‘Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End’ Works as a Shonen Anime Specifically Because of Its Realistic Combat Despite Its Fantasy Setting
At first glance, Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End may seem like just another fantasy anime. It has vibrant and beautiful landscapes individuals of all races, and is set against the background of a swords and magic world.
Frieren from Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End [Credits: Madhouse]
Even though the art and all of these factors are in themselves very attractive, what makes to so unique and intriguing is a completely different aspect that relates to the action sequences.
Unlike traditional Shonen anime, which has a lot of power scaling fights, or fantasy anime, which usually does not have consistent or logical combat schematics, one of its strongest aspects is its combat system.
The combat system adds realism to fantasy
Unlike many shonen series where battles are determined by sheer strength or flashy power-ups (including last-minute plot armor rescues and Deux Ex Machina), Frieren takes a more tactical approach and includes smarts.
Fights are grounded...
Frieren from Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End [Credits: Madhouse]
Even though the art and all of these factors are in themselves very attractive, what makes to so unique and intriguing is a completely different aspect that relates to the action sequences.
Unlike traditional Shonen anime, which has a lot of power scaling fights, or fantasy anime, which usually does not have consistent or logical combat schematics, one of its strongest aspects is its combat system.
The combat system adds realism to fantasy
Unlike many shonen series where battles are determined by sheer strength or flashy power-ups (including last-minute plot armor rescues and Deux Ex Machina), Frieren takes a more tactical approach and includes smarts.
Fights are grounded...
- 3/18/2025
- by Chandra Shekhar
- FandomWire
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