I loved every moment of this manga. From the very first chapter I was emotionally invested in Frieren and her team of adventurers, and this only increased as the decades passed and she began to outlive them. I also adored the growing bond between her and an apprentice. 

My only minor issue with the book is quite common with manga - that each chapter is quite episodic; I would have liked to see more of an overarching plot. Still, there is a very satisfying overarching character arc and the ending sets up volume 2 very nicely. 

This is heartwarming and full of magic and friendship, I loved it.