What happens when an immortal elf realizes she never truly understood the humans she adventured with until long after they’re gone? Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End transforms the classic fantasy epilogue into a tender, reflective quest—one where quiet moments hit harder than boss battles. As Frieren retraces her old party’s steps with new companions at her side, every spell, memory, and sunrise becomes a lesson in what it means to feel, to grieve, and to finally connect. It’s magic, melancholy, and meaning woven into the kind of story that lingers long after the credits roll.

At Sakura Society, we’re here to help you decide if the anime everyone’s praising is actually worth your time—and your watchlist.

The salt and pepper senpai, Brendan White is joined in the Sugoi Studio by science communicator, DM of Dungeons & Doctorates, and uber talented content creator, Ben Keirnan, to share their thoughts on the number one rated anime on MyAnimeList, Kanehito Yamada and Madhouse's 2023/24 fantasy hit, Frieren: Beyond Journey's End.