In Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End, time plays a pivotal role in shaping relationships, particularly due to the protagonist’s extended lifespan. The series, created by Kanehito Yamada and illustrated by Tsukasa Abe, revolves around Frieren, an elf mage who, unlike her human companions, lives for centuries. As a result, her perspective on life, friendship, and the passage of time differs greatly from theirs.