How long before this show gets good?

Jul 17, 2025 5:35 AM

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how come people ask the internet when does this show get good? like clearly bro, you are doing something absolutely immature.

it feels like you are bound to watch it , someone forcing you. what tf is wrong with you? dropping an anime is up to watcher themselves not the internet fucking hell. clearly bullshit.

Jul 17, 2025 6:05 AM

#102

SofiaBulga

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If you didn't like the initial episodes, it's not worth continuing the fight. The show is just more of the same, with further elaboration and world building... mostly.

Jul 17, 2025 6:07 AM

#103

FreedomKME

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First 10 seconds of the first episode's opening. If you don't get it I recommend something like Paw Patrol for you.

Jul 17, 2025 6:08 AM

#104

Mamutcanalla

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immortal142 said:
I've tried to watch this show multiple times, but I never make it past episode 2 because I'm so bored. My question is simple: how many episodes does it take for this show to become good?

i dont know if is ragebait, but if you really dont like with 2 episodes dont see it, There is nothing more to it than this, this is what the whole anime is about.

Jul 17, 2025 7:05 AM

#105

landocalruccian

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Just drop the show if you can’t get invested into it, cause my answer would be from the jump it’s good.

Jul 17, 2025 7:14 AM

#106

Rokushon

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You know what just stop watching and go touch grass

Jul 17, 2025 7:33 AM

#107

SNgKrv

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its never if your not into it last 2eps. go watch some jjk.

Jul 17, 2025 7:57 AM

#108

RytvoOckakino

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If you can watch Erased. You should able to watch all this anime episode troll

Jul 17, 2025 8:24 AM

#109

JoeChip

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WHY ZOOMERS ARE SO AFRAID TO DROP POPULAR SHOWS AND NEED VALIDATION FROM OTHERS, JUST BECAUSE SOMETHING IS POPULAR DOES NOT MEAN YOU HAVE TO WATCH IT .

Sorry for the caps but had to do it. Now wait for this nonsense thread to reach 3 pages because of Frieren fanboys who can't stop posting the obvious.

JoeChip said:
Now wait for this nonsense thread to reach 3 pages because of Frieren fanboys who can't stop posting the obvious.

Guess what, I was proven right.

Jul 17, 2025 8:56 AM

#110

immortal142

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Reply to JoeChip

JoeChip said:
Now wait for this nonsense thread to reach 3 pages because of Frieren fanboys who can't stop posting the obvious.

Guess what, I was proven right.

@JoeChip No kidding, I was expecting this thread to be locked by now, I've said multiple times that I dropped it. It's pretty funny seeing how many people call it rage bait though.

Jul 17, 2025 9:16 AM

#111

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immortal142 said:
I've tried to watch this show multiple times, but I never make it past episode 2 because I'm so bored. My question is simple: how many episodes does it take for this show to become good?

It took me about 6 episodes to get into frieren. I suggest you take your time with it. I would not binge it as it is a show based more on vibes and building links with characters. There is no sense of urgency in the plot so Its something you watch slowly and take your time with.

Jul 17, 2025 9:22 AM

#112

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I dont understand how people dont find it interesting from the get-go. when it first started airing I had a friend who wanted me to watch it but I was unconvinced bc of the artstyle. after 4 episodes I was hooked and didnt miss a single update from then on lol. the first 5 eps were so PEAK and the quality stays consistent from there onwards but if you have the attention span of a frog then dont because its a slow burn.

Jul 17, 2025 10:10 AM

#113

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immortal142 said:
I've tried to watch this show multiple times, but I never make it past episode 2 because I'm so bored. My question is simple: how many episodes does it take for this show to become good?

Episode one bro (characters limit)

Jul 17, 2025 10:40 AM

#114

immortal142

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For everyone saying this is ragebait, here is the real ragebait:

Solo Leveling unironically deserved Anime of the Year.

Jul 17, 2025 10:41 AM

#115

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immortal142 said:
I've tried to watch this show multiple times, but I never make it past episode 2 because I'm so bored. My question is simple: how many episodes does it take for this show to become good?

drop it
not for you

Jul 17, 2025 10:43 AM

#116

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immortal142 said:
I've tried to watch this show multiple times, but I never make it past episode 2 because I'm so bored. My question is simple: how many episodes does it take for this show to become good?

0/10 ragebait (15char)

Jul 17, 2025 10:44 AM

#117

JoeChip

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For everyone saying this is ragebait, here is the real ragebait:

Solo Leveling unironically deserved Anime of the Year.

@immortal142

This sounds more like a hot take than ragebait.

Jul 17, 2025 11:13 AM

#118

immortal142

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@immortal142

This sounds more like a hot take than ragebait.

@JoeChip Aren't hot takes and ragebait the same thing with different names? To make it proper ragebait should it be something like "Frieren fans are low brain chuds who can't enjoy spectacle anime?" I need to know so I can properly ragebait in the future.

Jul 17, 2025 11:33 AM

#119

GTRaijin

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immortal142 said:
@JoeChip No kidding, I was expecting this thread to be locked by now, I've said multiple times that I dropped it. It's pretty funny seeing how many people call it rage bait though.

Then why are you still replying to this thread? Looks like you haven't even watched anything for the past 3 years. Was this thread made just to troll about the current top ranked anime or like what? I don't understand the point.

Jul 17, 2025 11:55 AM

#120

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https://youtu.be/qrvKVBgDKV8?si=G1oyy8KtwD_cwQQc

Jul 17, 2025 12:36 PM

#121

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just drop it dude, for the love of Kami, drop it, you don't need the validation therefore resorting to make a thread. how the freak are we suppose to know? for me, it was good from the beginning. if you went in expecting something like One Piece or Demon Slayer, drop it. ugh.

Jul 17, 2025 1:50 PM

#122

immortal142

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@iweebz FINALLY! The Truth. Now I understand, brb everyone, gotta go binge this show now, I'm missing Frieren butt.

Jul 17, 2025 4:01 PM

#123

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Frieren is tagged as "shounen" even though it doesn't even act like one.
If you are bored with, it's fine.
You are just not mature enough for it, it is as simple as that.
Try again when you get significantly older and smarter.

Jul 17, 2025 7:00 PM

#124

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Reply to Alexzsandros

Frieren is tagged as "shounen" even though it doesn't even act like one.
If you are bored with, it's fine.
You are just not mature enough for it, it is as simple as that.
Try again when you get significantly older and smarter.

@Alexzsandros Shonen doesn't say anything about what type of show it'll be, it tells you the approximate age group. Shonen is a demographic, not a genre. Instead of insulting others' intelligence, you should understand the difference between demographic & genre.

Jul 17, 2025 7:05 PM

#125

life4trinity

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You don't need to ask strangers this question, if a show doesn't grab you immediately, then drop it. Life is too short to waste your time watching stuff you don't want to watch.

Jul 17, 2025 7:15 PM

#126

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immortal142 said:
I've tried to watch this show multiple times, but I never make it past episode 2 because I'm so bored. My question is simple: how many episodes does it take for this show to become good?

Bruh, bored in two means it ain’t for you.
It’ll never get good in your case.
Learn to appreciate the quieter things in life and appreciate your friends and family more. Then maybe you’ll have a change of heart

Jul 17, 2025 7:29 PM

#127

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immortal142 said:
I've tried to watch this show multiple times, but I never make it past episode 2 because I'm so bored. My question is simple: how many episodes does it take for this show to become good?

Bruh, bored in two means it ain’t for you.
It’ll never get good in your case.
Learn to appreciate the quieter things in life and appreciate your friends and family more. Then maybe you’ll have a change of heart

@ghier Naw, can't trust family. They are the people who will stab you in the back first. Family are the most hateful people in the world.

Jul 17, 2025 8:07 PM

#128

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I'm not sure I know the episode that got me hooked, but it's slower paced relative to newer gen anime. You aren't immediately spectating an adventure, but you are watching the end of one, without knowing what the journey is. At least, that's why it took me a bit to love this show and I mean LOVE. To be considered is the pacing of this 24EP season relative to others that run 13EP. I would approach watching Frieren as a well-paced journey that unravels bit by bit slowly and subtly, while each character grows and learns in their unique ways. There is SO much depth of character for each. Watch up to half, if you still didn't enjoy it then drop it, we're in for a long ride.

Jul 17, 2025 9:13 PM

#129

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immortal142 said:
@JoeChip Damn right, I'm not looking through 10+ pages of posts, why do that when I could simply rehash it? Lazy and proud.

So now you’re requesting 10 pages of posts?

You’ve changed nothing, except added more useless posts, watch the show or don’t, if you can’t get it, no one’s going to be able to make you get it, why are some people so desperate for attention, or perhaps they themselves are thoughtless, and need others to think for them, cringe af either way.

Jul 17, 2025 10:22 PM

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immortal142 said:
@JoeChip Damn right, I'm not looking through 10+ pages of posts, why do that when I could simply rehash it? Lazy and proud.

So now you’re requesting 10 pages of posts?

You’ve changed nothing, except added more useless posts, watch the show or don’t, if you can’t get it, no one’s going to be able to make you get it, why are some people so desperate for attention, or perhaps they themselves are thoughtless, and need others to think for them, cringe af either way.

Yes, give me more attention, I crave it. My parents never told me they loved me.

Jul 18, 2025 5:04 AM

#131

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it takes around six episodes. take care, pal!

Jul 18, 2025 5:47 AM

#132

taflinder

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Took me like 7 episodes to get hooked. Though if you seriously can't get into it just drop it.

Jul 18, 2025 7:05 AM

#133

RickRoy13

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you are clearly here to offend people, I can guess your personality. just watch something different lad

Jul 18, 2025 8:05 AM

#134

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Helvetica_Chief said:

immortal142 said:
I've tried to watch this show multiple times, but I never make it past episode 2 because I'm so bored. My question is simple: how many episodes does it take for this show to become good?

Have you tried watching it with subway surfer ?

lmao i was gonna say that

Jul 18, 2025 8:15 AM

#135

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you are clearly here to offend people, I can guess your personality. just watch something different lad

@RickRoy13 Most of my replies have not been offensive; I've only been offensive towards people who were offensive towards me. I asked a simple question, that I got some real answers to. However, a small subset of people decided to make fun of me because they couldn't fathom having different tastes from their own.

I am curious, though. What exactly is my personality, and how long did you study to be a psychologist?

Jul 18, 2025 10:48 AM

#136

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immortal142 said:
I've tried to watch this show multiple times, but I never make it past episode 2 because I'm so bored. My question is simple: how many episodes does it take for this show to become good?

the main fights happen in the ending eps only (like around 15 ig I don't remember) if that's what you are looking for but this show is kind of a wholesome tale so it's not everyone's cup of tea.

Jul 18, 2025 11:11 AM

#137

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immortal142 said:
@JoeChip I'm a millennial... 1990

I'm wondering why people love this show so much. From what I've read online, I get a range from EP1 all the way to EP20, so I'm looking for the consensus.

There isn’t gonna be a consensus because it’s actually good the whole time and there isn’t one part of it that’s better than the other parts beyond preference, the whole thing is good. If ur bored 2 episodes in because you aren’t being spoof fed what to be interested in by the plot? I mean it’s basically fantastic from the start.

Jul 18, 2025 11:15 AM

#138

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TrekkieNoob said:
we can already tell you have poor taste its best you just accept it may not be for you.

Facts he’s got 90% romantic comedies with tsundere MCs SMH

Jul 18, 2025 11:16 AM

#139

JoeChip

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You boys are still going on huh? Well, have fun I guess.

Jul 18, 2025 8:30 PM

#140

eze_tielve

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If you can't digest a calm anime that doesn't have a fight scene every 3 minutes then go watch MHA or something.

Jul 18, 2025 11:58 PM

#141

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Reply to immortal142

For everyone saying this is ragebait, here is the real ragebait:

Solo Leveling unironically deserved Anime of the Year.

Fans claimed they didn't care about the award, but the moment that show won they immediately lost their shit. lol

Jul 19, 2025 1:45 AM

#142

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General rule so you never ask this again, you need one fifth to a bit over one fourth of a series. A single cour series that would be 2 to 3 episodes to get a rough judgment, a two cour series you need anywhere from 5 to 8 episodes to get a feeling for what a series is like and any major development happens anywhere from 7th to 14th episode often. Though this gets more complicated with series that are planned ahead to have multiple seasons though.

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Jul 19, 2025 3:13 AM

#143

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Not all anime need to have a lot of action and battles,yk? Frieren is very good,for those who enjoy the style. If you don't like it,drop it and move on. It's not gonna change its vibe.

Jul 19, 2025 3:46 AM

#144

Azukara

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If it's not to your taste, leave it alone. The show is beautiful from the first moment onwards.

Jul 19, 2025 10:31 AM

#145

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immortal142 said:
@Alexzsandros Shonen doesn't say anything about what type of show it'll be, it tells you the approximate age group. Shonen is a demographic, not a genre. Instead of insulting others' intelligence, you should understand the difference between demographic & genre.

I do understand it logically, not emotionally.
Guess I should return back to grimdark then.
Those genres and demographics do really get on my nerves.

Jul 20, 2025 8:22 AM

#146

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immortal142 said:
@Zarutaku Thanks for the response, not necessarily looking for actions, just a range of when the show stops being boring.

ngl i find it pretty nonsensical to be asking that here. the show is not boring from ep 1, but thats because i enjoy this type of show. you clearly dont, and noone else can make a judgement on when you will find something interesting, especially if you dont give them any time of criteria (what you are even looking for in this show).

Jul 20, 2025 5:19 PM

#147

LoreofMars

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It’s good in the first ep, but that doesn’t mean it’s for everyone.
If you aren’t enjoying it, watch something that you will enjoy. Sometimes I try to watch something and I’m just not in the right mood, then I return maybe a month or season later and I find I’m enjoying it.
Although, the whole point of the show is for Frieren to learn how to appreciate the little moments and the very little time that people have; it is slower paced by design.

Jul 20, 2025 6:12 PM

#148

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WeebPops said:
It’s not something that I can say when it gets good if your looking for an anime with fighting 24/7 this is not the anime for you however I’m not saying there’s no fighting this anime has fight sense but most of the time (from what I can remember from my watch) it’s about an elf going on an adventure with her apprentice and a warrior who’s a cowered as they try to reach “Heaven” so she can reunite with an old friend and get to know him better when I watched this anime the best part about it for me is how lovable the characters are in the slice of life format but to answer your question around the 8-28 episodes

Thanks for putting it like this. I completely agree that it’s about the relationships the story and the story’s history.

Jul 21, 2025 12:26 AM

#149

daddy_0_o

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it gets better from ep4

Jul 21, 2025 2:51 AM

#150

tumolotion

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honestly watch it a few years from now. i dont think i wouldve liked it had i watched it before this year, but u gotta be at a certain point mentally
IMO IMO IMO IMO IMO

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