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Frieren: Interesting Behind-the-Scenes Stories and Character Secrets You Didn't KnowDive into the hidden stories and intriguing secrets of the characters from the popular anime 'Frieren: Beyond Journey's End'. Discover a variety of information to deepen your understanding of the work, from why Frieren is so sleepy, to Serie's true feelings for failing her, and even the individuals who achieved feats Serie herself couldn't.
1. 😴 The Real Reason Frieren is So Sleepy
· Frieren is often depicted sleeping peacefully even while traveling, and struggles to wake up easily in the morning or when enemies appear.
· Fern waking her up is a daily routine, and her sleeping habits are quite free.
· Elf Lifespan and Growth Period: While the human lifespan is about 80 years with a growth period of 5 years (approx. 6%), if an elf's lifespan is 10,000 years, their growth period is estimated to be around 600 years. Frieren might still be in her growth period by elf standards.
· Difference in Sense of Time: Elves, with their extremely long lifespans, have a vastly different sense of time compared to humans. 100 years for a human might feel like just a few years to Frieren, so the very notion of waking up at a fixed time each day might be faint for her.
· Long-standing Habit: Frieren was often scolded for oversleeping in the mornings even during her journey with the Hero's party. This isn't a recent habit but a chronic sleeping habit that has persisted for a long time.
· Fern waking her up is a daily routine, and her sleeping habits are quite free.
· Elf Lifespan and Growth Period: While the human lifespan is about 80 years with a growth period of 5 years (approx. 6%), if an elf's lifespan is 10,000 years, their growth period is estimated to be around 600 years. Frieren might still be in her growth period by elf standards.
· Difference in Sense of Time: Elves, with their extremely long lifespans, have a vastly different sense of time compared to humans. 100 years for a human might feel like just a few years to Frieren, so the very notion of waking up at a fixed time each day might be faint for her.
· Long-standing Habit: Frieren was often scolded for oversleeping in the mornings even during her journey with the Hero's party. This isn't a recent habit but a chronic sleeping habit that has persisted for a long time.
00:00 - 01:25
1. 😴 The Real Reason Frieren is So Sleepy
· Frieren is often depicted sleeping peacefully even while traveling, and struggles to wake up easily in the morning or when enemies appear.
· Fern waking her up is a daily routine, and her sleeping habits are quite free.
· Elf Lifespan and Growth Period: While the human lifespan is about 80 years with a growth period of 5 years (approx. 6%), if an elf's lifespan is 10,000 years, their growth period is estimated to be around 600 years. Frieren might still be in her growth period by elf standards.
· Difference in Sense of Time: Elves, with their extremely long lifespans, have a vastly different sense of time compared to humans. 100 years for a human might feel like just a few years to Frieren, so the very notion of waking up at a fixed time each day might be faint for her.
· Long-standing Habit: Frieren was often scolded for oversleeping in the mornings even during her journey with the Hero's party. This isn't a recent habit but a chronic sleeping habit that has persisted for a long time.
· Fern waking her up is a daily routine, and her sleeping habits are quite free.
· Elf Lifespan and Growth Period: While the human lifespan is about 80 years with a growth period of 5 years (approx. 6%), if an elf's lifespan is 10,000 years, their growth period is estimated to be around 600 years. Frieren might still be in her growth period by elf standards.
· Difference in Sense of Time: Elves, with their extremely long lifespans, have a vastly different sense of time compared to humans. 100 years for a human might feel like just a few years to Frieren, so the very notion of waking up at a fixed time each day might be faint for her.
· Long-standing Habit: Frieren was often scolded for oversleeping in the mornings even during her journey with the Hero's party. This isn't a recent habit but a chronic sleeping habit that has persisted for a long time.
01:26 - 03:38
2. 🧙♀️ The Hidden Truth Behind Serie Failing Frieren
· Serie demands pure strength and combat ability from mages, viewing magic as a tool for power and fighting. Frieren, on the other hand, sees magic not as something to compete with in terms of strength, but as an enjoyable pursuit for collection and research itself. Because their fundamental values regarding magic were diametrically opposed, it's highly likely that Serie's ranking system, based on combat ability, couldn't easily pass Frieren.
· Frieren possesses the 'Great Mage's Emblem,' a special mark given only to those recognized as great mages by the Ancient Magic Church. If Serie, who is known to have lived since before the common era, was involved in the operation of the Magic Church at that time, she might have already been among those who recognized Frieren. In that case, she might have thought there was no need to grant her a First-Class Mage qualification.
· Most of Serie's disciples are short-lived humans, making it difficult to meet them again once they part ways. However, since Frieren is a long-lived elf, Serie might have been confident that even if she failed her in this exam, they would meet again someday. This might have been a relaxed judgment possible only between long-lived mages, rather than a complete rejection.
· Some viewers also speculate that Serie might have wanted an equal with whom she could speak her true mind, rather than taking Frieren as a disciple.
· Frieren possesses the 'Great Mage's Emblem,' a special mark given only to those recognized as great mages by the Ancient Magic Church. If Serie, who is known to have lived since before the common era, was involved in the operation of the Magic Church at that time, she might have already been among those who recognized Frieren. In that case, she might have thought there was no need to grant her a First-Class Mage qualification.
· Most of Serie's disciples are short-lived humans, making it difficult to meet them again once they part ways. However, since Frieren is a long-lived elf, Serie might have been confident that even if she failed her in this exam, they would meet again someday. This might have been a relaxed judgment possible only between long-lived mages, rather than a complete rejection.
· Some viewers also speculate that Serie might have wanted an equal with whom she could speak her true mind, rather than taking Frieren as a disciple.
03:39 - 05:51
3. ✨ 3 Individuals Who Achieved Feats Even Serie Couldn't
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Flamme | · Serie's disciple, known as the 'Progenitor of Magic,' who spread magical knowledge to humanity. · In an era where magic research was forbidden, she influenced the continent's largest empire to officially recognize magic research and its military use. · She realized the ideal of 'a world where everyone uses magic,' which even Serie considered unrealistic, within her short lifetime. |
| Hero of the South | · A legendary hero, considered among the strongest humans in history. · While foresight magic is often unstable and inaccurate, the Hero of the South was the only human capable of near-perfect future prediction. · With this ability, he fought all Seven Sages simultaneously to a standstill, and even Serie acknowledged his skill. · He prophesied to Frieren that Himmel's party would invite her on an adventure, providing the catalyst for the formation of the Hero's party. |
| Frieren | · An elf mage who has lived for over 1000 years, she defeated the Demon King with the Hero's party. · When Serie first met her, she acknowledged Frieren's skill and was impressed, offering her any magic she desired, but Frieren refused, not wanting power. · Frieren became a great mage beyond Serie's imagination, defeating the Demon King whom even Serie, having lived since the mythical era and mastering almost all magic, could not defeat. |
05:52 - 07:33
4. ⚔️ 3 Powerful Characters Who Wounded Frieren
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Lernen | · A character who appeared before Frieren after the First-Class Mage Exam, skilled enough to instantly discern Frieren's mana control. · Even Frieren acknowledged him as an 'incredible master.' · He successfully wounded Frieren's shoulder by firing a magic spell at close range that pierced her powerful defensive magic. · Despite his gentle appearance, he was a very dangerous mage who never missed a single opening. |
| Spiegel's Demon | · A demon that appeared before the examinees during the First-Class Mage Exam dungeon raid. · It possesses the ability to create clones with the exact appearance and skill of the intruder. · Since their mana and combat abilities are identical, the battle naturally becomes an even war of attrition. · While Frieren solidified her defense and observed the situation, Frieren's clone seized a momentary opening and pierced Frieren's shoulder. · Frieren had the rare experience of being wounded by an opponent with the same power as herself. |
| Solitär | · A Great Demon who released Macht, who was attempting a massacre under the guise of coexistence with humanity, and confronted Frieren. · She possesses mana comparable to Frieren's and deploys an impenetrable defense. · Her offensive power is also formidable, capable of unleashing powerful mana shocks that can even blow away Frieren's defensive magic. · Even while taking Frieren's magic, she overwhelmed Frieren with her immense mana, inflicting significant damage that made Frieren prepare for death. |
07:34 - 08:46
5. 🧠 Frieren's Strategic Reason for Challenging Macht of the Seven Sages
· Denken had been turned to gold by Macht of the Golden City, but upon waking, he found Frieren had dispelled the golden transformation.
· However, Frieren had not fully deciphered the mechanism of the golden curse; all she could do was cast a protective spell on Denken.
· At this moment, Macht of the Seven Sages and the Great Demon Solitär appeared, and Macht was surprised to see the golden curse dispelled. Solitär was also astonished that Frieren had deciphered the golden curse in just two months.
· Frieren was confident she could dispel the golden curse because she had verification data from her confrontation with Macht 600 years ago.
· In other words, Frieren's challenge to Macht was not a reckless provocation, but rather to witness the moment the golden transformation magic activated firsthand and perfect the accuracy of her dispelling magic.
· Seeing Frieren challenge him without any guarantee of being able to revert the transformation, Macht scoffed, calling her 'crazy,' but at the same time, he became strongly wary of her.
· Since magic is a world of images, Frieren combined her past memory data with the magic sample she saw before her eyes to complete her golden dispelling theory.
· However, Frieren had not fully deciphered the mechanism of the golden curse; all she could do was cast a protective spell on Denken.
· At this moment, Macht of the Seven Sages and the Great Demon Solitär appeared, and Macht was surprised to see the golden curse dispelled. Solitär was also astonished that Frieren had deciphered the golden curse in just two months.
· Frieren was confident she could dispel the golden curse because she had verification data from her confrontation with Macht 600 years ago.
· In other words, Frieren's challenge to Macht was not a reckless provocation, but rather to witness the moment the golden transformation magic activated firsthand and perfect the accuracy of her dispelling magic.
· Seeing Frieren challenge him without any guarantee of being able to revert the transformation, Macht scoffed, calling her 'crazy,' but at the same time, he became strongly wary of her.
· Since magic is a world of images, Frieren combined her past memory data with the magic sample she saw before her eyes to complete her golden dispelling theory.
08:47 - 10:12
6. 🌸 3 Characters with Fragrant Charms
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Sense | · The most prominent feature of Sense, a former First-Class Mage, is her long hair precisely controlled by magic. · She stated that hair care was 'hell' and she didn't even want to think about it. · Puni harshly criticized Sense's hair, saying it 'smelled of blood,' but when Fern actually checked the scent, she said it 'smelled sweet.' |
| Fern | · During their journey, there are many battles with demons and long travels, making it difficult to bathe frequently. · As a result, there's an image that she 'might not smell good,' but when Stark and Frieren were carried by Fern, both unanimously stated that she 'smelled good.' · Fern possesses the 'magic to cleanly remove clothing stains' given to her by Serie. This magic not only cleans clothes as if they were laundered but also adds a floral scent. · It is highly likely that Fern's pleasant scent is largely due to the effect of this magic. |
| Methode | · Methode, a First-Class Mage and unique character, is seen embracing Frieren during preparations for a battle against Frieren's clone in the First-Class Mage Exam, to test the effects of high-speed magic. · At that moment, Frieren inadvertently said 'she smells good,' confirming that she indeed has a pleasant scent, matching her appearance. |