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In recent years, modern shounen anime has dazzled audiences with spectacular fights, intriguing worlds, and standout characters. Many anime like Dandadan have revolutionized the Shonene genre and changed the position of the female characters from an augmenting or supporting role.
In Dandadan, Momo is at the center of the narrative even though Okarun takes the limelight sometimes. However, there is one anime that is the gold standard when it comes to how to craft an individual female lead who does not need to be around any other characters to shine brightly.
EnterFrieren: Beyond Journey’s End, this is an anime that not only changes the set standards in Shonen but completely flips them over. With Frieren being the entire point of the narrative, the show showcases female character development that is rarely seen in the world of Shonen.
Frieren is the complex modern female lead
Frieren is an immortal elf mage who steps into the spotlight as a protagonist who is so far different from all the other characters it is noticeable. This is sometimes a good thing, as it gives her unparalleled focus in whatever she wishes to learn, but it also causes her to miss out on the simple joys of life.
What is the point of immortality if one cannot enjoy it? Frieren has a massive character development curve from an elf who was ignorant of the outside world to one who is empathetic and knows what her aim is in her life.
Frieren is a character who’sas deep as she is powerful. Her journey takes her through many feelings and overlooks a vast amount of themes. It feels like a picturesque representation of life and the worldwhen one is frozen in time.
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Be it grief, memory, or rediscovery, they all resonate with a sense of maturity that’s often overlooked in Shonen anime. Such a character sets a new benchmark for female representation in anime.
WhyFrierenoutshines its peers
Frieren is unlike any female lead we’ve seen in the Shonen landscape. She is not weak and does not need a knight in shining armor (even though Himmel would have liked that) to save her.
Often, her massive combat prowess is likened to Gojo Satoru fromJujutsu Kaisen,but Frieren differentiates herself with her quiet and introspective nature rather than flash and flair.
Her centuries-long existence and the many experiences she has had in life give her a unique perspective. The subtle romance angle that is tied to her connection with Himmel, the heroic leader of her former party, only goes further and adds another layer to her character.
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It’s not about any romantic cliches but it’s about learning to value relationships before it’s too late, thetheme of mortality being emphasizedall through the series.
Frieren: Beyond Journey’s Endis available to watch on Crunchyroll.
Chandra Shekhar
Anime Writer
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Chandra Shekhar is an Anime Writer at FandomWire with over 800 published articles under his belt. A law student by training but a storyteller at heart, he blends his sharp analysis with a deep love for all things anime. From the old-school Yu Yu Hakusho to the eldritch horrors of Lord of the Mysteries, his knowledge spans decades and genres. When he’s not writing, he’s likely buried in webnovels, silently hoping his favorite ones get the anime adaptation they deserve.
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