The attack was so swift that Aura appears dumbfounded, seemingly unable to comprehend what had just happened. Despite being such a short scene, it has inspired a flood of speculation among fans, with comments online such as, “It must have been really traumatic,” “So Aura-sama was defeated by Himmel’s party after all,” “Himmel must have been really scary for her,” or “Himmel cut the arm holding the scales before she even had time to activate her magic and she lost instantly.” From these reactions, it is clear that the theory that “Aura feared Himmel and thus stayed in hiding for a long time” is widely supported among fans.

The anime Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End is based on the manga of the same name written by Kanehito Yamada and illustrated by Tsukasa Abe, currently serialized in Weekly Shonen Sunday. Set in a world after the defeat of the Demon King, the story follows Frieren, a mage who has lived for over 1,000 years, as she embarks on a journey “to learn about humanity.” The original manga, which has received numerous awards and massive acclaim, has surpassed 24 million copies in print with 14 volumes as of now. It has been announced that the second season of the TV anime will air starting January 2026.

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

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