The anime adaptation of Funeral Parlor Freiren, a popular series currently being serialized in Weekly Shonen Sunday, is scheduled to air in the fall of 2023! The story follows Freiren, a long-lived elf who lives in a different time period from humans and is part of the hero's party that defeated the Demon King. After the hero's death, she travels the world, meeting and parting with many people along the way. This is both a historical drama with Freiren as the main character and a story that creates various historical events within the story, so we've created something of a timeline for the series! However, as no calendar appears in the series, the exact dates are unknown. Please bear this in mind!
Approximately 1,000 years ago, Freiren became the apprentice of the great magician Flamme.
The elven village where Freiren lives is attacked by demons, and everyone is wiped out except for Freiren. She is rescued by the great magician Flamme, who happens to be there, and becomes his apprentice, learning the techniques of deceiving and killing demons.
The Southern Hero is killed in battle against the All-Knowing Schlacht and the Seven Sages.
The Southern Hero, said to be the strongest human being, was killed in battle by the Demon King's confidant, the All-Knowing Schlacht, and all seven Sages. However, he managed to kill the All-Knowing Schlacht and three of the Seven Sages.
Hero Himmel and his companions form a party to defeat the Demon King
Hero Himmel, monk Heiter, warrior Eisen, and magician Freiren form a party. They set out on a journey to defeat the Demon King. On the day of their departure, Himmel and Eisen are nearly executed for speaking informally to the king.
Hero Himmel and his party seal away the corrupted sage Kval
In a village near the Greze Forest in the Central Kingdoms, they engage in combat with the corrupted sage Kval. After a fierce battle, they succeed in sealing Kval away.
Ten years after their journey, the hero Himmel and his party defeat the Demon King.
The hero Himmel, the monk Heiter, the warrior Eisen, and the magician Freiren return in triumph after defeating the Demon King. That year, a once-in-50-years meteor shower, the Half Century Meteor, falls, and the hero's party promises to meet again in 50 years.
One of the Seven Sages, Mahat of the Golden Land, is Sealed Away
One of the Seven Sages, Mahat of the Golden Land, who transformed the fortress city of Weise in the Weise region of the northern highlands into gold, is sealed away by first-class wizards.
50 Years After Defeating the Demon King, the Heroes Reunite
The Heroes reunite to coincide with the half-century meteor, which occurs once every 50 years. They witness the meteor while reminiscing about past events.
Hero Himmel Rests in Peace
Himmel, the hero who defeated the Demon King, has passed away. His funeral is held in the presence of his companions who adventured with him and those who admired him.
20 years after the death of the hero Himmel, Freiren and Heiter reunite.
20 years after Himmel's death, Freiren and Heiter reunite on the outskirts of the Central Kingdom's holy city of Strahl. Heiter requests the translation of the grimoire of the sage Ewig. Freiren begins teaching magic to Freiren and the war orphan Fern.
Monk Heiter's Passing Away
Heiter, a monk from the party that defeated the Demon King, has passed away. After his defeat, he was revered by many as the bishop of the Holy City. After Heiter's death, Freiren, for the first time in her life, takes Fern as her apprentice and begins her journey around the world.
27 years after the death of the hero Himmel, the corrupted sage Kval is defeated.
As the day approaches when the seal on the corrupted sage Kval, a demon who developed a deadly magic spell, is released, Freiren visits the village with Fern. Kval's "deadly magic" is so powerful that it has gone down in magical history. Even the hero's party at the time was unable to defeat it and had no choice but to seal it away. However, due to its power, it was analyzed by humanity and has now become commonplace. Thanks to improvements in defensive magic technology, they easily defeat Kval.
28 years after the death of the hero Himmel, he reunites with the warrior Eisen.
He reunites with the warrior Eisen in the Brett region of Central Europe. From Eisen's information, he discovers the notes of the great wizard Flamme and learns about communicating with the dead.
28 years after the death of the hero Himmel, the warrior Stark joins the party.
Through Eisen's introduction, Eisen's apprentice, Stark, joins the party in a village near the Rigel Canyon in Central Europe. Thanks to Stark's efforts, they defeat the Red Mirror Dragon that had taken up residence nearby.
28 years after the death of the hero Himmel, the Seven Sages defeat Aura the Executioner.
In the northern country of Granado County, they encounter Aura the Executioner, a former leader of the Demon King's army and a member of the Seven Sages who is using diplomacy to plan a second invasion. By exploiting Aura's "subjugation magic" to their advantage, they defeat Aura the Executioner. Her subordinates, Rugner and Rynier, along with Fern and Stark, are each successfully defeated.
28 years after the death of the hero Himmel, he meets the martial arts monk Craft.
He meets the elf martial arts monk Craft at a mountain hut in the Decke region of the northern kingdoms. They spend six months together, surviving the northern winter. They part ways, promising to meet again in a few hundred years.
29 years after the death of the hero Himmel, the monk Zain joins the group.
In the northern kingdom of Alto Forest, they rescue a young man named Zain who is stuck in a bottomless swamp. Afterward, Freiren, seeing Zain's talent, persistently persuades the naturally gifted monk Zain to join the group. Zain accompanies Freiren and the others in search of his best friend, the "Warrior Gorilla," who set out on a journey 10 years ago.
Monk Zain leaves Freiren's party
Frieren and his party are heading for Oisarst, while Zain is pursuing a warrior gorilla, so Zain leaves the party. Freiren and his party reunite and continue their journey toward Oisarst.
Freiren takes the First-Class Wizard Exam in the Magic City of Oisarst, Fern
Freiren and Fern take the First-Class Wizard Certification Exam in the Magic City of Oisarst, located in the northern kingdom of Kühl. Fern is certified as a First-Class Demon Lord and receives the "magic to completely remove stains from clothes" from Seelier.
30 years after the death of the hero Himmel, Zonau and Stark defeat the divine Revolte.
In the northern highlands of the Rufen region, they engage in battle with demons. They are joined by Zonau and Methode, who have arrived at the scene on a mission. Zonau and Stark team up with the four-sword-wielding demon Revolte and barely emerge victorious.
The seal on Mahat of the Golden Land is broken by the demon Solitaire.
The seal on Mahat of the Golden Land, the last of the Seven Sages, is broken by the demon Solitaire. Freiren and her companions, along with a first-class magician, battle Mahat of the Golden Land.
[Funeral of Freiren] A Summary of Freiren's History
I've summarized the history of Freiren, the elven magician and protagonist of Funeral of Freiren! Perhaps due to the protagonist's longevity, the story moves quickly, but I believe she's lived a much more fulfilling life since continuing her journey with Fern. I'm really curious to see how history will unfold in the future! The Freiren anime is scheduled to air in the fall of 2023, so if you're interested, be sure to check it out!
