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Feb 9, 2024 3:16 PM
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Dec 2023
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Banger! Strong reminder why we love this anime.
Feb 9, 2024 3:34 PM

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Apr 2022
783
A day in life of our favourite fantasy party. A great laid-back and comfy episode, but I'm disappointed we didn't at least start the second trial to see what the catch is.
Feb 9, 2024 3:50 PM
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Ah the first exam is over and it’s time for a short reprieve before the second exam starts. It’s always nice to see the slice of life side of the group and there dynamic as they lull around town and the group goes out to eat at a place Frieren hasn’t been to in 80 years and it appears Denken and his late wife RIP 🪦 had eaten there around 50 years ago. It looks like Sense will be the Examiner for the next exam and it seems she’s incredibly difficult to please seeing as nobody in the past 4 exams she’s examined has passed. Looking forward to the next episode
Feb 9, 2024 4:50 PM

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Apr 2018
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A very very relaxing episode. I forgot we've had these kind most of the time. From what I've seen from the PV for the 2nd exam, it's gonna be completely different. I really like to see Fern like that, it brings a lot of comedy interaction with Stark and Frieren. The flashbacks were wholesome as usual.


“You yourself have to change first, or nothing will change for you!”
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Feb 9, 2024 4:53 PM

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Apr 2022
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these are the best kind of episodes. fern really runs the game around the place lol, got angry two days in a row. neat when she's content though, she really stark go just like that lmao.
Feb 9, 2024 5:15 PM
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Oct 2016
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Even mages need a day off, or a few. With the first test done its time for everyone to recover and leisure around town in the meantime. Frieren and Fern reuniting with Stark was funny, he's been acting however he wants without Fern around and it's easy for her to get him confessing to such behavior. Fern was none too pleased by this along with Frieren usual last sleeping. Fern gets very upset when people don't precisely fit her schedule. Seeing the other mages from the exam having their own days off was nice. It's good to see these same characters outside of an arena and how they are relaxed. That lets us better understand their normal behavior. Stark being recruited by Wirbel for a job, Denken doting on Laufen like a granddaughter, Ubel trying to get information to better her techniques, all of these show us either different sides or expanded views of the characters and make for wholesome scenes too. Frieren thinking back to something Himmel told her that resonates in present day is always done perfectly. This time thinking back to what he said about helping people being the way we live on. That to live is to be remembered, and that changing someone's life even in a small way will ensure that. Couldn't be more profound words spoken by the hero.
Feb 9, 2024 5:34 PM
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Mar 2015
13580
Some time off before the second test
Feb 9, 2024 5:40 PM

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May 2023
59
Excited for sense!
Feb 9, 2024 5:54 PM
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Oct 2021
292
very relaxing eps, a lot of interaction from character in this episode
Feb 9, 2024 5:54 PM

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Mar 2020
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Well, I think we can just call this the Fern pout episode...

As the first exam came to an end, a much needed respite for Frieren, Fern, and all the other exam takers was in order. Unironically, this might be the episode I enjoyed the most in the second cour so far, because I've been such a fan of the slower, slice of life moments and the goofy interactions between the characters, and we had a wild Stark sighting! Man I have missed him! Not to say I haven't enjoyed the action episodes, I just feel these types of episodes fit this series' identity a bit better. Another strong part of the episode was Übel walking with Land. I don't know why really, but Übel really commands every scene she's in, and her voice actress Hasegawa Ikumi has done such a good job voicing her. I enjoy every moment she's on screen.

The second exam is imminent, and the most hype moments may very well be ahead. I'm looking forward to it!
Feb 9, 2024 6:00 PM

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Jul 2016
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"Oh no... Fern is sulking" - the episode.

Character interactions were a total joy to watch. It was nice to see Stark (and Himmel!) again and we also got a bit more insight into characters such as Übel, Lawine and Denken's group.

Looking forward to the Second Exam!
Feb 9, 2024 6:00 PM
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May 2023
133
I just love how Himmel was always thinking of Frierens future. It really brings tears to my eyes each time.
Feb 9, 2024 6:39 PM
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May 2017
1842
An stupendous episode! The series spoils me episode after episode. Frieren will thrash the second exam.
Mene, mene, tekel, parsin
Feb 9, 2024 7:13 PM
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Nov 2020
1047
My favorite part of this episode was seeing the smile on Freiren as she was listening to the girls talk and remembering the words of Himmel.
Feb 9, 2024 7:26 PM
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Apr 2023
1298
Sense is sort of 'moved' by Frieren's display of power with the way she destroyed the barrier so she had to step things up a notch.
Still can't wait for the Serie-Frieren reunion.
Feb 9, 2024 7:43 PM
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Feb 2017
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A slow cute ep. Keen for next week.
Feb 9, 2024 8:31 PM

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Apr 2013
127
I love this show to heck. OMG this episode was so cute. Mommy Fern getting mad at Stark and Frieren XD

I really love how they took some time to flash out the characters for this arc and give them abit more personality. This series takes its world building seriously.

All the nostalgia flashbacks for Frieren too. Life is so fleeting.
Feb 9, 2024 8:52 PM

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Aug 2014
2322
another boring filler episode, with strange Fern behaviour and moods.. does she have strong period? she acts worse than a child in this episode and she supposed to be 17? totally wasted screen time on Fern, instead they should progress Fern X Stark love story...
(づ ̄ ³ ̄)づ ちゅっ ちゅっ キス (´。✪ω✪。`)

I hate it when anime/manga that I enjoyed ends, especially when there could be much longer plot and when I love main heroine :P

I wish I had magic glasses that let me see real world in anime colors ;)
Feb 9, 2024 9:04 PM
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Jan 2017
558
I'm glad we got an episode like this before the next part of the exam. It's a return to the stuff that makes me love the series. Hoping we get more stuff like this before the season ends.
Feb 9, 2024 9:30 PM

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Aug 2011
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Huh, it just occurred me in a way Ubel is a stray cat
Feb 9, 2024 9:37 PM

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Apr 2019
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Love me a good down-time episode, especially if said episode contains some cute Fern moments; which it did.

Stark seeing the others again for the first time after the first test and somehow immediately pissed Fern off doesn't surprise me.

Seeing the test takers interact outside of the test was pretty cool, with Ubel trying to steal Land's clone spell and now trying to learn more about him (to his displeasure,) Denken and his group finding that one resturant that everyone ended up at, and Karne and Lawine being Karne and Lawine.

Looking forward to the next test, which seems like a very tough dungeon raid.
Feb 9, 2024 10:08 PM

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Nov 2023
567
A nice chill episode to take a break before the next exam arc starts.

We got to see Stark again, and it's always nice to see him.
Feb 9, 2024 10:11 PM
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Nov 2019
1080
Nothing quite like a chill cool-down episode in between exams. Liked seeing characters interact who didn't during the first exam, like Kanne and Lawine with Fern and Stark.
Feb 9, 2024 10:45 PM
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Apr 2023
51
stark has it very difficult, just wait for the next episode.
Feb 10, 2024 12:14 AM

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Jan 2021
436
Nah this anime will break me in pieces if these characters have to fight to death cuz only with one ep I like them all
 
Feb 10, 2024 12:29 AM
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Mar 2022
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Nah this anime will break me in pieces if these characters have to fight to death cuz only with one ep I like them all
@FanthyLord “they” will fight each other, but for good.
Feb 10, 2024 1:30 AM
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Feb 2024
4
There is simply nothing to hate about this anime; the backstory, the character development, are all spectacular.
Feb 10, 2024 3:23 AM

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Feb 2014
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After how the first mage exams went, it was nice that this episode was very chill and relaxing. Unfortunately for Stark, that means his days of being lazy are over, which made Fern pretty angry at him. XD

Thankfully, going to a nice restaurant and being able to order whatever you want instantly put a big smile back on Fern's face. While I do love how she went for multiple desserts, I hugely respect Frieren's massive plate full of meat. Petite girl, huge appetite!

I did enjoy seeing how the other character involved in the earlier exam were chilling out as well. Ubel being able to copy any ability from someone that she's close enough to does make her more of a threat to whoever goes up against her in the upcoming second exam, but either way, I did enjoy her talk with Land. Same with Kamme and Lawine hanging out with Frieren and Fern after seeing Stark getting dragged off by Wirbel, which had me laughing.

With this, I'm expecting the 2nd exam to begin in the next episode or so. I do look forward to seeing how the remaining participants get on. =)
Feb 10, 2024 3:24 AM
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Apr 2023
10
most overrated show of all time boring af
Feb 10, 2024 3:28 AM
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Mar 2020
24
just end this mid show already
Feb 10, 2024 3:47 AM

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May 2015
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Pouting Fern episode.
"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."
Feb 10, 2024 6:25 AM
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Jun 2007
646
Chillax episode. So coincidentally they met up in the street.
Time for serious ep next.
Feb 10, 2024 7:53 AM
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Sep 2021
2500
So this episode is a calm before the storm what that means everyone of the exam participants enjoy their time before the 2nd exam begin & its instructor sense is famous for zero pass outs in her exam. How will frieren pass this exam is the interesting question.
Feb 10, 2024 8:02 AM
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Jan 2024
1
Might be the best episodes
Feb 10, 2024 8:04 AM
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Feb 2022
227
What's so wrong about drinking juice at midnight?
Feb 10, 2024 8:18 AM
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Nov 2016
3569
I'm not much into the Slice of Life genre but this episode was pretty good and I enjoyed it, and the girl that learns magic by "feeling" is dangerous, she's a copycat and she will definitely copy the magic of that other dude she's hanging out with, she learns a lot about you just by watching you talk and eat.

And that white-haired guy looking for warriors was pretty funny too.
Feb 10, 2024 10:16 AM

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Jan 2021
688
Fern was mad af this episode. A stark contrast from the cool collected exam taker. She's really putting Stark in his place I mean drinking juice in the middle of the night, for shame. Gotta love how the crew has figured out how to calm her down. By her sweets and snacks and her mood will get better.

Glad we had more Stark in this episode I missed the guy. He's getting bullied by everyone but Frieren this episode. I hope he made friends with that silver haired guy.
Feb 10, 2024 2:01 PM
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Mar 2019
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Calm before the storm episode.
Fern does love sweets & snacks.
Feb 10, 2024 4:15 PM

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Apr 2020
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Great episode, I forgot how silly the group interactions were.
Imagine how boring this world would be without Japan - a comment at youtube
Feb 10, 2024 5:53 PM
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Mar 2019
633
As has been the case, even Frieren's cool down episodes are spectacular. And, this episode is no exception. Fern has continued to show just how petty she is. Frieren continues to show through her eyes the cycle of life. Yes, things change, but some other things remain. If it's enough to make Frieren smile in recollection, then it's all good to me.
Feb 10, 2024 5:55 PM
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Feb 2024
1
another calm peaceful eps
Feb 10, 2024 6:49 PM
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Aug 2018
403
A cute episode that's mainly about going out to eat, and yet, it plays out like one of the most beautiful movies I've ever seen. Great watch.
Feb 10, 2024 7:26 PM
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Dec 2023
347
Felt like another one of those good fillers. Still enjoyed it though
Feb 10, 2024 7:44 PM

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Mar 2007
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I volunteer as tribute to become Denken's new grand daughter.

Feb 10, 2024 8:59 PM

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Apr 2022
287
This episode brought back my favorite thing about the show, the juxtaposition of past and present to touch upon universal and human themes. The whole restaurant chef detour was some of what this show tends to be best at, and the Himmel quote is pretty much the entire concept of this show concisely communicated in one sentence. Add in some amazing and great character moments and interactions, and this episode is all my favorite things about Frieren in 23 minutes.

Great episode. Amazing show.
Feb 10, 2024 10:20 PM

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Jul 2008
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The calm before the storm....and Fern is too much of a tsundere.
Feb 10, 2024 11:27 PM

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Feb 2014
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Huh, it just occurred me in a way Ubel is a stray cat
@Zane_0 And Laufen is like a domesticated cat.

Feb 11, 2024 12:08 AM
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Aug 2022
46
back to a slow pace, calm, and heart-warming as usual which I really love about this Anime (and Manga)
nice adaptation~
Feb 11, 2024 1:46 AM

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Apr 2012
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This arc is so boring or at least too stretched that I've forgotten how much I appreciate the SoL elements in this anime. But I definitely haven't forgotten how people are already willing to declare the characters a couple in love just because of an obviously pure humorous segments. Shippers never change, I guess.
RobertBobertFeb 11, 2024 1:57 AM
Feb 11, 2024 3:31 AM

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Jul 2020
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Fern was being kinda annoying this episode, like a cranky child. That didn't really spoil the mood though
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