by The highly anticipated 26th episode of the TV anime “Funere no Freeren” was finally broadcast on Nippon Television on the 8th. To add to the excitement, the original manga of this thrilling episode was simultaneously released on the work’s official X.
Episode 26, “The Height of Magic,” takes us into the heart of a fierce battle. Spiegel, a monster from the mythical era who resides in the fallen royal tomb, creates replicas of the people who entered the tomb. Freelen and Fern, in a bid to defeat Spiegel, find themselves in a grueling fight against Freelen’s duplicates. Meanwhile, Denken, Lavine, and the others also face off against the clones, leading to a chaotic situation where the magic of the clones of Zenze, a first-class wizard who is an examiner, runs rampant.
This work is based on the manga of the same name, which has been serialized in Weekly Shonen Sunday since April 2020. It is a “sequel fantasy” depicting what happened to the heroes who defeated the Demon King. The story is about the magician Elf Freelen, who goes on a new adventure with his new friends in a world after the hero’s death.
With its innovative chronological order after the defeat of the Demon King, this work has captivated a broad audience. The story, woven with heart-rending drama, intense battles, and humor, has won the Grand Prize at the Manga Awards 2021 and sold over 17 million copies. This work is a testament to the firm and passionate community of fans it has garnered.
The TV anime will be broadcast in two consecutive seasons until March 2024.
