How Many Candles Should Be on Frieren’s Birthday Cake? Her Expression Changes as the Candle Count is Increased in the "Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End" Anime Compared to the Original Manga

In episode 18 of the anime "Frieren: Beyond Journey's End," there is a scene where Frieren is celebrated with a birthday cake. In that scene, the number of candles placed on the cake is different between the anime and the original manga, sparking discussions among fans such as, "There were so many in the anime," and, "Just how old is she supposed to be?"

The birthday celebration scene for Frieren in episode 18 left a strong impression. She blows out dozens of candles on her birthday cake with a single breath. On the same day, the official X (formerly Twitter) account for the original "Frieren: Beyond Journey's End" manga also posted a comparable scene from the manga, in which there were only five candles on the cake.