Does Frieren Love Himmel in Beyond Journey’s End?

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Explaining TikTok’s favorite tragic anime love story

Co-authored by Raven Minyard, BA

Last Updated: March 31, 2026 Fact Checked

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• Does Frieren love Himmel?
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• When She Realizes
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• Why Himmel Loves Frieren
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• Frieren & Himmel’s Relationship
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• Does she fall in love again?
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If you’ve watched Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End, you’re probably still heartbroken over Himmel’s death and how it impacted Frieren. It’s clear that Himmel loved Frieren, but did she ever see him as more than a friend? We say yes! Keep reading as we explain whether Frieren loved Himmel, when she finally realized, and more.

Did Frieren have feelings for Himmel?

Frieren did love Himmel, but tragically, she only realized it after he died. At his funeral, she realized how much she regretted not getting to know him better. Her understanding of her feelings for Himmel drives her to develop connections with other people and understand human emotions.

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Does Frieren love Himmel?

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   Yes, Frieren loves Himmel, but she realized too late. While Himmel loved Frieren from practically the moment they met, Frieren didn’t realize she loved him until he died of old age. Their tragic love story encourages Frieren to go on a journey to understand human emotions and connect with other people before it’s too late. Their relationship is a driving force of the plot of Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End.

   • Most fans agree that Frieren loved Himmel romantically, but some argue that her feelings for him were platonic and that she greatly admired him. Frieren’s feelings are implied rather than explicitly stated in the anime or manga.
   • TikToker @sarahhaleanime shared a video stating that she thinks Frieren is “borderline a romance anime” and doesn’t understand how people think their relationship isn’t romantic.
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When does Frieren realize she loved Himmel?

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   Frieren realizes she loved Himmel after his death. Frieren once told Himmel that she and other elves don’t think much about romance and relationships, which is why they’re going extinct. Because of this, she didn’t realize she returned Himmel’s feelings until after he died. Frieren cried at his funeral, regretting that she didn’t get to know him better. Her understanding of her feelings drives her to go to Aureole to say farewell and to form and cherish new human connections.

   • TikToker @thatoldhag shared a video about Frieren’s realization with the caption, “The way Frieren didn’t realize she loved Himmel until the MOMENT he died and probably would have never realized if she didn’t come back to see him one more time. It took her losing him completely for her to finally understand.”
   • TikToker @chavyvillano posted an edit of Frieren seeing Himmel as an old man with the caption, “Himmel loved her too early and Frieren loved him too late 😔💜.”

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Why does Himmel love Frieren?

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   Himmel loved Frieren because of the kindness she showed him as a child. When Himmel was young, he got lost in a forest. Frieren found him and pointed him toward the nearest human settlement. She also cast a spell to create a field of flowers. This was the first time Himmel thought that magic was beautiful, and it’s implied that he developed feelings for her at this point in time.
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An Overview of Frieren & Himmel’s Relationship

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   Frieren and Himmel’s relationship began as party members. Remembering his experience with Frieren when he was younger, Himmel invited her to join the Hero Party to defeat the Demon King. At that point, Frieren was pretty emotionless and callous toward the other party members. Despite this, Himmel would playfully tease her and show her thoughtful gestures.

   • Over time, Frieren slowly began to appreciate Himmel’s gestures by applying his philosophies and subtly responding to his kindness.
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   Himmel aimed to fill Frieren’s life with happy memories. Throughout their 10-year journey, Himmel consistently encouraged Frieren to appreciate the fleeting moments of human life. He even commissioned statues of himself and the rest of the party throughout the land to ensure that Frieren had physical reminders of their journey long after he and the other humans were gone.
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   Himmel gave Frieren a ring to symbolize his love. During their time together, Himmel gifted Frieren a mirrored-lotus ring, which symbolized eternal love. He even got down on one knee to propose to her, though Frieren was unfamiliar with human customs and didn’t realize what it meant. He knew it was unlikely she would return his feelings, but he showed his love anyway.
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   Frieren and Himmel reunite when Himmel is an old man. Because Frieren is an elf, the years go by in the blink of an eye, and she does not see Himmel again until he is elderly. It’s implied that he had feelings for her his entire life, as he isn’t shown with a spouse or children. He waited patiently for her return so that they and the rest of the party could witness the Era Meteors together.
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Does Frieren fall in love again?

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   No, Frieren hasn’t had another love interest so far. While the manga and the anime are incomplete, Frieren has yet to develop romantic feelings for another character. Instead, the series focuses on her character growth as she learns to cherish her human connections. It’s possible she may fall in love again in the future as she continues to get to know people better.

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