Himmel’s presence in the life and story of Frieren is undeniable. Every element in the story eventually circles back to the hero. His actions have transcended his lifespan to affect Frieren in every sphere of her being.

With every flashback and backstory, Frieren reminds us of the irreplaceable hero who left his mark on not only humanity as a whole but also the immortal protagonist. A curious encounter with a manipulative demon enforces the role of the hero even more and what he signifies.

Frieren’s encounter with the Phantom Demon shows how she has changed Frieren encounters the phantom demon imitating Himmel | Credits: Madhouse

In episode 5 of Frieren, the titular protagonist and Fern visit the Willie Region, where people claim to have seen ghosts of their dead family and acquaintances. Frieren successfully deduced that it was a monster who consumes humans by luring them with phantoms of the...