Frieren: Beyond Journey's End has become one of the best anime series of recent years. Its first season consisted of 28 episodes and impressed fans more than well. Now the franchise is back with an exciting second season, and with just one episode, Frieren has once again shown how popular he is. While fan ratings may suggest that these are the best anime of all time, there are several anime series that can actually be said to be even better in one aspect or another.
Frieren: The 13 Most Powerful Mages, Ranked
The world of magic in Frieren is dominated by these individuals who overcome their opponents in various ways.
Jujutsu Kaisen
-
Number of seasons: 3
-
Main Character: Yuji Itadori
Jujutsu Kaisen Season 3 is currently airing almost side-by-side with Frieren Season 2, and while both are much loved by fans, it could be said that Jujutsu Kaisen currently has a more exciting story.
While Frieren is a slower paced story, it almost feels like Slice of Life at times, Jujutsu Kaisen instead focuses on intense battles. The Culling Game, her current arc, features some of the most exciting clashes and fans definitely can't get enough. Frieren and Jujutsu Kaisen are different but share some similarities. While Frieren fights ruthless demons, Jujutsu Kaisen focuses on wizards' battles against curses.
One piece
-
Number of episodes: 1155
-
Main Character: Monkey D. Luffy
One of the most attractive parts of the Frieren series is its adventurous side. Frieren and her group are constantly traveling and exploring new areas, as well as meeting new people and even recruiting members. One piece is similar in that regard, but takes things to a whole other level.
The world of One Piece is huge and Luffy has been traveling it, reaching new islands, meeting new people and fighting enemies for more than three decades.. There aren't many series that do worldbuilding and adventure as well as One Piece, and even Frieren can't compare. The One Piece anime just keeps getting better at the moment, with the Elbaf arc just around the corner and set to release in April 2026.
Delicious in the Dungeon
-
Number of seasons: 1
-
Main Character: Laios Touden
Frieren: Beyond Journey's End is definitely one of the most popular anime series today, set in a medieval fantasy world. However, it is not the only one that follows this assumption. Delicious in the Dungeon is another series set in a similar setting that carries a somewhat similar atmosphere.
This anime started around the same time as Frieren and is also a hit. Like Frieren, it features some amazing adventures and a cute cast of characters, but some would say he does some things better than Frieren. Fans interested in elven characters will enjoy this story Marcille and Frieren are definitely the two best elves at the moment. Delicious in Dungeon is returning for a second season, hopefully sometime in 2026, although a confirmed return date is pending.
Pharmacy diaries
-
Number of seasons: 2
-
Main Character: Maomao
Frieren a Pharmacy diaries started around the same time, and both have been compared as some of the most exciting female-led anime in recent years.
While Frieren is loved around the world, many would disagree Maomao is an excellent protagonist. While Maomao's story contains only a few battles, she managed to attract fans with her smart personality and interesting story.. Apothecary Diaries is one of the best stories of recent years and fans can't wait to see Maomao unravel more mysteries in the third season and the new movie, both coming in 2026towards the end of the year.
Demon Slayer
-
Number of seasons: 4
-
Main Character: Tanjiro Kamado
Demon Slayer is one of the hottest series in recent years. Demon Slayer currently has four anime seasons and two major theatrical releases. In terms of overall success, it's no surprise that Demon Slayer is better than almost any other anime currently being released.
Demon Slayer: All Sun Breathing Techniques Explained
Of all the breathing techniques in Demon Slayer, Sun Breathing is one of the most impressive. Here are all the moves it allows its users to pull off.
Demon Slayer, like Frieren, puts the main emphasis on killing demons. However, While both Frieren and Demon Slayer deal with the evil nature of demons, Demon Slayer has a more nuanced take on it. In Demon Slayer, not all demons are inherently evil. Some demons have incredibly sad stories. At the same time, others, like Nezuko, manage to bypass the instinct to eat people. Frieren's treatment of demons is sometimes questionable as they are all evil and merely enemies to be killed.
-
Number of episodes: 64
-
Main Character: Edward Elric
When talking about the greatest anime of all time, few series come to mind as often as Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood. Recently, this series was outranked by Frieren in fan ratings on MyAnimeList, but few would argue that Frieren is actually better than her.
Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood is an anime that remains iconic more than a decade after its endand it is still talked about today. He has cemented himself as a fan favorite and that will never change. Fullmetal Alchemist offers an amazing story with no holes, making it an incredible watch from start to finish. Edward's quest to restore his brother's body is definitely one that tugged at the heartstrings of many fans.
A man with a chainsaw
-
Number of seasons: 1
-
Main Character: Denji
A man with a chainsawlike Frieren, is a relatively recent anime series. While Frieren always treads on the safer side when telling his story, Chainsaw Man is a series that takes more risks with the things it explores. Chainsaw Man and Frieren are certainly very different. One is set in a modern setting while the other is in a fantasy world. One thing that both series have in common, however, is the demons.
Chainsaw Man has a very unique twist on his devils. Devils are based on human fears and throughout the series fans will see some fierce battles against these devils like the one in the recent movie Chainsaw Man: Reze Arc. Chainsaw Man is expected to return for a second season soon, either this year or in 2027.
Black clover
-
Number of episodes: 170
-
Main Character: Asta
One of the main goals of the Frieren series is its charm. Frieren and the other characters use magic to fight the terrifying demons they encounter. While its take on magic is certainly impressive, there are anime with better magic systems and one such series is Black clover.
Black Clover was once considered one of the most popular shonen series. Now, is set to return in 2026 to continue its anime series. Black Clover is an interesting story that follows the adventures of Asta as he embarks on his journey to become the Magic King and reach new heights of power even though he was not gifted with magic at birth.
