THE PARTY IS ALL TOGETHER ONCE AGAIN!
I have missed a Frieren episode like this one honestly, this was one of the episodes that was more like Frieren really is about, and it was great, especially after 4 episodes that we didn't have that.
First of all, we finally got to see Stark again, after that little part at the end of the last episode. The way Fern caught him sleeping until the evening, and scolded him, and asked him about his wrongdoings, and Stark just confessed everything that he did (horrible things like staying up late, and drinking juice at night), really suitable to the way he seems like he's a child. And then Fern started attacking him rightfuly. And when Frieren thought she was off the hook, Fern also gets mad at her, because Frieren also slept until late. It's honestly so funny how Fern just seems like a mother in the group for both of them. And also how the 2 of them are afraid of Fern when she's mad xD
Frieren calling Stark to help her out when Fern was mad at her the next day, and Stark was like "But I'm afraid of her too" xDD
I loved this episode because we got to more a lot more about the other characters that are also taking the exam, and we got to see them in a more chill environment. I'm honestly loving Denken's character more and more! Him treating the female mage like his grandaughter was wholesome!
Also, the way Stark was like "wait, this is appearing to be a only girls outing, maybe I'm a bit extra here" and immediately after the other mage we saw at the competition appears, and Fern was like "Go ahead, take him" was super funny, Fern doesn't hold back with Stark xD
Also, Stark got himself a new friend, that's nice, really enjoyed how he praised Stark's fighting abillities.
I'm particularly curious about Ubel, her character is intriguing, and people are always talking about her, so there must be something to it.
Anyways, this episode has to be one of the best of the anime so far, especially because it's filling a new arc with what it was lacking, that was these more relaxing, wholesome Frieren style episodes, and what makes it even more special is exactly the fact this episode comes after 5 episodes that were a bit more tense and didn't have that spark. This new arc is doing a good job at changing the pace of the anime, but these episodes are also needed! I hope we get to see at least 1 more episode like this until the end of this 2nd cour.
Also, the examiner made it seem like the next exam is not going to involve combat, but rather something that maybe used more the intelect of each magician over his pure power, and it seems like that might be it, because the title of the next episode hints at the next exam being a labyrinth. Either way, I suppose next episode we're back at the exam, and no more Stark for a more couple episodes, which is always a shame.
Anyway, loved the episode, really excited for the next one, especially because I've grown more attached to the other mages too now!
Edit: Forgot to mention how at the restaurant Frieren suggested to Stark the meal that Himmel had when Frieren was with her former party 80 years prior. This might show how Frieren noticed Himmel's choices and believes he has good taste, but I like to think that Frieren might have thought that Stark might like what Himmel likes, since he's a great and kind warrior like Himmel was, and in this way, Stark reminds Frieren of Himmel a bit.
Also, when that old man was with Stark while he was training, and said "I taught you everything I know" and leaves, and then Frieren asks who he was, and Stark was "I don't know, never seen him before" was just way to funny xD Stark really does attracks weird people xD |