Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End is a remarkable anime that has revolutionized the fantasy genre and its sub-genre, isekai, by breaking away from toxic trends. It is a refreshing and enjoyable series, seamlessly blending humor and action that has captured the hearts of many viewers.
As a result, Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood was displaced from its position as the top ranking anime on popular database sites. Frieren possesses unique qualities that are not commonly found in other anime, making it a rare gem in the genre.
Nevertheless, I have carefully selected the anime on this list based on their similarities to Frieren. So, without any delay, let’s explore the Top 10 anime similar to Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End.
Made in Abyss
The Abyss is a boundless chasm of enigma, shrouded in mystery to humanity. Teeming with enigmatic beings and brimming with ancient artifacts, those who venture into its depths for discovery are known as Cave Raiders. Among their ranks are the White Whistles, individuals who hold privileged knowledge about the Abyss.
Riko, the daughter of one such individual, is determined to explore the Abyss despite being forbidden. However, her plans take a turn when she encounters a memory-less robot. Unaware of the potential hazards, she decides to secretly dive into the Abyss.
9. Spice and Wolf
Despite blessing a village with plentiful harvests for many years, Wolf Goddess Holo is now disregarded and dismissed as a mere folktale due to the progress of humanity.
Holo opts to depart from the village and joins forces with a wandering merchant by the name of Kraft Lawrence, who coincidentally happened to be passing through that day. She strikes a deal with Lawrence, in which he will aid her in reaching her homeland and she will assist him in boosting his profits. They both come to a fair agreement and embark on their journey together.
8 Delicious in Dungeon
Following an unforeseen encounter while exploring the dungeon, Laios’s sister falls victim to a red dragon’s vicious attack. In order to ensure their safety, Laios and his team are forced to retreat, but there remains a glimmer of hope as the dragon must still digest its prey.
Despite being left with only two members, Marcille and Chilchuck, Laios is determined to venture back into the dungeon to rescue his sister. However, with no funds or provisions, their chances of survival are slim. Fortunately, a dwarf named Senshi comes to their aid, offering to join their quest and sharing his knowledge of creating delectable dishes using the dungeon’s creatures.
Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation – Chapter 7
Despite being a 34-year-old shut-in, when he attempts to save someone, he is tragically hit by a bus (as truck-kun was unavailable). This leads to his reincarnation into a different world, where he takes on the new identity of Rudeus Greyrat.
Despite retaining his memories from his past life, Rudeus grows up to realize his innate magical prowess. Once faced with another challenge in his current life, he embarks on a journey to reunite with his loved ones and overcome the limitations of his past self.
Natsume’s Book of Friends
Ever since he can remember, Natsume has possessed the ability to see and communicate with spirits. This has caused him to be ostracized by others. However, when his grandmother passes away and he moves to her hometown, Natsume accidentally sets free a trapped spirit named Madara, who then becomes a constant companion to Natsume.
Before long, he stumbles upon his grandmother’s ‘Book of Friends’, a compilation of the names of spirits she had vanquished. This ancient tome grants its possessor the ability to control the spirits listed within its pages. As a result, Natsume becomes the target of a multitude of spirits, each with their own distinct motives.
5. Wandering Witch: The Journey of Elaina
After being inspired by a book, Elaina decided to venture beyond the familiar boundaries of her upbringing. With a natural talent for magic, she aspires to become a witch. However, in order to do so, she must first receive guidance from a seasoned witch.
Regrettably, each witch refuses to help, prompting her parents to suggest seeking out the legendary “Stardust Witch.”With the mentorship of the witch, Elaina overcomes challenges and ultimately fulfills her dream of becoming a witch, setting off on an exciting journey to discover the world.
Kino’s Journey: The Beautiful World
Kino is an explorer with the objective of journeying to as many destinations as they can.
As a traveler, she fears that staying in one place for too long may cause her to become too settled, which goes against her ideal lifestyle. As you can probably imagine, Kino’s Journey is filled with exciting adventures and is told in an episodic format.
3. To Your Eternity
An unidentified entity casts an orb onto Earth that has the ability to duplicate anything it touches. Initially, it transforms into a rock, then into a wolf that had perished nearby, and eventually takes on the appearance of Fushi, the deceased owner of the wolf.
As Fushi embarks on a journey of discovery, it learns about human behavior and emotions. However, it also witnesses the gradual passing of its friends due to its own immortality. Meanwhile, a group of enigmatic creatures known as Nokkers have set their sights on Fushi, recognizing its unique ability to combat them.
Violet Evergarden
During her time in the military, Violet Evergarden’s fighting abilities were utilized as a weapon. However, Major Gilbert Bougainvillea was the only one who saw her as a human being and took the time to teach her about life and show her compassion. When the war came to an end, Violet returned home, having lost both of her arms.
After joining the CH Postal Service as an Auto Memories Doll, she was able to relay the emotions and thoughts of others onto paper. Through this journey of self-discovery, Violet not only gained a deeper understanding of the words she had heard on the battlefield but never comprehended, but also became skilled at expressing the feelings of others through her writing.
Busy
Mushi are often viewed as the most pristine creatures that rely on forests or humans for sustenance, almost like parasites. However, this does not necessarily equate to them being harmful. In fact, each mushi is simply striving to survive, with some proving to be beneficial while others may have malicious intentions.
Ginko, a Mushishi, travels from one place to another in order to gain a deeper understanding of them. During his travels, he assists those in need, but also encounters situations where he is unable to help. As Frieren’s sibling, Mushishi is highly recommended for viewing.
Final Thoughts
First and foremost, anime enthusiasts would have greatly appreciated if there were other shows that could compare to Frieren in the fantasy genre, particularly within the cursed sub-genre of isekai. While there may not be anything quite like Frieren, the aforementioned anime do possess similar elements that may evoke thoughts of the beloved series. With any luck, you will discover at least one anime to include in your weekend binge-watching session.
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