February 16, 2024 11:17 am
When you start watching Frieren, you're at first captivated by this somber slow-burn that replicates the way Frieren experiences the world and the flow of time, being a nearly immortal being with a huge lifespan.
But then you're hit with mind-blowing action and wonderful animation, and you want more. So here's something that can act as some substitute — not a perfect one, but good enough.
The magic of Frieren lies not only in the way the story unfolds; it's in the way this story gives us a glimpse into the inner workings of a character who lives by completely different rules. And don't get us started on how this is executed.
The art style is phenomenal: it has a bit of a retro feeling to it, but it stays crisp and perfectly comprehensible even in the most action-packed moments.
Finding a show that would replicate all these aspects of Frieren is impossible, but some capture the moral dilemma of the life of an immortal surrounded by mortals; some deal with a wonderfully epic fantasy journey; some have this somber but still adventurous vibe; and some lather in you in an intricate lore. Yet only Frieren combines it all so seamlessly.
When you start watching Frieren, you're at first captivated by this somber slow-burn that replicates the way Frieren experiences the world and the flow of time, being a nearly immortal being with a huge lifespan.
But then you're hit with mind-blowing action and wonderful animation, and you want more. So here's something that can act as some substitute — not a perfect one, but good enough.
The magic of Frieren lies not only in the way the story unfolds; it's in the way this story gives us a glimpse into the inner workings of a character who lives by completely different rules. And don't get us started on how this is executed.
The art style is phenomenal: it has a bit of a retro feeling to it, but it stays crisp and perfectly comprehensible even in the most action-packed moments.
Finding a show that would replicate all these aspects of Frieren is impossible, but some capture the moral dilemma of the life of an immortal surrounded by mortals; some deal with a wonderfully epic fantasy journey; some have this somber but still adventurous vibe; and some lather in you in an intricate lore. Yet only Frieren combines it all so seamlessly.
