Frieren: Beyond Journey's End (2023)

Madhouse Studio has produced another anime that has the potential to become a legend in the Japanese industry.

On September 29, 2023, Madhouse brought Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End to Japanese television screens. Upon airing, it immediately became one of the most popular anime on rating websites like MyAnimeList.

Based on the manga story written by Kanehito Yamada, Japanese director Keiichiro Saito perfectly tells the story of the elf girl Frieren, who embarks on a journey to understand humanity after the death of her party member Himmel, with whom she had once defeated the Demogorgon. As elves live much longer than humans, Frieren and others perceive time very differently.

Himmel's death and her memories of him spark Frieren’s curiosity about the human species, prompting her to begin a new journey with new companions across the boundaries of time. This anime, while cheerful in tone, explores deeply reflective themes such as the meaning of life and how to live well.

This thoughtful and emotionally resonant anime has been considered the best anime representing 2023, even as it continues to be updated. If you're looking for something that inspires you to slow down, reflect on what you truly want, and reassess your life, don't miss this one.