In the ever-evolving landscape of anime, few series manage to capture the imagination quite like Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End. Debuting in September 2023 on Crunchyroll as part of the Fall lineup, this series has taken fans on an unexpected and enchanting journey, quickly establishing itself as a standout among recent offerings.

Despite the manga being on an indefinite hiatus, the anime adaptation has provided solace to its dedicated fanbase. Its global success is evident, boasting an impressive 9.29 out of 10 rating on MyAnimeList, a popular platform for anime enthusiasts. Currently, Crunchyroll offers a treat for fans with the release of the Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End Part 2 Blu-ray box set, available at a significant discount—a deal not to be missed by collectors and newcomers alike.

The allure of Frieren lies in its universal appeal, captivating audiences across various genres. Although categorized as a shonen due to its publication in Shogakukan’s Weekly Shonen Sunday, the series distinguishes itself with a focus on introspection and storytelling over traditional action-packed sequences. Set in a high-fantasy realm that evokes the spirit of tabletop role-playing games, Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End immerses viewers in a vividly imagined world, promising to leave an indelible mark on the anime landscape.

No Contest, Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End Earned Its Spot as Best Anime

There is something magical about Frieren that draws in fans of all anime-genres, setting the series up to break records again and again. Though it’s classified as shonen, given the manga’s publication in Shogakakun’s Weekly Shonen Sunday, Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End is more introspective and story-driven than typical combat-based shonen. Its high-fantasy environment reminiscent of a TTRPG adventuring party draws anime fans into a bright and vivid world.

The elven protagonist is forced to accept the fact that her incredibly long lifespan means watching the people she’s encountered in her life will fade long before she does. The fact that this doesn’t really hit her until someone she deeply cared for from her adventuring party has died sets a somber tone. Despite the melancholia of it all, fans can’t help but latch onto the adventure as she takes on a human apprentice and truly comes to understand the value of a single life, no matter how brief and fleeting it may be.

Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End is an adventurous and beautiful journey from beginning to end. Having the opportunity to collect it in the currently-offered, limited edition format is a treasure worth claiming. With the anime’s second season set to premiere in the Winter 2026 anime season, it’s the perfect opportunity for fans to complete their first season set before launching into the new year and new season.

One of the greatest things about Crunchyroll’s limited edition sets is that they go all out. So much additional merch that comes with them, and Frieren Part 2 is jam-packed with everything a collector could want. In addition to the beautiful suitcase art box encasing everything, the limited edition box set includes an art book, acrylic standee, shikishi autograph boards, sticker sheets, and a flower luggage tag. The extras in these limited editions really make the price worth paying, as they are always high-quality collectibles designed specifically for fans to get excited about.

In addition to the physical extras, the Blu-ray/DVD set also includes textless opening and closing songs, mini anime, web previews, promo videos and a special video extra called, “Frieren: Journey’s Memory.” The special video relives some of the most outstanding and emotional moments from Frieren‘s first anime season, giving fans an unforgettable tributary of memory they won’t soon forget.

The Crunchyroll Store Offers Additional Discounts to Paid Subscribers

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Right now, the limited edition Frieren Part 2 box set is on sale in the Crunchryoll Store for $175.89, which is $40 off the regular price of $219.98. Additionally, Crunchyroll fans with paid subscriptions get an additional discount between 5-15%, depending on the tier of the subscription. As an Ultimate Fan, for instance, the 15% discount offers an additional discount of $26.40, for a whopping $66.40 off the full retail price.

This deal is only available on Crunchyroll, and there’s no telling how long it will last, so fans and collectors are encouraged to act fast. Though it will not arrive in time for Christmas, it’s the perfect last-minute gift (or personal indulgence) for fans of the best anime of the last decade.

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Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End

Release Date

September 29, 2023

Network

Nippon TV, YTV, FBS, Chukyo TV, RNB, FCT, STV, KNB, HTV, YBS, RAB, TVI, YBC, UMK TV Miyazaki, TSB, MMT, TeNY, RNC, NIB, KKT, KTK, NKT, ABS, JRT, Daiichi-TV, FBC, RKC, KYT, KRY

• Atsumi Tanezaki

  Frieren (voice)

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  Kana Ichinose

  Fern (voice)