This week, the latest episode of the anime “Sousou no Frieren” (Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End) was broadcast, continuing the journey of Frieren, Fern, Stark, and Sein to the northernmost part of the world. A particular scene in this episode immediately caught the attention of fans and went viral on social media. This scene depicts a moment of intimacy between Stark and Fern, who must share a kiss as part of an important mission.
Director Keiichirou Saitou confirmed: “I thank MYOUN for ensuring that all movements are done using hand-drawn techniques without the use of CGI.“
Additionally, MYOUN shared a short video clip during the production process, clearly confirming that all the movements were executed by hand.
If you were to witness this scene as it appears in the manga, you would be surprised to learn that it only occupies two panels in chapter 32. Therefore, the work done by Madhouse in creating such a lengthy scene with very little source material is undoubtedly impressive.
Indeed, “Sousou no Frieren” continues to be one of the best works of 2023. What’s notable is that unlike most other anime that have achieved a top position on MyAnimeList, it has consistently maintained its top ranking for several weeks.
Below are audience reactions regarding the intimate moment between Stark and Fern:
– This moment is among the best scenes of the year. “Sousou no Frieren” has brought some of the most profound moments to experience right from the first minutes. Congratulations to Madhouse for such an extraordinary project.
– This scene is truly beautiful. The music is also fantastic. My heart couldn’t do anything but tighten during this scene. I always wanted to see this moment animated since reading the manga and I must say I was not disappointed at all.
– Just to clarify, in the original manga, this scene only has two panels, it’s hard to believe that Madhouse could achieve something so amazing with such limited material.
– MYOUN’s work is truly impressive, with high-quality visuals and a perfect execution style that beautifully conveys the emotional connection between the two characters. It’s a work that resonates deeply and is executed to perfection.
– All the animation in this episode of “Sousou no Frieren” was executed by hand, I can’t believe it.
– The movements in this scene almost made me think they were CGI. It’s amazing how this anime managed to detail every aspect.
