While this first volume is more setup than payoff, the suspense is undeniable, and readers of series like “Attack on Titan” will have a good time embracing this manga’s eccentricities.
The story’s pacing is well done, resulting in a very dramatic story where there never seems to be a dull moment on any page. While shonen manga narrative unfolds can be very predictable, there isn’t any of that in this book—fans are going to have a blast wondering what’s going to happen next.
Stella’s weak progression as a character is vexing; it’s even more frustrating to see the other vampires behave so handsy around her, as if imprisoning her in their mansion as their maid wasn’t debasing enough.
Seeing Frieren’s character development as she tackles the concepts of life and death is an especially pleasing experience. A beautiful read from cover to cover, this is highly recommended.