While it has been revealed that Frieren is "over a thousand years old," her specific age remains unknown. Online reactions to this discrepancy include comments like, "There were so many candles in the anime," "How old is she, anyway?" "How many years does each candle represent?" and "Maybe one candle equals 500 years?" Many fans also found it amusing that the anime had significantly increased the number of candles, saying things like, "There were so many candles on the cake, I had to laugh," and, "The number was so wild, it was funny."

The "Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End" anime is based on the manga of the same name, written by Kanehito Yamada and illustrated by Tsukasa Abe, currently serialized in Weekly Shonen Sunday. The story is set in a world after the defeat of the Demon King, and follows Frieren, a mage who has lived for more than a thousand years, as she embarks on a journey to "understand humans." The original manga has won multiple awards and has been met with overwhelming support and critical acclaim. As of the 14th volume, the total number of copies in circulation has exceeded 24 million. It has already been announced that the second season of the TV anime will begin airing in January 2026.

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

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