Review of Frieren: Beyond Journey's End

This show is definitely in the running for one of my top personal top anime shows ever, and even one of the best shows period. It's ability to seamlessly blend expert storytelling, with character development and world-building, all done by showing rather than telling is something that just hits different, as far as anime is concerned. The animation and soundtrack is next level, I've been listening to the soundtrack lately as I write my book I'm working on and it gets me incredibly zoned it. I feel like epic is an understatement, because everything in this show works together so well, including its ability to get youhooked on the mundane aspects of their journey, it's nothing short of a masterpiece.

All the characters are so interesting, and provide extremely complimentary foils to one another. Their idiosyncrasies make them all the more charming, unlike annoying in many other shows.

The fight scenes and animation is crazy, and even the fluidity and movement of the characters bespeak their subtle emotions and feelings.

The pacing of this show is amazing, and it feels so relaxing to watch. Couldn't recommend this one enough. If you were looking to watch an anime with someone who isn't used to it, this would be my #1 recommendation. I can't speak highly of it enough.