by The enigmatic demon Aura (CV: Ayana Taketatsu ), a central figure in the anime Funeral Freeren, resumes her sinister activities following the demise of the hero Himmel (CV: Nobuhiko Okamoto ). In episode 10, Aura briefly hints at the reasons behind Himmel’s self-imposed exile, leaving us to wonder if she truly comprehended his decision.
The anime Funeral Freelen” is a highly anticipated adaptation of the eponymous manga (original work by Kaneto Yamada/illustration by Tsukasa Abetsu), currently serialized in the prestigious Weekly Shonen Sunday. Boasting a staggering total circulation of over 17 million copies, the manga has garnered immense acclaim, culminating in its victory at the 69th Shogakukan Manga Award” in January 2024.
The heart of the narrative lies with Freelen (CV: Atsumi Tanezaki ), an elf wizard who has traversed over a millennium. Her tale unfolds as she once defeated the demon lord alongside the hero Himmel and their comrades. However, as time passes, she experiences the pangs of separation and embarks on a quest to truly understand humanity, a journey that forms the crux of the story.
Aura, also known as “Aura of the Guillotine,” is one of the “Seven Sages” under the direct command of the Demon King. He is a demon who uses powerful magic to put his opponents on the “scale of obedience” and manipulate those with inferior magical powers. Aura once fought against Himmel and his friends and went missing. After Himmel’s death, he rises again with his army.
Episode 10, “Strong Wizard,” depicts the encounter between Freelen and Himmel. When Himmel’s group approaches Frieren and joins them, the subsequent journey to subjugate the Demon King is shown one after another in still images. Among them was the scene from the last time he fought Aura. Himmel slashed Aura and was bleeding, and the “scale of obedience” had also fallen from his grasp.
Aura must have been in a corner, and people on the internet were saying things like, Well, she’ll hide until the end of Himmel’s lifespan,” It’s understandable why she doesn’t come out to the public,” “Aura-sama, Himmel and the others have defeated her.” “It’s so traumatic,” was the response.
In episode 10, the highlight will be the battle between Aura and Freelen, who will clash again over time. Now that Himmel has passed away, how will Frieren conquer Aura’s “scale of obedience”? I’m sure many people will never forget the impact of this episode, which became a hot topic with comments such as It sent shivers down my spine” It’s no exaggeration to say it was a fantastic episode.”
