Sousou no Frieren
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EP 1Frieren returns to the capital fifty years after defeating the Demon King to fulfill a promise.
Sep 29, 2023After defeating the Demon King, Himmel and his crew return triumphantly to the capital. They reflect on the past ten years of their adventures and consider their future lives. The elf Frieren is unimpressed by this conclusion and sets off on another quest for magic. Fifty years later, Frieren returns to the Royal Capital to fulfill a promise she made to everyone. This reunion leads her on a new journey.
EP 2Frieren visits Heiter and Fern, teaching magic before a journey begins
Sep 29, 2023Frieren travels to a remote forest location to visit Heiter, where she encounters Fern, an orphan residing with him. Heiter requests that Frieren instruct him in the art of magic, and she agrees to provide this education. Following a specific incident, the group decides to embark on a journey together. During their travels, Frieren stops at a village featuring a statue dedicated to Himmel. This sight triggers a memory of a flower that Himmel claimed to love prior to his passing, prompting reflection on their shared past.
EP 3Frieren and Fern visit Warm before encountering the sealed Demon Qual site.
Sep 29, 2023Frieren and Fern reach the trading town of Warm. Suspecting Frieren plans to separate, Fern chooses to accompany her, wondering about her true motives. Upon departing Warm, the pair discovers a village where an elderly man guides them to the location of Qual. This Demon was sealed away by Frieren during her journey eighty years prior. The episode focuses on their arrival in Warm, Fern's decision to follow, and their subsequent discovery of the historical site associated with Frieren's past actions against the demon.
EP 4Frieren and Fern assist Eisen in searching for authentic writings by the Great Mage Flamme in the forest.
Sep 29, 2023Frieren and Fern travel to Eisena to reconnect with their old friend Eisen. He requests their assistance in locating the writings of the Great Mage Flamme. The trio ventures deep into the forest, the same location where Heiter found a book before passing away. While many diaries attributed to Flamme appear to be forgeries, the genuine text might be hidden there. The group must navigate this search to determine if the real Flamme Notes can be recovered from this specific site.
EP 5Frieren and companions hunt an Einsam monster and recruit Stark for a dragon hunt
Oct 6, 2023Frieren reflects on Fern’s lifespan as they travel, entering a village where residents vanish after seeing ghosts of loved ones. Frieren identifies an Einsam, a monster using illusion magic that traps victims who cannot attack the apparitions. Fern nearly falls victim to Heiter’s ghost, but Frieren destroys Himmel’s illusion, revealing and allowing Fern to defeat the creature. Later, Frieren plans to slay a dragon for its grimoire and seeks Stark, a student of Eisen who lives nearby. Stark admits he never killed a monster and only won a famous staring contest through fear-induced paralysis. Frieren gives him until morning to decide, confident that his training allows him to cut through solid rock, despite Fern’s doubts about his combat capability.
EP 6Stark, a cowardly village hero, is recruited by Frieren to fight the Solar Dragon.
Oct 13, 2023Stark resides in a village near Riegel Canyon and is celebrated as a hero for defeating the Red Mirror Dragon, though he is actually a coward. Frieren recognizes his potential and invites him to join her quest to defeat the Solar Dragon. Although Stark possesses the strength to slice through large rocks, his hands tremble constantly. The narrative questions whether he will step onto the battlefield to confront the impending battle despite his fear.
EP 7Frieren and friends visit a town celebrating the Liberation Festival
Oct 20, 2023Frieren and her companions reach a town on the day preceding the Liberation Festival. This location was previously defended by Frieren, Himmel, and their group against the Demon King. While there, Frieren notices a statue depicting herself and her companions erected within the town. The sight triggers a wave of nostalgia, causing her to recall past events and memories associated with the area and her former companions.
EP 8Frieren Imprisoned by Aura's Followers While Fern and Stark Plan Rescue
Oct 27, 2023Frieren is held captive after attempting to use magic against Lügner and his associates, who serve the demon Aura. These followers have extended a peace offer to Count Granat, but Lügner views Frieren as a significant threat. Additionally, Draht, another member of Aura's group, actively seeks to end Frieren's life. Meanwhile, Fern and Stark are taking necessary steps to rescue Frieren from her imprisonment. The situation remains tense as the group navigates the dangers posed by Aura's servants while working to free their companion from custody.
EP 9Frieren faces Aura the Guillotine while Fern and Stark rescue Graf Granat
Nov 3, 2023Frieren, traveling alone, encounters Aura the Guillotine, a member of the Seven Sages of Destruction. Aura utilizes her vast magical abilities to summon an army of the undead to attack Frieren. Simultaneously, Fern and Stark manage to rescue Graf Granat from Lügner and Linie. However, the trio soon finds themselves trapped by other malevolent forces. As these events unfold, the conflict between Frieren and Aura's undead forces escalates significantly. The narrative focuses on the intense magical confrontation and the perilous situation faced by the rescue party, highlighting the immediate threats posed by the Seven Sages of Destruction and their allies.
EP 10Frieren faces Aura the Guillotine, testing years of training under Flamme
Nov 10, 2023Frieren confronts Aura the Guillotine, a battle that puts her extensive training under her teacher Flamme to the ultimate test. The encounter challenges the mage's skills and endurance as she faces this formidable opponent. The outcome of this clash remains uncertain, with the narrative questioning whether Aura's scales will provide sufficient defense or prove to be a weakness in the fight. This episode focuses on the direct confrontation between the two characters, highlighting the stakes involved for Frieren as she applies her accumulated knowledge and experience against a dangerous adversary.
EP 11Frieren and companions face harsh winter journey after defeating Aura
Nov 17, 2023Frieren, Fern, and Stark defeat Aura and her men, restoring peace. Graf Granat expresses gratitude to Frieren, mourning his servants manipulated by Aura even after his death. The group then sets out on their journey, but the winter road in the northern countries proves much harder than they had imagined.
EP 12Frieren and friends visit the Schwer Mountains village where Himmel drew the sword 80 years ago.
Nov 24, 2023Frieren and her companions reach the Village of Swords located within the Schwer Mountains. This location holds significance because Himmel successfully pulled the Hero's Sword from its resting place eighty years prior. The blade is unique in that it can only be wielded by individuals capable of defeating the evil destined to destroy the world. As they arrive, Frieren finds herself overwhelmed by vivid recollections of the events that transpired during that specific time period eight decades ago, reflecting on her past experiences with Himmel and the journey that defined their history.
EP 13Fieren encounters talented young priest Sein in a northern Alt Woods church.
Dec 1, 2023In a village church located within the northern Alt Woods, Fieren meets Sein, a young priest. She is astonished by his advanced magical abilities, which effortlessly detoxify poisons that are typically difficult to cure. After listening to his personal history, she discovers that Sein once harbored dreams of becoming an adventurer. However, rather than embarking on a journey, he has remained in the village. The narrative highlights the tension between his current life and his past aspirations, as his brother pleads with him to pursue his original dreams instead of staying behind. This encounter reveals the depth of Sein's character and the sacrifices he has made for his community.
EP 14Frieren's Group Visits the Rat Region Where Fern and Stark Quarrel
Dec 8, 2023While traveling through the Rat region as part of Frieren's party, Fern and Stark engage in an argument. Sein, who is accompanying the group, offers them guidance on how to resolve their conflict and restore harmony. Following this interaction, Frieren chooses to speak directly to Sein, adding her own perspective to the situation. The episode focuses on the interpersonal dynamics within the group during this specific journey, highlighting the advice given by Sein and the subsequent reaction from Frieren regarding the matter at hand.
EP 15Frieren and friends investigate a village curse in the Laub Hills
Dec 15, 2023Frieren and her companions reach a settlement within the Laub Hills, discovering that the inhabitants have fallen into a deep slumber due to an unknown affliction. Frieren notes that local priests remain unaffected because a goddess provides them with protection against such magical interference. Sein, possessing specific knowledge and resistance to these phenomena, identifies the nature and origin of the affliction. Together, the group determines that a demon is responsible for the widespread sleep. They then depart to locate and eliminate the demon, aiming to lift the curse and restore the villagers to consciousness.
EP 16Frieren and party visit dwarf warrior Voll, recalling Himmel and finding Sein's friend's footprints.
Dec 22, 2023Frieren and her companions travel to meet Old Man Voll, a dwarf warrior she previously encountered while adventuring with Himmel and his group. Voll has spent a long period defending a village against demons. During their interaction, Frieren remembers words spoken by Himmel in the past. Subsequently, the group arrives at a village where they discover the footprints belonging to Sein's best friend, who had once made a promise to become an adventurer alongside him.
EP 17The party is delayed by a snowstorm, leading to personal revelations before continuing to Äußerst.
Jan 5, 2024While Sein deliberates, a heavy snowstorm traps the group in a village for a month. Fern becomes upset after Stark accidentally grips her shoulder too tightly, prompting Sein to mediate their reconciliation. Once the weather clears, Sein departs to search for the Gorilla Warrior, while Frieren, Fern, and Stark proceed to Äußerst. En route, Fern falls ill, forcing a stop at a small settlement for treatment. During this time, Frieren explains her habit of holding Fern’s hand for comfort, recalling how Himmel supported her during their travels. After Fern recovers, the trio reaches Äußerst just in time for Frieren and Fern to begin the First-Class Mage Exam.
EP 18Frieren and Fern prepare for the First-Class Mage Exam while Kraft saves Übel from bandits.
Jan 12, 2024Traveling toward Äußerst Fern, Frieren and Fern discuss the rarity of first-class mages. Fern doubts her abilities, but Frieren shares that she has lost eleven times to mages with lower mana capacity. Meanwhile, Kraft intervenes when Übel taunts three bandits, revealing he protects them from her because she has murdered many. After introducing themselves, they part ways. Frieren and Fern arrive at the association and sign up for the exam. Two months later, the test begins. Frieren is paired with childhood friends Lawine and Kanne, while Fern teams with Übel. The first challenge involves capturing a Stille, a bird faster than sound. Despite constant bickering, Lawine and Kanne display flawless teamwork. After Frieren saves Kanne from a monster, Kanne explains she stays with Lawine to improve herself. Kanne then observes the Stille's behavior, helping Frieren devise a plan to capture one.
EP 19Frieren's party secures a Stille while managing mana-sensitive traps and rival ambushes.
Jan 19, 2024Fern, Übel, and Land capture a Stille and rest to avoid mage threats. Frieren, Kanne, and Lawine devise a strategy to freeze the testing grounds' lake while infusing small pools with mana. Since Stille are sensitive to mana, leaving one pool clean attracts the thirsty bird. Denken's group witnesses Lawine's magic and resolves to steal the Stille. Fern's party is ambushed by Ehre, Wirbel, and Schraf while searching for water, leading to a battle. Frieren suppresses her mana near the clean pool to capture a Stille unnoticed. Denken's party detects her magic and ambushes Frieren's group to seize their prize.
EP 20Fern and Wirbel teams clash while Denken targets Frieren for the First Class title
Jan 26, 2024Fern defeats Ehre with rapid magic, while Wirbel subdues Übel but hesitates to kill her, allowing Fern to intervene. Land uses illusion magic to defeat Scharf. Wirbel explains he fights demons to impress a former love, and his team captures a Stille by chance. Laufen steals Frieren’s Stille using speed magic as Denken’s team approaches. Denken reveals he knows Frieren is the legendary mage from the hero’s party and splits her team, threatening to eliminate Lawine or Kanne to halt their progress. Although Denken advises restraint since the First Class title is not worth killing for, Richter disagrees. Richter cites the privilege granted by Serie, leader of the Continental Mages Association, who promises any requested spell to those who achieve the title. The two groups then engage in battle.
EP 21Frieren defeats Denken and Serie observes the exam's conclusion.
Feb 2, 2024In the past, Flamme introduces Frieren to Serie, who offers a spell, but Frieren prefers searching for them herself. Flamme asserts Frieren will defeat the Demon King. In the present, Frieren’s party battles Denken’s team. Richter restrains Lawine and Kanne, sparing them if Denken wins. Denken attacks Frieren with high-level spells, but she defeats him with close-range magic. Frieren threatens Denken to retrieve the Stille. Denken reveals his goal to become a first-class mage. Frieren destroys Serie’s barrier to save Kanne and Lawine from Richter, allowing Kanne to win. Fern’s team shelters in a cave, warned by Land about future rivalry. Denken’s team escapes to steal from a weakened party. Serie enjoys the barrier’s destruction. The first exam ends with six successful teams. Examiners announce a three-day break before the next exam. Stark waits at a tavern for Frieren and Fern.
EP 22Frieren’s party reunites with old acquaintances while preparing for the next magic test.
Feb 9, 2024Frieren and Fern return to their lodging, where Fern scolds Stark for his late-night drinking. To lift Fern’s spirits, Frieren proposes dining at a restaurant she visited 80 years ago. Meanwhile, Richter directs Denken and Laufen to a similar establishment. Übel approaches Land, demonstrating her ability to copy magic through empathy by binding him with Wirbel’s spell. She attempts to steal his cloning magic, but Land persuades her that such an effort is futile. Denken’s group and Frieren’s party eventually cross paths at the restaurant, choosing to ignore each other. A flashback reveals Himmel’s party dining there, with the chef promising consistent quality. In the present, Frieren notes the food has improved significantly. The following morning, Stark mediates between Frieren and Fern before they head out for snacks. Lawine and Kanne spend the day in town, encountering the group at a bakery. Wirbel recruits Stark for a monster hunting request from the magic association. Lawine and Kanne thank Frieren for helping them pass the first test. Frieren reflects on Himmel’s belief that small acts of kindness ensure lasting memory. As they converse, they receive notification for the second test. Lawine and Kanne feel discouraged upon learning Sense is proctoring, as no one has ever passed her exams.
EP 23Sense outlines the second test rules for eighteen examinees in the King's Tomb dungeon.
Feb 16, 2024Sense congratulates the eighteen candidates who passed the first test and explains the second exam parameters. Participants must reach the bottom of the Ruins of the King's Tomb dungeon to pass. Sense, a pacifist, states that anyone reaching the bottom succeeds. She provides bottles that summon a golem to aid escape, but using one causes automatic failure. These bottles shatter at dawn, setting the time limit. An examinee notes no party has cleared this dungeon, but Sense insists first-class mages can succeed. Denken proposes cooperation, but mistrust causes the group to split. Sense follows Frieren and Fern, who progress despite Frieren falling for mimics. Frieren attributes her dungeon skills to Himmel. Sense questions Fern’s lack of ambition, to which Fern replies she enjoys seeing Frieren happy. Meanwhile, Wirbel and Denken’s groups face magic-copying replicas. Denken’s group defeats a Laufen replica but encounters a Frieren replica.
EP 24Spiegel Creatures Mimic Raiders, Leading to Strategic Confrontations
Feb 23, 2024A dungeon creature called Spiegel reads memories to create perfect replicas of raiders. Denken’s group withdraws after facing a Frieren copy, while Übel and Land destroy an Übel replica through teamwork. Frieren, Fern, and Sense find a mural and join Denken, who warns her about the replica. They discover Frieren resists hypnosis and restraint, forcing them to seek other weaknesses. Edel’s party encounters a mindless Sense replica; Edel is injured, breaks her bottle, and orders a retreat to warn others. Wirbel’s team defeats their copies by selecting favorable matchups. With limited options, Denken and Frieren decide brute force is necessary. Fern proposes that, with help, she can kill the Frieren replica.
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- How many episodes does Sousou no Frieren have?
- Sousou no Frieren has 28 episodes.
- When did Sousou no Frieren come out?
- Sousou no Frieren came out in 2023.
- Which studio made Sousou no Frieren?
- Sousou no Frieren was produced by MADHOUSE.
- Who directed Sousou no Frieren?
- Sousou no Frieren was directed by Tooru Iwazawa.
- Is Sousou no Frieren finished?
- Current status of Sousou no Frieren: Finished.