A new adventure fantasy anime called Frieren: Beyond Journey's End (Sousou no Frieren) began running in September 2023 without too much hype. With a few episodes out on streaming platforms, the animation and Elven Mage began to reel in fans, so much so that Frieren gradually rose to the top of the highest-rated anime of all time on MyAnimeList, the most active online community and database for manga and anime.

After ending its debut season at the end of March 2024, Frieren has managed to hold its fort in the "Top Anime" ranked list on MyAnimeList, beating the Elric Brothers from Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood for almost two months now.

The Frieren: Beyond Journey's End anime ended its first season in March 2024 but even before that, with only 11 episodes out, it dethroned the classic Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood and climbed to the top of the list.

This is not a new feat in itself, as several other popular anime, such as the final seasons of Attack on Titan, Fruit Basket: The Final, and even Oshi no Ko, have managed to claim the throne at the peak of their popularity. But they soon fall behind, handing the top spot to Fullmetal Alchemist time and time again.