FRIEREN: Beyond Journey's End - Part 1

Really great standout anime with a wonderful yet realistic fantasy setting. The characters are all very interesting and memorable, with Frieren, the 1000+ years young legendary mage who aided in the demon king's defeat, taking the center stage on an entirely new journey as she struggles as we all do with contemplation of past memories and even friends who may no longer be with us.It is a great story teaching us to live and not succumb to the curse that is "analysis paralysis" as Frieren suffers from in the beginning before being joined by a young girl and her soon-to-be apprentice, Fern. To quote Frieren herself: "Don't dwell in the past when you have the present. Trust me."

This is an absolutely wonderful anime. It asks a question and answers it in Freiren’s journey after the Hero’s Quest is completed. It is a bittersweet first few episodes that are wonderfully made and the music score accompanying the show has, to me, a wonderful Celtic flair and tone. She grows as a character and her journey is joined by others that she meets along the way thanks to her aging companions from her past quest. I was able to get the soundtrack and I enjoy listening to the music on its own. I’m glad I purchased this one.

A fantasy anime that mixes high quality Shonen battle animation, a rich and detailed backstory to the world's history nearly on par with Lord of the Rings and Tales of Earthsea, and a slice of life storytelling pace that assists in appreciating the daily going-ons in the world Frieren and their companions live and work in.Since beginning my anime journey with Digimon Adventures in the 90s, many anime titles have come and gone - some worth remembering and rewatching; others forgotten due to the production team relying on troupes of the time regardless of how well animated it is. Yet, I found myself watching all 24 episodes 7 times over then reading the manga and comparing how different the translation from panels to frames can enhance a story or give a different feeling or approach. I have done this with Dungeon Meshi as well (here's hoping to a US release soon).This anime touched upon thoughts and feelings I hadn't given time to explore much less appreciate - how important the bonds we form throughout our lives regardless how short the moment was, if it left an impression then it changed some part of you. Honestly it took a kuudere elf and her long but short lifetime of memories to help me slow and look around my surroundings and appreciate the people around me because life is a journey to create new bonds.

A great blu-ray release for one of the best anime to come out in the last few years. I am looking forward to Part 2 of the blu-ray set to be released and for season 2 of the anime! Definitely recommend adding this anime to your collection.

My favourite anime of last year, and I'm really happy with the quality of the disc box and art. Can't wait for the part 2 release!

Wonderful anime truly enjoyed.

GOAT of anime story telling. Enough said.

I love the addition of DVD format, as I do not own a Blu Ray. The menus while static are presented well, the encoding is not particularly bad considering the DVD format was not created in mind for an HD anime. Bonus features are nice as you'd expect. Just like the show, the outwardly presentation of the package feels modestly premium and elegant. Only downside is arguably the price for only half of one season, and questionable disc slots included in the case.