It’s not the only reason, but it plays an important role for many.
Summary:
Frieren’s popularity might be surprising, but it can in part be attributed to its unique vibe.
While Frieren’s melancholic vibe isn’t unique, it’s not something we see in modern series.
That’s, of course, not the only reason why the anime is loved so much — it’s great all along.
At first, it would seem that Frieren’s popularity is very surprising. The source material is decently popular, yes, but it’s hard for a non-action manga to translate into anime and become incredibly successful. It seems that the general public mostly cares about cool fights, and while Frieren does have action scenes, they are clearly not the focus of the show. Great production? Definitely helps to make the anime more popular, but animation alone won’t make the series mainstream. The complex cast of memorable characters surely contributes to its popularity, yes, but one thing that fans in particular enjoy about the anime is the unique vibe it has.
There are many fantasy subgenres
The fantasy genre is incredibly diverse, with dozens of subgenres and different possible settings developing throughout the decades. This extends way beyond anime, as the genre is not unique to it. There’s probably a fantasy series for everyone and every mood possible, but some otaku criticize modern fantasy anime in general for being too by-the-book and similar to each other. In that sense, Frieren provides a very unique take on the genre with a very specific vibe — one that we don’t see much in anime.
Frieren’s unique melancholic vibe
The beautiful landscapes and the slightly melancholic tone of the series set the mood perfectly. Tying perfectly into the themes the anime explores, Frieren’s unique vibe is something many fans discovered they were craving for. And the anime delivered beautifully: the four-episode premiere set the tone for the future episodes perfectly. While the vibe of Frieren isn’t exactly unique — there are series that are somewhat similar — it’s not something you commonly see in modern anime. Frieren, in that sense, came out at the perfect time to scratch that itch for the starving fans, and that’s one of the main reasons behind its popularity.
Not the only reason
Are the vibes the only reason we love Frieren? If the anime somewhat changed its focus, would it be criticized for it? Well, maybe for a bit, but while the vibe is one of the reasons we love it, it’s far from the only one. After all, the cast and their interactions are fun, being a source of many memes — and we shouldn’t forget the actually deep and complex writing of the series.
The animation and direction are impeccable, too, and all these aspects work together perfectly. In the end, the anime is great all around — and we’re glad it’s getting as much love as it deserves.
It’s not the only reason, but it plays an important role for many.
Summary:
Frieren’s popularity might be surprising, but it can in part be attributed to its unique vibe.
While Frieren’s melancholic vibe isn’t unique, it’s not something we see in modern series.
That’s, of course, not the only reason why the anime is loved so much — it’s great all along.
At first, it would seem that Frieren’s popularity is very surprising. The source material is decently popular, yes, but it’s hard for a non-action manga to translate into anime and become incredibly successful. It seems that the general public mostly cares about cool fights, and while Frieren does have action scenes, they are clearly not the focus of the show. Great production? Definitely helps to make the anime more popular, but animation alone won’t make the series mainstream. The complex cast of memorable characters surely contributes to its popularity, yes, but one thing that fans in particular enjoy about the anime is the unique vibe it has.
There are many fantasy subgenres
The fantasy genre is incredibly diverse, with dozens of subgenres and different possible settings developing throughout the decades. This extends way beyond anime, as the genre is not unique to it. There’s probably a fantasy series for everyone and every mood possible, but some otaku criticize modern fantasy anime in general for being too by-the-book and similar to each other. In that sense, Frieren provides a very unique take on the genre with a very specific vibe — one that we don’t see much in anime.
Frieren’s unique melancholic vibe
The beautiful landscapes and the slightly melancholic tone of the series set the mood perfectly. Tying perfectly into the themes the anime explores, Frieren’s unique vibe is something many fans discovered they were craving for. And the anime delivered beautifully: the four-episode premiere set the tone for the future episodes perfectly. While the vibe of Frieren isn’t exactly unique — there are series that are somewhat similar — it’s not something you commonly see in modern anime. Frieren, in that sense, came out at the perfect time to scratch that itch for the starving fans, and that’s one of the main reasons behind its popularity.
Not the only reason
Are the vibes the only reason we love Frieren? If the anime somewhat changed its focus, would it be criticized for it? Well, maybe for a bit, but while the vibe is one of the reasons we love it, it’s far from the only one. After all, the cast and their interactions are fun, being a source of many memes — and we shouldn’t forget the actually deep and complex writing of the series.
The animation and direction are impeccable, too, and all these aspects work together perfectly. In the end, the anime is great all around — and we’re glad it’s getting as much love as it deserves.
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