Funeral Parlor: Frieren review: A fusion of profound themes and beautiful visuals

"Funeral of Frieren": A tale of an eternal journey and a fleeting life

"Furiren: The Funeral of Frieren" is a TV anime series based on the manga by Shogakukan, written by Kanehito Yamada and illustrated by Tsukasa Abe. It aired on the Nippon Television Network from September 29, 2023 to March 22, 2024, starting with a two-hour special and then airing one episode per week. It has 28 episodes, each 30 minutes long, and was produced by the "Furiren: The Funeral of Frieren" Production Committee, with animation by MADHOUSE and directed by Keiichiro Saito.

story

"Funeral of Frieren" tells the story of Frieren, an elven sorcerer, who embarks on a new journey in a world after defeating the Demon King, looking back on the time she spent with her companions. Frieren is an elf, so she has a long life span, and is keenly aware of how short the lifespans of humans and other species are. Witnessing the deaths of her companions, she realizes how precious the time she spent with them was. As a result, Frieren decides to embark on a journey to understand the human sense of time and deepen her bond with humans.

character

Freiren : An elven magician. After witnessing the death of her companions in a world where the Demon King has been defeated, she sets out on a journey to deepen her bond with humans. Her longevity and the difference in her perception of time with humans are the central themes of the story.

Himmel : Frieren's companion and hero. After defeating the Demon King, he separates from Frieren and lives out his life as a human. His death comes as a great shock to Frieren.

Eiter : Frieren's new travel companion. He trains under Frieren and accompanies her on her journey. From Eiter's perspective, Frieren's growth and her bond with humans are depicted.

Stark : Another companion on Freiren's journey. He accompanies Freiren on her journey along with Eiter, helping her understand humans.

Animation and performance

MADHOUSE's animation faithfully reproduces the beautiful worldview of the original work. In particular, Frieren's magical scenes and the landscapes of her journey are depicted beautifully, making for a highly visually appealing work. In addition, under the direction of Keiichiro Saito, the story's themes of "time" and "bonds" are skillfully expressed. Frieren's facial expressions and gestures convey the changes in her inner self, deeply moving the viewer.

music

Music is also an important element in enhancing the atmosphere of the story. The opening and ending themes have beautiful melodies that match the theme of the story and draw the viewer in. The background music is also used skillfully to match the development of the story, enhancing the viewer's emotions.

Evaluation and Impressions

"Funeral of Frieren" has been highly praised by many viewers. In particular, the story of Frieren's growth and her bond with humans has touched the hearts of many people. The beautiful animation and music also contribute to the deep emotional impact on viewers. Furthermore, fans of the original work have praised the anime adaptation for expanding the worldview of the original work even further.

Personally, I found the themes of "time" and "bonds" depicted through Frieren's journey very moving. The sight of Frieren understanding the difference in her sense of time compared to humans and deepening her bonds with her companions deeply moves the viewer. The beautiful animation and music also further enhance the appeal of the story. "Furieren's End" is an excellent work not only as a fantasy anime, but also as a human drama, and I would recommend it to many people.

Recommended points

Beautiful animation : The beautiful animation by MADHOUSE faithfully reproduces the worldview of the original work and has a high visual appeal. In particular, the magic scenes of Frieren and the scenery of her journey are must-sees.

An inspiring story : The story of Frieren's growth and her bond with humanity touches viewers deeply. The theme of time and bonds resonates with many people.

Attractive characters : The characters, including Freiren, are all unique and attractive. In particular, Freiren's inner changes and the growth of Eiter and Stark deeply move the viewer.

Beautiful music : The opening theme, ending theme, and background music all add to the atmosphere of the story and stir the emotions of the viewer. Music is also an important element in enhancing the appeal of the story.

Related information

Original story : "Funeral of Freiren" by Kanehito Yamada (author) and Tsukasa Abe (illustrator) (Shogakukan)

Broadcast information : September 29, 2023 to March 22, 2024, every Friday from 9:00pm to 9:30pm on Nippon Television Network (the first episode will be a two-hour special)

Production : Animation Production: MADHOUSE, Director: Keiichiro Saito, Production: "Funeral of Frieren" Production Committee

Copyright : ©Yamada Kanehito, Abe Tsukasa/Shogakukan/"Funeral of Frielen" Production Committee

"Funeral of Freiren" is not only a fantasy anime that combines beautiful animation with a moving story, charming characters, and beautiful music, but also an excellent human drama. It is a work that I would like many people to watch.