No "Gaps" in Fern's Defense? The Moment She Coolly Defends Against a Barrage from the "Sides" and "Above" in "Frieren: Beyond Journey's End"

The use of magic in combat scenes, depicted with impressive visuals, is a major attraction of the anime "Frieren: Beyond Journey's End." Episode 19, featuring a battle between parties during the first-class mage exam, became a hot topic due to the thrilling intensity of its magical battles.

Frieren (voiced by Atsumi Tanezaki) and her apprentice Fern (voiced by Kana Ichinose), who boasts high-level magic manipulation skills, decide to take the first-class mage exam during their journey. The first test is a party-style battle where the objective is to capture a bird called Stille, but it also involves a competitive aspect against other parties.

As Fern and her team advance through the forest, they are ambushed by Wirbel's (voiced by Kishō Taniyama) party. Attacks are launched from all directions, including between the trees. However, Fern quickly deploys defensive magic, successfully blocking all the attacks. Wirbel is astonished by her reflexes, exclaiming, "Can you really react to that?" Even as more dazzling magical effects accompany further attacks on Fern, she demonstrates remarkable reflexes and solid defenses, repelling each assault.