@janejeniffer
Personally, one of many things Frieren made me realize is that we should take our time and enjoy the journey, rather than just focusing on the destination. This resonates deeply with the conversation between Eiser and Himmel—when Eiser was worried about them goofing around while people were dying through this journey. Himmel responded with, "Would you prefer a difficult and painful journey? I'd rather enjoy a ridiculous and fun journey i can laugh about when it's over." which really stuck with me. Also, At first, the anime sets up the idea that Frieren, as an immortal, saw her 10-year journey with her friends as just a fleeting moment. That was honestly heartbreaking and sad for me. But as she continued her travels, she was constantly reminded of them in small ways, which made me realize that even a brief memory, just a few minutes long, can change a person forever for the better(or for worse). The way she carries herself, the decisions she makes, and the kindness she shows all reflect those moments, even if she doesn’t explicitly acknowledge it. It’s as if her body remembers more than her mind does. Her growth isn’t about a dramatic realization(which makes it boring for many people)-it’s quiet, slow, and deeply ingrained in her everyday life. In a way, those minutes she spent with Himmel and the others never truly ended. They continue to live on in her actions, her choices, and the way she views the world. Even as centuries pass, those fleeting moments remain a part of her—immortal, just like she is. The memories of mortals may fade from history, but through Frieren, they are carried beyond time itself.
@fredrichvilmschmitt6777
Frieren is one of those anime that feels longer in memory and I'm always surprised how short it actually was. I just love these kinds of anime, the first one that made me feel this way was Violet Evergarden and Natsume's Book of Friends. The way these anime are so peaceful every episode is perfect for me to just watch them after a long stressful day. They're also have great rewatchability wherein some anime gets boring after you know what happens next.
@dao_of_the_gamer4084
I think there is one thing you might have missed: Frieren does revolve around conflict, but it is not about fighting or killing things. Conflict =/= Fighting The conflict is not "in your face" or obvious, as it is mixed up with the character and theme of the story. Frierens conflict is between herself and the struggle to connect to a fleeting world of mortals. It is IMO best shown when Heiter wants her to take on Fern as an apprentice, and how he tricks he rinto doing it.
@catsarepro17
guys im starting to think that he likes frieren
@skellysniperyt3210
This feels exactly correct. I think, by comparison, Frieren is slower, more methodical than most anime, especially with the popularity of shonen style shows. This is why it's harder for my friends to get into it, but my parents love it.
@mayaneko1094
Something that makes me love Frieren is, how realistic the decision making is. They do things that real people would probably do as well in such a scenario, instead of just being a super strong magnet of bad luck, just because the story needs to be more exciting.
@pickolas5664
Man, I kind of understand why so many people don’t want to watch it because it’s “boring”, but it’s also just a shame that so many people can’t comprehend having a bit of patience.
@CetteSara
The slow pace was a nice breath of fresh air. I love slice of life stories and Frieren clicked for me. Thank you for your video!
@wololopurgisnacht
Ironically part of what really worked about the exam arc for me was that the conflict was not very high stakes. Sure there was an element of danger, but at the end of the day what kept me invested was caring about all the characters and learning about so many interesting mages (and more about Frieren and Fern in the process), rather than the stakes of whether or not they would be able to go to the plateau without hiring another mage.
@skycladobserver9246
This show "clicked" with me from the very first episode and never faltered.
@hariman7727
"Deliberate" is the term I like to use for Frieren: Beyond Journey's End. It's like comparing classic Monster Hunter games with Devil May Cry. Monster Hunter has more deliberate and weighty combat, Devil May Cry has faster paved combat. They're both fun too.
@NicholasRuizawesomeguy
Pey, as an English Teacher I am continuously impressed by how deep and insightful you are in your essays. I can’t wait till you cover something like Fahrenheit 451
@ThaatShushi17
Just from the title, I'd say the 2 minute scene of Aki getting through his morning routine was in a similar vein. I'll get around to watching this in a bit, as i cant right now
@Puppy52
I love the slower pacing which allow me to admire the beautiful artwork, small details of story telling and it makes the dramatic action more enjoyable and intense.
@azkon7975
I think what I love about Frieren is how gentle and delicate it is for complex and difficult emotions. It does this through its deliberate pacing. It's like gently opening a book that's been dropped in water. Carefully removing its bindings and delicately separating the pages so that it can let it dry without damage. Then it puts the book back together with care and grace. It's not a task that can be done in a hurry.
@Alexander-kc8oq
PAcing is oen of those things that there doesnt seem to be a right way of doing that everyone can agree on, but you still know good pacing when you see it.
@Chrosteellium
A comment on a clip video revealed an insane detail to me recently. During the fight between Frieren and Denken, there is the moment where Frieren wins the fight with her counter attack. During that scene, Denken says, "Impossible, she shouldnt have had the opportunity." I never questioned it because I just interpreted the scene as just showing how powerful Frieren is. That she could find the space to counter attack after the constant barrage from the fire tornado and the spears of light. But the it got revealed to me. Denken wasn't incorrect. Frieren, as powerful as she is, is still locked to the rules of magic. If we go all the way back to the start of the fight, Frieren begins by firing off a single beam of Zoltraak and then she shoots 7 beams all at once (so a total of 8). It then cuts to Denken where we see him block the first beam and then flies away because he is getting chased by 6 beams. He is then able to block them. Denken only ever blocks 7 beams, leaving 1 unaccounted for. For the rest of the fight Denken is the one attacking and Frieren only defends. So where was that last beam? It's the one used to counter attack Denken while he is barraging Frieren. Yes, he ends up blocking it, but it creates an opening for Frieren to get in close and finish the fight.
@missingpatel7349
The slow pacing is one of the reason I LOVE Frieren! I wonder I would have loved it if it were a fast paced anime!
@twelfthknight
When I was perusing manga sites Frieren showed up pretty regularly and I always sailed past it. Frankly I've been inundated with disappointing fantasy manga with generic overpowered protagonists that when I read the series description I dismissed it as just another one of those. At some point I eventually caved and gave it a try, and I was there for 2 hours and had reached the end of the Mage Exams before i knew it. Every time I'd hit a montage of Frieren and Co's experience in a new town I'd slow down to focus on each and every panel. It was like having a healthy balanced meal after eating nutritionally-starved take-out for weeks. Yes, I can see why people call it boring, but it really is a series that rewards the investment you put into. When you've mentally met its pace, it's very satisfying.
@cyberspacecat