The anime is great, of course, but is it truly one of the best ever?
Summary:
Some fans call Frieren one of the best anime out there, even though it's not finished yet.
The production values are great, but the yet-unfinished anime might still end up being a trainwreck.
It probably won't happen, and while Frieren is affected by recency bias, it is definitely a great series regardless of it.
Frieren: Beyond Journey's End (Sousou no Frieren) has quickly become one of the anime fandom's most beloved series. It's very rare for a non-action anime to get that kind of reputation — but Frieren proves itself to be worthy of everyone's attention.
The action scenes are sparse, but when they happen, they are gorgeously animated — as is the rest of the anime.
The love for the series achieved unbelievable heights. It currently holds the #1 rated position on MyAnimeList, and many people say it is one of the best anime of all time. That prompts the question: is it actually one of the best anime, or is the reputation so high just because of recency bias?
Amazing production values
The question is very hard to answer. After all, different people have different understandings of “best anime of all time” — and it's hard to figure out someone's criteria from it unless they state them directly.
For example, is Frieren one of the best anime from a visual standpoint? It certainly is up there — especially if you consider how well-animated it is. Even though it is not full of action, it doesn't mean it can't look amazing — after all, animation isn't limited to the fight scenes.
In general, the production of Frieren seems to be top-tier. The soundtrack has been praised by many fans for fitting the series perfectly, and the voice cast is beautifully selected, enhancing characters' personalities.
Too early to celebrate?
That said, many fans feel it is way too early to consider Frieren one of the best anime out there. After all, the series is still airing — and despite the writing having been on point so far, it's not guaranteed to stay great for the remaining episodes.
This might be a pessimistic outlook, but there have been many cases of anime that took a nosedive near the end of the season.
While the source readers are confident the next arcs are just as great (if not better) than those that have already aired, there's no guarantee that they will be perfectly adapted. It's very likely, though.
How much does recency bias affect the anime?
“Recency bias” refers to people preferring things that they have experienced recently over older ones. This might be a case with Frieren: many people are simply following the hype train.
The production alone makes Frieren exceptional, and when the anime itself is great as well, it is definitely already a modern classic. Even if it's not one of the best anime out there just yet, it has the chance to become one.
The anime is great, of course, but is it truly one of the best ever?
Summary:
Some fans call Frieren one of the best anime out there, even though it's not finished yet.
The production values are great, but the yet-unfinished anime might still end up being a trainwreck.
It probably won't happen, and while Frieren is affected by recency bias, it is definitely a great series regardless of it.
Frieren: Beyond Journey's End (Sousou no Frieren) has quickly become one of the anime fandom's most beloved series. It's very rare for a non-action anime to get that kind of reputation — but Frieren proves itself to be worthy of everyone's attention.
The action scenes are sparse, but when they happen, they are gorgeously animated — as is the rest of the anime.
The love for the series achieved unbelievable heights. It currently holds the #1 rated position on MyAnimeList, and many people say it is one of the best anime of all time. That prompts the question: is it actually one of the best anime, or is the reputation so high just because of recency bias?
Amazing production values
The question is very hard to answer. After all, different people have different understandings of “best anime of all time” — and it's hard to figure out someone's criteria from it unless they state them directly.
For example, is Frieren one of the best anime from a visual standpoint? It certainly is up there — especially if you consider how well-animated it is. Even though it is not full of action, it doesn't mean it can't look amazing — after all, animation isn't limited to the fight scenes.
In general, the production of Frieren seems to be top-tier. The soundtrack has been praised by many fans for fitting the series perfectly, and the voice cast is beautifully selected, enhancing characters' personalities.
Too early to celebrate?
That said, many fans feel it is way too early to consider Frieren one of the best anime out there. After all, the series is still airing — and despite the writing having been on point so far, it's not guaranteed to stay great for the remaining episodes.
This might be a pessimistic outlook, but there have been many cases of anime that took a nosedive near the end of the season.
While the source readers are confident the next arcs are just as great (if not better) than those that have already aired, there's no guarantee that they will be perfectly adapted. It's very likely, though.
How much does recency bias affect the anime?
“Recency bias” refers to people preferring things that they have experienced recently over older ones. This might be a case with Frieren: many people are simply following the hype train.
The production alone makes Frieren exceptional, and when the anime itself is great as well, it is definitely already a modern classic. Even if it's not one of the best anime out there just yet, it has the chance to become one.
