The newly released anime, Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End, has quickly captured the attention of many anime viewers. It tells the story of a hero party consisting of mage Frieren, hero Himmel, priest Heiter, and warrior Eisen, who, after a decade of fighting, finally defeat the demon king and return home before disbanding. But Frieren ages at a far slower pace and has to witness the aging and eventual passing of each of her companions.
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On a journey with her new apprentice, Fern, Frieren visits places she had journeyed through with her former comrades. She is forced to reminisce on her past experiences and reflect on the essence of relationships when the opportunity to say goodbye has passed. For fans seeking anime with similar themes of adventure and reflection, here is a list of anime to watch if you like Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End.
Updated September 29, 2024, by Emedo Destiny: One of the highest-rated anime out in 2024, Frieren rightly deserves all of its hype and is loved by fans for many reasons. Reasons which range from an immaculate art style, more than thrilling action sequences, and an overpowered main character to properly curated character relationships. The series follows the life of the elven protagonist, Frieren, as she embarks on a journey that takes her back to a life she once lived in a not-so-faraway past. So, with the conclusion of its first season, some fans and viewers have been left to try and find anime projects similar to the series. Therefore, below is an updated list of the best anime similar for fans and viewers who love Frieren.
20 Grimgar: Ashes and Illusions
Anime-Planet Rating: 4.0 / 5
Grimgar: Ashes and Illusions presents the familiar Isekai trope of another world as a group of strangers find themselves in unfamiliar territory, in a foreign land with nothing else aside from their hazy memories and the distinct emotions running through every inch of their body: fear and survival.
The strangers, no more than teenagers, are given only the choice to become soldiers in the Reserve Army and have no other means of earning a living. While all the stronger candidates have set off in groups, those left behind must also find a way to survive. With their lives hanging by a thread, the remaining candidates form an unlikely group and together must ensure their survival.
19 The Faraway Paladin
Anime-Planet Rating: 3.8 / 5
The Faraway Paladin presents the new life of an unnamed man reincarnated into a new world after a previous life of isolation and stagnancy. Born as a baby boy named Will, he is raised by his three parents; a skeleton, a ghost, and a mummy. With all four living in the ruins of a city with no life, Will is taught many different things by his parents, but most importantly, Will is taught the meaning of love.
Like every other child, Will grows up learning of the world he is in as he prepares for the time when he must finally go and explore the world on his own, as it is required when every child comes of age. Per tradition, every adult must swear an oath to any god of their choice at the coming of age. As his departure draws closer, Will prepares for the truth behind his undead parents and, more importantly, the impact of the oath he is about to undertake.
18 Spice and Wolf
Anime-Planet Rating: 4.2 / 5
Spice and Wolf presents the tale of the wolf deity, Holo, and a traveling merchant, Kraft Lawrence, as their lives collide and snowball into something more than both had bargained for. The powerful wolf deity, Holo, was worshipped in the town of Pasloe for blessing the annual harvest. However, as the years go by and the people become more self-sufficient, Holo is reduced to nothing more than a special spectator in the town, more or less a folktale of what once was.
Holo’s days of spectating come to an end when she proposes to the traveling merchant Kraft, who happens to stop by, to become his business partner if he helps her go to her northern home, Yoitsu. Kraft recognizes her skills and agrees to fulfill her request, and the agreement kickstarts the beginning of their many adventures.
17 Fairies Albums
Anime-Planet Rating: 3.7 / 5
Fairies Albums follows the life of a powerful spirit doctor widely famous in the spiritual world of the Yaogaui. While everyone knows of her prowess, very few know what she actually looks like. Traveling the world to help those in need of her services, she is accompanied by a young monk and a demon in the form of a man.
The series is similar to Frieren in that Freiren recounts her adventures on a journey that lets her relive them, while Fairies Album follows the various adventures of the spirit doctor in real-time, making it an even more thrilling experience.
16 The Ancient Magus Bride
Anime-Planet Rating: 4.2 / 5
The Ancient Magus Bride presents a touching perspective on the central character’s life, Chise Hatori. Unlike Frieren, who recounts her adventures with her friends and comrades through a long life, Hatori recounts the ordeals that count as a life for her.
The story follows Chise, a 15-year-old Japanese girl who is sold at an auction to a mysterious man due to having no family and being deemed a social misfit. Fearful and unaware of her fate at the hands of her new master, Chise is taken to a study by the man, where he reveals himself to be Elias Ainsworth— a magus. What follows after the revelation leads into the tale of her life as the bride and apprentice of an ancient magus.
15 Good Night World
Anime-Planet Rating: 3.5 / 5
Good Night World presents a tale where the separate realms of reality and augmented reality become enmeshed through the lives and actions of a particular family. The series is premised on the infamous online game called Planet. Atop the rankings of Planet is a powerful team of four players called the Akabane Family, whose members are a pseudo-family existent only in the game, or so they think.
Unknown to these four members, they are all members of a dysfunctional family in real life. The series focuses on the activities of the Akabane Family in the game of Planet. However, things take a dangerous twist as Planet’s virtual and real worlds become entangled.
14 Blue Period
Anime-Planet Ratings: 4.0 / 5
- Where To Watch: Netflix
- Release Years: 2021
- Genre: Drama
Blue Period presents a story marinated in the creativeness of art from the perspective of an impressionable young teenager whose love for the creative was at first sight. The story follows the life of a teenage high school second-year student, Yatora Yaguchi. Blessed with excellent grades and the perfect high school life, Yatora finds himself largely unmotivated and longing for a more intense calling in life.
While lost in thought about his situation, he finds himself in the school’s art room, where he decides to alter the course of his life. Unable to use words to describe his feelings, he conveys them on the canvas. His sudden art piece earned him praise and ignited a passion for the arts. Yatora, however, will soon realise he will have to fight fiercely for his place in his newfound world.
13 Violet Evergarden
Anime-Planet Rating: 4.4 / 5
Violet Evergarden revolves around the central character, Violet, whose early life is spent as a weapon of the military owing to her unmatched combat prowess. Throughout her life, Violet is only ever cared for by one person, Major Gilbert, who named her and ensured she could speak and write. With the four-year-long war at an end and after being seriously injured and losing both arms, Violet is brought to the Evergarden household to recuperate.
With no one else to look to, She is left only with the words of the Major, much of whom she cannot understand. By chance, Violet witnesses the work of an Auto Memories Doll: a person who writes letters for others by conveying their true feelings in words. Violet quickly decides to train as an Auto Memories Doll, a decision that will lead to a journey of adventure, acceptance, and discovery.
12 Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation
Anime-Planet Rating: 4.2 / 5
Jobless Reincarnation follows the life of a middle-aged shut-in who has spent all his life being bullied, oppressed, and scorned. An act of heroism on his part soon becomes a tragic accident resulting in his death; however, the wheels of fate are still in motion, and he is reincarnated into a fantasy world as the child, Rudeus Greyrat of the Greyrats.
Granted another chance at life, Rudeus is determined to make the most of his new life and not leave anything to chance. With all the memories of his past life intact, Rudeus set out on an adventure of magical proportions to overcome the trauma of his past while growing as a magic swordsman.
11 To Your Eternity
Anime-Planet Rating: 4.3 / 5
To Your Eternity follows the unordinary journey of a supernatural and immortal being called It. Sent to Earth for no apparent reason and without emotions or identity, It can take the shape of those around it, animate or inanimate. First a sphere, then a rock, and then a wolf. It gains consciousness as an animal and begins a journey of varying proportions.
It meets a boy who lives alone in a ghost town and has been abandoned for a long time. Taken in by the boy, the duo decides to set out to find the paradise said to exist beyond the endless seas. However, their efforts amount to nothing and the boy can no longer proceed; neither is return possible. With death imminent, It takes on the form of the boy and thus begins a never-ending adventure in pursuit of new life and experiences.
10 In the Land of Leadale
Anime-Planet Rating: 3.7 / 5
In the Land of Leadale tells the story of Keina Kagami, a young girl on life support who can only find solace in a VRMMORPG called Leadale. When her life support fails, she wakes up to find that she has been permanently transported into Leadale two hundred years into the future as High Elf Cayna.
She seizes her second chance at life and creates new connections with the residents of the virtual game. This series is a lighthearted adventure story following the escapades of Cayna and her friends as they face exciting experiences and forge deeper bonds.
9 Tears to Tiara
Anime-Planet Rating: 3.5 / 5
- Where To Watch: Prime Video
- Release Years: 2009
- Genre: Action, Fantasy, Adventure
This story unfolds when a small island known as Erin, inhabited by the Gael tribe, is confronted by the Holy Empire that has gradually conquered lands and risen to power. To protect themselves, the people of the island seek to resurrect the demon king Arawn by sacrificing a priestess called Riannon.
Although the plan goes sideways when Riannon’s brother, Arthur, saves her, Arawn is still released, appearing before the pair in human form with his identity hidden. This fantasy adventure follows the trio and other companions as they push back against the Empire and learn the dark secrets of the land along their journey.
8 Scrapped Princess
Anime-Planet Rating: 3.7 / 5
Scrapped Princess is an action-packed adventure that tells the story of a princess, Pacifica Casull, who is destined to destroy the world when she turns 16. When she is saved from an attempt on her life by a compassionate family, she leaves the village of Manhurin together with her adoptive brother and sister.
The news of her survival aggravates God Mauser’s followers and leaves Pacifica and her siblings in constant hiding from the church, the nobility, and commoners. This journey brings many revelations about the world and the true nature of the Scrapped Princess as her sixteenth birthday approaches.
7 Phantom Thief Jeanne
Anime-Planet Rating: 3.7 / 5
- Where To Watch: –
- Release Years: 1999-2000
- Genre: Action, Drama, Romance, Supernatural
During the day, Kusakabe Maron is a sixteen-year-old high school student who hides her true identity as the reincarnation of Jeanne d’ Arc. When it’s nighttime, she transforms into Jeanne and, with the assistance of the angel, Fin Fish, seals demons in works of art.
Maron’s life is anything but easy. Her painful family background has left her deeply scarred, and she leans on her abilities to find a sense of self-worth. Maron’s best friend, Miyako, is determined to capture Jeanne, and a new Phantom Thief called Sinbad arrives in town making Maron’s job even more difficult.
6 Wandering Witch: The Journey of Elaina
Anime-Planet Rating: 3.8 / 5
This heartwarming fantasy anime tells the story of a young witch named Elaina, who has always been drawn to stories of adventure. When she actualizes her desire to become a witch, she sets out on a journey across the world to experience an adventure of her own.
On her way, she meets a variety of people, picking up several stories and becoming a little part of each stranger’s story. Even though she encounters challenges, she doesn’t give up on her dream to expand her world.
5 Fairy Tail (2009)
Seventeen-year-old Lucy Heartfilia’s greatest desire is to become a full-fledged mage and join Fairy Tail, one of the most prestigious magical wizard guilds in the continent. This dream becomes a reality when she meets Natsu Dragneel, a member of Fairy Tail.
Lucy’s life takes off on a completely different path when she teams up with Natsu, Gray, and Erza, the guild’s most unconventional wizards. Through their many adventures, the group forms a bond stronger than family. Amid their exposure to danger, one name remains a constant presence: Zeref, the dreaded wielder of dark magic.
4 The Story of Saiunkoku
Anime-Planet Rating: 4.0 / 5
- Where To Watch: Prime Video
- Release Years: 2006 – 2007
- Genre: Adventure, Fantasy, Romance
Shuurei Kou is a member of a noble family that has fallen on hard times. Her life takes an unexpected turn when she accepts an offer of 500 pieces of gold to become the concubine of the new emperor and turn him into a good ruler.
Through her time in the palace, she revives her old dream of becoming a court official, but women are not allowed to be government officials. Although the Emperor has a reputation for preferring men, Shuurei has to fend off the Emperor’s advances while facing the challenges of court life and politics.
3 Slayers Next
Anime-Planet Rating: 4.1 / 5
When Lina Inverse and Gourry Gabriev unexpectedly meet their former partner, Zelgadis Graywords and Princess Ameilia, they join in on Zelgadis’ quest to find a treasured magical tome known as the Claire Bible. They hope to discover a way to recover Zelgadis’ human body from the secrets sheltered within the tome.
They meet a priest named Xellos, who offers assistance but only seems to get them into more trouble. Along the way, they find out that the Monster race has their own agenda, and Lina and her companions may play a significant role in their evil plans.
2 Cardcaptor Sakura
Anime-Planet Rating: 4.0 / 5
Sakura Kinomoto is just a ten-year-old fourth grader until she finds a mysterious book containing a set of cards. She accidentally scatters the cards all over the world and awakens the Beast of the Seal, Keroberos, who explains that she has released the mystical Clow Cards created by the sorcerer Clow Reed.
With the Cards set free, they pose a grave danger to the world, so Keroberos appoints Sakura as “the Cardcaptor” to find and recapture all the Cards. As she takes off on her magical adventures, Sakura must learn to balance her secret duty with the everyday challenges of a young girl.
1 Kino’s Journey
Anime-Planet Rating: 4.1 / 5
This anime series follows the story of Kino, a young adventurer who rides a talking motorcycle named Hermes as they explore various places, spending only three days at each location. Just like Frieren, Kino’s Journey captures a similar sense of the general feeling of adventuring from place to place with some reflections.
Kino and Hermes spend their time as observers, learning from the many people they meet. They make an intentional decision not to get involved in the world around them. They don’t try to change the places they explore, even if their values might appear absurd, because they believe that things are acceptable just as they exist.
VIA: GameRant.com
