Sousou no Frieren Episode 26 Discussion

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Mar 9, 12:18 PM

#301

Oscarina0fTime

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The music and animation are out of this damn world. I'm not particularly fond of Ubel, but it's still nice to get some background on her and a bit more of explanation on the magic system. Watching the mages fight is a delight, and their struggle at the end raises the feeling of stakes a lot. The ending, tho, is EVEN BETTER. We don't know how many times has Frieren been forced to resort to that, but we can assume NOT MANY, and the last time was against the Demon King itself. Also, judging by the dialogue at the beginning, it is quite likely that it has only happened two times in her whole life. What an incredible fight

Mar 9, 12:19 PM

#302

Netrous

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Aug 2021

amazing animation on the Frieren fight scene, the magic used was really unique

Mar 9, 12:44 PM

#303

yuyasakaki21

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May 2021

suuuuuuuuuuuuuuper

Mar 9, 1:20 PM

#304

FrozenRaider

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May 2015

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Damn that cold-bitch clone stare was something else

"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."

Mar 9, 2:08 PM

#305

landofthekwt

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Mar 2015

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Frieren is able to beat herself but loses to the mimic again

Mar 9, 2:09 PM

#306

Morragan

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May 2017

Screw Shibuya arc. First-class mage exam arc is the peak of animation. Madhouse deserves a ton of praise.

Mar 9, 2:46 PM

#307

Danpmss

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Reply to Morragan

Screw Shibuya arc. First-class mage exam arc is the peak of animation. Madhouse deserves a ton of praise.

@Morragan I do like both, but I really think this is indeed some of the best animation MadHouse has ever crafted in action scene, it's absolutely insane.

Mar 9, 3:24 PM

#308

IsayMeeMee

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Sep 2014

man eating chest<3

Mar 9, 3:44 PM

#309

Zirkfector

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Reply to Ventus_S

@the_assasins
Lmao you didn't even read the whole context and start insulting people without knowing why i made this post.
Read my earlier post in page 2 dude before you insult me dude. I criticized about the flashy and over-the-top visual change the context of the story.
I already talked about how this adaptation change the whole premise of the story because they make Frieren too op.
You said magic resistance yet adaptation gives her a Golem = controlling huge physical mass like earth magic = can break through magic resistance.
Also she can basically block anything with defense magic. (only Frieren though)

You not only don't understand the series because you didn't try to compare the 2 and see how the adaptation change the context, you also don't read either and have low understanding skill of what people are talking about.

@Ventus_S Do you really think a Golem can stall Dragon for 30s? Sure Frieren could make a small golem break dance but a big golem like that must be heavier to control moereover it just made with stone, like as if a Dragon can't destroy a stone with a single slam. There's also the fact that she need time to cast magic, we are shown in manga how Frieren is so powerless against enemy who is fast enough to attack her without giving her chance to cast magic (which is also the reason Frieren believe that Fern can kill her because Fern can cast magic faster than her). Even in this fight against Frieren clone we are shown how Fern disturb Frieren clone from casting magic multiple times.

Basic defense magic isn't that strong against physical force, this was already explained many episodes ago.

You must understand the people behind this anime aren't idiots, they must've been consult to the author when they want to add something original that isn't in the manga. In short you are simply not trying to find the logic behind it. Before criticize something you might want to think again and see the flaws in your logic, if you can't find it then that is your flaw.

Mar 9, 4:07 PM

#310

asteriaxx

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Mar 2024

I never thought the progress would keep on getting better. But that fight with the clone vs Feen and Frieren is goated. What an episode.

Mar 9, 4:33 PM

#311

RdTheSadSloth

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Jul 2020

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Fantastic episode!
I wonder what's in the minds of those who hate this anime. "Oh this show is top 1, I should hate on it" That kind of stuff? Anyway, this is just my rant.
I haven't enjoyed this much watching an anime for a while.

My Candies 2024:

Mar 9, 5:07 PM

#312

kotx

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Jan 2020

Every frame of this episode is worthy of being a wallpaper.

Mar 9, 5:12 PM

#313

Scootboi

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Scootboi said:
One of the greatest episodes in anime history for sure.

Seeing more Ubel makes my pp very hard, and knowing how her magic works now makes her even better. She's fantastic.

The frieren vs frieren fight was awesome. That "No mana look slam" thing the clone did on Fern was epic. Like... She couldn't detect that mana was used against her? So freaking cool.

We are eating so good this season.

100000/10

she could easily cut anything hard you know...

@nelcalb that is fine with me, she only cuts what she needs to

i'd love n protecc her

Mar 9, 6:10 PM

#314

Chinese_Weebster

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Mar 2014

Quite possibly the coolest take on animating magic I've ever seen

Mar 9, 6:30 PM

#315

davi__

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Oct 2021

So, at this point we all know Frieren is one of the best if not, for some, the best fantasy anime of all time.
But I can't emphasize it enough, to the point I felt obligated to write this, Frieren beyond journey's end is THE BEST apaptation we recieved of all manga and it will probably stay in this position for a long time!
The extra scenes, music, choreography, colors, ambience, animation, voice acting, art direction... every single thing is spot on! They just don't miss!
But you know, if it was just the 1° episode as in Oshi no ko or if it would have like 5 or even 10 perfect episodes ike in Mushoku Tensei I would be completely satisfied, HOWEVER Mad House, as the goat of a studio they are, DEMOLISHES my expectations surpassing them EVERY SINGLE EPISODE.

To be fair, this is a slice of life, ok, so not every episode has a banger fight scene or a really heavy animation sequence we know that. But in every single episode, every sequence I can see the amount of passion and effort they're putting into that. Even a damn dance scene of two panels... TWO PANELS! Was adapted to that beautiful scene we all had the opportunity to dazzle.

I am SO GLAD to have the privilege to watch this and I can only hope next season will be as good or, if by a miracle, better!? Than the first one. At this point I cant put a limit to how high Mad House will go, I have my trust in them waiting for another 10/10 adaptation next season!

Thought I shoud leave one of my favorite frames of this episode, maybe the entire series, have you seen a COLDER glare?? °_°

Mar 9, 6:35 PM

#316

TrueFlyingEagle

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Oct 2020

excellent action episode that kept the fell the show has had up to this point

Mar 9, 6:36 PM

#317

a2dfjk1

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Jun 2016

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Even after an intense battle she can't resist the call of the mimic.

Mar 9, 6:57 PM

#318

bushman66

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Mar 2019

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Lawine let her guard down and was eliminated, Shame!!
Loved Frieren in the box at the end.

Mar 9, 9:00 PM

#319

DameLemon

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Dec 2022

It is an absolute masterpiece. The animation goes hard. The voice acting is top notch. Overall it just feels perfect

Mar 9, 10:01 PM

#320

ineser

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Thats insane battle between Frieren & Fern against Frieren clone.
Ubel is another scary mage to fear!
In the end, Fern clone wasnt found...

Mar 9, 10:27 PM

#321

sherryfudge

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Nov 2023

(self note)
・Ubel psycho genius mommy moment
・Fern "I'll kill you, ez" and then getting wrecked moment :/
・Frieren hair down mommy moment

sherryfudgeMar 10, 5:26 PM

Mar 9, 10:42 PM

#322

Tetch

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Mar 2017

Animation this good must be expensive, but it's clear it paid off. Just peak

Mar 9, 10:54 PM

#323

Kailtirasleen

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Feb 2013

Magic is so pretty and impactful.

Mar 9, 11:16 PM

#324

KytoAnime

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Oct 2016

HOLY FRIEREN GAZE ACTUALLY WHOOPING MADNESS

Mar 9, 11:20 PM

#325

Takros_Knonnar

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May 2017

Its fricking good

Mar 9, 11:42 PM

#326

33orion77

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Reply to Danpmss

@Morragan I do like both, but I really think this is indeed some of the best animation MadHouse has ever crafted in action scene, it's absolutely insane.

Morragan said:
Screw Shibuya arc. First-class mage exam arc is the peak of animation. Madhouse deserves a ton of praise.

Danpmss said:
@Morragan I do like both, but I really think this is indeed some of the best animation MadHouse has ever crafted in action scene, it's absolutely insane.

I personnally prefer Frieren. Of course it's two different style, JJK animation feels more raw and overwhelming while in Frieren it is more polished and consistent. And if you think about the conditions JJk was made it makes sense.

Mar 10, 12:05 AM

#327

red1130

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May 2018

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Yey! Frieren and co won!

My Candies:

Mar 10, 1:32 AM

#328

leethinh

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Mar 2024

It's truly a masterpiece !!!!!

Mar 10, 1:57 AM

#329

sonn4886

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Nov 2023

amazing episode. what else to say

Mar 10, 3:06 AM

#330

fadjazz

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Nov 2023

I love this episode

Mar 10, 3:58 AM

#331

only_high

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Sep 2014

what the hell man, they can't keep getting away with such godlike episodes

Mar 10, 4:11 AM

#332

shilye

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Mar 2021

goated animation

Mar 10, 4:16 AM

#333

yondaime321

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Dec 2015

The height of magic eh...

perfect title since this episode was PEAK fiction.
Frieren is the GOAT. ngl I wanted to see at least a bit of Fern replica vs Methode. I think that wouldve been interesting.
Also Ubel is such a badass.
I can fix her

Mar 10, 4:43 AM

#334

Eoussama

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Dec 2016

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It's crazy how you get to see all of them doing these crazy spells and then Frieren is just there spamming universe ending spells from hell.

Mar 10, 4:43 AM

#335

AxlTanderu

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Jun 2023

this is better than KNY

Mar 10, 4:51 AM

#336

Oppakiruy

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Jan 2024

The visual🔥, madhouse is cooking🔥

Mar 10, 5:34 AM

#337

the_assasins

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Aug 2015

Reply to Ventus_S

@Ventus_S lol, what made you think i didn't read your reply earlier ? I read it hence why I think your comment is nonsense. my comment about physic attack can break through defense was actually display in this episode. the black hole was create to launch the rubble into frieren. but of course it miss. and what makes you think frieren can block anything ? her defence is not unpenetrated. if the attack was really strong, even frieren can't block it. what a nonsense comment

Mar 10, 5:57 AM

#338

siegvfx

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Dec 2017

all the animation, the effects, the drawings, everything in this ep became perfect, cohesive and above all beautiful.

Mar 10, 6:16 AM

#339

LorFriedrich

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Feb 2022

What a fight! The power of Frieren... WOW

Mar 10, 6:57 AM

#340

B4S

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Aug 2023

Animations, sounds, fighting. All are the best I've ever seen, so satisfy

Mar 10, 7:24 AM

#341

HerryKun

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Feb 2020

very good i like it

Mar 10, 7:54 AM

#342

SixT9ineXD

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Nov 2023

This anime has always been one of my favourites. The music, the animation, the story, everything is just perfect. But this latest episode, it was phenomenal, it was something special. Once in a lifetime experience.
Eagerly waiting for S2. Keep up the good work Madhouse.❤️

Mar 10, 8:00 AM

#343

JJT1407

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MADHOUSE is getting mad in this episode, they are literally cooking it

Mar 10, 9:17 AM

#344

biglong

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Nov 2016

i freaking love this show

Mar 10, 9:32 AM

#345

weka

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Dec 2018

This is beautiful

Mar 10, 9:53 AM

#346

tomppeli

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Aug 2020

The offenssive spells between the two Frierens were quite impressive and well animated.

Got a bit scared for Fern there. Glad to see that both are fine though.

Mar 10, 10:20 AM

#347

Danpmss

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Reply to 33orion77

Morragan said:
Screw Shibuya arc. First-class mage exam arc is the peak of animation. Madhouse deserves a ton of praise.

Danpmss said:
@Morragan I do like both, but I really think this is indeed some of the best animation MadHouse has ever crafted in action scene, it's absolutely insane.

@33orion77 I'd argue their both have their bigger strengths in the different areas they decided to focus.
Frieren just happens to have an impeccable record when it comes to polishing battles despite them not even being a major element, it's kinda funny to think about it when Jujutsu had weeks of breaks and still fell apart in production haha

Mar 10, 10:28 AM

#348

DemonChicken123

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Oct 2015

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This anime is very good, and I thought from the actions scenes early on that they also knew what they were doing regarding that. Frankly, the directing for the episodes which are mostly slice of life is flawless. I feel that the directing for action sequences is not anywhere near as good, especially compared to how a lot of the earlier action sequence (for example, Stark vs the Dragon) were done. The animation is obviously good, but the direction seems to be falling. The sequences are too short, and the dialogue inbetween each 'impactful' moment is to be frank sometimes unecessary. Halve the amount of words preceding Ubel's victory over Sense and it hits so much harder. The writers should trust that the audience will understand what is happening, which they do earlier on in the show, but it seems that a lot of unfinished script drafts are being used. If it seems like harsh criticism, it's because otherwise Frieren is that good. From the work earlier in the show I know for a fact that the action sequences could have been on par with those in Jujutsu Kaisen season 2, but alas.

Mar 10, 10:48 AM

#349

Katarowski

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Jul 2021

peak of animation, watching this felt unreal

Mar 10, 11:05 AM

#350

Petroskha

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Feb 2024

Absolutely insane episode, I don't have words to describe

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