Polygon recommends 11 anime to watch for fans of "Frieren: Beyond Journey's End," Madhouse's acclaimed manga adaptation exploring time, human connection, and the beauty of life's quiet moments alongside action and epic journeys.

Recommended series include: Kino's Journey (a philosophical tale of a stoic teenager traveling with a talking motorcycle); Haibane Renmei (a surreal 13-episode exploration of time and mortality); To Your Eternity (following an immortal being learning what it means to be human across centuries); Delicious in Dungeon; and The Apothecary Diaries. These series share Frieren's contemplative atmosphere and themes of cherishing fleeting connections, though they approach concepts like loss and companionship from different angles. Season 3 of Frieren is anticipated.