When Did Frieren Become a Movie? The Magical Clash Lauded as a “Battle of the Gods” in Frieren: Beyond Journey's End

The decisive encounter between Frieren and her own duplicate finally reached its conclusion in episode 26 of the anime. The ultimate battle, which saw not only a clash between great mages but also the entry of Fern (voiced by Kana Ichinose), was a high-stakes fight reminiscent of a final boss encounter. In the climax, Fern cornered the replica of Frieren (voiced by Atsumi Tanezaki), her own mentor, and in that decisive moment, the real Frieren delivered a powerful blow, beautifully defeating the duplicate. The spectacularly animated battle scenes between Frieren and Fern created a huge buzz on social media, with a flood of excited reactions such as “That magic battle was the best!” and “This has to be a movie!!!!!!”.

At the final stage of the First-Class Mage Exam’s second phase, the opponent who blocked the way was a perfect copy of Frieren, possessing all her abilities, magical reserves, and skills. While many participants hesitated, it was Fern, who had traveled with Frieren and understood her better than anyone, who declared, “I might be able to kill Lady Frieren.” The ensuing battle, with Fern and Frieren joining forces, became a fierce clash far beyond expectations.

The fierce magical exchange between the two Frierens reached its climax in episode 26. The detailed and dynamic magical animations, just like the previous episode, were highly praised as “god-tier,” with some viewers marveling at the otherworldly spectacle, saying “It’s like a battle of gods.”