The Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End special exhibition was held at the same venue as the One Piece Emotion exhibition—on Level 7 of the National Taiwan Science Education Center.
My daughter had recently started watching this Japanese anime, which currently has two seasons, with the second season having just finished airing on various platforms. I will admit, I had no clue about this anime at first—so I decided to look into it.
The story follows the elven mage Frieren and her companions: the human hero Himmel, the dwarven warrior Eisen, and the human priest Heiter. Together, they defeated a demon king after a ten-year war. However, once peace is restored, Frieren must find a new purpose in life as she continues her pursuit of magical knowledge. Before parting ways, the group promises to reunite for the Era Meteors—a celestial event that occurs once every fifty years.
Fifty years later, after one final reunion to watch the meteor shower, Himmel passes away due to old age. Upon learning about a resting place for souls, Frieren embarks on a journey to bid him a proper farewell. Along the way, she takes in an orphaned girl named Fern, whom she teaches and cares for. Later, they are joined a young warrior Eisen.
The exhibition hall beautifully showcases iconic lines from the anime, bringing back memories of Frieren’s journey and highlighting themes of companionship, farewells, and personal growth.
One of the highlights includes impressive three-dimensional displays such as Himmel’s statue wearing a garland of blue moon grass and Himmel giving a gift to Frieren. These scenes are especially touching for fans of the series.
Visitors can also interact with the exhibition by holding replicas of the weapons—perfect for photo opportunities and stepping into the role of a mage. There is even a fun photo spot featuring a Mimic, where you can pose as if you are being swallowed!
During our visit, we were given a quiz card to complete as we explored the exhibition. All the questions were in Chinese, which made it a bit challenging. We only managed to answer four out of five questions correctly, but the staff kindly still rewarded us with a limited-edition postcard.
We spent around 30 minutes exploring the exhibition at a relaxed pace, including time for photos. The exhibition is family-friendly and suitable for both children and adults.
At the end of the exhibition, there is a merchandise store offering exclusive Frieren items, including plush toys, figures, Mimic box, and limited-edition collectibles that are only available at the exhibition.
For transport, the nearest MRT station is Shilin Station, which is about a 15–20 minute walk away. Alternatively, several buses stop directly outside the venue, making it very convenient to reach. There is also a food court in the basement, and our tickets included access to the Science Center’s exhibitions on Levels 3 to 6.
