A popular trope that could have ruined everything has been fixed.
Frieren: Beyond Journey's End (Sousou no Frieren) spoilers ahead!
Summary:
Fans began to worry that Frieren would go down the popular path of shonen tournament arcs.
Even the most successful tournament arcs are just a series of clichés.
In order not to overload the plot, there is no Stark in the anime, and Fern rarely appears.
The second cour of Frieren: Beyond Journey's End brought big changes in the plot. Sein left the main characters and unexpectedly went on an independent journey. The quiet arc was replaced by a more eventful one, and many new characters appeared.
When the designs for the new heroes were revealed, fans began to worry that the writers wouldn't be able to seamlessly integrate all the new characters into the story and that Frieren would go down the popular path of shonen tournament arcs.
Now, several episodes have been released, but the series has retained its distinctive style.
Well-worn cliché
Tournament arcs are a very common anime trope. They usually serve several purposes: first, to familiarize the viewer with the main characters and give them a chance to show off, and second, to bring variety to the story by adding new heroes and revealing secondary characters.
For obvious reasons, there are many fans and many haters of tournament arcs. Despite the fact that these arcs are often an integral part of any good anime.
However, even the most successful tournament arcs, such as the Heavens Arena arc in Hunter x Hunter, are just a series of clichés. When fans found out that the next Frieren arc would be about The First-Class Mage Exam, they began to worry.
The concern intensified when the designs for the new characters were revealed — there were more of them than the audience expected. In their minds, a groundbreaking title with the most interesting concept at the heart of the story could quickly turn into a typical shonen.
Proven uniqueness
Yamada Kanehito (the author of the manga) understood the risks of the tournament arc, so he tried to make it fit the mood of the series. The end result was quite good, and the reviews of the latest episodes prove it.
Many well-worn tropes were ignored — Frieren didn't have the typical introduction of the contestants and demonstration of their distinctive traits; many new characters are still undiscovered.
The show retained its distinct atmosphere and relaxed pace. Even with a seemingly dynamic plot, Frieren remains a calm, reflective anime. The events don't feel superfluous. In order not to overload the plot, there is no Stark in the anime, and Fern rarely appears.
Besides, there are no big battles — so far, the magic exam looks very peaceful. It can be said that after the beginning of the new arc, Frieren has not changed at all, and it is still the same anime about adventures and small quests, but with different characters.
A popular trope that could have ruined everything has been fixed.
Frieren: Beyond Journey's End (Sousou no Frieren) spoilers ahead!
Summary:
Fans began to worry that Frieren would go down the popular path of shonen tournament arcs.
Even the most successful tournament arcs are just a series of clichés.
In order not to overload the plot, there is no Stark in the anime, and Fern rarely appears.
The second cour of Frieren: Beyond Journey's End brought big changes in the plot. Sein left the main characters and unexpectedly went on an independent journey. The quiet arc was replaced by a more eventful one, and many new characters appeared.
When the designs for the new heroes were revealed, fans began to worry that the writers wouldn't be able to seamlessly integrate all the new characters into the story and that Frieren would go down the popular path of shonen tournament arcs.
Now, several episodes have been released, but the series has retained its distinctive style.
Well-worn cliché
Tournament arcs are a very common anime trope. They usually serve several purposes: first, to familiarize the viewer with the main characters and give them a chance to show off, and second, to bring variety to the story by adding new heroes and revealing secondary characters.
For obvious reasons, there are many fans and many haters of tournament arcs. Despite the fact that these arcs are often an integral part of any good anime.
However, even the most successful tournament arcs, such as the Heavens Arena arc in Hunter x Hunter, are just a series of clichés. When fans found out that the next Frieren arc would be about The First-Class Mage Exam, they began to worry.
The concern intensified when the designs for the new characters were revealed — there were more of them than the audience expected. In their minds, a groundbreaking title with the most interesting concept at the heart of the story could quickly turn into a typical shonen.
Proven uniqueness
Yamada Kanehito (the author of the manga) understood the risks of the tournament arc, so he tried to make it fit the mood of the series. The end result was quite good, and the reviews of the latest episodes prove it.
Many well-worn tropes were ignored — Frieren didn't have the typical introduction of the contestants and demonstration of their distinctive traits; many new characters are still undiscovered.
The show retained its distinct atmosphere and relaxed pace. Even with a seemingly dynamic plot, Frieren remains a calm, reflective anime. The events don't feel superfluous. In order not to overload the plot, there is no Stark in the anime, and Fern rarely appears.
Besides, there are no big battles — so far, the magic exam looks very peaceful. It can be said that after the beginning of the new arc, Frieren has not changed at all, and it is still the same anime about adventures and small quests, but with different characters.
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