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葬送のフリーレン [Sōsō no Frieren] #4

葬送のフリーレン 4 [Sōsō no Frieren 4]

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勇者たちとの記憶を繋ぐ後日譚ファンタジー

勇者の死後も生き続けるエルフの魔法使い・フリーレン。

かつて勇者たちと冒険した旅路を、再び辿ります。

昔も今も旅路を彩るのは、

かけがえのない出会いと行事(イベント)の数々――

物語は、勇者たちとの日常を思い起こしていく。

英雄たちの“記憶”が繋がっていく後日譚(アフター)ファンタジー!

192 pages, Paperback

First published March 17, 2021

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Kanehito Yamada

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Kanehito Yamada ( 山田鐘人; Yamada Kanehito) is a japanese mangaka.

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Profile Image for Shu Wei Chin.
857 reviews37 followers
June 15, 2024
I don't deal with grief well, and I know everyone struggles with it but grief paralyses me. I am apprehensive of books with a heavy emphasis on grief because they can sometimes incapacitate me with intrusive and spiralling thoughts.

However, this series is just beautiful and handles the theme in such a gorgeous manner. I tear up a lot but always remain hopeful by the end of the book, and it reminds me so often to love the little things.
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2,685 reviews252 followers
May 23, 2022
As the party makes its way north, they pick up a priest, Sein, who has swapped the drinking problems of the priest Frieren used to travel with for gambling addiction instead. Stark and Fern continue to be full of hormones and time is slipping away, but Frieren still has her own growing up to do.

There has never been a manga series quite like this that has felt so sharply written and deftly weaves its themes of how the past affects the present and the nature of immortality, plus some very charming romance and a lot of gentle comedy.

As was the case with its predecessors, this volume charts the long journey north for our team and their travails along the way. They meet many people, they learn many things, often Frieren will discover something that recontextualizes her past encounters in new ways. It is, in a word, wonderful.

There is a distinct formula to this series, a continuing use of travel fuelling an array of short adventures towards an overall goal. Flashbacks are frequent, lessons are either learned or applied, rinse and repeat. And it continues to work exceptionally well.

One reason for this is that time is omnipresent and treated with a weight that many fantasy stories lack. It takes time to go on these quests and often the group is forced to wait for things to become open or have to earn permissions that are no small matter. And for Frieren this time is nothing, but six months is a huge ask of her more human comrades.

It doesn’t hurt that often the cast spends this waiting time having adventures that aren’t especially relevant, so they’re told with these adorable single panel collections that are utterly charming and make me want to smile every time the hint of a new one crops up. It’s not overused, simply because every single time makes me want to know more about these quieter moments.

This volume definitely feels like it’s mashing the comedy button a lot harder, with Fern’s endless sulking and Stark’s hopeless antics (not to mention Sein’s raging annoyance that they just won’t get together already). And, in case you were keeping count, the running gag with Frieren’s butt hanging out of something like a bookshelf or shrubbery has still not gotten old.

But amidst that comedy is the lovely melancholy that the series does so well. Frieren has a wonderful conversation with an old dwarf that speaks to promises made and the people we made them for and the fickle nature of memory. An aging ruler has Stark standing in for his dead son briefly and learns a lesson about putting faith in what you have rather than what you lost.

And we have the slow recognizance of Frieren, who may be very old but whose maturity seems equally slow to occur (Sein rightfully observes that he’s the adult in the group), that Himmel was very in love with her. This is especially writ large during Fern’s birthday, which adds in Stark’s embarrassment as a bonus (Stark has no idea how to deal with Fern and it’s great).

Sein makes a good addition to the cast - especially the very silly reason that he ends up an adventurer, which comes down to a promise made in youth that saddles him and his friend with embarrassing nicknames (one of them is far more embarrassed than the other). He gets his chance to prove himself a little quickly, but that story also has a great point about trust and experience.

There are a couple of things that make me a little concerned for the future - the current storyline is really just getting started, but the vicious girl at the centre of it is a little too obviously evil (not that they disguise this fact at all, the story outright says it). Her outfit especially is a little more on the nose than the series goes for.

Still, that story’s shaping up to be a corker otherwise because it has already had Frieren admit to her own fallibility and the most interesting part of it appears ready to focus on Fern, which is a nice change of pace. And when’s the last time you saw somebody pummel a group of bandits because it was the best way to keep them alive?

This series is so good. It is the best manga I have ever read, it’s the only way I can put it. I love absolutely everything it’s doing and the way it does it. It feels full and rich, full of fun and adventure and deep characterization. It even has something to say. I could easily gush for another five paragraphs about how much I love it.

5 stars - a pure delight; may it never dip in quality.
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3,349 reviews199 followers
April 7, 2021
Now that this series is getting an official English release, it receives appropriate title: Frieren: Beyond Journey's End. That title sums up pretty well what this series is all about. (It's basically what I said in my review of the first volume.) I can't wait to read it all over again. This time, with a competent translation by a professional.

In this volume, Frieren's party picks up a new member, albeit temporarily. I've a feeling he'll be back, the party needs more support roles like a priest to balance the abundance of attackers. By the last chapter, it seems that this title will be getting its own version of a shonen manga staple; a tournament arc.
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1,310 reviews1,507 followers
July 30, 2024
Old Man Voll is my favorite character
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3,330 reviews1,379 followers
February 16, 2025
One sentence: I think Himmel should have confessed to Frieren long, long time ago for closure's sake, even though Frieren probably would just shoot him down, or not even understand.

This series really takes slow-burn to a next level, but the plot and the characters are still enjoyable!
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7,114 reviews267 followers
July 29, 2022
The big action scenes of last volume are behind us as the adventuring party continues their leisurely trek north with frequent stops and diversions. It's very slice-of-life and, since I love these characters, totally mesmerizing.
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466 reviews56 followers
April 18, 2025
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Frieren: Beyond Journey's End, Volume 4 introduces a new dynamic to the party with the addition of Sein, a potential priest. The volume delves into his backstory and motivations, providing valuable insights into his character. The growth of Fern and Stark is also evident, as they navigate their roles within the group and mature at their own pace.

Frieren's character remains an enigma, her detachment from human emotions is a stark contrast to the evolving dynamics of her companions. Despite this, her presence continues to be a captivating force within the narrative.

The series' signature blend of action and character development is once again on full display. The introduction of the mage exam adds an exciting new element to the story, promising future challenges and growth for the characters. Frieren: Beyond Journey's End continues to be a rewarding read, offering a unique blend of adventure, fantasy, and introspection.

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706 reviews5 followers
September 7, 2025
Every time I finish one of these, I sit down and try to think of something clever to say, so that it doesn’t seem like I’m just simping for this weirdo elven mage and her friends. But I can’t. Because that is exactly what I’m doing. I fucking love this series.
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158 reviews
July 30, 2025
THE MIRRORED LOTUS 😭😭😭 iykyk i love this series with my whole entire heart i will be so sad when it ends
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3,319 reviews27 followers
July 17, 2022
I wish Sein had stayed with them and THAT CLIFFHANGER!!! NOOOOO FERN IS IN DANGER!!!! 4, I NEED to know what happens next, stars!
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1,475 reviews4,621 followers
July 15, 2024
The focus on the pivotal role of memories, of unsaid things, of hidden emotions, is beautiful in this latest volume !
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453 reviews42 followers
May 8, 2023
This volume was filled more with small moments rather than major plot developments, but watching the characters grow is a joy. Stein is an excellent addition, and his connection with another character teased in the last volume is definintely interesting. I can’t wait to see where that goes! However, it’s the glimpses of Frieren’s past, especially the things that eluded her, that truly fascinates me. I can’t wait to get my hands on the next one!
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674 reviews2 followers
August 23, 2024
I’m always up to read about weird side quests and learn about characters and their even weirder behaviors and obsessions. It’s very cosy.
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642 reviews28 followers
January 27, 2025
4.5⭐️ for volume 4 because it's a bit lower key than the previous volumes, and not so much happens.
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March 14, 2025
Frieren - the keeper of memories, especially Himmel’s poses

4.5⭐️
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640 reviews10 followers
May 23, 2025
J'aime bien le petit groupe qui se forme autour de Frieren et le côté très tranquille de leur aventure. Ils prennent leur temps et ça change par rapport à beaucoup de mangas que j'ai pu lire.
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107 reviews5 followers
October 29, 2023
Un nuevo integrante se une a la party, comparto su molestia con que Fern y Stark, pero aún son niños, tal y como él dijo, cada cosa a su tiempo.

Qué manera de sufrir con el capítulo 30. ¿Por que estoy llorando por un hombre que ya lleva como 30 años muerto en la historia?

Me encanta como se va tratando el tema del duelo y la muerte en este manga.
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141 reviews25 followers
June 14, 2024
It gets better and better!
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658 reviews18 followers
March 26, 2024
Frieren volume 4 is from Chapter 28 to Chapter 37



“The Priest and His Regret” (僧侶と後悔, Sōryo to Kōkai)
“Ideal Adult” (理想の大人, Risō no Otona)
“Mirrored Lotus” (鏡蓮華, Kagami Renge)
“Chaos Flower” (混沌花, Konton Hana)
“The Orden Family” (オルデン家, Oruden-ka)
“Old Man Voll” (フォル爺, Foru-jii)
“Statues of Heroes” (英雄の像, Eiyū no Zō)
“A Reason to Begin the Journey” (旅立ちのきっかけ, Tabidachi no Kikkake)
“Emotional Support” (心の支え, Kokoro no Sasae)
“The First-Class Exam” (一級試験, Ikkyū Shiken)


Chapter 28: The Priest and His Regret

Stark and a priest Sein. Sein and Stark joined the men for a night of gambling and lost their money and their clothes. The priest had a friend who went on his own for an adventure. He told Sein that he will be back in 3 years. And Sein can have the choice to join his next one. Stein didn’t join his friend because he didn’t want to leave his brother. That is his way of repaying the kindness of his brother. After his brother got his real reason for not leaving, he got upset.

Sometimes we stop ourselves because we have responsibilities for the family. But the family member might not want to be the reason for our decisions.

So Sein joined Frieren on their journey.



Chapter 29: Ideal Adult

Stark is losing his temper. It is Fern’s birthday and Stark didn’t get her a present This is bad because Fern did remember his birthday and got him a gift on his birthday. Culturally, not remembering a person’s birthday when they remember yours means you don’t care for that person.

Sein said he didn’t remember either and got a kick from Fern. Sein went to the market and tried to find a gift for Fern. Fern is angry because she wants Stark to care about her. Sein suggested that they should pick out the gift together. Fern apologizes to Stark and they go shopping together.

Frieren is spying on Fern and Stark on the rooftops.

Sein shares his thinking about being an adult. “Once you’re an adult and you learn to understand the distance between people, you can avoid getting into conflicts. So stuff like that is one of the joys only the young can experience.”

Sein shared his thoughts about Fern comparing him to her adopted guardian Heiter. Heiter was respected by the public. For Frieren who knew him, he was just a drunken priest.

Frieren learned to put a person on the head as a form of praise. She petted Heiter before and now she pets Sein’s head.

Chapter 30:Mirrored Lotus

The chapter starts with Frieren, Fern, Stark, and Sein getting a ride on a wagon.

Frieren noticed that Fern got a new bracelet. It has a nice design. That reminds Frieren that she got a ring with that design given to her by Himmel. She looked through her suitcase and found the ring. At that point, their wagon has jumped. It turned out that Frieren was distracted and the carriage was carried away by a monster bird.

It is not easy to find a way to land safely. The wagon was damaged but the horse is okay. Frieren lost the ring. The design of the bracelet is of a mirrored lotus, meaning eternal love. They spent time in the woods while the wagon was being repaired. Frieren is looking everywhere for the ring. She is giving up now the wagon is almost repaired.

Fortunately, the wagon owner knows a spell to find lost accessories.

There is a flashback to how Frieren chose the ring that Himmel gave her. Himmel knows the meaning of the mirrored lotus that Frieren has chosen without thinking. Himmel takes a knee and puts the ring on her hand.

Chapter 31:Chaos Flower

When they arrived in the village, people were just lying on the ground asleep. Sein investigated and it was from a curse.

Priests have goddess magic that could help with monster magic which people call a curse. Stark is already showing signs of being affected and he falls asleep. They went on to the forest and Fern fell asleep too.

Frieren is feeling the effect as well and asks Sein to wake her up when there is time to fight the monster.

Sein carrying the now asleep Frieren met the flower monster. The flower is good at defending itself. Sein is debating with himself. Waking Frieren to fight is dangerous as she is too powerful. There is no other way. Frieren awake and without communicating, kills the monster by hitting the core. Now the curse is lifted.

Chapter 32: The Orden Family

The Orden family is the local loyalty. They want to hire Stark to impersonate his son Wirt: the Heir and the hero of the city. Wirt was killed in action a month ago and he didn’t want people to know it yet. He needed to show up when there was a gathering in a few months. So they stayed and Stark learned about the culture and how to fit the role. Lord Orden has a younger son. Still too young to be in battle. Wut is trying to be good for his father. Fern is going to go with Stark and learn the local culture.

Chapter 33: Old Man Voll

Frieren is going to visit an old friend. People called him Old Man Voll because he is a dwarf who lived for a long time. Frieren wants to stay with him for 10 years. Fern told her no and set the period to one week max. Frieren asked Voll to train Stark a little.

There is a backstory for Voll. He is a dwarf who falls in love with a human woman. This is her village and as long as he lives, he is going to protect it because he made a promise to his late wife.

Chapter 34: The Statues of Heroes

They passed by a village. Sein talked about his friend nicknamed Gorilla Warrior. They finally got to a village that heard of his friend’s name. The villagers asked them to ask the woman on the hill. The old lady gave them errands to run. The last task is to clean statues. One is of Kraft the elf. The old lady told them that Sein’s friend had said he would go to Auburn—the middle of the Northern land.

Chapter 35: A Reason to Begin the Journey

They went on a snowy date and had to stay in a village because of the snow. Fern is playing with Stark and touches his face with her cold hand. Sometimes later, Stark played back and put a hand on Fern which pissed her off.

It turned out that Fern had overreacted and she got scared when a hand is put on her shoulder. Frieren shared with Sein that Himmel is the reason to stay her journey. And Sein reason is his friend Gorilla Warrior.

Chapter 36: Emotional Support

Fern got ill. Frieren can use magic to find the right herbs to cure her.

They carried her to the next village. And then Frieren go and find herbs with Stark.

Frieren is holding her hand to give her comfort. Fern thought it make her like a child. This is the way Himmel treated Frieren when she got sick.

So Frieren is mimick the way human treated her. She found some mushroom and cook some soup.

Chapter 37: The First Class Exam

To pass through to the Northern city need a first class mage certification. Frieren asked Fern to get it and Fern asked her to do it with her.

So started the journey to have the first class exam.

They met Kraft the Elf Monk and Ubel the mage.

They both need to go qualify for the exam. Frieren only have this antique Holy Emblem to prove of her mage status.

The first test is a group test.

What next is the exam.

Conclusion.

I like this manga so much. It is thoughtful and deal with a real topic of being humans. What it means to pass time with other people.

5 stars read.
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362 reviews11 followers
January 4, 2023
En este nuevo tomo, Frieren sigue su aventura junto a sus compañeros. En esta aventura se les suma un acompañante nuevo que estará con ellos un tiempo.

Me gusta mucho los personajes tan carismáticos que hay en estos mangas y sobretodo Frieren, que a pesar de ser como es, se le coge mucho cariño. Se nota mucho el avance y el cambio que está teniendo Frieren, ya que cada vez tiene cosas más "humanas".

Estoy muy enganchada a estos manga, cosa que yo no suelo leer manga, pero estos son 🤩
Estoy deseando de que hagan la adaptación del anime🔥

Espero que pronto salga el 5 volumen para seguir acompañandolos en su aventura🥰

Muy recomendados❤️
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