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From its side characters to its animation,Frieren: Beyond Journey’s Endhas been a massive hit among viewers. The series excels in most aspects, be it storytelling or its diverse characters. But most of all, its exploration of grief sets it apart from other Shonen series.
The story of a thousand-year-old elf mage isn’t what makes it truly appealing. Considering its plot structure and writing, it rivals yet another popular shonen series in the genre.
Based on the manga by Kanehito Yamada, the anime outlines the fantastical elements brilliantly. To top it off, Madhouse takes it to another level with their animation.
With one standalone aspect in particular, the series established its supremacy as a well-written anime. This is true especially when compared toDandadan’sgrowing popularity and its fleshed-out main characters.
Frieren: Beyond Journey’s Endis a class apart in this aspect
Written by Kanehito Yamada,Frieren: Beyond Journey’s Endfollows the story of an Elf mage of the same name. It highlights the journey of the titular character and her traversing the path of grief and loss. It portrays friendships, family, and camaraderie brilliantly.
But most of all, its fusion of slice of life with adventure and fantasy is a breather from cliche tropes. This holds especially true with its outlining of romance and other complexities.
While the original concept wasa gag manga, this didn’t deter the series’ relevance. Since its premiere, the series has cemented its popularity and positive reception. But there’s more to it than meets the eye.
Not animation or music, but there’s one key aspect that sets it apart from most Shonen series. Of late, it stands as one of the highest-ranked anime on MyAnimeList. And here’s what makes it a complete trailblazer.
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In terms of its characterization, the anime has the upper handagainst most series. The protagonist and her naivety are intermingled with her quirkiness. As an elf, she is alien to the concept of time and transience. Her longevity allows her to understand the nitty-gritty of existence.
Be it relationships or her zeal for magic, the Elf Mage exemplifies a strong female lead. Yamada is a pure genius for introducing a strong female lead who is also a well-written character. This also ties well with women taking center stage in Yukinobu Tatsu’s series.
Women take center stage in Yukinobu Tatsu’s seriesDandadan
Dandadanleft no stone unturned in highlighting its finesse as an extraordinary series. The manga cemented the pivotal role of women in the series. While male characters take a backseat, the mangaka allows Momo and Seiko to take center stage.
Be it Acrobatic Silky or Turbo Granny, thewomen in Tatsu’s seriesare beyond commendable. His rendering of the yokai as humane only outshines his brilliance as a seasoned writer. But that is not all considering
After being rejected incessantly,Yukinobu Tatsu’svisionary series made it to shonen. As a masterpiece, the series deserves all the praise for enmeshing different elements within the storyline. Be it occult, action, or romance, it is wholesome in more ways than one.
Additionally, the mangaka’s writing of romance is what makes it unconventional mostly. The series’ spotlighting of a main female character is all we need in times of misrepresentation.
Maomao’s Concerningly Obsessive Behavior in the Apothecary Diaries Is Similar to a Certain Elf in Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End
While Frieren cemented its titular character as a well-written lead, Tatsu isn’t too far behind with his portrayal of strong and opinionated women. Both series are complete visual delights for fans looking for a breather in the shonen genre.
Frieren: Beyond Journey’s Endand Dandadan are available for streaming on Crunchyroll. Both manga are available for reading on Viz Media.
Himanshi Jeswani
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Himanshi Jeswani is an anime writer at Fandomwire, with her work spanning over 900 articles. Her articles cover shojo, shonen, seinen, and all things beyond. Her interests, however, aren’t limited to simply anime. She has a penchant for exploring different genres of manga, be it horror, yanki, music, and food. She brings out her specialization and expertise in the performing arts through her articles. As a writer, she strives to bridge the gap between the viewers and the medium itself. To her, anime is a revolutionary medium that is capable of creating communities and stories after all.
