| Author | Year | Language | Pages |
| Kanehito Yamada, Tsukasa Abe | 2021 | English | 187 |
Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End, written by Kanehito Yamada and illustrated by Tsukasa Abe, offers a unique take on the fantasy genre. Volume 1 begins after the defeat of the Demon King, focusing not on the epic battles but on what happens afterward. The story centers around Frieren, an elf mage who was part of the hero’s party that saved the world. Frieren experiences the passage of time differently as an immortal being, and the volume explores her journey of understanding human emotions and relationships.
Key Events and Characters
The volume opens with Frieren and her companions—Hero Himmel, warrior Eisen, and priest Heiter—returning victorious from their quest. However, as the years pass, Frieren witnesses her comrades’ aging and eventual death, particularly Himmel. These events made her realize she had never truly understood the human lives she fought alongside.
The narrative shifts focus to Frieren’s journey to better understand humanity, sparked by her desire to honor Himmel’s memory. She takes on a new apprentice, Fern, and begins to revisit places from her past adventures, hoping to learn more about the people she once traveled with.
