Sousou no Frieren

A seemingly "emotionless" female MC goes on a journey to meet all kinds of people, hoping to develop empathy and understand others better. 

Both Violet Evergarden and Frieren: Beyond Journey's End are TV series renowned for their high production quality, featuring stunning art, animation, music, and direction. They feature strong heroines on journeys of self-discovery, grappling with human connection and emotions they don't quite understand. Main characters of both shows (Violet Evergarden in Violet Evergarden, Frieren in Sousou no Frieren) are strong and seemingly emotionless, but as their journey proceeds, they meet many new people who enrich their perspective about the world and, more importantly, human emotions. Their reason of wanting to know humans better is somewhat similar, as it has roots in an important person to each of them heavily influencing their choice. What's more, these two anime are set in a world after a huge conflict's end, in the times of peace. While talking about similarities, it's also worth of pointing out the biggest differences between these two anime. It's because that despite their shared themes, elements and the fact that both of them are set in fictional universes, the shows offer distinct experiences: Sousou no Frieren is a high fantasy story, while Violet Evergarden presents a fictional world reminiscent of the post-WW1 era in terms of society, technology, etc. read more 

Both have a slow pace, reflecting on inner feelings about life and love respectively. Also they have excellent animation and the genius Evan Call as the OST composer 

A story that wants to be tear-jerking. With strong, emotionless heroines. 

What do you do when the war is over? A quiet, demure girl coped with her relationships and the world around her now that the war is over and she has to move on  

Both has a (female) protagonist that's on a journey to find the meaning of certain feelings they yet to understand. Both Anime are also visually and/or aesthetically beautiful. 

Two beautiful anime with excellent art direction and beautiful soundtrack. Both anime is about a girl having an emotional journey of understanding. 

just makes you feel warm and fuzzy inside while watching it -- and maybe make you cry uncontrollably.  

Both depict the stories of young women who are on a journey to unravel messages left to them by people of their past. While Frieren takes place during European medieval times, Violet Evergarden seems to be post-industrial revolution era. Both girls have light hair and striking light eyes, and are conventionally quite pretty. Their monotone, soldier-like voices are uncanny, but as you continue watching the series you'll notice how many layers of emotions they hide underneath. While Frieren has more world-building, Violet Evergarden focuses more on Violet's (the main character) psyche and inner turmoils. Whilst sparse, VE does have a couple of action scenes, whereas in Frieren, fighting is showcased in almost every episode. Both, however, hold the same melancholy tone that made my chest ache throughout. Basically, both series are fantastic! If you like slice of life; emotional anime, you might like Violet Evergarden more, but if you prefer action then Frieren might be it for you! read more 

Apart from action both shows have similar calming theme 

Violet Evergarden is centered around a female protagonist who has deep regrets and emotional scars from her past life. Like Frieren, Violet, often has flashbacks of her past and struggles because she isn't sure how to deal with it. Violet's mentor told her "I love you" before getting shot. Violet now regrets her time spent with her mentor and is motivated to find out what love means. Frieren has similar regrets because those around her live short lives. She regrets not spending more time with them.  

very similar type of anime, great music as the music artist is the same. 

Both excels at amazing storytelling, has very refined atmosphere, great animation and art style, very good character development, breathtaking animation. Both show explores the theme of human emotion and finding meaning in their journeys.  

Both have rich orchestral music by Evan Call. Both have a powerful female MC who struggles to understand human emotions, but starts to develop the understanding while interacting with people during emotionally charged events. These are character-driven stories. Violet Evergarden is more slice of life and episodic compared to Frieren, and Frieren has much more combat action. 

If you like Frieren, you'll love Violet Evergarden. From the great animation, music, story, pace, characters. These are both animes where you need to pay attention to a lot of detail, because a lot of work has been put on and the details matter. 

Both are relaxing shows with amazing OST's made by Evan Call, you can really hear the similarities. They also involve the MC/MC's learning about human life in the world around them and help people with their struggles . Last of all they are both extremely lovely to watch with a slower-pace than other animes as a breath of fresh air. 

Stoic heroine learns to understand human emotion through episodic adventure with somewhat overarching storyline. Both have the same composer for soundtrack and both have insanely high quality animation.  

if you finished watching frieren and want to find another 10/10 show that makes you feel sentimental and emotional, I feel like violet evergarden would be the best option for you. 

Both are emotional journeys, Frieren similar to Violet is a girl who lost a possible love interest and crew due to there differed life spans, she goes on a quest that requires her to walk through her old adventures and us the watcher reminisces over her old memories along side her. Btw Frieren is a lil more tame then Violet Evergarden, it's very slice of life and focused on learning to value your time together, def go give it a watch! 

At the heart of both shows is a stoic female lead, each on a deeply personal quest for meaning. As their journeys unfold, they embark on adventures of self-discovery, where they're met with a wave of emotions, which truly draw you in and make the show an unforgettable experience. 

An immortal/long-lived being goes on a journey to meet all kinds of people, developing empathy and a better understand of others. The MC must confront the pain of loss that comes with the large difference in lifespan to their peers. 

A journey of self-revelation in a fantasy world 

both series are about immortal beings and their long adventures with touch of drama. 

Both shows have a protagonist with a long life and both protagonists are also learning how to understand human emotions. The world building of these shows are amazing too, and they both have beautiful soundtracks. If you like one of these, you will enjoy the other one. 

They're both drama fantasy anime that follows the journey of beings with extended lifespans, They both have a similar calming, chill atmosphere and both explore the theme of the time we spent with people and the memories we made. 

In both animes we follow the life of an immortal protaganiste learning to deal wwith their own emotions and the emotions felt by others. The immmortality of the MC is a great pretext to dive into the realm of perspectives and what it means to be human wih its ups and down. Although both animes arehave generally a feel good vibe, they wont shy away from more sad and depressive plot elements. 

both are about a being with an extremely long lifespan and their journey understanding human emotions  

Both made me cry in the first episode, that talks a lot about how powerful this is and how quickly you get to care about the characters in such a short amount of time. 

Both are amazing fantasy shows with an immortal being as the protagonist. In both shows, the protagonists are journeying to explore and experience human emotions. Both explores the idea of life and death. Both explores the meaning of the journey we call life. In both shows, the protagonists treasure the memories they made along the journey.  

Both have powerful but emotionally stunted immortal MCs who slowly try to gain an understanding of human emotions via emotionally charged events that occur over multiple generations. Fumetsu no Anata e is sadder. 

In both animes, the main characters live a very long life. There are a few fighting scenes in between, which makes things thrilling. I found the art work similar. Even the sentiments and emotions were similar. Overall, both of the shows gave me a sense of calmness. 

Both series tackle the importance of time, what it means to be human and how our lives can be cut short. The self identity of an individual evolves over time to reflect how one's nature may change. 

Both anime are about two protagonists who live a very long time and watch time pass and their friends die. The anime shows how the characters deal with death and how they remember their companions and friends. Both characters go on journeys and try to understand the world and the people around them.  

Maquia is such an underrated movie and I just really want more people to watch it. Both MCs are physically frozen in time, slowly aging. They both go through lessons of learning how to cherish the present. Both are set in a medieval-like fantasy world. And both stories are bittersweet but beautiful, and will make you cry.  

Maquia like Frieren tells the story of nearly immortal beings in the world of humans and their relationships and bonds to humans, these are elves in Frieren and Iorph in Maquia. -Frieren has been around for nearly a century and is incredibly powerful and had a lot of influence on the world through the party of heroes, generally stacking up on magical knowledge and skills over the centuries. In contrast Maquia is a very young Iorph and the Iorph in Maquia generally don't have any magical abilities and are mostly at the mercy of humans, either living highly secluded and far away from any human influence or blending in human society without being recognized as Iorph. -Maquia like Frieren has a deeply melancholic and tranquil tone to it and both heavily deal with the passage of time -Both are fantasy stories that are not static and in which many things change over time -Both tell stories about the value of relationships between long-living non-humans to another human, Frieren about friendship and romantic love, Maquia primarily about motherhood -Both are absolute masterful wonderful stories, Frieren however is a very popular series despite not having been around for very long whereas Maquia has been highly overlooked even among invested anime fans despite being already being a few years older than Frieren and exploring many aspects of the same concept. If you like the slower tranquil melancholic mood of Frieren that makes you reflect on life and relationships or find the general theme of long-living beings in the world of humans intriguing or want to explore the topic of motherhood more deeply you will surely love Maquia. It's one of the rare overlooked gems in anime. read more 

Both shows explored the passage of time and the joys and pains that results. Begins with a tragic moment before exploring the melancholic but joyous journeys of life as it progresses. Heavy emotional shows that really focus on great character storytelling. Minor character interactions have heavy influence on character growth throughout the journey. Set in fantasy landscapes with gorgeous visuals and matching soundtracks. World built is deep and background plot adds to how the characters develop. 

-Both are creature that lived longer than human. -Got melancholic vibe to it and share the same nostalgic feeling of passage of time. -The character have regret in their lives  

The show deals with time and relationships between effectively an immortal and a fleeting human life span. 

Both are about characters with really long lives who interact with humans that have normal lifespan 

Both shows have an MC with a very long lifespan taking in and raising a human and watching them grow. 

- Both have a HEAVY focus on immortality and what it means for characters who have to watch loved ones grow up without them and eventually pass. - Both are set in fantasy worlds resembling medieval technology - Both will probably make you cry at some point - Both involve a lot of travel around their respective worlds, creating a wonderful sense of immersion in terms of world building 

This Movie has the same vibes like Frieren, The OST is Great, has gorgeous animation and background, and focus on the drama and adventure genre than the action gere  

I just want people appriciate the movie Both Frieren and Maquia share the same vibe of outlive everyone ,scare of having too strong of a pond to where they die it all just pain 

Frieren is a nostalgic and bittersweet journey of a long lived elf re tracing her journey. MAQUIA when the promised flowers bloomed also shows the journey of a long lived girl, taking care of her supposedly adopted son and loving him despite knowing that she will outlive him. 

The world building and the way the protagonist travel each episode and solve problems is very similar. +white hair waifu :) 

Both stories tell a beautiful story that includes worlds where magic and magical creatures exist with a comforting way. You will find the same emotions and feelings while watching Elaina's adventures that you feel while watching Frieren and Fern's. 

The immersive world-building seamlessly integrates with the protagonist's recurring odysseys, similar in both animes. 

well both of the protagonist are witch with white hair who goes to the journey to find themselves or something like that both are fantasy world and their world is kinda similar the atmosphere of both show villages and people are so similar  

Adventure, Fantasy and Travel  

Both anime's are based around magic, traveling and journey's though with a different direction taken for the story of the journey 

If you like slice-of-life, fantasy, and adventure anime with a bit of emotional stuff, these two are perfect for you. Both anime follow the main character’s journey to a kingdom or other places while enjoying some beautiful scenery. But yeah, Majo no Tabitabi is kinda like the lighter version of Frieren. Overall, both have a lot in common, so they’re great to watch while having breakfast in the morning XD. 

Main character is travelling on a journey There is magic, and unknown/fantastical creatures. Troubles along the way, which MC have a helping hand in solving. An overall very similar vibe.  

Humans are complex and these stories attempt to understand them. Mushishi explores the world, the relationship between humans and nature, and the meaning of life. In contrast, Sousou no Frieren delves into character growth, friendships and regret, death and the value of life. While both Ginko and Frieren learn more about people during their travels, they begin learning more about themselves on the way. If you're looking to go on a journey, then these stories will take you along. They'll put you at ease and give you a moment to heal while their music soothes your soul. They'll remind you to enjoy the ride. It's not the destination, it's the journey. read more 

Unparalleled tranquility in both anime. The love of nature is prevalent in both anime. Complex and very humane characters. Rollercoasters of emotions. Adventure anime at its best! 

Both series unfold in fantasy realms, featuring protagonists on tranquil and heartwarming journeys. The atmosphere is serene, and the OSTs evoke similar emotions in both narratives. 

Both anime series have a distinctive iyashikei style. The characters embark on a journey to explore different lands and the mysterious wonders of the world. They meet new people, help others, and learn valuable lessons. I believe that no other anime series can teach me as many profound and valuable lessons as Mushishi did, but fortunately, I was able to rediscover this precious feeling in Sousou no Frieren. 

Both protagonists are wise, independent, and somewhat mysterious. There is the theme of traveling around the world helping people. Both are iyashikei. 

Both quite traditional fantasy anime with strong worldbuilding, beautiful animation and memorable characters 

Both are beautifully animated and immersive fantasy anime that focus on self-discovery and character development. They are also both Adventure focused anime that contain some Action from time to time. 

The worlds of these two animes are so similar that you might think that the characters of these two animes live in different places of the same world. 

What do they have in common? they are both fantasy, they both are centered around a journey and a lot of magic! Mushoku tensei, especially season 1, has graphics on the same level of frieren and the characters are very interesting. The whole world building is amazing. WARNING there are some ecchi scenes so if you can't stand anything of that genre maybe it's not for you.  

Both anime share similar vibes, they are both are stories set in a fantasy world with great world-building and slow paced episodes with great character development. The biggest difference being that MT is an Isekai about getting a fresh start in life and Frieren is a story where the Hero already defeated the Demon King. 

contemplative adventure. meditative experience. very similar vibe. both characters very capable in combat. endless wandering with no purpose etc 

Kino and Frieren, calm and capable, are travelers on a journey, sometimes helping people they encounter on their travels. They observe people, the culture, how they live, but never get swept up by it, sticking to their own way of living. Both series have a laidback atmosphere with the occasional battle, and make one consider the ephemerality of life and how precious it is. The stories they hear, the people they meet, the relationships they build however long or brief, the lessons they learn along the way, all become treasured memories.  

Both shows are about a main female lead character traveling around going from place to place exploring the world and meeting all the different types of people along the way. 

Frieren and Kino are two highly capable and skilled women. Both travel around, exploring and interacting with the world. The storytelling styles of the two films have many similarities, each episode is one or more stories told and shown excellently. Frieren's world is somewhat brighter than Kino's world. 

Both psychological shows about girls on adventure without any real goals. Both MCs show a lack of emotions and both shows are amazingly written. 

Both are slower-paced fantasy, that don't always focus on fights. Instead, they are expanding on different concepts, cooking (Dungeon Meshi) and the story after defeating bad guy (Frieren). Both have 4 people travelling, one of them being an elf mage (but with way different personalities). 

- Elf Mage! - Approaching Fantasy plot in their unique ways (Frieren about story after the main adventure, Dunmeshi about food) - Good Worldbuilding 

These are both like DnD parties of one neurotypical surrounded by autistic companions. They get dark when they need to but are otherwise super wholesome adventures with characters learning more about themselves and how to make the most with their relationship with others, and how to deal with their quirks. 

Similar world building and adventure vibes. Party members include elf mage, dwarf, human swordsman, exploring dungeons.  

Both Frieren and Dungeon Meshi have an excellent twist on classic fantasy tropes. In arguably one of the most oversaturated genres, I believe Frieren and Dungeon Meshi bring lots of special things to the table- the main cast, twists, and overall vibe. 

A long-lived being and a human go on a journey together in a medieval fantasy setting. 

# The story is set in a medieval European environment, with the protagonists traveling and staying in different cities, and getting to know and interact with the details of the locals. # Between a human being and a mythical being, things can happen... # Love is a seed that germinates slowly, but will surely bloom when it finds his spring. 

A long-lived being (Holo in Ookami to Koushinryou, Frieren in Sousou no Frieren) embarks on a journey with (short-lived) humans. What especially makes these two series similar is that they are very character-driven and atmospheric in nature. And unlike a lot of fantasy series, while there are some action scenes, those are certainly not the main draw. Half of the enjoyment comes from the witty dialogue and banter between the main characters. The other half comes from the characters' interactions with the various villages and people that they meet on their journey, along with the palpable sense of the progression of time throughout the series that adds a depth of reality to both narratives. Taking all of these aforementioned factors into consideration, Frieren and Spice and Wolf's well-written, authentic characters and the vibrant, dynamic setting provide you with an immersion that almost makes you feel like a participant on the journey as well.  read more 

In general, they are united by the same vibe of "leisurely long journey" also: - the main female character lives much longer than ordinary people - medieval setting 

Episodic in nature with a main plot and idea made clear from the start. "Helping people" as they go along is the main subject of these episodes and are usually fulfilled by the end of the episode.  

Natsume's Book of Friends is such a beautiful warm anime, with similar vibes as Frieren, dare I say even better. Natsume's Book of Friends gets comfier the more you watch and is soooo heartwarming. It constantly makes me smile. One of my favourite episodes is the Tree yokai. Frieren diverges from its soft feel-good vibe with some cliche shounen elements like the mage certification exam etc, but Natsume's book of friends upholds the feel-good vibe throughout. 

They both bring on perspectives of life and death that are empowering. Both stories touched me in a way that was moving in a bittersweet way.  

Both Frieren and Kino are independent, wise protagonists. There is a theme of travel, growth, learning from experience, not attaching to people or events. 

Both takes place in a fantasy world where the main character is a young girl who travels around visiting different sights. Both also have a traquil vibe to it. 

Both series (Frieren and Apothecary) have a female main character that is well written and developed. Both series focus more on the setting and world building rather than on action or romance, but both series also does contain elements of each. 

Frieren is a series that deemphasizes its own story (and characters, moral questions, power systems, philosophical intrigue, etc.) in favor of something far more valuable and far harder to communicate. It does this in a setting/frame/universe that is truly unique (and yet familiar), and where fundamental premises surrounding life are sometimes absent; the primary perspective is from Frieren, an elf (hence the name of the anime). I believe all these things imbue the series with the more valuable focus I mentioned to begin with. Yes, a lot of vague, indirect, and more or less meaningless words.....but intentionally so. Watch it yourself and generate your own thoughts; it's a wonderful/beautiful experience. Frieren is similar to March Comes In Like a Lion, Violet Evergarden, Kino's Journey, and Maquia: When the Promised Flower Blooms. I consider it befitting of the title masterpiece.  read more 

Both deal with a protagonist that learns about the significance of memories in spite of death. 

Both shows have phenomenally comfy vibes, and are packed with impactful messages about learning to love life and treasure relationships. They also both do a great job developing their unique fantasy settings. 

Both features two young girls going on slow paced adventures after a crises with a deep message which also includes death, with great worldbuilding . The difference is that Frieren is more internal with a magical fantasy setting and last tour is more external with a modern post apocalyptic setting .