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New Manga Read - Frieren: Beyond Journey's End, Volume 10

Almost the entire volume is comprised of the memories of Macht of the Golden Land.

This flashback is SO well done. Incredible to fully understand Macht's backstory and how it overlapped with the region, with Denken, and with Frieren.

Flashing back to the present in the story and Macht with a friend from the past become a problem.

But that ending.

Such a well crafted volume, as always. Now I need to request the next volumes from my library!

Photograph of a white person's hand holding Frieren: Beyond Journey's End, volume 10. Image shows the titular Frieren centralized with mana swirling around her and assorted characters, including an older, bearded gentleman (Denken) standing behind her. The scenery is medieval fantasy; however instead everything is covered in a rainbow of color.

New Read - Frieren: Beyond Journey's End, Volume 9

So good.

No, seriously, each volume is just so good.

Volume 9 brings back Denken into the plot. We meet near the Golden Land as Denken is trying to get Frieren's help to defeat the demon that has kept it gold. And the plot here, so well done. A lot of good flashbacks and the reveal of the demon's personal connection to Denken.

So good.

Can't wait to read the next volume.

Photograph of a white person's hand holding Frieren: Beyond Journey's End, volume 9. Image shows the titular Frieren standing next to an older, bearded gentleman (Denken) with a white-blue background near the bottom half, a golden background and a colorful demon seen from behind in the upper half of the cover.

New Read - Frieren: Beyond Journey's End, Volume 8

Volume 8 is a collection of shorter stories of Fern, Frieren, and Stark. Various encounters, well done flashbacks, solid fight scenes. Everyone holding their own.

But the final chapter showed Denken coming back into the story and, for that, I am thrilled.

Denken is back, guys!!

Sorry.

Anyway, loved it. Looking forward to Volume 9.

Photograph of a white person's hand holding Frieren: Beyond Journey's End, Volume 8 against a light colored wall. The title is at the top. The cover shows a group of three fantasy adventurers walking toward the viewer downhill with a long, rocky countryside behind them at night. On the right side is a monster with four arms and a snake lower half and two demons alongside them at dusk. The titular Frieren (white haired, long eared, short elf) is at the center standing toward the front of the group walking downward.

Frieren: Beyond Journey's End, Volumes 3 through 6

As my old Instance is going down, I'm bringing some of my reviews and posts over from there to Mastodon.

First, here are the covers for Volumes 3 through 6 of Frieren.

Second, they were all VERY good.

Third, my favorite new character introduced in this set of volumes is Denken.

More thoughts in follow up toots.

Photograph of a white person's hand holding Frieren: Beyond Journey's End, Volume 6 against a light colored wall. The title is at the top. The cover shows a group of various fantasy adventurers walking toward a large, stone block structure with a tall, open entrance with pillars on either side. The titular Frieren (white haired, long eared, short elf) is at the center turning back toward the viewer.
Photograph of a white person's hand holding Frieren: Beyond Journey's End, Volume 5 against a light colored wall. The title is at the top. The picture shows a group of various fantasy adventurers walking down a hallway in a large open room with stone flooring and walls. The titular Frieren (white haired, long eared, short elf) is at the center near the front.
Photograph of a white person's hand holding Frieren: Beyond Journey's End, Volume 4 against a light colored wall. The title is at the top. The picture shows a group of fantasy adventurers walking down a staircase alongside a tall, stone block building. The titular Frieren (white haired, long eared, short elf) is at the bottom of the steps.
Photograph of a white person's hand holding Frieren: Beyond Journey's End, Volume 3 against a light colored wall. The title is at the top. The left side shows Frieren and her allies with a bright background, the right side shows demons led by a female presenting demon sitting on a throne (Aura).

New Read - Frieren: Beyond Journey's End, Volume 6

Volume 6 is the entirety of the next part of the First-Class Mage examination, as well as a beginning to the next part. The part after that, is brief and amazing, but I'll let you read it to find out. There's also more flashbacks to a younger Frieren and the head of the entire magical program. They're well done.

This section within the cavern is great and you see how each of the different mages you met in the previous volume deal with the potential conflicts of entering into this unimaginably difficult dungeon. Including a monster at the center that can duplicate the powers of individuals. Once again, Denken has great foresight. Also, Frieren trapped in a mimic. Had to save that screenshot.

Onward to Volume 7.

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Photograph of a white person's hand holding Frieren: Beyond Journey's End, Volume 6 against a light colored wall. The title is at the top. The cover shows a group of various fantasy adventurers walking toward a large, stone block structure with a tall, open entrance with pillars on either side. The titular Frieren (white haired, long eared, short elf) is at the center turning back toward the viewer.
Black and white photo from the interior of Frieren: Beyond Journey's End, Volume 6. The image shows the backside if Frieren with her upper half stuck inside of the mouth of a treasure chest with large teeth (i.e. a Mimic).

New Read - Frieren: Beyond Journey's End, Volume 5

Volume 5 saw our magic wielders begin trials to become registered as a First-Class Mages.

We met a host of new, interesting characters. However, my favorite was Denken. He's an older, wiser, bearded man who, like Frieren, is in it not for the prestige or the authority, but largely for the love of magic and to return to see his hometown. I appreciate that. He also has a soft spot for younger mages, which I also appreciate. I feel this aspect will be on display as the trials progress.

All in all, loved the volume, ready for Volume 6.

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Photograph of a white person's hand holding Frieren: Beyond Journey's End, Volume 5 against a light colored wall. The title is at the top. The picture shows a group of various fantasy adventurers walking down a hallway in a large open room with stone flooring and walls. The titular Frieren (white haired, long eared, short elf) is at the center near the front.
Photograph of the interior of Frieren: Beyond Journey's End, Volume 5. The photograph is zoomed in on a single panel with two other panels partially in view on the right. The upper right panel only shows text which reads "The young are way too hot-blooded. I couldn't care less for the privilege." The lower panel shows a bearded human talking to a light haired elf with woods in the background. The human is saying, "The answer is obvious." In the left panel, the same bearded human with a staff in hand as seen partially from behind says, "The pursuit of magic itself is the greatest joy. That's all."
Photograph of the interior of Frieren: Beyond Journey's End, Volume 5. The photograph is zoomed in on a single panel of Frieren sitting on the ground saying "The pursuit of magic itself is the greatest joy." To the left is a partial panel which has a smiling human wizard.