The Sound of the Bells—Absolute Perfection! Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End Delivers a Breathtakingly Flawless “Proposal” from Himmel

Himmel (voiced by Nobuhiko Okamoto), the hero featured in the anime Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End, is known as a self-proclaimed handsome narcissist. In particular, the scene where he gives a ring to Frieren (voiced by Atsumi Tanezaki) has become iconic and captivated many viewers, being described as a “virtually bold confession” and “heart-throbbing.”

In episode 14, “The Privilege of Youth,” Frieren recalls the memory of receiving a ring from the now-deceased Himmel. At the time, Himmel offered to buy her anything she liked, and Frieren casually chose a ring. Kneeling before her, Himmel gently took her left hand and slipped the ring onto her finger. In the anime adaptation, the addition of the sound of bells to the original scene further enhances the drama and romance of the moment.

Regarding this way of giving the ring, numerous passionate reactions were posted online, such as “Oh no, what a handsome guy,” “My heart is racing,” “The entire sequence is just too good... I can’t handle it,” and “It’s incredibly romantic and wonderful.” The excitement was palpable, with comments like, “This is basically a bold confession,” and “Isn’t this a proposal already?”