that was introduced in this episode, and still showing the parallels of the past party and current party.
damsunshine's avatar
damsunshine
Stark and Fern’s closeness continues to be genuinely cute, and I find myself hoping their relationship develops well. I really enjoyed the calm pacing mixed with light comedy, while the explanation of the more serious conflict in the new village was wrapped up clearly and effecti
verakristinalou's avatar
verakristinalou
A great episode introducing the make up of the biggest antagonistic force of the anime. A brilliant showing of the quiet intensity Frieren has, especially involving demons. It conveyed here how masterfully deceitful a demon's tongue can be, how hated they are by Frieren and how ignorant humans are about demons.
widy_h114's avatar
widy_h114
We get a rawer, more emotional side of Frieren. Also, the flashback of her and Himmel being swayed by the demons' ability to mimic human language adds a rich layer to their efforts in understanding humans. Beyond this depth, Fern-Stark's humor is perfect!!!
kaurukosan's avatar
kaurukosan
vinnochristopan's avatar
vinnochristopan
Dangers of the demons. This episode shows that even as a hero, Himmel's judgement are still heavily affected by his emotion. We see his naive views of the world and how Himmel learn and grow to be more perceptive and judgmental toward demon kind

©山田鐘人・アベツカサ/小学館/「葬送のフリーレン」製作委員会

AnimeOshi.com refers to anime titles, character names, logos, and other trademarked or copyrighted materials to identify and describe the works being reviewed, discussed, ranked or otherwise referenced on this site. This usage is believed to be nominative fair use or non-infringing and is not intended to imply any affiliation with the respective rights holders.

All trademarks and copyrights remain the property of their owners. If you are a rights holder and have concerns about any content on this site, please contact us at legal@animeoshi.com

©山田鐘人・アベツカサ/小学館/「葬送のフリーレン」製作委員会

AnimeOshi.com refers to anime titles, character names, logos, and other trademarked or copyrighted materials to identify and describe the works being reviewed, discussed, ranked or otherwise referenced on this site. This usage is believed to be nominative fair use or non-infringing and is not intended to imply any affiliation with the respective rights holders.

All trademarks and copyrights remain the property of their owners. If you are a rights holder and have concerns about any content on this site, please contact us at legal@animeoshi.com