Viewers were charmed by the sight of a smiling Fern praised by Frieren, with comments like, "Fern being praised is adorable," and "She's truly a cute apprentice," highlighting the heartwarming mentor-student relationship that brought comfort to many.

The currently streaming anime "Frieren: Beyond Journey's End" is based on the manga of the same name, written by Kanehito Yamada and illustrated by Tsukasa Abe, serialized in "Weekly Shonen Sunday." The story is set in a world after the demon king's defeat, where the over-1000-year-old mage Frieren embarks on a journey to understand humans. The original comics, which have won numerous awards and garnered immense praise, have over 24 million copies in circulation across 14 volumes. The second season of the TV anime is set to air in January 2026.

(C)Kanehito Yamada, Tsukasa Abe/Shogakukan/ "Frieren"Project

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