Sousou no Frieren Episode 4 Discussion

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Sep 30, 2023 9:20 PM

#101

Yoonha

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Interestingly enough, this frieren adventure reminds me of fushi from to your eternity.
Will eventually frieren be left behind one by one by his colleagues because of age like fushi?

Sep 30, 2023 9:22 PM

#102

Yoonha

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Interestingly enough, this frieren adventure reminds me of fushi from to your eternity.
Will eventually frieren be left behind one by one by his colleagues because of age like fushi?

Sep 30, 2023 10:28 PM

#103

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hello people of the future, yes this seems like a great anime. Perhaps one of the masterpieces. Or maybe that's an over exaggeration, but either way, it presents lifelong questions or something like that. In a beautiful way too.
Something good about frieren, the character, is that she seems to adapt pretty well to the new environment around her despite social changes going on. Or maybe she doesn't need to try too hard?

ow + nw = 90-2000s

Sep 30, 2023 11:29 PM

#104

Jelleia1

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Great episode, extremely well donned, i can't wait for the next

Oct 1, 2023 4:43 AM

#105

prozyne

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this looks like an interesting fantasy anime... the OP & animation were really good too.

Oct 1, 2023 5:31 AM

#106

traed

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Frieren has a cute grumpy sleepy face heh

Seems nice to clean up a beach. They sure could use a proper lighthouse to stop ships crashing in.

Viewing the sunset isnt so much about the view but the shared experience is what she managed to realize.

A ten year journey? Fern better hope Frieren finds a spell to make it shorter if she asks

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Oct 1, 2023 6:01 AM

#107

0mnimonX

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It was amazing, must watch to keep it spoiler free.

Oct 1, 2023 6:35 AM

#108

ArnauCP

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Feb 2020

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This anime is gorgeous, and its soundtrack is 💘

Oct 1, 2023 9:34 AM

#109

FrozenRaider

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On the demon king castle.

"The future is always blank. Only your willpower can leave footsteps there."

"Ruling over death means ruling over life. Death is the climax of life. To have the best death, you must honor life."

Oct 1, 2023 9:34 AM

#110

Db_kamal

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Oct 1, 2023 9:52 AM

#111

ArthurBedlam

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Mar 2023

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An absolutely phenomenal introduction to this series. I think it’s one of the best I’ve seen in a very long time. I was blow away by how the story created such a huge depth of emotion and empathy for *all* of the characters so quickly, without resorting to trauma bonding. They were all complex, but not so much so that they felt unrelatable. Just enough to make them feel unique and distinctly human. AND the voice actors *SNAPPED.* Especially Himmel, Eisen & Heiter. The script was also a beast in itself, every line felt so layered yet simple and to the point. I can tell so much thought was put into every single line. I refuse to give 10’s until I’ve finished the entire thing (be it a season or a series). But these first 4 episodes are a 10 in my opinion. Beautiful animation, phenomenal plot, excellent script, wonderful character design, well timed jokes, extremely powerful voice acting, etc. I’m completely blown away. I feel like the story did so much and left such a huge impact on me in a really short amount of time. If the rest of the series is like this, it’ll go down as one of my favorites for sure. But now I’m too hype so I’m going to lower my expectations as to not be disappointed lol

Oct 1, 2023 10:19 AM

#112

LeDart

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Aug 2018

Sleepy Frieren is so cute.

Oct 1, 2023 10:48 AM

#113

nashpika

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Jul 2021

102

this show is not good for my heart

Oct 1, 2023 11:06 AM

#114

Sigmar-Unberogen

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Nov 2013

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uffff, 10 year travel? I suppose it should take much less time now though.

Oct 1, 2023 11:07 AM

#115

Poloniavick

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May 2016

This is too good and sad for us

Oct 1, 2023 11:13 AM

#116

LewdKali

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Oct 2022

Perfeito, melhor do que eu imaginei

Oct 1, 2023 12:25 PM

#117

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It takes certain confidence to announce a 2-hour premiere right off the bat, and I'm starting to understand why now. I was thinking about watching this yesterday, but I felt that I should reserve a mini-binge session for it, and I'm so glad I did. Downside? Well, I've got to wait until coming Friday to see Ms. Frieren and Fern begin the 10-year-long journey.

Frieren sure had great party members and is currently accompanied by a nice apprentice. There's a sad undertone to the series since it's covering Frieren's "mistake" but it's matching the comfy nature of the show really well, I'm definitely curious to see where it goes from here...

I totally get Frieren's struggle with waking up early; it's a very tough job indeed.

Great Op and ED — Yeah, that helps too!

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Oct 1, 2023 12:37 PM

#118

narwhaal

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Oct 2018

loving how immersive and pretty it is so far. reminds me a lot of To Your Eternity. I wonder how things progress from here.

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Oct 1, 2023 1:07 PM

#119

dormant_weeb

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Nov 2022

peak
pacing was good as expected great adaptation

Oct 1, 2023 1:46 PM

#120

Cocopopss

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Reply to CQLLIST

They finished adapting Vol 1 + Chapter 8 in the last part of the EP. Frieren and Fern clean a village's coast in the Granz Channel for the reward of a counterfeit book, but their motivation is also to see the New Year's sunrise. Frieren reminisces about Himmel's wish for her to enjoy the New Year's Festival. In a flashback scene, the Hero Party discusses the afterlife, with Heiter believing in Heaven while Frieren and Himmel are uncertain. Twenty-eight years later, Frieren and Fern assist Eisen in the Voll Basin as they search for the notes of the Great Mage Flamme. They find a tree protected by a powerful barrier and manage to access Flamme's notes. Flamme's notes detail her journey to a place known as Aureole (Heaven) in the northern continent. Eisen believes in the existence of Heaven and suggests that Frieren should find it to communicate with Himmel, even if it means facing the harsh conditions near the Demon King's Castle. Fern really cares about Frieren and how she plays such a role as a teacher! It’s definitely going to be an adventure of a lifetime, until the day it lasts again. Milet’s ED is beautiful, even though there is another ED by her next episode maybe, the watercolor of the still-ED visual is so pretty..

@CQLLIST Im a noragami fan but idk what happened in 2023 please explain

Oct 1, 2023 1:54 PM

#121

Mastrer01

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Oct 2023

It's a masterpiece

Oct 1, 2023 2:01 PM

#122

Alex_Fernandes_

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Jun 2021

Eu gostei. Para o estilo que propõe, até o momento está muito bom

Oct 1, 2023 3:40 PM

#123

Fuwa_san

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Mar 2013

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I finished the 4th ep. I can conclude that this is similar to Tabitabi no majo.

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Oct 1, 2023 4:59 PM

#124

Playcool

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Nothing special or amazing happened in this episode, but I really just love the pace of this anime, the plot was carefully crafted and then honed on this superb adaptation with everything going right to it, to make it the best possible~~

ED is still very much amazing and wholesome to watch, also I really love Frieren's VA, so fitting, if I had read the manga before (I will have to now since I hate to wait), I would have praised to death the VA sooner, but when I go to read now, I will have a good idea of how Frieren will sound.

Oct 1, 2023 7:43 PM

#125

katsu044

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this is peak Kino madhouse has done great work with this granted i didnt need all 4 episodes at once i was more than happy to watch a bunch of it over the weekend and enjoyed every second of it

Oct 1, 2023 8:27 PM

#126

Stormy_77

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All that work, for free, just for a sunrise, and when the sun rises, and the reflection is seen over the clean, clear waters, it all makes sense.

Heiter figured that Freiren would eventually wise up, so did Flamma who even told Freiren she's figure it out! And it was true! How annoying (lol). But still, now there's a NEW goal. 10 years it took. TEN. That's a long time, for Fern.

But you know, that's one of those quests you kind of can't turn down.

Oct 1, 2023 9:15 PM

#127

ConClasher3

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Reply to nanashi796

@ConClasher3 literally everything is made with screentones in the manga, it's really bad.

@nanashi796 I honestly don't see your point, what's bad about screentones? And seeing how many manga series you've read I'd be surprised if you really think Frieren's manga has bad art compared to the majority even if you don't like the style.
Regardless given you dropped the manga in less than 50 chapters idk what you're wasting your time with by watching the anime and negatively reviewing it

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Oct 1, 2023 10:33 PM

#128

durpdirp

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Apr 2023

It was a master piece

Oct 2, 2023 12:30 AM

#129

nawanbeztrezh

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Jan 2019

hmmm..nicee anime

Oct 2, 2023 1:35 AM

#130

JanWiller06

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Oct 2020

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Frieren is like the child and Fern is like the mother of this odd family.

Oct 2, 2023 2:03 AM

#131

halo6459

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Oct 2023

Just a masterpiece in this days

Oct 2, 2023 2:14 AM

#132

Ember_San

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Apr 2023

I enjoyed watching as Frieren goes back to visit the friends she made and it shows the contrast of how much she has changed over the many years she has lived since they all last went of an adventure

Oct 2, 2023 6:48 AM

#133

Farabeuf

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Ah, Atsuko Tanaka's wonderful buttery smooth voice soothes my soul. Perfect for a grand mage like Flamme.

Fern giving her lazy master the lap pillow treatment was very cute. She has to see it as a sign of confidence from a very aloof master.

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Oct 2, 2023 6:49 AM

#134

rohland

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The story is told in a quick way. But it's well done. I wasn't sure that i would like this.
It surprised me in a great way. I watch mostly trash tbh. But this is not one of those trash shows. Solid story telling with a fair bit of meaning behind it. Please watch/read this story.

Oct 2, 2023 7:46 AM

#135

ChipTehNinja

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Sep 2017

Makes you feel all warm inside

Oct 2, 2023 7:48 AM

#136

SasakiYuuto

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Oct 2018

Frieren is sooo cutee,, agaggghhhhh

Oct 2, 2023 9:00 AM

#137

aarav012

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Nov 2022

W episode Very great

Oct 2, 2023 10:14 AM

#138

FuyuBara

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Sep 2021

I felt the loneliness and cried many times when I read manga, but I cried more after watching anime.
Great adaptation indeed!

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Oct 2, 2023 2:47 PM

#139

ClaraHaruki

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Oct 2023

The first 4 episodes of this anime lack a dramatic impression. However, it always shows story flashbacks that make the audience moved by the flashbacks.

Oct 2, 2023 5:29 PM

#140

Philipp_HD

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Apr 2018

And another time the anime transcription of this story makes me cry for the forth time. We finally start the journey to Aureole, this time with the new company, with a new Frieren, trying to follow her model Himmel. Who knows what's waiting for us in the next episodes

Oct 2, 2023 6:04 PM

#141

k14yton

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Jun 2020

Pretty good! I haven't seen a good fantasy for a long time that wouldn't have an isekai in its genres

Oct 2, 2023 8:06 PM

#142

dvt

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Feb 2013

I like this series, it's like Mushishi but elf series. ;v; ✈️

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Oct 2, 2023 9:00 PM

#143

Senju007

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Sep 2023

Achei legal de assistir

Oct 3, 2023 2:25 AM

#144

peace8061

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Mar 2021

I really like it when anime series uploads with like a lot of episodes, which gives a better impression of the anime than to just watch one episode and wait for the next one each week. I feel like it's great for anime series with deeper lores, and more continuative anime series.

Oct 3, 2023 4:27 AM

#145

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Brilliant episode, quite a lot actually happened, they cleaned up a village and Frieren enjoyed the sunrise more than she thought she would, sunrises are just beautiful though.

She also visited Eisen, who she looked for her master, Flamme's, writings with. And they were left open on the page about talking to the dead. Now she and Fern are off to the demon king's castle, a 10 year long journey.

If I was to give this show a rating so far, it would be 10/10, but that could change. We've still got quite a while to go yet. Still, I can't wait until next week, this show is so good so far.

Oct 3, 2023 6:58 AM

#146

Monergy1997

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Oct 2023

Wholesome episode. shows the development of the character. I love the anime more with every episode

Oct 3, 2023 10:57 AM

#147

Quanda1eDing1e

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Wow I underestimated Freiren's life span, I speculated that her lifespan was around 1000 years but it seems she already reached that point and shows no signs of slowing down, I wonder how long they live to in this verse? Maybe 10,000 or even more..

Anyways Eisen appears in this episode to give Freiren another goal, another purpose to look forward too. As dysfunctional as they appeared on the surface, they truly cared for one another deep down. They know eachothers regrets as well as taking aspects of one another and implementing it into theirselves. Eisen ended up taking after some of Heiter's religious beliefs, most notably the idea of heaven. My guess is because he wishes to reunite with his friends once again

Speaking of Eisen, I half-expected him to shove another companion on her as well; I wonder who that red headed boy is in the promo? Anyways this episode ended on a beginning. The start of a new 10 year quest, to the land of where the souls rest..Aureole

4.5/5

Oct 3, 2023 11:47 AM

#148

chronicvillainy

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I love the manga and this is a beautiful adaptation so far!

Oct 3, 2023 12:18 PM

#149

Mare404

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132

Truly beautiful I love it so far

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Oct 3, 2023 1:06 PM

#150

SentiOnikawa

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When Frieren's world invents coffee, she will make the inventor a very rich individual indeed.

I like that the series doesn't present her as simply emotionless. It's more that as time has passed, she has learned to restrain herself and temper her reactions to things. She has also seen much and done much, so the amount of things that would surprise or impress her are few and far between. But, it's also the simple things that she has missed out on while pursuing the larger pieces that she now has time to truly appreciate. And Flamme knew that and knew that she would inevitably come back to where it all began for her. I like the idea that Flamme could anticipate it, too. This isn't bad writing. Frieren had to start somewhere. Obviously, the world's greatest mage would be the best choice for her, though I doubt anyone during that time knew what Flamme would become.

What sold me on it was Fern and Eisen discussing Frieren near the end. This isn't your standard fantasy trope of dwarves and elves being antagonistic to each other. Throughout their journey, Eisen clearly came to respect Frieren as an ally. At the end of the episode, you can tell they're both good friends, even if the latter doesn't exactly appreciate the difference in longevity between her and her companions. That's the magic of the show, though. It begs the question of how far detached one can be from the world while pursuing the bigger picture before they are forced to take a moment to appreciate the smaller parts.

The only way I'm dropping it is if the show devolves into shounen jank. I do think the studio could have done better than Yaosobi for the opening, but milet more than makes up for it.

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