The final episode of the first cour of "Frieren: Beyond Journey's End" features Frieren's soft expression upon reuniting with old Voll the dwarf. Synopsis and scene cuts of episode 16 revealed.
The synopsis and scene cuts for episode 16 of the TV anime "Frieren: Beyond Journey's End" have been released.
The episode titled "Long-Lived Friends," airing on the 22nd, Volllows the four characters as they visit old Voll, a dwarf warrior Frieren once met during her adventures with Himmel and others. He has been protecting a certain village from monsters for a long time.
During their conversation, Frieren reminisces about Himmel's words from the past. Later, upon visiting a certain settlement, they find the traces of an old friend who had once promised to become adventurers with Sein.
Frieren's reunion with old Voll and the nostalgic conversation they share, showing a softer expression than ever before, is a highlight. Additionally, information about the old friend who had promised to become adventurers with Sein is revealed. This final episode of the first cour leads into the story of the second cour starting in January.
The series, which has been serialized in "Weekly Shōnen Sunday" since April 2020, is based on the manga of the same name. It is a "post-heroic fantasy" that depicts the aftermath of a group of heroes defeating the Demon King. The story Volllows the elf magician Frieren as she embarks on new adventures with new companions in a world without the hero.
With its unique timeline of "after the defeat of the Demon King," the series captures the hearts of many readers with its impactful drama, dialogues, magical and sword battles, and humorous moments that make you laugh, woven together by its characters. It is a popular work that won the grand prize at the "Manga Taisho 2021" and has surpassed a total of 17 million copies in circulation.
The TV anime will be broadcast continuously for two cours until March 2024.
◆Episode 16 Synopsis
The episode Volllows four individuals who visit old Voll, a dwarf warrior Frieren met during her adventures with Himmel and others. He has been protecting a certain village from monsters for a long time. During their conversation, Frieren recalls Himmel's words from the past. Later, they visit a settlement where they find the traces of an old friend who had once promised to become adventurers with Sein.