Sousou no Frieren Season 2 • Frieren: Beyond Journey's End Season 2

Sousou no Frieren Season 2 • Frieren: Beyond Journey's End Season 2 - Episode 1 discussion

*Sousou no Frieren Season 2*, episode 1

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FetchFrosh2026-01-16 16:04

The return of Frieren Friday!

This-is_CMGRI2026-01-16 16:05

You have no idea how much I miss this. My goddess. We've never been more back.

FetchFrosh2026-01-16 16:07

Levels of back that no man dared dream of!

Mundology2026-01-16 16:21

[It must be known!](https://i.imgur.com/07wyc7l.mp4)

[](#grandhype)

realrimurutempest2026-01-16 16:09

I hope we get to see Serie at some point this season 😤

Frontier2462026-01-16 16:35

That Sein projection wasn't enough for me!

CelWhisperora2026-01-16 16:13

only for 10 Fridays..... but YEAH!!!

FetchFrosh2026-01-16 16:15

We will take everything we can get

Mundology2026-01-16 21:19

[Stark Fern shippers eating good](https://i.imgur.com/a6urMtp.jpeg)

[](#ilovethiskindofshit)

This-is_CMGRI2026-01-16 16:23

They got a second cour in them, trust.

CelWhisperora2026-01-16 16:25

nah. next arc will be a movie. it's the best fit for a movie.

RPO7772026-01-16 16:30

The next arc was 15 chapters, which is about the perfect length for a movie, so yeah I bet you're right.

WhoiusBarrel2026-01-16 16:37

Movie animation Frieren, not sure if my eyes, hell even my body, is ready for such peak.

hallowflight272026-01-16 16:52

Does the studio usually make those? I’d like a movie too please

KintamaMan2026-01-16 16:57

Next arc will NOT be a movie, can we stop spreading this??

It's TOO LONG to be a movie. In fact, it fits PERFECTLY into a 12 episode season. It could be material for season 3 or for cour 2 of this season

If they want to make a movie, they'll do it for the arc AFTER the next one (Goddess Monument)

pratzc072026-01-16 21:13

Madhouse especially this production line is working on a movie next year so don't expect anything soon plus the manga is on an indefinite hiatus in the middle of a big arc

AdWide46902026-01-16 16:16

Fridays of peak fiction

Obaruler2026-01-16 16:16

2 long years .... but we are finally back! :D

(Btw: Notice the abscence of other shows aside from Fire Force on Fridays this season? That day/timeslot was LOCKED IN by the elven vibes queen xD)

Ellefied2026-01-16 16:55

A mere two years. Barely a blink in Frieren's lifetime.

Obaruler2026-01-16 17:11

True dat.

PeaceAlien2026-01-16 16:17

That ending, Frieren is peak: it's the journey, not the destination

melindypants2026-01-16 17:12

*Shall we go then?*

Absolute peak way to start and end the first episode

Hot_Researcher_68392026-01-16 16:23

Yes, the weekly peak is so back, the only day i give myself permission to not study.

RepulsiveRevenue82026-01-16 16:27

She's as beautiful the day that I lost her

This-is_CMGRI2026-01-16 16:41

She's not lost, she's just going up north and sleeping long hours.

Blackspearr2026-01-16 19:24

Funny enough when manga goes on small break there is always small message like "Frieren will be taking a detour" or "Frieren will be busy at the magic store". Always makes you smile.

avboden2026-01-16 16:31

Welcome back everyone!

shad792026-01-16 16:52

Good thing that I didn't cry when I said goodbye to the show almost two years ago. If I did, then seeing [Frieren](https://imgchest.com/p/ne7bnw5kk75), [Fern](https://imgchest.com/p/a8466apdw4x), and [Stark](https://imgchest.com/p/ne7bnw5qn75) again in [this first episode](https://imgchest.com/p/qe4gpdeeo4j) of the new season would certainly be very embarrassing for me xD

mekerpan2026-01-16 18:54

This episode -- despite being mostly pretty laid-back -- made me misty-eyed at several points.

justsyr2026-01-16 22:09

This show is so well written that the most simple things can make me feel teary for some reason. Himmel saying "well then we run away together, we are party" or Fern smiling while holding the bracelet thinking about the moment Stark carries her, Frieren smiling after her memory as being carried by Stark...

The messages seem so simple but so profound or something, maybe the lack of grandiose music background and when there's music it fits so perfectly too.

Hitman71282026-01-16 16:04

We're so back!

Happy to see Frieren, Fern, and Stark again!

This-is_CMGRI2026-01-16 16:05

Sight for sore eyes. Whole workplace is having a watch party right now.

WhoiusBarrel2026-01-16 16:19

Saying "shall we go then" to the viewers was as if they were welcoming us back to the journey, so much feels seeing them again.

realrimurutempest2026-01-16 16:04

Thank heavens we get Frieren Fridays! Man the music is still peaceful as hell.

Genuinely funny to me that Frieren panicked the least as they fell in to that magic nullification crystal cave.

“I haven’t forgotten that you called me an old hag, Stark 😒” oof Poor Stark lol.

CuriousWanderer5672026-01-16 16:10

>”I haven’t forgotten that you called me an old hag, Stark”

I have a feeling Frieren will be bringing this up when Stark is an old gray-haired man

Frontier2462026-01-16 16:36

Season 17: "Stark, I hope old age has taught you to better understand how it feels when someone calls you an "old hag."

Stark: "Who are you again...?"

This-is_CMGRI2026-01-16 16:42

not Stark having CTE-inflicted dementia dawg, never cook again

SmileyTheSmile2026-01-16 19:28

That demon girl last season may have lost the battle, but that final blow Stark dealt just rattled his brain closer to her ultimate victory 40 years from then.

Mundology2026-01-16 16:12

[*"Himmel, we are so back"*](https://i.imgur.com/56MzHEc.mp4)

[](#airfist)

maliwanag07122026-01-16 16:13

Ironically it was Stark who gave the most reaction, albeit it seems Fern felt the most fear among them for valid reasons.

PeaceAlien2026-01-16 16:19

Stark is the most emotive of the group overall

JzanderN2026-01-16 16:33

In fairness, Stark had the most reason to be afraid of falling without any magic like the girls, but in that cave Fern had the most reason to be scared without her magic to rely on.

Technically Frieren too, except she's experienced in trusting her vanguard to look after her so had no worries while Stark was around.

Se7en_Sinner2026-01-16 16:40

I wonder if Eisen taught Stark how to ignore fall damage.

JzanderN2026-01-16 16:42

Given that Stark was afraid of falling down that hole, I doubt it. He must have left before Eisen was planning on getting to that lesson.

NuclearConsensus2026-01-16 17:03

It's Stark though. Him being afraid of falling even if Eisen taught him something to deal with it feels in character, especially if it happened suddenly.

Frontier2462026-01-16 16:40

For a mage who has relied on magic for so long, as basically an extension of her body, I can imagine being without it can be pretty terrifying.

But as reassuring as Himmel was for Frieren, Stark (and his bracelet) is reassuring for Fern.

Allian422026-01-16 18:28

She mention not being able to sense mana. For her it would be like going temporarily blind.

PeaceAlien2026-01-16 16:18

Frieren has a lot of experience and trusts Stark! Stark has a lack of confidence and Fern has never been in that situation before.

Frontier2462026-01-16 16:41

I love, though, how Stark and his bracelet has become an emotional support for Fern.

RepulsiveRevenue82026-01-16 16:28

Fern and Stark scared as shit

FRIEREN: so I start napping

JzanderN2026-01-16 16:31

> “I haven’t forgotten that you called me an old hag, Stark 😒” oof Poor Stark lol.

Frieren takes that old saying about how women forgive but never forget and takes it to thousands of years.

CuriousWanderer5672026-01-16 16:05

Stark has experienced so much of Fern’s tsundere side he’s scared of potential headpats from Fern.

It’s nice to see Fern being friendly with him again though and setting up the grounds for them to get closer on the first episode back.

RepulsiveRevenue82026-01-16 16:30

Stark going so smooth and fumbled it in an instant is peak FRIEREN Friday!

Poor Fern

ZestycloseZebra85382026-01-16 18:10

We also see Fern showing praise in the way Frieren taught her to, head pats.

maliwanag07122026-01-16 16:36

> Fern being friendly with him

I'm sure what Fern felt after is not just friendship with how [she looked](https://imgur.com/a/X0iam7I) at that [Stark's gift](https://imgur.com/a/fo3oZbz) to her.

Kirosh22026-01-16 18:08

I mean, it is a bracelet that means eternal love isn't it? Similar to Frieren's ring.

Mr_Zaroc2026-01-16 22:07

Plus they didnt know it when he bought it
When they learned about it, he felt awkward and offered to replace it and she fervently declined

Its like Sein said last season "Just date already"

JD13372026-01-16 20:01

Girl is smitten and she doesn't know it yet. She looked worried when she thought Stark might leave too.

Frontier2462026-01-16 16:46

A girl offers you her Dere side and you're too used to her mood swings to believe it lol.

ExpiringMilknCheese2026-01-16 16:05

im just going to say it, but Fern and Stark are fucking adorable.

best ship of the season has begun.

Frontier2462026-01-16 16:44

The way she caressed that bracelet and knows how clutching it, something he gave her, makes her feel better is so precious.

imtherealdazza2026-01-16 16:05

ANIME IS SAVED

maliwanag07122026-01-16 16:06

FRIEREN FRIDAYS LET'S GOO!!!

Frieren starting the season with, "Shall we go then?" as if its just mere 2 years have passed since the final episode aired.

CuriousWanderer5672026-01-16 16:15

Not only that, but Wirbel ending off the episode with a similar goodbye as Himmel on the last episode of season 1 was a nice touch

NuclearConsensus2026-01-16 16:55

Wirbel greeting the party by calling out how soon they met up again also fits quite well with the last bit of S1, about not making a big deal with farewells because it'd be embarassing when you meet again.

Bocchi_theGlock2026-01-16 23:11

*DON'T YOU FEEL STUPID and AWKWARD FOR WEEPING at the LAST MOMENTS OF the FINALE? huh, DON'T YOU?*

-this show for some reason

Thraggrotusk2026-01-16 16:23

Damn, it's already been a couple of years?

This-is_CMGRI2026-01-16 16:27

It's only been a couple of years. Yeah. Wasn't that long. Wasn't that long...

(Hope Tsukasa-sensei and Yamada-sensei get well soon and give themselves time to gather up before continuing the manga)

WhoiusBarrel2026-01-16 16:25

> as if its just mere 2 years have passed since the final episode aired.

Fitting considering Frieren being an elf and her whole coming to terms with having a longer life span, outliving her comrades.

joelstaz2026-01-16 16:34

Something to look forward to, and fridays a bonus we’ll take it

Mundology2026-01-16 16:06

[Frieren Fridays are back baby!](https://i.imgur.com/NuCnZig.mp4)

[](#seasonalhype)

Gitonga19992026-01-16 16:07

We are back Y'all !!

TheDanubianCommunard2026-01-16 16:09

Shall we go then? Then yes, let's go!

Ellefied2026-01-16 16:09

Frieren Fridays are soooo back!

God this season is so stacked. Reminds me of Winter 2021 all over again.

Hot_Researcher_68392026-01-16 16:10

Always good to see Stark back in the spotlight after his vacation arc. He's always pals with anyone they meet in their adventure, a good reminder of how likeable he is. This is the kind of party dynamic I love the most about Frieren. The Stern ship full steam ahead!

And yes, that iconic Frieren's stuck in the washing machine pose lol

CuriousWanderer5672026-01-16 16:24

And yet despite how likable he is and how easily he can befriend people, he still always sticks to his party. That’s just part of what makes him so great.

Frontier2462026-01-16 16:38

And also he needs to see this thing with Fern to the end.

Se7en_Sinner2026-01-16 16:34

Stark fits the role of not only Eisen but also Himmel for Frieren's second journey. He's a natural hero that attracts everybody around him with his good nature.

Ellefied2026-01-16 16:38

I'm still convinced if he tried to pull The Hero's Sword out of the stone he would have been able to do it.

Se7en_Sinner2026-01-16 16:41

Stark is definitely Mjolnir levels of worthy.

AceSoldia2026-01-16 16:58

Same. But I can't picture him with a sword at this point either

Zeikos2026-01-16 18:59

Any sufficiently advanced heroic weapon should be able to shapeshift.

Greessey2026-01-16 17:47

He's very much in the Himmel role imo. I can't remember the specific episodes but in season one there's a few moments in random towns where Stark is just helping random people with stuff as Frieren and Fern are doing their own thing. I want to say it's the episode 12 where it's Stark's birthday. Fern is trying to find him so she's asking around and people go "oh the young man who helped me with x thing, he went that way". I could be wrong though.

One of the central themes of the show is how a significant part of Himmel's impact as a hero was the way he helped random people with relatively insignificant tasks along the way. Sure he defeated the demon king which impacts the lives of everyone. But nobody really feels that impact unless they're directly involved. However, they do feel the impact of the Hero who helped them load up their cart that day or who defeated the beast that was terrorizing their village.

The amalgamation of those little things is what makes a hero have a lasting impact.

Ichini-san2026-01-16 18:45

What makes Stark helping everyone so wholesome is that he just does it naturally as well too. No shade towards Wirbel but Wirbel himself only decided to help people out in these tiny "insignificant" ways because he realized that Himmel did that and just how much of an impact those tiny gestures actually had. Meanwhile Stark just naturally helps people around him as if it's the most normal thing in the world. He truly has a hero's spirit.

Frontier2462026-01-16 16:38

>And yes, that iconic Frieren's stuck in the washing machine pose lol

We can add "trapped in shrubbery" to the Frieren trapped counter.

JzanderN2026-01-16 16:38

> Always good to see Stark back in the spotlight after his vacation arc. He's always pals with anyone they meet in their adventure, a good reminder of how likeable he is.

This episode drew some comparisons between him and Himmel and while I think it's the first time that comparison has been directly made, it's far from the first time they've been able to be compared.

Stark really has a way of drawing people to him by helping them with small things while he goes through his day. I loved last season when Fern was looking for him and kept finding people he helped out instead, or when he was leaving the town and kept running into people he bonded with similarly.

LagOutLoud2026-01-16 17:26

Stark is Fern's himmel

JzanderN2026-01-16 17:28

Let's hope they have a happier ending than Frieren and Himmel had.

CuriousWanderer5672026-01-16 16:10

First episode back and we’re already reminded how much of a chad Himmel and Stark are. They were thinking to do exactly the same thing when they encountered the monster and they both have the ability to be bros with anyone wherever they go. Stark really is a legendary hero in the making.

Frontier2462026-01-16 16:42

I love how Himmel made sure to prioritize saving Frieren (and princess carrying her) like the chad he is and Stark can't stop casually and unintentionally rizzing Fern.

Trs8222026-01-16 17:55

Everyone talks about how well written the female characters are in this show, but the male characters are just as well written.

They’re masculine without sacrificing emotion and vulnerability. It’s just incredibly mature writing and a breath of fresh air when so many male characters in both anime and media tend to be stoic or somewhat lacking in emotion.

cyberscythe2026-01-16 19:27

> They’re masculine without sacrificing emotion and vulnerability

i like the "if you want to run away, *we* should run away" lesson in this episode

Himmel put his trust in Eisen not just in his power but also his judgement, and sometimes too much is too much

Plerti2026-01-16 21:57

Himmel is a true team player. If the tank says it's a bad idea, you turn around and gtfo

notanfan2026-01-16 16:11

frieren fridays are back

Innocent_one_cent2026-01-16 16:12

Still slowly having my time on season 1, but hell yeah, cant wait for this, definitely the best fantasy series by far.

MightyActionGaim2026-01-16 16:12

FEETREN WELCOME BACK

WhoiusBarrel2026-01-16 16:33

Spoiling us with a bathing scene with Frieren and Fern together. No wonder Stark didn't leave the party.

Joshica2026-01-16 16:12

Frieren Fridays!! After reading the manga, I'm so excited for this story to be animated

Acrzyguy2026-01-16 16:13

Peak is back

Togglea2026-01-16 16:13

Poor Stark is gonna be on his deathbed and Frieren will needle him about being a hag

CooroSnowFox2026-01-16 16:44

Starks last words... "im still sorry about tha..."

Frontier2462026-01-16 16:47

Frieren: "Now that you're old and I'm still eternally youthful the shoe is on the other foot, isn't it Stark?"

Fern: "Ms. Frieren, he's already dead..."

Falsus2026-01-16 16:14

I missed Frieren Fridays so much, too bad we can't pair it with Maomao Saturdays but that was just a magical season.

Jorxa2026-01-16 16:15

So how is this compare to Season 1? I know is not directed by the same guy?

This-is_CMGRI2026-01-16 16:30

Nope, but he's still there as effectively a consultant, and a massive majority of Saito's colleagues stayed on, including the directors for some of the best-rated episodes. We're in good hands.

AdWide46902026-01-16 16:15

Peak fiction is back on the menu guys

szalhi2026-01-16 16:16

[*What a way to start the season.*](https://i.imgur.com/pC9dhJC.jpeg)

pietya2026-01-16 16:17

Yup, the animation and care put into the show is just as good as last time around. Every frame a painting

WhoiusBarrel2026-01-16 16:17

2 years later for us and Frieren still remembers Stark calling her an old hag, elves really do hold grudges.

Capital-Frosting-4342026-01-16 16:23

Well to be fair, that is just the blink of an eye for an Elf

pietya2026-01-16 16:18

a cave full of mana-nullifying crystals? Time for Stark to show his mettle

G15968722026-01-16 16:18

Welcome back, everyone!

cieszy2026-01-16 16:19

its been 2 years huh, time flies fast

Easy_Slice_31332026-01-16 16:20

Grandma Is back!!

AnikRAGE2026-01-16 16:20

I too run away from my problems. Cause thats what himmel the hero would have done.

This-is_CMGRI2026-01-16 16:33

Himmel's wisdom this week: Choose your battles. If it really is too hard, run, but make damn sure you get your friends out, too. Unless you're the TopGear UK kind of friends.

Audrey_spino2026-01-16 18:19

Not Clarkson's fault Hammond is an idiot.

shad792026-01-16 18:23

It made me laugh that [Himmel was running away only with Frieren](https://cdn.imgchest.com/files/c06304ad1b51.png), while[ Heiter had to take Eisen](https://cdn.imgchest.com/files/aabef1882049.png).

Meanwhile [Stark](https://imgchest.com/p/ne7bnw5qn75) wasn't so lucky in [today's episode](https://imgchest.com/p/qe4gpdeeo4j) when [he took a cue from Himmel](https://cdn.imgchest.com/files/25377dc29064.png), as he had to flee with both [Frieren](https://imgchest.com/p/ne7bnw5kk75) and [Fern](https://imgchest.com/p/a8466apdw4x) in his arms xD

Azaana2026-01-16 18:42

Stark carried Fern the same way Himmel carried Frieren, whereas Stark just dragged Frieren along behind him.

flybypost2026-01-16 19:34

Fern would never forgive him if he did that to her.

Niwaka_Samurai2026-01-16 20:00

Yeah, no more head pats for him

Niwaka_Samurai2026-01-16 19:59

'cause Frieren is an old lady. I hope she doesn't hear me lol

mekerpan2026-01-16 18:56

Stark and Fern are such a delight together (both as "parents" for Frieren and as a couple-in-waiting),

cyberscythe2026-01-16 19:17

> Himmel's wisdom this week: Choose your battles. If it really is too hard, run, but make damn sure you get your friends out, too

also, trust the experts

if the frontline fighter you trust with your life says run away, believe them

[](#hikariactually)

SifTheAbyss2026-01-16 22:52

When the bomb disposal expert runs, you RUN!

Frontier2462026-01-16 16:45

I too wish to princess carry an elf girl, just like Himmel the hero would have done.

RampageOfZebras2026-01-16 19:22

Im pretty sure thats a firemans carry not a princess carry lol

Wolfencreek2026-01-16 22:32

All girls are princesses so it's automatically a princess carry

AceSoldia2026-01-16 17:02

I learned to run away with my homies from the Hero himself

HolyDragSwd25002026-01-16 16:20

Himmel knows the secret Joestar technique of Running Away. Frieren also used it too

Lowe the new ending song😍

Obaruler2026-01-16 16:21

We are so back! OP/ED are great too.

Well, OP ain't Yoasobi, but its good enough, visually it looks stunning.

And the ED, well ... guess Millet got that slot locked in - Dayum! Good for us! :D

thekoreansun2026-01-16 16:21

Having Season 2 of Frieren start in the middle of January feels like such a power move from TOHO. Given how stacked Winter 2026 has been so far and how absurd the rest of the year's lineup is shaping up to be, the battle for viewership in the anime industry must be fiercer than ever. So for Frieren to just waltz in after everybody else has already started and instantly become the center of attention speaks to how unprecedented it truly is. I'm glad that [my wish came true](https://www.reddit.com/r/anime/comments/1bl26lw/sousou_no_frieren_frieren_beyond_journeys_end/kw2au5q/) and that most of the core staff involved in Season 1 have returned! Even if Saito and Iwazawa are no longer directing, the fact that they're both still playing a role in the project shows that Madhouse is committed to recapturing the magic of that amazing initial season, and I hope that the team knows just how many people are rooting for them to succeed.

codec2642026-01-16 16:22

> I haven't forgotten that you called me old hag, Stark.

top 10 scariest frieren lines

CooroSnowFox2026-01-16 16:43

Never underestimate her memory...

SmileyTheSmile2026-01-16 19:39

Happened a couple of hours ago in Frieren time.

veelers2026-01-16 16:22

[Peak has returned!](https://i.imgur.com/99NMvFk.mp4)

Extension_Treat88782026-01-16 16:22

Pervert

flonc2026-01-16 16:22

An extremely important episode to make it clear that despite Fern going at Stark constantly he prefers travelling with them. Especially loved the lotus bracelet clutching scene. Glad to see my fave trio back and thriving!

Frontier2462026-01-16 16:46

Stark is a reassuring presence in Fern's life and Fern was a driving inspiration for Stark as a warrior.

NuclearConsensus2026-01-16 17:05

Stark featuring so prominently feels great after the latter episodes of season 1 had him appear so rarely.

melindypants2026-01-16 17:22

I nearly teared up with that scene - Fern really treasures what she has, it's very sweet to see

Mr_Zaroc2026-01-16 22:08

That flashback was so powerful
Literally being carried while having no power, looking the danger in the face and she can do is clutch the bracelet

Zainjs72026-01-16 19:02

Yeah I really liked this scene, she gave courage when he was afraid and now without knowing he’s doing the same to her.

hasanman62026-01-16 16:23

Ive missed fern x stark

NeoAnkara2026-01-16 16:24

"It should have been me not him. This isn't fair."

solythe2026-01-16 16:24

This was so good and it had everything. Appropriate heartfelt flashback, Stark and Fern back and forth, TWO sleepy Frierens and Eisen the GOAT tanking a hit from a dragon.

Animation was so good, i hope the rest this season are on par in quality.

Hot_Researcher_68392026-01-16 16:25

*Fern tried headpats*

*It completely backfired*

Frontier2462026-01-16 16:43

Poor Stark can't believe in free Fern headpats lol.

Flexi_1022026-01-16 16:25

Tear in my eyes. Peak is back.

mikuyo12026-01-16 16:26

Tie the magic nullifying stone to the fishing rod then drag it behind you? Maybe?

Realistically the line would snap but…

ObvsThrowaway51202026-01-16 16:26

Leave it to Frieren to find interesting junk. “It’s a crystal that nullifies magic and is worth tons, but wait there’s more! It glows! Like…really bright!” lmao. Also big F for Stark’s back when the gang fell in the cavern haha.

Sometimes running away is a totally valid strategy. Stark did well and got the gang out of a pretty hairy situation. Glad to have him sticking around. Like sorry Wirbel, dude’s got a party already.

This was a great premiere episode. I’m really glad to have this back again. They really haven’t lost a step from s1. Really looking forward to the rest of the season.

TheStupid_Guy2026-01-16 16:26

Good episode and it’s nice to have Frieren back, even if it is a shorter season. I really liked Stark and Fern in this episode

Hitman71282026-01-16 16:26

As always a relaxing episode with serene music

How could Stark refuse headpats from Fern?

[](#rengethink)

Frontier2462026-01-16 16:45

The guy is making Fern fall hard but her mood swings and stoicism has him convinced that there's always something behind her being sweet on him lol.

za_shiki-warashi2026-01-16 16:27

Feels you can still make money off the crystal by just having Stark hold on to it and walk 3m away from the duo.

Weak_Season_Of_Anime2026-01-16 16:27

Elf feet on the first ep?

We are so back.

WhoiusBarrel2026-01-16 16:43

Not just any elf feet, a whole elf bathing scene + Fern.

Defeactor2026-01-16 17:20

Echhi

Life_Is_A_Mistry2026-01-16 22:48

[Those 7 people were right all along](https://www.reddit.com/r/anime/comments/1pyri2x/how_ecchi_is_it_ranimes_sliding_scale_of_ecchi/)

MKapono2026-01-16 17:35

\-\_- ecchi

Zilveari2026-01-16 17:34

In THIS economy? The balls on this director...

Veskito2026-01-16 16:28

It's like it never left

KumaKumaGambler2026-01-16 16:28

Running away is fine, but running away with the party you want to stay with is a priceless and precious memory.

Holofan4life2026-01-16 16:28

The perfect way to start the weekends

jicuhrabbitkim2026-01-16 16:28

That’s one of the coolest sequence of the hero party we’ve seen yet.

mywif4aiur2026-01-16 18:51

yeah, those frames well all epic. I could watch an hour of that, though that would be probably be the whole budget lol

MeatballZeitgeist2026-01-16 16:28

Engineering challenge of extracting them notwithstanding, feels like that cavern full of anti-magic rocks would be something an army fighting against demons would *really* want to know about.

AceSoldia2026-01-16 17:01

Right?! Hope they tell someone.

Zetafunction642026-01-16 17:36

They probably know about this, but Stark couldn't even dent the big ones, not to mention the monster living there.

I guess their best bet would be to gather the small ones for personal use, even then the maximum range available from the largest crystal they would be able to keep on person should be about 5 meters, absolutely nothing for mages

Aerohed2026-01-16 17:50

If they were able to attach them to arrows or spears without the enemy knowing, they might be able to get off a sneak attack. The lack of range on the crystal itself doesn't mean much if it's inside/attached to them.

Ichini-san2026-01-16 18:58

Or just hide one under your clothes. If I was a non-magical fighter/warrior in this world I would 100% always carry one on my person unless I had a constant magical party member.

cyberscythe2026-01-16 19:32

...assuming there's no other long-term side effects

"if you or a loved one suffers from amana torpor, an aggressive chronic condition linked to anti-mana stones, our firm has helped families like yours seek compensation from responsible artificers for years&mdash;"

ChapinThrowaway2026-01-16 18:55

Also the crystal they found alone solves their money problems forever. The solution was so simple too I kinda facepalmed.

Have Stark carry it and walk 5 meters in front of the mages. If there's an attack that requires his help simply drop the crystal and jump back to help them.

They could have easily sold it to Wirbel who could stash it in a chest on the corner of the ship and give it to their strongest or fastest front liner.

AriaoftheSol2026-01-16 16:29

Is the music that plays when Fern's talking about her hairclip on the river new?

Gh4nya2026-01-16 16:29

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This-is_CMGRI2026-01-16 16:37

god this committee is fucking GOATed, we really are in good hands

zool7142026-01-16 16:51

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Reutermo2026-01-16 16:56

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Gold-Doctor-39692026-01-16 17:16

>even the animators are shipping them.

They are so based for this

JzanderN2026-01-16 17:22

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CuriousWanderer5672026-01-16 17:26

Sein left Frieren’s party so he could work within the studio and get the staff to sail the Stern ship

Sensitive_Ad60752026-01-16 16:29

WE EATING GOOD FERN X STARK STANS 😭😭

Se7en_Sinner2026-01-16 16:29

Stark wants Fern to treat him better but she already has because the old Fern would have told him the fish he gave her was "so small".

JzanderN2026-01-16 16:29

I never thought about it before, but all of Fern's possessions are from the people she cares most about (and who care most for her) in her life. Her hair clip's from Frieren, her bracelet's from Stark and of course her staff's from Heiter.

No wonder she takes such good care of them all.

O2C2026-01-16 17:44

Don't forget the necklace Kraft carved for Fern too.

Trs8222026-01-16 17:57

And I think her dress is her mothers if I’m not mistaken

RaiyenZ2026-01-17 02:55

Makes her spell request from Serie a lot more important than it initially seemed

Korkez112026-01-16 18:39

That's pretty much every person she interacted with after her parents' death.

CavernousPiano2026-01-16 19:04

The purse on the corner of the shot with her gifts is from Sein as well (and the idol pendant is from Kraft as others pointed out)

razycal9702026-01-16 16:30

WE. ARE. SO. BACKKKKKK.

THANK GOD FOR THE DAY.

Zemahem2026-01-16 16:30

Frieren Fridays are so back. And with the quality as good as ever. Also to a mostly Stark and Fern focused episode to boot. In the immortal words of Sein: "Just get together already!"

Cally832026-01-16 16:30

So happy Frieren is back on our screens.

One thing I love is that the music continuity from last season to this one. I’m sure Evan Call has made another excellent OST.

This-is_CMGRI2026-01-16 16:38

The moment the town theme hit I was like "yup, the episode has started" cuz what a good cue it is

Cally832026-01-16 16:45

Yes exactly that.

Even before that, when Stark was fishing, the music playing then did the same to me

SebasChua2026-01-16 16:31

The three most important people in Fern's life all saved her at one point and she carries their gifted trinkets with her: Heiter gave her a second lease on life, Frieren taught her magic and hence gave her a livelihood, and Stark had her back in combat along their journey.

Eliv2026-01-16 16:31

Hell yeah, Frieren is back

MillenniumKing2026-01-16 16:31

#Feels like we never left.

[](#awe)

The OP is gorgeous but jesus christ the montage of the 4 heroes together then meteor shower and old Himmel and then no Himmel is savage...

29 years after the death of Himmel the Hero.

Poor Stark cant catch a big fish...
Magic Nullify cristal? Thats scary. 3m radius.
oOOooo blinding light crystal if you fill it with mana neat.

Yeah i saw that squirrel go into the ground something there, pit classic.
Oh this cave is full of magic nullifiing crystals this is bad.

I guess we will need Unga Bunga stark to get us out?
Oh i guess its a cave system thats good.
Just "Ordinary girls in here" That stare from stark haha. Frieren never forgets.
Frieren lives a very carefree life. But Fern is scared here aw.

And of course a monster shows up, poison frog thing.
Freiren really trusts stark to get things done.
Aw of course its what Himmel would have done, trusted them with his life.
Wow that boss fight animation was great, Himmel really is Him.

No ones around, time for Stark to get the big fish.
Oh they at the river. Aw Fern is a good diligent girl. She cares about her things.
OH NO STARK SHOWED UP "PERVERT". "Im not Mad." Oh? OoooOooooo.

Frieren is starting to see little tells about people, good for her, stark is impressed.
She wants him to speak up if he has issues though. Good idea.

Oh if it isnt that eye lock guy from the exam, Wribel yeah. He did mention he was going north too.
He wants Stark to go with them for 2-3 years oh shit, we cant do that.
Fern was gonna speak out but was inturrupted. Hmm hmm.

Aw some nice Stark and Fern time this is nice.
Fern saved Stark and allowed him to get over himself. Awww.
Well if this isnt just the cutest shit ever.
"Be nice to me" "Ok come here" WOW. "No" "what a pain in th rear" just like what stark said about her.
Awww Fern getting those special kind of feelings for Stark thats super cute.

And off we go on another adventure, thats nice. Its great to be back.

Ooo the ED is neat, i like the colored pencil animation. This is gorgeous.

Makoto_Kurume2026-01-16 16:31

that scene only shows Heiter, Frieren, and Stark’s gift accessories. what about Fern’s locket with the photo of her parents?

marcopolos0592026-01-16 16:32

The Fern and Stark ship is as strong as ever!

It was amusing to see Fern's reaction when Frieren suggested Stark change parties, or when we had that brief flashback where Fern was clutching her bracelet tightly.

mybookismycity2026-01-16 16:34

Wonder if there will ever be an episode of Frieren, where my eyes don't get teary. So glad it's back

Frontier2462026-01-16 16:35

It's like Frieren said...don't dwell on a long goodbye, because it'll make the reunion all the sweeter! Welcome back back Frieren, Fern, and Stark!

And welcome mrs. green apple on OP duties! Featuring a beautiful, atmospheric, and rousing song set to Frieren journeying with Himmel and his party (with Himmel looking back to her), all the people she'll meet along the way, and the adventures she has now with Fern and Stark!

Always count on Fern to be conscious of their money situation. Meanwhile the only thing that can get Frieren up early is to find some magic nullifying crystal that she can make glow super bright. Does it have any practical application to their journey? No, but it's nice to look at!

Don't you just hate it when you step somewhere and end up crashing into a cave? Though it was worth it to see Fern literally carrying Stark. And good job cushioning the ladies' fall, Stark! It's worth some Fern headpats!

Stark the Warrior must protect to the two helpless young girls trapped in a cave with magic nullifying crystals! Even if one of said girls STILL has not let go of the "hag" line. It was an entire season ago, Frieren!

Fern isn't taking it well to not have magic, let alone when they're faced with a Toxic Apex Dragon that Stark would probably die fighting against...but just like Himmel had faith in Eisen and their party even in the face of a battle against a dragon they could not win, Frieren had faith in Stark. Though really I'm sure Himmel was just happy for an opportunity to carry Fern, like Stark is carrying Fern and Frieren.

In the history of anime, if a guy ever notices girls aren'te there and goes to do something, odds are he will find said girls underdressed and bathing. I mean, girls need to keep themselves and things precious to them in pristine condition! Like all the gifts Fern has from those important to her.

If Fern says she isn't mad, 99% of the time she's actually mad. It took an entire season, but now Frieren can actually read the awkward mood in the party. Didn't even need Sein this time!

Look, it's Wirbel and co.! On their way to the Northern Front so Wirbel can battle some demons (and Ehre is probably just happy traveling with him). Wirbel is determined to have Stark join him and, for what it's worth, Stark seems to get along well with him. Could he be due a party change? And how does Fern feel about that?

But she never had anything to worry about! Stark isn't going to leave Frieren and Fern, not after the two of them (and in particular Fern) gave him the kick they needed to get out of his rut and be the warrior his master knew he could be. He has no intention of leaving them behind. And even if he's suspicious of Fern offering headpats, the way she cherishes the bracelet he gave her and clings to it for comfort, says all that needs to be said about the depth of her feelings for him.

The ED is once again another ethereal, beautiful, theme by Milet - featuring "The Story of Us" or the story of Frieren and Himmel as written by Himmel...as he thinks to Frieren and the adventures she must be having on her own. She was never far from his thoughts.

thesilentwizard2026-01-16 16:38

The music, the color, the design. Frieren is really peak comfy anime.

WhoiusBarrel2026-01-16 16:40

2 years later for us and Frieren still remembers Stark calling her an old hag, elves really do hold grudges.

bakaa_ningen2026-01-16 16:41

It's been 2 years.... Probably feels like a day or few hrs for frieren.Grandma elf is here, We are so back !

Great soundtrack by Evan call - check

Another banger millet song in frieren -check (also pretty good op by Mrs green apple too ngl)

Fern and stark being fern and stark - check

Also is it me or does this anime which already visually looks pretty great but looks more good in anti glare matte screen?

Can't wait for next episode, sad to see only 10 episodes but they say they maintained quality, I don't mind. Also there's a possibility of 2nd cour so anything can happen

Ichini-san2026-01-16 16:42

**Frieren's German Lesson 2x1:**

We are finally back! I don't know if anyone still remembers me but I did this little series of comments whenever a new Frieren episode dropped back when S1 first aired where I discussed and explained the German words used in the episode to the best of my ability. At first I wasn't sure if I would do it again for S2 but this show is so near and dear to my heart that I just couldn't stop now. It's so great to finally have this show back even if only for 10 episodes this time...

There aren't a lot of new German words this episode, really only the names of the four new locations we visited or heard about. When not a lot of new German words pop up I usually revisit German words that appear in the episode but were introduced already in earlier episodes.

I also changed up my formatting a tiny bit with the hope that it hopefully becomes even more reader-friendly.

**Episode 29: "Shall We Go, Then?" (2x1)**
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*Locations*
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* (The northern continent) **Ende** - "end" (noun); our ultimate end goal where we may speak with departed souls according to Flamme, as a reminder. Fun that it's the first German word we hear in this episode besides the main party members' names. Also I swear they used the exact same VA for the old man that mentioned it in this episode in an episode for a very similar old man in S1. He sounded so insanely familiar. Would be funny if they were brothers or something.

* **Saum** (Marshes) - "hem" (noun); usually means the edge of a piece of cloth that has been turned under and sewn. However in German you can apparently also say **Saum der Wiese** ("edge of the meadow") or **Saum des Waldes** ("edge of the forest"). Although for for the latter you would usually simply use the compound word **Waldrand** ("forest" + "edge"). That being said, when you talk about a **Saum** in German it's 99 times out of a 100 just about sewing. I personally didn't know the broader application this word had for edges of plots of land before this.

* (The Great) **Sanft** (Forest) - "soft", "gentle", "smooth", "mild", "meek", "mellow" (adj). Nice moniker for a forest, makes it sound very comfy which seems appropriate since all we do in this forest is bathe, chill and then meet old pals.

* **Weiche** - "switch", "points", "flank" (noun); as in a railroad switch, very on the nose with the 'crossroads' theming, haha. This was on the signpost, probably a village name. The inn had the initials 'WG' on the sign so maybe the inn is called 'Weiche G'. What the G may stand for is anyone's guess though. Maybe just guild? Guesthouse? Or maybe **Gasthof** / **Gaststätte** ("inn" / "restaurant") if we want to go full German. But if it is **Gasthof** then the order would be reversed, in real life it's usually **Gasthof X** although writing it this way around (**X's Gasthof**) isn't grammatically wrong, just way less common.

* **Neutral** Harbor - "neutral" (adj); same as in English but obviously with a different pronounciation: In German it's /nɔyˈtʁaːl/ (noy-TRAHL) as opposed to the American English /ˈnuːtrəl/ (NOO-trul) or British English /ˈnjuːtrəl/ (NYOO-trul). This was also on the signpost and mentioned by Frieren. Wirbel & Co. will take their boat from there.
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*Names*
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* **Himmel** (the Hero) - "Heaven", "Sky" (noun); the former hero who didn't need some legendary sword to carry out his mission, our always inspiring guiding light even decades after his death, as a reminder.

* **Heiter** - "bright", "cheerful" (adj); the former priest of the hero party, later on a bishop, our late corrupt priest and Fern's foster father, as a reminder.

* **Eisen** (the Warrior) - "iron" (noun); the former warrior of the hero party, our loveable grumpy dwarf master and Stark's foster father, as a reminder.

* **Wirbel** (First-Class Mage, Captain of the Northern Magic Corps, Fan of Himmel) - "whirl", "eddy", "swirl", "vertebra", "turmoil", "cowlick" (noun); as a reminder. Nice to run into him and the whole former 8th party of the first part of the First-Class Mage Exam so quickly again. Also a pretty believable and not contrived reunion since they also wanted to go back to the north after S1 according to Wirbel himself.

* **Ehre** (Second-Class Mage, "Valedictorian" of her Magic School) - "honor", "honour", "glory", "credit", "kudos" (noun); as a reminder.

* **Scharf** (Third-Class Mage) - "sharp", "hot", "spicy", "pungent", "shrewd", "keenly", "sexy", "horny" (adjective); as a reminder. **Scharf** can basically be used to describe the "sharpness" of an object, that food is "spicy", that someone is "shrewd" or that something/someone is "sexy" (hot). A shame he remained a Third-Class Mage.

* **Sein** (The Priest, The Genius) - "to be", "his" (verb/pronoun); the goat Sein got mentioned by Stark so I had to bring him up as a reminder. I miss him...
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*Creatures*
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* Venomous Apex Dragon - not German but fyi it would be **Giftiger Apex Drache** in German - or even **Giftapexdrache** / **Apexgiftdrache** since we Germans love compound words so much after all. Interestingly, I just realized that I think there is no different word for "poison" and "venom" in German, both are just **Gift** (not to be confused with the English word for "present"). We have "toxic" as well though (**toxisch**). I wonder what makes the author decide whether to use German for a monster's name or not. Maybe they only get German names if they have a bigger impact like the Einsam (fake memory monster from episode 5) or the Spiegel (the mirror monster that created the replicas of the second phase of the First-Class Mage Exam).

* **Fresser** (Lion Boar) - "gobbler", "eater", "glutton", "greedy-guts" (noun); as a reminder. It's the huge boar-like monster that Stark, Wirbel and Scharf defeated offscreen in episode 22.
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*Last but certainly not least, gotta mention our 3 comfy familiar party members for the occasion of finally having them back as well:*
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* **Frieren** (The Mage, The Slayer of the Most Demons in History, The Genius, The Last Great Mage, The Mage of the Party that Cleared the Most Dungeons in History, Banned from the Continental Magic Association for 1000 Years) - "to freeze" (verb); feeling a lack of warmth. Her trust in Stark was very wholesome in this episode.

* **Fern** (First-Class Mage, The Youngest Mage to Ever Pass the Third-Class Exam with Full Marks, The Only Mage to Notice Serie's Mana Fluctuations) - "far", "distant", "remote" (adjective); she feels significantly less distant in this episode because of her openly being more easy and understanding towards poor Stark. You love to see the slow build-up of their seemingly inevitable ship.

* **Stark** (The Warrior, The Hero, Distant Relative of the Orden Family, Weirdo Magnet) - "strong" (adjective); my boy got a rare big focus with this episode. He was vital in both parts, the first part was about his importance as the party's vanguard to keep them safe if magic actually fails for once and the second part was about his reason for joining Frieren and Fern and Fern gaining a bit more appreciation towards him and openly showing that instead of just remaining stonefaced.
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Links to my other comments (click on 1x1 to then jump to any other comment for S1 from there):
[1x1](https://old.reddit.com/r/anime/comments/16vec5d/sousou_no_frieren_frieren_beyond_journeys_end/k2ud2yk/) |
**2x1**

SubstantialChannel322026-01-16 16:47

I do remember you. Great Work.

Defeactor2026-01-16 17:26

I'll be honest I saw your comment every single episode i searched on reddit of S1 for a discussion only read one of them lol

God work though might read them this season because it's my first time following a airing anime

_Captain_Panda_2026-01-16 17:59

I'm so f-ing happy to see this again!!
//Greetings from Sweden.

RaidenXYae2026-01-16 16:45

[Frieren kicking her feet was cute](https://imgur.com/a/nMMpOwp)

shad792026-01-16 16:49

Good thing that I didn't cry when I said goodbye to the show almost two years ago. If I did, then seeing Frieren, Fern, and Stark again in today's episode would certainly be very embarrassing for me xD

Overall, this was a great episode! The music, the characters, the art—everything is just as good as the first season. It's great to be back to this world!

The OP (both the song and the visuals) is great, but the ED is even better thanks to Mimei Aoume who once again animated it (she was responsible for ED2 from the first season).

Both songs are now available online. Here are the links:

OP song "lulu." by Mrs. GREEN APPLE:

* [Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/track/0vE1WglBbhmd5wDO49lcih?si=55a7c899b8c14b0b)
* [Apple Music](https://music.apple.com/pl/album/lulu-single/1867354077)
* [Youtube Music](https://music.youtube.com/playlist?list=OLAK5uy_lekun4ZY6G567oRjsvhKhAxy4s1W5Uc48&si=vxZvOaJSpXnuCSbh)
* [Youtube](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MjeiIal1ZR0)

ED song "The Story of Us" by milet:

* [Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/track/3cchjsY4n2pxyv0qYqMTGq?si=2542b20f79504037)
* [Apple Music](https://music.apple.com/pl/album/the-story-of-us-single/1863631186)
* [Youtube Music](https://music.youtube.com/playlist?list=OLAK5uy_nXatc0s5noVC6i9oqs9bPdUFeNzHd-wDQ&si=I_uAsSnoeGbyJ0C_)
* [Youtube](https://youtu.be/_1NbGbYG4qg?si=PdN41HKAa5janrN8)

I'll later update this comment with my screenshot albums from the episode.

Pred0072026-01-16 17:09

I wish they made episodes longer, 5 minutes is not nearly enough.

Obaruler2026-01-16 17:12

For someone THIS broke, they sure threw away that magic cancellation crystal rather quickly ... have Stark carry it a couple meters in front of you, would have taken care of your travel expanses. xD

cleaulem2026-01-16 17:21

I already had high expectations of this episode, but they still managed to surpass them.

I don't care if this season only has 10 episodes. If the animation keeps this quality consistently, I'm glad that they focused on delivering such a good product instead of rushing it and cutting corners.

Good to see more of Stark after the mage exam arc. I loved all these little hints and details reminiscening the first season. And it is lovely to see how the dynamics between Stark, Fern and Frieren have developed.

I loved that little detail when Fern patted Stark's head after they fell down the cave. She is still a tsundere, and Stark is pleading her to be nicer to him. But it is already clear that Fern cares deeply about Stark. Just how she treasures the bracelet he gave her is proof enough.

You could go through the whole episode and analyze all these little details for hours. This is what makes a great anime. No wonder this show is so highly rated. And I can't wait to see where this season is taking us.

Zetafunction642026-01-16 17:27

Two years have passed for us viewers, meanwhile the party just woke up from a nap, probably how Frieren experiences life.

It was nice to see the absolute trust Frieren has in Stark, just like how she and Heiter knew Himmel and Eisen would be there. Fern on the other hand was totally scared

FreshBlinkOnReddit2026-01-16 17:28

What a calm and reflective episode.

I love how Stark and Fern know they care about each other and can express it, but there's still a degree of awkwardness.

SIRTreehugger2026-01-16 17:31

Frieren beginning to pick up on social cues and waking up on time.

[](#anko)

[Also Frieren](https://i.imgur.com/qwt1vdB.jpeg)

Ichini-san2026-01-16 19:08

Bro, I somehow didn't even notice her, lmao. Fern putting her hair aside drew so much focus that I didn't even register slob Frieren in the foreground!

flybypost2026-01-16 20:11

> slob Frieren

That's slug Frieren, slowly sliding out of her bed.

cyberscythe2026-01-16 19:36

> Frieren beginning to pick up on social cues and waking up on time.

day one of new years resolutions

> Also Frieren

day two of new years resolutions

Slifer13xx2026-01-16 18:02

"*What a pain in the ass*," they both thought, about each other.

Vinpupx2026-01-16 18:31

Gotta love that Stark is the sort of hero who raises affection with everyone he meets.

PendragonDaGreat2026-01-16 18:44

This gap making me feel like Frieren over here. "Sweet new episode after a cour break...wait it's actually been 2 years?"

Today is a good day.

FirstDagger2026-01-16 19:00

Frieren gets more and more relatable the older you get.

SmileyTheSmile2026-01-16 19:38

Then rapidly less and less relatable, since she doesn't need to fear death.

RainMaker3232026-01-16 18:45

I didn't realize how much I missed this.

Dawn_of_Enceladus2026-01-16 19:26

TIL it's gonna be just 10 episodes, aka 1/3 of what the first season was. I'm in shambles rn.

FirstDagger2026-01-16 19:46

This is better for pacing for several reasons, just trust the team.

aramatheis2026-01-16 19:29

Stark, when someone asks you if you want head pets, you say yes!!

Ichini-san2026-01-16 19:37

Holy shit, I'm so stupid! I just realized why the first scene felt so familar to Frieren, duh! It's literally Stark and Fern talking about getting a job to make money on a cart just like Himmel, Eisen and Heiter in episode 1 and then an old man talks about Frieren being on an unimaginable long journey similar to Himmel saying that her life will surely be longer than anyone can imagine in episode 1. Frieren is even reading a book with her face hidden behind it the same way! Great first deja vu scene to come back to and I feel so dumb for only getting it after my second rewatch of the episode.

Themanaaah2026-01-16 19:42

I love how sincere and chill this show is.

Cloudless_Sky2026-01-16 22:37

Missed this show and its S-tier writing. Good to be back and starting strong.

The cave sequence was interesting - I hadn't considered how a mage like Fern would feel if magic was completely nullified. Frieren relies on magic too, but she's far older and more experienced, and she knows Stark's potential. Fern is still naive and inexperienced, so it's natural she'd be scared.

Also, I just love even the smallest callbacks to season 1, like Fern acknowledging that Frieren put a lot of effort into picking out her hairpin, and Frieren asking "How do you know that?" Because Fern followed her that entire day, lol.

A little bummed to learn it's only 10 episodes this season, but this show is premium, so any Frieren is good.