Frieren: beyond journeys end is killing me.

Not every episode is so sad and the first two episodes really hammer that in. That said, you probably should put a down payment on some tissue boxes.

Also, if you watch Violet Evergarden (has the same composer as Frieren), you probably should invest in a pallet of tissues.

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The honestly cry during the new opening and ending too. I feel that in real life now I rarely cry, but I love to get so invested into characters that the tears just naturally come out. Frieren is one of those special shows that can get to be cry over something as "trivial" a magic staff being repaired because while it might not be important to the world it could be someone's world.

My wife cried every single episode but maybe two. And almost always cries at the outtro. The latest episode got me at how fucking manly it was. Without spoilers: 


"Tell him I'll clear the way."

I also was crying every 7 minutes because that’s how frequently Himmel flashback is thrown at you to repeat the same theme that you’ve seen 20 times before already. Crying because my intelligence felt insulted by it

what other anime made you feel like that?

Next on my watch list after your post

All i want to say S1 highest moment are ep9-12 and 20–28

Really grab some popcorn and fanta before sitting to those

I did the same thing as you. Finished the first season a week ago. I'll wait for this one to end so I can watch it all at once

I cry even reading this lmao, absolute masterpiece 

Hell yes.

This show really wrenches it out of me, too.

My friend, the storytelling in Frieren: Beyond Journey's End is god-tier. Immaculately crafted, where every flashback builds meaning and context not just for the events currently being shown, but for previous events, future events, and the overarching emotional work Frieren herself is doing to understand the value of a mere 10 years. There's multiple layers for everything that happens, and it's honestly so delightful to me that I rarely can just watch an episode straight through, either!

Shows crafted with this much care, attention to detail, and planning are rare. I'm glad you are taking the time to fully appreciate it! I'll tell you it's also quite good with repeat viewings.

It's justifiable, hehe!

I like the fact that, most of the time, the episode isn't exactly sad, but it still manages to make you emotional. When the action starts, it kind of slows down. However, at the same time, you get more involved in the story.

The opening and ending themes become even more exciting, especially since they're customized for the anime!

its not that deep big dawg

"I have already cried 4 times" i have never cried watching anything at all so i literally don't understand people who do, glad you like it tho it's pretty great

Bro, what.?

The first half of Season one is definitely a somber emotional mess but it sets the path for an otherwise amazing anime with a lot of highs further on. It's something you can watch every week without feeling overwhelmed.

Watch Mushishi, thank me later

With Frieren I tear up as often in the happy episodes as I do in the sad episodes. Story is just too beautiful 🥹

You got caught on sob story lol

You are watching an anime that is the Titanic movie on loop.

I have no idea why people find this entertaining other than a strong desire to get depressed. Every character you see will die. Not a spoiler. Just basic biology. Once person lives a very long time in a world where others don't. In the world of anime I know there is a audience for this so I hope you...enjoy? I have enough stuff in this world to make me feel sad...I come to escape to a happy place.

The first two episodes of season two have already reminded me why this show is one of the best to ever do it. On paper, too, it doesn’t necessarily seem all that special, and to really literal people and people more into lore or concrete tactical details, it might seem overrated, but if you can feel it, it’s like nothing else. Frieren is just such an easy character to like, a perfect balance of goofy and serious. And she’s really relatable to neurodivergent people. That feeling of not appreciating at the time what an emotional connection meant to you, and only realizing it when it’s too late, is all too familiar. You don’t need to be immortal to have a warped sense of time and to take the people around you for granted until they’re gone.

I had no expectations when i first watch it. I was out of something to watch so I just watch it thanks to netflix recommending it to me.

The first episode didn’t hook me up right away. It was slower than my regular shonen anime I like to watch. But the animation was stunning so I told myself I should give it a chance because why not?

Then the second episode hit me. I finally understood what the show is about and why it started off like that. I had to rewatch the first episode again and cried my heart out just like frieren.

It’s fascinating that we don’t even know anything about himmel but we get to see how he’s changed so many people’s lives in the story, especially frieren.

Frieren taught me about grief and how I took people for granted. It changed my perspective in life and how I treat people especially my loved ones now.

This is the correct response. There were some people who weren't instantly hooked because "it's slow" (there's more action later), but already when I read the manga I was instantly hooked from the funeral on.

Sometimes it's existential emotion, sometimes it's GIANT BORGAR

Yeah this one hit me really weird as well, i think the way they portray the passage of time is how is what really got me going

Its the same for me bro, im not a romantic person and not crying on anything but this series has got me somehow. Now its my all time favorite. I just love the atmosphere and the wholesomeness of the story and Frieren. Almost perfect.

Frieren is actually part of my bedtime routine. 9pm brush my teeth, take a melatonin, watch 1 episode of Frieren, then read 1 chapter of my book in bed then lights out. Been working out well for me the past week.

I actually cried during episode 2 of season 2, even though it's very difficult for me to get emotional about anything after consuming thousands of works.

One of the best anime I’ve seen in a long time. Awesome writing that makes you feel things.

There's something with Frieren that makes me tear up even when nothing is sad or cathartic. The friggin S2 OP made me misty.

I wish someone would go and revive Himmel by using reanimation jutsu 😭😭😭😭.

Yeah I usually hate slice of life-type anime but decided to give Frieren a shot after seeing the ratings, and yeah it blew me away. Had me in tears many times. Just a beautiful show.

Yeah I find it easier to cry and show that kind of emotion when it comes to entertainment more than real life. My nan passed before Christmas and I just don't feel a thing about it, logically she was in her 90s so she had a good long life but its scary how it feels like I just don't care.

Then suddenly I play the latest chapter of WuWa and the music combined with some of the cutscenes and I'm crying like a baby.

I think the worst for me is Violet Evergarden, I've rewatched it a bunch and every single time it consistently brings me to tears.

Yeah, Frieren tends to have that effect on folks. It's quite the ride, emotionally speaking.

Also has some shockingly well scripted and animated fight sequences considering that's really not the focus of the series.

The entire show is very "bittersweet", it won't always make you cry from sad stuff but it'll most likely make you cry a lot. Enjoy, it's a great show.

Don't get the soundtrack. And don't listen to "One Last Adventure" when taking you dog on the final walk.

Frieren is Anime written by Jane Austen (with some assistance from Robert E. Howard).

You'll be crying in laughter as well.

The show dials up the comic relief frequency and potency starting at episode 5.

I’ve got like 8 more episodes to go from season 1, so I’m excited!

If you really want to cry watch When Life Gives You Tangerines. It's a kdrama on Netflix and man it really made me think about life as a whole multiple times an episode.

The first half of S1 was really something magical. It felt melancholy and nostalgic every episode. I loved that emotional depth in a lower key fantasy series. I really felt like I was watching anime of the decade.

Unfortunately, the rest of the show hasn't really stayed at that level for me. The first season stumbled through a shounen battle arc on the later half. Season 2 hasn't really done anything to bring back the magic of the start.

Still a great show, but not what I was hoping for at the start.

I've read the manga, and the anime does a beautiful job of expanding the source material.

Season 2 op made me cry like never before

The final final scene is the most wholesome scene I've ever seen. Hallmark can suck it.

Ahh frieren the anime that make people cry during first 4 episodes unlike others who make u cry in middle/last episodes.

First 4 episodes broke me

I had pretty near the same experience. Rarely cry, cried a LOT on the first few episodes.

Definitely don’t watch to your eternity then!

For me, i held off watching Frieren: Beyond Journey's End for a year before i finally decided to give it a try. From the spoilers and reactions I watched, I knew it would be a melancholic anime, and i didnt know if i could handle watching it (i have always been an emotional wreck when it comes to this kind of genre). But the part when I finally decided to watch it was when I saw the viral season 2 ED, The Story Of Us by Milet, and how the whole ED was drawn by hand. I kid you not, i didnt know the story, i didnt know what i was in for, but i cried buckets after watching that ending. It perfectly reflected the sincerity of the show. Until now i still get teary eyed watching it.


I have now finished up to Season 2 ep 2, and I'm just like the others who wait patiently for weekly episodes. The wait is hard, given that I'm used to instant gratification, but i know it will keep me alive to have something to look forward to every week. Among the short stories shown in the anime, what really struck me was Sein's story, and what Frieren told him about doing what he's always wanted to do. "Now is all there is". It's never too late to be who you've always wanted to be.

It gets worse on rewatch, too. I found myself crying often during the early episodes

You might actually need a therapist if this anime has you crying that much.

I wish I had emotions so I could cry

Glad you can join to church of frieren

And i totally relate to you, the only 'sad' anime i almost cried to was violet evergarden. Meanwhile I'm out here crying to every episode of mha for the last two seasons, dr stone, and 100 girlfriends. Frieren s2 also almost got me and its only been like 2 episodes