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葬送のフリーレン [Sōsō no Frieren] #8
葬送のフリーレン 8 [Sōsō no Frieren 8]
今は亡き勇者たちに捧ぐ後日譚ファンタジー
今は亡き勇者たちとの旅路を
再び歩む魔法使い・フリーレン。
一級魔法使いを伴わないと進めない、過酷な北部高原へ。
途上、魔法使いたちと再会、そして魔族との会敵――
物語は、美味くないパンの味を思い出させる。
英雄たちの“郷愁”を滲ませる後日譚(アフター)ファンタジー!
今は亡き勇者たちとの旅路を
再び歩む魔法使い・フリーレン。
一級魔法使いを伴わないと進めない、過酷な北部高原へ。
途上、魔法使いたちと再会、そして魔族との会敵――
物語は、美味くないパンの味を思い出させる。
英雄たちの“郷愁”を滲ませる後日譚(アフター)ファンタジー!
192 pages, Paperback
First published June 17, 2022
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41 books183 followersKanehito Yamada ( 山田鐘人; Yamada Kanehito) is a japanese mangaka.
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December 5, 2025
i love how history repeats itself for frieren in the best ways -- she gets to keep himmel's memory alive and make new ones with her current party💖
February 28, 2024
The adventurers make it to the Northern Plateau and their journey becomes more dangerous because of the monsters and demons still concentrated in that area. Their ambling quest is interrupted by several fights, but they don't bother to pick up the pace.
A nice visit with the characters even if none of it feels particularly necessary.
A nice visit with the characters even if none of it feels particularly necessary.
June 26, 2023
The Northern Plateau has problems for our merry band as they continue on their journey. Between demons and dragons they have their hands full, but, as usual, the real friends were the useless spells we gained along the way.
I’ll say from the start that the mining section is probably the weakest one, dealing with an old debt. It has its amusing bits, notably how bloodthirsty Fern gets and the running gag about the bread, but it’s uncharacteristically okay in a series that tends to outstanding.
Everything else is quite winning, starting off with a lesson to Stark that emphasizes that age brings experience, as he inadvertently echoes something Frieren herself said when she was travelling with the hero’s party all those years ago.
This is followed up by a quest for booze illustrating how not all elves are quite as nice as Frieren, as a capricious joke accidentally turns into a sort of obsession and then becomes a bit of a joyous event thanks to, yes, some lessons from the past.
I could see this reliance on flashbacks being a bit much for people, but I firmly believe it’s the extra spice that has helped the series just capture my own fancy with its considerable charms. It gives it an extra depth and lends the world a lived-in feel, and the mangaka makes full use of it as well. The writing for this series has always been quite good.
We swerve into the more action oriented side of things later in the volume, as the company meets up with Methode and Genau, who have been in past volumes, and we spend time with them investigating a demon slaughter.
This storyline goes all sorts of places and almost all of them are interesting. Genau is goal oriented to the point of having lost his humanity, and he’s actually the first one to admit it. He ends up paired with the overly compassionate Stark and that leads to some interesting conversations between the two.
The demons they face are also intriguing in their own way - one has a power I am regrettably forced to label as ‘very cool’ and they prove to be a very canny enemy. I like the way the fights only occasionally become drawn out in the series.
Instead, the combat tends towards quick and brutal, as it would be, which leads to some surprises as characters that seem destined for more definitely won’t be without a lot of tape and some staples.
One of my constant joys in this series is how good it is at othering. Elves, humans, and demons do not think alike and that makes them so much more interesting. I love Frieren talking about why the demons fly and how the mages outthink their opponents by doing things that demons simply can’t even consider.
And we even get a surprising revelation as to just why Frieren keeps asking for useless spells and it’s as thoughtful as every other aspect of the story. All tied up with an outro that brings back another familiar face and promises the next big challenge to come.
This series remains rock solid and I just want it to keep doing exactly this and for as long as it can maintain the quality. It has so much going for it and gives a lot while seemingly being very simple. A real gem.
5 stars - oh, I should probably give it four, it’s not the best Frieren has ever been, but I won’t give my favourite series any less and that certainly hasn’t changed.
I’ll say from the start that the mining section is probably the weakest one, dealing with an old debt. It has its amusing bits, notably how bloodthirsty Fern gets and the running gag about the bread, but it’s uncharacteristically okay in a series that tends to outstanding.
Everything else is quite winning, starting off with a lesson to Stark that emphasizes that age brings experience, as he inadvertently echoes something Frieren herself said when she was travelling with the hero’s party all those years ago.
This is followed up by a quest for booze illustrating how not all elves are quite as nice as Frieren, as a capricious joke accidentally turns into a sort of obsession and then becomes a bit of a joyous event thanks to, yes, some lessons from the past.
I could see this reliance on flashbacks being a bit much for people, but I firmly believe it’s the extra spice that has helped the series just capture my own fancy with its considerable charms. It gives it an extra depth and lends the world a lived-in feel, and the mangaka makes full use of it as well. The writing for this series has always been quite good.
We swerve into the more action oriented side of things later in the volume, as the company meets up with Methode and Genau, who have been in past volumes, and we spend time with them investigating a demon slaughter.
This storyline goes all sorts of places and almost all of them are interesting. Genau is goal oriented to the point of having lost his humanity, and he’s actually the first one to admit it. He ends up paired with the overly compassionate Stark and that leads to some interesting conversations between the two.
The demons they face are also intriguing in their own way - one has a power I am regrettably forced to label as ‘very cool’ and they prove to be a very canny enemy. I like the way the fights only occasionally become drawn out in the series.
Instead, the combat tends towards quick and brutal, as it would be, which leads to some surprises as characters that seem destined for more definitely won’t be without a lot of tape and some staples.
One of my constant joys in this series is how good it is at othering. Elves, humans, and demons do not think alike and that makes them so much more interesting. I love Frieren talking about why the demons fly and how the mages outthink their opponents by doing things that demons simply can’t even consider.
And we even get a surprising revelation as to just why Frieren keeps asking for useless spells and it’s as thoughtful as every other aspect of the story. All tied up with an outro that brings back another familiar face and promises the next big challenge to come.
This series remains rock solid and I just want it to keep doing exactly this and for as long as it can maintain the quality. It has so much going for it and gives a lot while seemingly being very simple. A real gem.
5 stars - oh, I should probably give it four, it’s not the best Frieren has ever been, but I won’t give my favourite series any less and that certainly hasn’t changed.
December 6, 2023
Este octavo tomo es un tomo muy especial por diversos motivos.
En primer lugar, volvemos a esa parte de Frieren en el que los demonios son el centro de la trama. Si bien es cierto que las partes de slice of life me encantan, una buena batalla con estrategias pensadas y giros inesperados, me dan la vida. Y este tomo las hay.
En segundo lugar, al finalizar este tomo comienza un arco bastante largo e importante en la trama de Frieren, El Dorado, y sin hacer ningún tipo de spoiler sólo diré que creo que es el peak fiction en todo lo que llevamos de Frieren hasta ahora. Hay que estar preparados para las paradas cardiacas. Aviso desde ya!
En tercer lugar, este tomo es importante porque es donde comienza todo el contenido que no tendrá adaptación animada de momento. Es decir, todos los capítulos del anime de Frieren hasta marzo de 2024, llegarán hasta el volumen 7. Es a partir de este tomo 8 cuando uno tendrá que recurrir al manga para saber cómo continua la historia. Y os lo digo ya, la historia continúa por paraderos increíbles y poco esperados, con encuentros con gente del pasado...
En fin, que no soy objetivo con este manga ni lo intento. Es mi ojito derecho y amo con todo mi ser a Fern, Stark y Frieren. Y sólo espero que les pasen cosas buenas.
En primer lugar, volvemos a esa parte de Frieren en el que los demonios son el centro de la trama. Si bien es cierto que las partes de slice of life me encantan, una buena batalla con estrategias pensadas y giros inesperados, me dan la vida. Y este tomo las hay.
En segundo lugar, al finalizar este tomo comienza un arco bastante largo e importante en la trama de Frieren, El Dorado, y sin hacer ningún tipo de spoiler sólo diré que creo que es el peak fiction en todo lo que llevamos de Frieren hasta ahora. Hay que estar preparados para las paradas cardiacas. Aviso desde ya!
En tercer lugar, este tomo es importante porque es donde comienza todo el contenido que no tendrá adaptación animada de momento. Es decir, todos los capítulos del anime de Frieren hasta marzo de 2024, llegarán hasta el volumen 7. Es a partir de este tomo 8 cuando uno tendrá que recurrir al manga para saber cómo continua la historia. Y os lo digo ya, la historia continúa por paraderos increíbles y poco esperados, con encuentros con gente del pasado...
En fin, que no soy objetivo con este manga ni lo intento. Es mi ojito derecho y amo con todo mi ser a Fern, Stark y Frieren. Y sólo espero que les pasen cosas buenas.
October 24, 2023
Genau and Methode are growing on me. I'd like to see them again someday!! I can't wait for Sein and Methode's encounter, though!! I'm excited about what Sein's reaction will be. Head over heels in love, I guess? This is getting even more interesting. The demon encounter in the Northern Plateau is wild and satisfying.
September 1, 2025
4⭐️
There was much more going on in this volume as our group entered the Northern Plateau and fought demons and helped those in need.
There was much more going on in this volume as our group entered the Northern Plateau and fought demons and helped those in need.
March 17, 2024
This continues to be an enjoyable slow burn, where generally one major lore question is answered. Typically, it’s one you didn’t particularly think you even had. In this case, why does Frieren ask for a reward from people when helping them out? A question we learn about is why are Frieren and Serie have such different outlooks on so many things, including what “strength” is, when so many of their commonalities would suggest them having the same attitudes and thinking?
When the group needs to deal with a demon attack, Frieren believes in Fern and likes her qualities, whereas Serie believes anyone that isn’t a killer, basically, will be prey by something else, and will die. She doesn’t want people to die, but she isn’t good at communication, so we don’t really know what the root of that even comes from yet. Why didn’t Serie take on the demon king? Why did she end up ruling over the first class mages, when she tore up the Will asking her to pretty much do exactly what? Is there a large threat like the demon king looming, or are demons just that much of a problem, and the only way for Serie to express concern is to be detached and insist people be ruthless killers to deal with demons, and life, in general?
A lot of this volume is a fight with demons that showcases Fern and introduce a new first class mage guy. I’m curious where it’s going, as usual.
When the group needs to deal with a demon attack, Frieren believes in Fern and likes her qualities, whereas Serie believes anyone that isn’t a killer, basically, will be prey by something else, and will die. She doesn’t want people to die, but she isn’t good at communication, so we don’t really know what the root of that even comes from yet. Why didn’t Serie take on the demon king? Why did she end up ruling over the first class mages, when she tore up the Will asking her to pretty much do exactly what? Is there a large threat like the demon king looming, or are demons just that much of a problem, and the only way for Serie to express concern is to be detached and insist people be ruthless killers to deal with demons, and life, in general?
A lot of this volume is a fight with demons that showcases Fern and introduce a new first class mage guy. I’m curious where it’s going, as usual.
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July 16, 2023I really love this series! All the characters are just adorable. 💖
The opening story is tragic, but I am glad they defeated the monsters. And it is awestruck at how Frieren does what her previous party did, especially Himmel's good deeds. 🥺
I am super excited for the anime adaptation and the next volume! ✨
The opening story is tragic, but I am glad they defeated the monsters. And it is awestruck at how Frieren does what her previous party did, especially Himmel's good deeds. 🥺
I am super excited for the anime adaptation and the next volume! ✨
February 11, 2024
Yay, we’re back to adventuring! Seeing Frieren make choices and the reasons why she makes those choices is nice.
Four armed swordsman battle and lots of Stark highlighting.
3.5 rounded to 4 stars
Four armed swordsman battle and lots of Stark highlighting.
3.5 rounded to 4 stars
June 23, 2023
Still top tier great. I love the layered character notes and Frieren's continued learning. Epic magic battles also good content
June 23, 2025
A "Thunder" as the name for a group of dragons fucking rules
June 12, 2025
J'aime toujours autant, que dire d'autre ? C'est drôle, épique, notre trio est attachant... Je suis fan, voilà.
December 21, 2023
Not my favourite volume but still a lot of fun nonetheless.
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March 26, 2024Elf mage girl adopts kids on her never-ending journey to collect useless spells.
April 3, 2024
snake man get 4 swords I don't even get one :(
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April 10, 2025If you see a tiny head, pat it.
4⭐️
4⭐️
June 24, 2025
this volume had some strange moments
May 31, 2025
Dear future me,
Este tomo se toma las cosas mucho más chill que varios de los anteriores, así que el ritmo es un poco más lento, y hay menos flashbacksbuqe el el tomo 7, así que emocionalmente es un respiro del emotional damage que traíamos.
Si alguna vez alguien nos pregunta «¿por qué los colombianos toman aguardiente?» le voy a responder que les el capítulo 69 -Boshaft, el licor del emperador y así lo podrá entender a la perfección.
Por demás, es lindo ver a Fern y Stark crecer como personas y enfrentar los retos que se les presentan solos, sin ayuda de Frieren. Sana algo en nosotras ver cómo Frieren confía en que Fern tiene la capacidad actual de enfrentar peligros que la propia Fern cree que la sobrepasan; se lo expresa y la motiva a enfrentarse a esos desafíos y así ganar confianza en sus propias habilidades.
Para no perder la sana costumbre, aquí van algunas citas de nuestros apartados favoritos (capturado el 30 de mayo de 2025):
* Genau hablando con Stark mientras cuidan a los cadáveres en la aldea mientras esperan a la compañía Norm
«-Genau- Quizás estés mi karma. En algún momento uno se acostumbra a la muerte»
* Recuerdo de Frieren después de derrotar a la horda de dragones y recibir el grimorio como recompensa:
«-Frieren- ¿Porque siempre pedís recompensas cuando ayudas a alguien, Himmel?
-Himmel- si recibo algo a cambio, entonces la gente no me debe nada. A fin de cuentas, somos un grupo de héroes.
Nuestro deber es salvar a las personas, no recibir agradecimientos. Si los ponemos en deuda, no los estamos ayudando genuinamente»
Este tomo se toma las cosas mucho más chill que varios de los anteriores, así que el ritmo es un poco más lento, y hay menos flashbacksbuqe el el tomo 7, así que emocionalmente es un respiro del emotional damage que traíamos.
Si alguna vez alguien nos pregunta «¿por qué los colombianos toman aguardiente?» le voy a responder que les el capítulo 69 -Boshaft, el licor del emperador y así lo podrá entender a la perfección.
Por demás, es lindo ver a Fern y Stark crecer como personas y enfrentar los retos que se les presentan solos, sin ayuda de Frieren. Sana algo en nosotras ver cómo Frieren confía en que Fern tiene la capacidad actual de enfrentar peligros que la propia Fern cree que la sobrepasan; se lo expresa y la motiva a enfrentarse a esos desafíos y así ganar confianza en sus propias habilidades.
Para no perder la sana costumbre, aquí van algunas citas de nuestros apartados favoritos (capturado el 30 de mayo de 2025):
* Genau hablando con Stark mientras cuidan a los cadáveres en la aldea mientras esperan a la compañía Norm
«-Genau- Quizás estés mi karma. En algún momento uno se acostumbra a la muerte»
* Recuerdo de Frieren después de derrotar a la horda de dragones y recibir el grimorio como recompensa:
«-Frieren- ¿Porque siempre pedís recompensas cuando ayudas a alguien, Himmel?
-Himmel- si recibo algo a cambio, entonces la gente no me debe nada. A fin de cuentas, somos un grupo de héroes.
Nuestro deber es salvar a las personas, no recibir agradecimientos. Si los ponemos en deuda, no los estamos ayudando genuinamente»
December 23, 2024
Chapter 68 - Chapter 77
The journey continues. Chapter 69 is the most memorable.
Chapter 69 Boshaft, the Emperor Alcohol
Frieren and her friends were being asked to help out a Fass. He wants to open a door with a magical barrier. Inside was the Emperor alcohol Boshaft.
Milliarde asked Frieren.
"Can you picture a time when what you spent your life searching for turned out to be some completely worthless garbage?"
Good question.
Chapter 77
A poor village is endangered by dragons. So they request help from Frieren. As they are poor, they don't have much to pay for the service. They offer the most useless magic. A magic that makes you not bite your tongue if you speak very fast.
Fern asked why Frieren would take rewards. The answer is simple. As a hero's journey. One would not want people to feel that they owe the hero something for their service. By accepting a reward, then the gratitude is shown and accepted. Then they left without making people feel obligated by their services.
Wonderful story. Contemplative. Just the way I like it.
5 stars.
The journey continues. Chapter 69 is the most memorable.
Chapter 69 Boshaft, the Emperor Alcohol
Frieren and her friends were being asked to help out a Fass. He wants to open a door with a magical barrier. Inside was the Emperor alcohol Boshaft.
Milliarde asked Frieren.
"Can you picture a time when what you spent your life searching for turned out to be some completely worthless garbage?"
Good question.
Chapter 77
A poor village is endangered by dragons. So they request help from Frieren. As they are poor, they don't have much to pay for the service. They offer the most useless magic. A magic that makes you not bite your tongue if you speak very fast.
Fern asked why Frieren would take rewards. The answer is simple. As a hero's journey. One would not want people to feel that they owe the hero something for their service. By accepting a reward, then the gratitude is shown and accepted. Then they left without making people feel obligated by their services.
Wonderful story. Contemplative. Just the way I like it.
5 stars.
December 19, 2022
Due personaggi interessanti arricchiscono l'avventura in questo episodio, tuttavia... se Frieren all'inizio si basava su presupposti interessanti, è da un po' che è diventata la classica avventura fantasy con le subquest da affrontare. Tutto è decisamente arbitrario: un demone può impiegare più capitoli, mentre uno stormo di draghi una paginetta soltanto... non so. Si fa leggere con piacere ma non brilla.
April 13, 2024
I'm so happy to see the first class mages again. Methode is a babe. That conversation about patting Frieren's head was one of my favourites of the whole series. Frieren's satisfied smirk once she got her hands on the grimoire. I love these nerds.
This series really knows how to cut out padding, but keep in valuable and quiet character-building moments. The fights in this one were sick, can't wait to see them on screen!
This series really knows how to cut out padding, but keep in valuable and quiet character-building moments. The fights in this one were sick, can't wait to see them on screen!
July 29, 2023
The strength of Frieren? It doesn't go to the place the typical fantasy anime does. And it kept up in this volume as well. So, even if there wasn't a whole lot going on in this volume, I still enjoyed it all the same.
November 10, 2023
Otro tomo con algo más de acción. Vemos que obviamente el título de Fern viene con obligaciones y seguimos viendo caras del examen.
Me interesa saber más sobre los otros personajes, quiero ver más sobre Methode y Genau. Las interacciones se dan muy naturales. Me da risa que Fern sienta celos porque Methode sea tan de piel con Frieren, s
Le preocupa bastante perder la atención de su party (lo mismo pasó cuando Wirbel quería convencer a Stark de irse con su grupo). Como ella señaló, como perdió a toda su familia biológica y a su pueblo, Frieren y Stark son importantes para ella y sus regalos son cosas que atesora (al igual que el staff que le regaló Heiter)
Me interesa saber más sobre los otros personajes, quiero ver más sobre Methode y Genau. Las interacciones se dan muy naturales. Me da risa que Fern sienta celos porque Methode sea tan de piel con Frieren, s
Le preocupa bastante perder la atención de su party (lo mismo pasó cuando Wirbel quería convencer a Stark de irse con su grupo). Como ella señaló, como perdió a toda su familia biológica y a su pueblo, Frieren y Stark son importantes para ella y sus regalos son cosas que atesora (al igual que el staff que le regaló Heiter)
July 19, 2023
Coup de coeur pour ce manga ❤️
January 24, 2024
Emotionally touching in a more upbeat manner than the story usually is. We love to see character growth
February 3, 2024
Toujours top
March 31, 2024
Really enjoyed the northern plateau and its enemies. Can'f wait for the new conflict introduced at the end of this volume
June 27, 2024
Can't wait to see this animated!
June 6, 2025
I just love this series so much!!!
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