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葬送のフリーレン [Sōsō no Frieren] #2
Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End, Vol. 2
At Eisen's urging, Frieren and her apprentice Fern head north seeking the land where heroes' souls are said to rest, which also happens to be the location of the Demon King's castle. Along the way, they meet Eisen's apprentice, whose fighting skills may come in handy -- though the Demon King is long gone, his surviving minions have unfinished business with Frieren!
199 pages, Kindle Edition
First published October 16, 2020
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Kanehito Yamada
49 books243 followersKanehito Yamada ( 山田鐘人; Yamada Kanehito) is a japanese mangaka.
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November 29, 2025
wow, in just one volume we went from a destination-less journey to gaining a new member of the party and a goal, not to mention an action packed volume!! this is shaping up to be a fantastic series
December 11, 2025
Volume two was a little bit better than volume one but I’m still struggling with the pacing. This series seems to be meandering along without much of a plot. I’m glad that we at least got Stark in this volume. He seems to be a pretty likeable character and he has some great interactions with Fern throughout this volume.
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December 18, 2023
June 30, 2022
Don't read manga series out of order. We are not monsters.
This is a great continuation of the first. The pace remains slower, like the author is dialing into the mood/theme we're exploring, though months and years still pass. Frieren and Fern are heading to the North where the spirits are purported to be. Along the way, they begin picking up companions and putting together a loose association that will almost certainly gel into an adventuring party.
We also see more of Frieren's actual engagement with her companions and the subtlety of her attention. She knows things like never missing a birthday and knowing the perfect present and Fern is starting to notice the disconnect between Frieren's view of herself and her actual heart. I love, more than a little, Fern essentially taking a semi-parental role in Frieren's arc despite her being so very much younger. It's a great dynamic and I'm enjoying it very much.
While these are the elements engaging me, the tone is quite varied. I'm still unsure whether I like that or not. The adventure elements are fine, exciting, even. But I'm all-in on the relationships and character explorations. Yamada is doing a good job making those manifest through the scaffold of a standard-ish adventure, so I'm not frosty about the mix or anything. Just unsure.
So this is another solid four stars and I'm glad to keep going on this journey with our adventurers.
A note about Chaste: While there are various tender moments, none seem on a trajectory for romance. Or even just sex. Not even any fan-service, which would be an even bigger tone break, frankly. So I consider it very chaste.
This is a great continuation of the first. The pace remains slower, like the author is dialing into the mood/theme we're exploring, though months and years still pass. Frieren and Fern are heading to the North where the spirits are purported to be. Along the way, they begin picking up companions and putting together a loose association that will almost certainly gel into an adventuring party.
We also see more of Frieren's actual engagement with her companions and the subtlety of her attention. She knows things like never missing a birthday and knowing the perfect present and Fern is starting to notice the disconnect between Frieren's view of herself and her actual heart. I love, more than a little, Fern essentially taking a semi-parental role in Frieren's arc despite her being so very much younger. It's a great dynamic and I'm enjoying it very much.
While these are the elements engaging me, the tone is quite varied. I'm still unsure whether I like that or not. The adventure elements are fine, exciting, even. But I'm all-in on the relationships and character explorations. Yamada is doing a good job making those manifest through the scaffold of a standard-ish adventure, so I'm not frosty about the mix or anything. Just unsure.
So this is another solid four stars and I'm glad to keep going on this journey with our adventurers.
A note about Chaste: While there are various tender moments, none seem on a trajectory for romance. Or even just sex. Not even any fan-service, which would be an even bigger tone break, frankly. So I consider it very chaste.
April 9, 2026
Frieren is an endearing immortal demon slayer. She's a bit naïve when it comes to humans but she is learning. This was a very slow start to the series. The art is clean and creative and I'm looking forward to more action! 🗡️
July 19, 2024
okay I get it now & will definitely read volume 3 asap. this is SO cute & fun!
Did Not Finish
June 2, 2025I started this volume and nearly finished, but I lost interest and just quit.
The art on the same style of the first (good, clean, sharp but not profoundly interesting), the plot which was more introspective in the first book (the aftermath of a quest decades before, the effects of mortality on several species) here seems to settle down to a more conventional quest and it seems it will continue in that style. I just do not care about the characters or plot, and I usually hate open ended serial style novels (though I do read them, they just got to get their hooks on me despite that and this did not), so I am quitting here.
The art on the same style of the first (good, clean, sharp but not profoundly interesting), the plot which was more introspective in the first book (the aftermath of a quest decades before, the effects of mortality on several species) here seems to settle down to a more conventional quest and it seems it will continue in that style. I just do not care about the characters or plot, and I usually hate open ended serial style novels (though I do read them, they just got to get their hooks on me despite that and this did not), so I am quitting here.
January 16, 2022
Frieren and Fern continue their wanderings, slowly making their way to the north. On the way, they’ll meet up with a warrior of dubious courage, a defiant dragon, a town that honours its roots, and a reminder that times may change, but some things simply do not…
This series. After such a strong start, this just… keeps right on moving from strength to strength and it’s great. It is a standout of fantasy manga and an absolute delight. The way it mixes heavier themes with the occasional bit of goofiness and some old-fashioned action makes it look easy.
Frieren is the special sauce that gives the book life, which makes sense since she’s the titular character. She’s removed enough from humanity that she can’t truly process how short life is, happy to wait around for years if necessary, but now that she has a crew with her, it’s up to them to nudge her along lest they grow old before long.
Then again, she’s not so removed that she’s immune to feeling any affection for them, even as it turns out that elves are “rapidly” dying out because they’re essentially all asexual and don’t feel any compulsion to reproduce nor any romantic attachments. It’s a cute reminder that her time with people has not been without changes. Or, indeed, that somebody who lives for so long might just take a bit longer to mature than a species that has time far less on its side.
The blending of past and present was good in the first volume and it continues to be used smartly here. Stark, the warrior, is actually the apprentice of one of Frieren’s old companions and while he appears to be less than impressive, it turns out he takes after his master in many ways.
Stark is a really good addition to the cast - he and Fern play off one another well and have a great dynamic that’s much different to the deference they show Frieren (although Fern is getting a lot cheekier by the end of this volume). The story knows when it can let its hair down and when it should be serious, which is appreciated.
The last section really ramps up the stakes, as our crew head to the northern lands, where pockets of demons left over after the quest of the original heroes have slowly begun to rise in power. Indeed, as they make their way to a town that is magically protected by somebody Frieren knew who has been lost to human memory as an actual person, it appears that peace may be at hand…
There were two ways this all could have gone, with Frieren’s suspicions being nothing more than the last gasps of an old warrior who refuses to embrace change or the chance things might get better. She has it all wrong and must learn that her previous experiences have made her jaded and that she too must learn to change with the times.
Would that have made for a better story? Maybe, but the die is cast and what we get here instead is a hero showing why they’re a hero and a reinforcing that some leopards refuse to change their spots while quoting scripture for their own ends, or something. It’s got some shonen elements, but there’s a lot of clever plotting going on that elevates it more than you might expect.
It’s great either way - Frieren doesn’t often need to act directly because she has faith in her charges and in people to pick up on the clues she’s left them. It’s nice to have a smart, resourceful heroine who can stand on her own feet that isn’t being undercut for comedy or fan service.
Even the wilder stuff like the shaved ice spell (no syrup spell, unfortunately, which seems like a big miss) are in service to Frieren keeping things light and the mood high rather than focusing on the heavy nature of their duty. The way they mine her perception of time for jokes and pathos is great - she’s entirely content to stay in jail for two years to think about what she’s done, provided Fern and Stark get her some grimoires.
Yes, it all turns to high action at the end and the next volume promises a real throw down, so that may not be quite as compelling as the philosophical musings of near-immortality, but I think this is good enough to have it both ways and will remain optimistic.
5 stars - starts quiet and keeps getting better and better. This is rapidly climbing my list of all-time favourite manga and long may it stay that way. I certainly can’t think of another fantasy story this good in this medium.
This series. After such a strong start, this just… keeps right on moving from strength to strength and it’s great. It is a standout of fantasy manga and an absolute delight. The way it mixes heavier themes with the occasional bit of goofiness and some old-fashioned action makes it look easy.
Frieren is the special sauce that gives the book life, which makes sense since she’s the titular character. She’s removed enough from humanity that she can’t truly process how short life is, happy to wait around for years if necessary, but now that she has a crew with her, it’s up to them to nudge her along lest they grow old before long.
Then again, she’s not so removed that she’s immune to feeling any affection for them, even as it turns out that elves are “rapidly” dying out because they’re essentially all asexual and don’t feel any compulsion to reproduce nor any romantic attachments. It’s a cute reminder that her time with people has not been without changes. Or, indeed, that somebody who lives for so long might just take a bit longer to mature than a species that has time far less on its side.
The blending of past and present was good in the first volume and it continues to be used smartly here. Stark, the warrior, is actually the apprentice of one of Frieren’s old companions and while he appears to be less than impressive, it turns out he takes after his master in many ways.
Stark is a really good addition to the cast - he and Fern play off one another well and have a great dynamic that’s much different to the deference they show Frieren (although Fern is getting a lot cheekier by the end of this volume). The story knows when it can let its hair down and when it should be serious, which is appreciated.
The last section really ramps up the stakes, as our crew head to the northern lands, where pockets of demons left over after the quest of the original heroes have slowly begun to rise in power. Indeed, as they make their way to a town that is magically protected by somebody Frieren knew who has been lost to human memory as an actual person, it appears that peace may be at hand…
There were two ways this all could have gone, with Frieren’s suspicions being nothing more than the last gasps of an old warrior who refuses to embrace change or the chance things might get better. She has it all wrong and must learn that her previous experiences have made her jaded and that she too must learn to change with the times.
Would that have made for a better story? Maybe, but the die is cast and what we get here instead is a hero showing why they’re a hero and a reinforcing that some leopards refuse to change their spots while quoting scripture for their own ends, or something. It’s got some shonen elements, but there’s a lot of clever plotting going on that elevates it more than you might expect.
It’s great either way - Frieren doesn’t often need to act directly because she has faith in her charges and in people to pick up on the clues she’s left them. It’s nice to have a smart, resourceful heroine who can stand on her own feet that isn’t being undercut for comedy or fan service.
Even the wilder stuff like the shaved ice spell (no syrup spell, unfortunately, which seems like a big miss) are in service to Frieren keeping things light and the mood high rather than focusing on the heavy nature of their duty. The way they mine her perception of time for jokes and pathos is great - she’s entirely content to stay in jail for two years to think about what she’s done, provided Fern and Stark get her some grimoires.
Yes, it all turns to high action at the end and the next volume promises a real throw down, so that may not be quite as compelling as the philosophical musings of near-immortality, but I think this is good enough to have it both ways and will remain optimistic.
5 stars - starts quiet and keeps getting better and better. This is rapidly climbing my list of all-time favourite manga and long may it stay that way. I certainly can’t think of another fantasy story this good in this medium.
March 10, 2023
This wonderful fantasy manga is titled, "Sousou no Frieren", or in a possible English translation, "Frieren at the Funeral". This a title that deserves to have an official English version in the near future.
This second volume can be divided into parts. The first part is an easy-pace quest of Frieren retracing the journey of her original party with the disciples and heirs of her friends. The second part contains the initial chapters of an arc that can only be title "Frieren the demon slayer".
I've already written about how it is a different take on a fantasy story in my review of the first volume. Now it continues to get better as this story progresses.
This second volume can be divided into parts. The first part is an easy-pace quest of Frieren retracing the journey of her original party with the disciples and heirs of her friends. The second part contains the initial chapters of an arc that can only be title "Frieren the demon slayer".
I've already written about how it is a different take on a fantasy story in my review of the first volume. Now it continues to get better as this story progresses.
January 5, 2026
FRIEREN THE SLAYER
She’s such a bad ass character ❤️ I love the main cast and how they click. They don’t perfectly get along and they all have their quirks but they grow to truly, deeply care for one another.
This series has a particular ‘cottagecore’ esque whimsy to it that I really love. It’s a bit slow paced but I sort of love it? It’s a mixture of fantasy adventure and slice of life. It’s a strangely complimentary mix
She’s such a bad ass character ❤️ I love the main cast and how they click. They don’t perfectly get along and they all have their quirks but they grow to truly, deeply care for one another.
This series has a particular ‘cottagecore’ esque whimsy to it that I really love. It’s a bit slow paced but I sort of love it? It’s a mixture of fantasy adventure and slice of life. It’s a strangely complimentary mix
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
March 8, 2025
Why do I tear up with every Himmel flashback or mention 😭 Frieren is an absolute doll and one of my all time favorite characters. Stark has joined the family 💜
Fern: “We must praise her every time she behaves well”
🤣🤣🤣
Himmel: “.. so you won’t be alone in the future”
😭😭😭
Fern: “We must praise her every time she behaves well”
🤣🤣🤣
Himmel: “.. so you won’t be alone in the future”
😭😭😭
December 14, 2021
3,75 🌟
April 24, 2025
4.5/5 stars.
August 22, 2025
Monsters and mana and side quests and Stark has joined your party!
This manga is everything an RPG nerd could hope for.
This is my happy place.
This manga is everything an RPG nerd could hope for.
This is my happy place.
August 2, 2023
Well, I've never had my interest in a series plummet with one line as much as here. We meet the remains of the Demon Kings army here and the story proceeds to... do absolutely nothing interesting with them whatsoever. They're just evil, with absolutely no exploration or justification. How boring.
We've spent so long exploring how differently Frieren sees the world from mortal humans, and how that effects how she acts and interacts with those around her. Is it so wrong of me to expect the story to give the courtesy to the demons? I don't need some twist about how the demons were secretly good all along, but some exploration of why they do what they do beyond "they're just evil" would have been nice. There's a brief flashback with a demon child that seems to be a hint at them having a very different mentality that brings them into conflict with humanity, but no. It's just meant to be a demonstration of them just being inherently evil, not an exploration of a radically different morality.
The demons seeking peace could have even fit the themes of the series! Even something even Frieren that was unchanging and inevitable, the demon-human conflict, could change and evolve given enough time!
Everything else is competently done, however. I can absolutely see why people fall in love with this series. I really wish I was one of those people.
We've spent so long exploring how differently Frieren sees the world from mortal humans, and how that effects how she acts and interacts with those around her. Is it so wrong of me to expect the story to give the courtesy to the demons? I don't need some twist about how the demons were secretly good all along, but some exploration of why they do what they do beyond "they're just evil" would have been nice. There's a brief flashback with a demon child that seems to be a hint at them having a very different mentality that brings them into conflict with humanity, but no. It's just meant to be a demonstration of them just being inherently evil, not an exploration of a radically different morality.
The demons seeking peace could have even fit the themes of the series! Even something even Frieren that was unchanging and inevitable, the demon-human conflict, could change and evolve given enough time!
Everything else is competently done, however. I can absolutely see why people fall in love with this series. I really wish I was one of those people.
July 28, 2022
Frieren's reluctant heroism and quiet competence -- at least in her field of magic anyhow -- have really got me hooked on this series now. On a journey to the far north to literally confront a ghost from her past, she must fight a dragon, recruit a warrior travel companion, and cross the heavily guarded border to the North Lands, where demons dwell. And she still finds time for gentle, slice-of-life moments with her apprentice and the people in the villages she passes.
The cliffhanger has me most grateful that I have the next two volumes on hand from the library.
The cliffhanger has me most grateful that I have the next two volumes on hand from the library.
October 23, 2024
Wow, what an amazing volume.
The first half is all about meeting the Warrior who will join the team. He was defending this town for so long, but really he's kind of a coward. But Frieren pushes him to face his fears (and dragon) in a really awesome way. Second half deals with demons and their push to sneakily try to invade a human town. Frieren ain't having that shit happen.
A 5 out of 5.
The first half is all about meeting the Warrior who will join the team. He was defending this town for so long, but really he's kind of a coward. But Frieren pushes him to face his fears (and dragon) in a really awesome way. Second half deals with demons and their push to sneakily try to invade a human town. Frieren ain't having that shit happen.
A 5 out of 5.
July 3, 2025
Officially hooked. Need all the volumes now.
[4.5 stars]
[4.5 stars]
January 12, 2025
This adventure series is still going strong.
More to come.
More to come.
May 12, 2025
Після неспішного, зворушливого старту першого тому, який став для мене візитівкою серії «Проводжальниця Фрірен» Канехіто Ямади й Цукаси Абе, другий том відкриває новий етап: дорогу до Оріолу — далекого краю, де, подейкують, можна поспілкуватися з душами померлих. Ця подорож стає не лише фізичним шляхом через землю, але й духовною мандрівкою у пам’ять, обов’язок та незавершене.
Фрірен, разом зі своєю ученицею Ферн, покидає звичні місця, щоб виконати прохання старого товариша — Айзена. Він не просто проводжає їх частиною шляху, а й радить завернути до одного селища, де на них чекає ще один герой — його учень Штарк. І саме з цього моменту наратив явно роздвоюється: ми спостерігаємо і нові пригоди, і як поступово формується «друга» команда.
Якщо перший том зосереджувався на спогадах та повільному осмисленні минулого, то другий — додає динаміки й першого серйозного конфлікту. Усе ще витриманий у меланхолійному темпі, він все ж наповнений активними подіями: зустріч із драконом, знайомство зі Штарком, проходження через магічні бар’єри й зіткнення з демонами. Та попри це, суть історії не змінилася — вона залишається розповіддю про втрату та пам’ять.
Фрірен знову проходить старими стежками, якими колись ішла зі своєю першою командою, але тепер поруч інші супутники. І якщо раніше ельфійка могла чекати десять років, поки хтось відкриє ворота, то зараз все інакше. Життя не стоїть на місці, і нові супутники — смертні. Вони старітимуть, бояться, сумніваються — й саме це м’яко, але відчутно змінює ельфіку. У Фрірен з’являється щось нове: розуміння відповідальності перед живими, а не лише перед мертвими.
Новий персонаж, воїн Штарк, на перший погляд — контраст до виваженої Ферн і холодної Фрірен. Він — боягуз, який одного разу просто встояв перед драконом… бо не зміг поворухнутися. Але за цим комічним епізодом ховається щире бажання рости. Він — учень Айзена, і хоче бути гідним цього звання. Як і його наставник, Штарк боїться, але також намагається зрозуміти цей стан і діяти проти загрози. А його динаміка з Ферн додає тепла й гумору історії.
Окрему увагу авторки приділяють демонології. Тут з’являється демониця Аура — суперниця Фрірен із минулого. Через її історію читачеві демонструють ключову ідею: демони не просто інші — вони не розуміють людських емоцій, вони імітують їх, використовують мову, як пастку. Це не просто злісні істоти — це антагоністи іншої природи, і їхня несправжність контрастує з тихими, але щирими почуттями героїв.
Тон манґи продовжує тримати баланс спокою і драми, але тепер із додаванням динаміки. Є кумедні моменти, є філософські роздуми, є бойові сцени — і жоден із цих елементів не дисонує з загальним враженням від твору.
Другий том «Проводжальниця Фрірен» — це як повернення у знайомий ліс, але стежки тепер ведуть не назад, а вперед. І хоч подорож до Оріолу лише почалась, але вже зрозуміло: ця манґа — про шлях. І цей шлях, безперечно, варто пройти. Буде цікаво.
December 1, 2024
Oooh okay okay, I see where this is going and I like it.
I'm still enjoying the vibes that are a weird combination of cozy, melancholy, and adventuring. And a little dismemberment here and there.
I'm still enjoying the vibes that are a weird combination of cozy, melancholy, and adventuring. And a little dismemberment here and there.
March 1, 2025
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Frieren continues to be a captivating read. Volume two introduces us to Eisen, another member of Frieren's former party, adding depth to the world and its characters. Like Heiter before him, Eisen seeks an apprentice for Frieren, further enriching the narrative.
The series' signature blend of adventure and serene pacing remains a strength. The story unfolds with a captivating rhythm, never feeling rushed or stagnant. The characters are endearing and well-developed, and the plot, while leisurely, delivers satisfying moments of excitement and intrigue. It’s a testament to the series' skill that it can seamlessly balance quiet contemplation with thrilling action.
Frieren's unique perspective as an immortal elf continues to fascinate. Her detached yet empathetic nature adds a layer of complexity to the story. While the series has a tranquil atmosphere, it doesn't shy away from dramatic moments, making for a truly engaging reading experience. Vol. 2 successfully builds upon the foundation established in the first volume, leaving readers eagerly anticipating the next installment in Frieren's extraordinary journey.
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Frieren continues to be a captivating read. Volume two introduces us to Eisen, another member of Frieren's former party, adding depth to the world and its characters. Like Heiter before him, Eisen seeks an apprentice for Frieren, further enriching the narrative.
The series' signature blend of adventure and serene pacing remains a strength. The story unfolds with a captivating rhythm, never feeling rushed or stagnant. The characters are endearing and well-developed, and the plot, while leisurely, delivers satisfying moments of excitement and intrigue. It’s a testament to the series' skill that it can seamlessly balance quiet contemplation with thrilling action.
Frieren's unique perspective as an immortal elf continues to fascinate. Her detached yet empathetic nature adds a layer of complexity to the story. While the series has a tranquil atmosphere, it doesn't shy away from dramatic moments, making for a truly engaging reading experience. Vol. 2 successfully builds upon the foundation established in the first volume, leaving readers eagerly anticipating the next installment in Frieren's extraordinary journey.
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August 20, 2023
A brilliant second instalment in a series that looks as though it has the to potential to become a new favourite manga for me. It’s gently paced but full of action and heart and the art style is simply gorgeous.
August 19, 2022
Granted the tone/pace is generally slow...there was some deaths/action here....I am enjoying this series. Particularly the dry humour that kind of sneaks up on you when you don't expect it to
May 26, 2026
✨ Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End, Vol. 2 - Kanehito Yamada, Tsukasa Abe - 5⭐
This volume continues Frieren’s quiet journey while slowly digging deeper into her emotions and memories 🖤✨ Traveling with Fern and Stark, she starts reflecting more on Himmel and the original hero party, and it honestly makes every little moment feel emotional.
I love how the story balances peaceful travel, magic, and deeper themes about time, grief, and connection. Even the smallest interactions between the characters feel meaningful.
🌙 Triggers/Tags: fantasy violence, grief, emotional themes, monsters, peril, themes of loss
This volume continues Frieren’s quiet journey while slowly digging deeper into her emotions and memories 🖤✨ Traveling with Fern and Stark, she starts reflecting more on Himmel and the original hero party, and it honestly makes every little moment feel emotional.
I love how the story balances peaceful travel, magic, and deeper themes about time, grief, and connection. Even the smallest interactions between the characters feel meaningful.
🌙 Triggers/Tags: fantasy violence, grief, emotional themes, monsters, peril, themes of loss
July 8, 2024
I love these characters.
November 29, 2024
5🌟
I don't see how any of these books are going to be less than 5⭐️ I love this series 🙂
I don't see how any of these books are going to be less than 5⭐️ I love this series 🙂
July 14, 2025
Spoilers ahead for the first volume.
Fern and Frieren travel north on Frieren's search. Fern tells Frieren's old friend about their relationship, and he tells them about an apprentice of his.
They meet up with him, involving a dragon. There are also such contretemps as a blocked road, and the demons trying to negotiate, which reveals their nature.
Fern and Frieren travel north on Frieren's search. Fern tells Frieren's old friend about their relationship, and he tells them about an apprentice of his.
They meet up with him, involving a dragon. There are also such contretemps as a blocked road, and the demons trying to negotiate, which reveals their nature.
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