Even Mages Have Their "Fists"! The Moment Elder Mage Denken's Uppercut Exploded in "Frieren: Beyond Journey's End"

Was this a glimpse into an unexpected side of Denken (voiced by Jiro Saito)? In episode 21 of the anime "Frieren: Beyond Journey's End," the elder mage Denken shouts, "Let's settle this with our fists!" and decides to rely on brute force, a scene that brought surprise and laughter to many viewers.

Denken is a cunning individual who earned his position as a court mage at the end of a power struggle. He is highly experienced, adept at using a wide array of spells, and can handle any situation with composure.

In episode 21, Denken struggles to capture the "Stille," which is required to pass the First-Class Mage Exam, and eventually runs out of mana. At that moment, he spots another party in possession of a Stille and springs into action. When his companion Richter (voiced by Eiji Hanawa) asks, "What are you planning to do?" Denken replies, "Brace yourself. You're a man, aren't you?" as he throws off his jacket and, shouting "Let's settle this with our fists!", charges boldly at the opposing party.