Why do shows that stand out for being distinctive try so hard to be conventional? Read more

Just as I’m really getting into it, Frieren is headed for big change. Read more

In a way, I think this story is as much as anything about how precariously one must balance to try and live in the moment. Read more

One of the things Sousou no Frieren is very good at is scoring points when no one is saying anything. Read more

In the “wistful” area of the emotional spectrum, Sousou no Frieren treads with supreme confidence. Read more

Party complete? Read more

I definitely think the less conventional Sousou no Frieren is, the better it fares. Read more

Sousou no Frieren’s flirtation with battle shounen appears to be over. Read more

It’s just a good thing for this story’s human race that Frieren chose to be on their side most of the time. Read more

So it was actually a battle shounen all along? Read more