Sousou no Frieren is a CHRISTIAN Anime (Review)
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- Опубліковано 7 чер 2024
- Frieren: Beyond Journey's End (Sousou no Frieren) is an utterly beautiful anime. It is so refreshing to finally have something other than a slice of life be featured on the channel, but also have a fantasy anime which isn't also an isekai. Literally, one of the best anime I've seen this year.
0:00 Synopsis
1:16 Look how good it is!!
3:18 Clever story telling
5:37 Why it's a Christian Anime
Part of the series on "what makes a Christian Anime" and "should Christians watch anime?"
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Anyone that liked Frieren should check out Violet Evergarden, and A Silent Voice
I'm actually planning for future videos on both anime 😁
@@ChristianAnimePodcast looking forward to them
Agreed. Violet Evergarden is a good series to understand how people can change and not be defined by the sins of their past.
@@ChristianAnimePodcast😅 PPP😮😮 poo and I’ll see
Corrupt Priest was just a joking nickname for Heiter because he drank so much and was nonchalant and seemingly carefree about his duties as priest. Heiter means cheerful, bright, or happy in German. He wasn't actually corrupt, it was just the way he carried himself that earned him the nickname.
Also Corrupt Priest is a frequent joke name for Buddhist priests in Japan because of their historical actions fighting the government in the past and having illicit affairs and such.
I had such high hopes for this anime. I am so incredibly happy that it not only met those expectations, but absolulty exceeded them.
So true!! I actually didn't have high hopes at first because it's a fantasy anime, but definitely was shocked by how good this was.
I think a good way for Christians (though I am not one), is to view magic in fiction as a biological function rather than a supernatural function. A skill born from inherent capabilities they were blessed with at birth. They did not call to the devil when they casted the magic, and the people who had holy magic are greatly respected for their ability to bring miracles.
Think of a world where God gave all humans a gift, such as real life where we are born with talents and potential. All one has to do is stretch the scope of God's blessing to a fictional attribution.
Think of their affinity to magic (at least the non-demon magic) to be born from God's will that they be born with the gifts to wield it powerfully. And take note of the fact that demons in this anime spend their whole lives training one specific magic, yet end up trumped by the inherent God given talents (that were supported and trained) that the non-demons fought them with.
especially since the world of Freiren makes a distinction between demon magic and humanity's magic, while also acknowledging the existence of the divine as real things in their world.
an easier solution is to understand that not everything has to do with religion
Elves in this universe have expected lifespan from 6-10 thousand years. Imagine if they did exists irl. They would watch the construction of the first pyramids to its destruction and to its rediscovery by modern archeologist in a single lifespan. For them WWII is basically yesterday's event. That's wow.... No wonder Frieren has such trouble to understand humans. It's like us trying to understand the life of a mouse.
That's one of the reasons I appreciate this show. There are a lot of elves in the media that are depicted with these long lifespans, but I think frieren is the only one that has used it as a major theme for character development instead of just a footnote for why the character is "cold"
(I probably could have said this a lot better 😅)
The pacing of this anime is quite slow but it never gets boring. 😊
so true!!
Ironic that the in the anime 80 years has already passed since the first episode
@@blzy965yeah because we are at Frieren's point of view
@@prodigal4963 it was a joke about how the pacing was 'slow' but 80 years already passed.
I think the pacing matches the melancholy tone of the anime. It also expertly illustrates Frieren's concept of time. She thinks nothing of spending months or years in one spot- to find a flower, to find a spell, to help clean a beach.
Absolutely every aspect of Frieren is perfect. 10/10.
Definitely not perfect in the part of the story in which evolutionism (that completely denies the veracity of the christian doctrine) is portrayed as if it were true.
I love that in Frieren the monks actually have faith and are not a evil institution. The Church even if it has its faults (since its formed by humans) its a force of good in the world. Even if the theology in Frieren is not that close to Christian theology I love the question it propose for the need of God and the After life.
so true!!
STUDIO MADHOUSE really brings this anime manga adaptation into a whole new level, not fond of isekai really, but the story breaks a sense of deeper reality in dealing with life, value of time & relationship, first time i watched it made really impact on me - definitely a break from the typical & generic isekai genre.
this isn't isekai, just fantasy, isekai is when a character gets transported to another reality, usually after death
Man boutta be burned at the stake for calling a FANTASY manga isekai.
@@hidinn6030 wgf
the corrupt priest is 1000x decent than irl priests lmao
so true xD
Sad, but true.
Im going to watch this! I really enjoy your chanel! I can’t believe it exists🥰it’s exactly what I was looking for. Thank you! 🙏🏼
I'm glad to be of service :)
I love what you said at the end about respecting the elderly and spreading the word because of how short our time on this Earth is. I may not agree with the magic which has occult origins but I do appreciate the moral themes and characters.
You should keep in mind that this manga is from Japan were christianity is only fairly recently implented and is not a part of the culture at all. While the author took obvious inspiration from christianity to build his world, he probably made it exactly in the same way western author use various mythologies in their work to serve their world building. Don't excpect a Christioan story, you will be wildly disapointed. The christian subtext is here to enhanced the theme around time and immortatlity. We already know that ancient heroes became story that have few things to do with their real accomplishements and story.
Soilers !!!!
It is fairly plausible we discover later in the manga that the Goddess is not a divine being but an elf (or some unknown species) so ancient and powerful she developped a time travel magic to come back in time or something similar as well as a spell to share her power with others. There is a lot of clues here and there suggesting there is more to this story (in particular that elves and dwarves doesn't believe in her to begin with, saying her cult appeared at some point in history, which is weird if she is supposed to be the creator of this world).
I hope you will be able to still enjoy the show even if it is not what you think it is.
I think the part where she finally meets the other elf, who is possibly many times older is asked if he knows who she is. The others are in wonderment at how he doesn't know who she is and state that she defeated the demon lord. Then he states that she must have lived for over 1,000 years or more before that, what did she do in that time. Also, that she was still young and had a lot to learn. So it also put her into perspective of others. While she likes to seem like she has done everything and accomplished something, one cannot live on a single good deed and there is always someone older and more wise.
I found this video by chance as i was thinking that this anime sort of reminds me of the prophet Isaiah or of Enoch. Especially with the end goal of reaching Heaven through various trials and tribulations
Oshi no Ko is a great anime and I really, really love it, but there is a really really great anime and then there is one like this basically flawless. People were talking about how the show is a breath of fresh air, I think it is more than that. Fantasy anime has been kind of stale and the formula is really used in effectively. Those things are not true about Frieren which seems to be doing everything that it can to do the most with its time.
I agree with everything you've said there. Though, I will say as someone who hasn't watched a lot of fantasy anime, it's definitely a show that is very original in its story telling.
Oh, you'll love today's episode.
yes, I did love today's episode :)
Pretty sure every point mentioned in the "why it's a christian anime" would work for just about any of the major religions. Or even more generally... simply with humans. Those are human values, not just religious ones.
This anime is fantastic!!!
Just wait till he watches episode 11.
I have, it is very based 😎
What is a "Chris Tin?" Is it a guy named Chris made out of tin? Is he like The Tinman or is he just in a suit of Tin Armor?
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First!
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Idk if I’m right but I saw one of them using their magic and make the demonic star symbol or something? Idk I wanna watch it but not if that’s included
So, there's magic which I tolerate. Though you should also note that the whole end goal of the anime is to fight and exterminate all demons.
I'm aware people don't really like magic tho, so I recognise that this may be a conscience issue.
Sorry, I’m kinda young so I don’t understand very much ^^ me and my family are fine with stuff with magic but If the demonic star is there (which I’m not sure if it is) wouldn’t it be better to stay away from it? I’m not very sure, but also the exterminate all demons part I think somewhere in the Bible it said that Satan would try to impersonate Jesus? I’m just curious since I really love anime but can’t find many anime’s that are Christian friendly, which is why I’m subscribed to you ^^
@@IAM_BALD I've just looked at the scene you might be referring to, but I've just looked at the point where she "casts an offensive spell" and it's definitely not a pentagram - it's a 6 pointed star-shape (so not even a star).
I also don't think it's impersonating Jesus to "exterminate Jesus," as I think it should be a goal for all of us in life to reject and stay away from sin and demonic forces.
@@ChristianAnimePodcast ok thank you so much! I’ll be sure to watch this anime when I find the time
@@IAM_BALD Glad to hear it :) Let me know though your thoughts on it, and of course, still follow your conscience if it still troubles you that there's magic in it.
The manga had pentagrams so I avoided. Should I reconsider?
I'm not under the impression there are pentagrams, if I am mistaken, please let me know.
My deepest apologies friend it is a manga only thing! I am so sorry. The pentagram in the chapter “killing magic” is replaced with a anime original symbol.
@@KakutoKishi Not a problem 👍
I hate it, but I only like absolute trash so me hating it is a complement to how good it must be.
Well, most anime of fantasy and adventure genre are christian.
Pls do a hunter x hunter review 😊
unfortunately haven't watched it soz
That's OK 👍
This is not an ISEKAI.
Did you not hear what I said? I said "fantasy anime" but compared it with an isekai.
Why do Christians always have to assume stuff is either "Christian" or "anti-Christian". Can't you just appreciate and accept something for what it is rather than what you want it to be? Why slap a "Christian label" onto an anime that has got nothing to do with Christianity?
chill man
but in all seriousness,u have to understand Christianity is a way of life just like homosexuality or heterosexuality.No homosexual person wants to watch something what is antigay.So just assume the same thing for christianity.Were not rlly labeling it Christian were just saying its ok for Christians to watch it.Would be glad to know your opinion.Excuse my spelling.
@@AnimatorAiden. If that is the case, then wouldn't it make more sense to not include religion in the video's title, let alone in the video at all? No offense, but it looks more like Christian Anime Podcast is preaching what anime is acceptable and what isn't purely based on religious beliefs. That is rather biased.
Why assume that "no gay person wouldn't watch an anime that was anti-gay", or "no Christian would watch an anime that goes against their religious beliefs?" That comes off as not only biased but also very depressing and oppressive.
One of my best friends is gay and he watches all kinds of anime, including the ones that poke fun at gays, lesbians and trans. Another friend is a Christian, and again, he watches all kinds of anime, regardless of its themes.
@@Is_This_Really_Necessary ima be straight up,your whole essay right there was kinda a whole nothing burger.
When i say Christians dont wanna watch stuff thats against their religon i mean stuff that is satanic.Not stuff like black clover and seven deadly sins and other anime that includes some level of demons.
So most people are just marking off stuff that are safe for Christians to watch.
Ima be honest i rlly dont know why these channels exist, because as a Christian myself i choose what i want to watch and dont want to watch but in a world where celebrities are making videos about the devil alot, i guess some people just want reassurence that their space(anime)is still safe to be in.
Because they portray christianity in a good way and because most anime like to use demons as power the holy mage are actualky respected
Ughhhh quit making everything about god. That's the most annoying thing about christians.
You can't just appreciate a work of art, you've got to somehow contribute it to your unhealthy obsession with god.
This... god didn't make this anime, god didn't inspire this anime. It has nothing to do with the content of this anime.
If it helps you feel less guilty about watching Anime that has concepts like Magic and demons in it, then so be it.
But please just say that, instead of being insincere or misleading about it.
wtf
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For us this anime is simply too slow. Episodes 7 through 10 were better but still the story progresses slowly.
Yeah, it's completely fair to say, but I think it's a good change in pace and a good test in patience as well.
Callin it a "christian" anime is very strange to me.
If you're claiming that it holds values similar to certain christian ideals then sure, but you'd also have to throw in a VAST amount of fiction I know a lot of christians wouldn't go near with a 10 foot pole.
It would be just as unproductive as calling moral atheists christians in disguise or something.
You didn't mention it in the video, but it seems very likely that the fact the clergy for this universe's religion show up quite a bit, and that the premise of the show deals with uncovering parts of the devine. But I would like to remind you that the religion practiced in the show is very much not christianity.
Ive heard others speak of how it's a "christian anime" because it holds "christian symbolism" within. Which I find rather redicilous tbh.
The show (much like many other modern fantasy stories) is obviously centered around "the hero's party" much like thousands of rpg's and roleplaying gameslike dnd. It is not uncommon at ALL to include divinity in a fantasy story, and I would not consider that making any of those examples those "christian" to any extent. There's thousands of religions across the world, and while this anime takes most of its inspiration from europe, a place where christianity has been the prodominant religion among believing households, and thus obviously takes most of its religious inspiration from it, it does not make it christian in any sense of the word.
I'm not entirely sure what point you're trying to get across with this video. Cause it seems like you pointed out just a bunch of good things about the show and called it christian.
I don't really see a logical throughline from one to the other I guess.
And why chistian? Why not Jewish? Or any other religion for that matter.
I think it’s more of like Christian’s should watch it. I am catholic i find it hard to watch a lot of anime’s usually I don’t let it stop me but. I do think having one the does not oppose your values helps sometimes. It helps make a better connection.
NO TF its not
Guys, Jesus don't give a crap what anime u watch. Just be a good, kind person, holy shet😂😂. I'm sure if God were real they'd be a little above this kind of judgement
She quite literally admits to being atheist in the show. Get your Semitic religion away from anime
Jesus Christ loves you and died for you so that you may have eternal life. YHWH is the most high God and exists in every multiverse and, therefore, is a part of every story. You can reject God, but he still loves you. You were wretched and dead in sin, but he still redeemed you anyway. It was a free gift that none of us deserved, but that's the beauty of it. Repent and believe the gospel and your in, and he will never break a promise. He will prepare a place for you. 🫵
God bless you.
chill man
Not reading your third world rant @@jeremyfitzhugh2897
@@jeremyfitzhugh2897 Eternel life? You mean like the kind that Frieren has?
@angeldude101 frieren is a perishable being the kingdom of God is imperishable. It's totally different. Forever and ever amen. A life that can never end.
Sorry, but Sousou no Frieren is not a christian series, because there's propaganda of evolutionism contained in it.
I too was having the impression that overall the manga is very christian, but I changed my mind and dropped it after reading chapter 88, in which evolutionism (which is the lie promoted especially by marxists as a means to make people cease to recognize what is written in the book of Genesis as the truth of the origin of the world and humanity, then disregard Christianity, and then begin to find the absurds of communism more acceptable) is portrayed as if it were the truth.
And there are more bad things promoted in this series, such as cremation of corpses, and also the idea that demons do evil things not for having evil intentions against humans, but for having good intentions and not being able to understand what an evil intention is, being such inability of comprehension supposedly caused by how the demons evolved. So clearly the author has a materialistic view of morality, as he thinks that some intelligent living beings do good or evil things as a result of genetic factors and not spiritual, and he doesn't understand that having the intention of doing something that is objetively evil is intrinsically an evil intention regardless of whether or not the individual with the intention is aware of how evil doing such thing is.
On the issue of the demons, I'm not sure how you've come to that conclusion but the demons definitely do evil things for the sake of doing evil things, and even when having the option to do good, they refuse to do it. I don't think it's a result of genetics, considering that the humans are also capable of doing evil things.
In regard to evolution, you should already be aware that it should be treated as a secondary, non-salvation issue for which I won't engage any further in.
The demons in show are basically just j3ws
Lmao how y'all cant simply just enjoy things
As an adult, you should understand the difference between propaganda and portrayal. It makes no sense to expect or even wish for evolution to be absent from a story told by a person who lives in a world where evolution is largely regarded as fact. There is no merit to casting aside a story that has genuine value in its core themes for those reasons.
@@reijishian2593 As an adult, you should understand that by portraying a terribly dangerous lie such as evolutionism as if it were true in his work of fiction, the author is automatically making propaganda of evolutionism.
In most manga and anime series evolutionism is not mentioned as something that is true, so what you wrote there made no sense.
The japanese people live in exactly the same world as the one in which we live, and there are lots of japanese people who recognize the fact that evolutionism is false. They have plenty of access to the truth, unlike the north koreans for example, so there's no reason whatsoever not to expect them to have already learned it.
Of course it makes sense to expect everyone to learn the truth, and not to agree with a dangerous lie such as evolutionism being portrayed in a work of fiction, which destroys the intelligence of the readers and leads them to become atheists.
The excuse you're making is really dishonest, and it's easy to imagine one saying basically the same thing to try to justify a western fictional work in which gender ideology is portrayed as the truth, since it's being largely regarded as a fact.
You should never make the mistake of seeing some terribly wrong thing as more acceptable just because it's being commonly thought to be true. That's what results in people ending up accepting more and more evil and then corrupting themselves. Even if everyone in the world begins to believe that a man can be a woman, that won't change the fact that it's terribly wrong to promote such idea, and the same goes for evolutionism.
Don't make everything about religion. thumbs down.
Religious people want to keep what they watch to their religious standard does that not make sense
Not christian, at best it's spiritual