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May 5, 1:04 PM
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I mean yeah it's #1 but that means nothing when I KNOW it should be Haruhi that deserves this spot.
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May 5, 1:13 PM
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It depends if it’s an anime you’d like or not. I know that’s a copout answer but different people enjoy different things, if it looks like a genre, story, and cast you’d like then go for it.

The reason it’s number one most likely heavily has to do with it appealing to a large audience of the current western anime fan base.
May 5, 1:13 PM
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was this thread worth posting?
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May 5, 1:15 PM
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Really depends on what moves and drives you to watch anime in the first place. it has amazing animation, characters and a good soundtrack, also has pretty cool action moments but takes its time fleshing out the characters and the story. I'd recommend it even though I believe it's over hyped. Despite that it's still an awesome anime and I look forward for the rest of the tale.
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May 5, 1:16 PM
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Haruhi does NOT deserve the number one spot 😂. Not after that infinite 8 arc or whatever. You’re smoking that good stuff. Introduce me to your dealer
May 5, 1:16 PM
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It’s one of the best shows in years, so yes it’s worth watching. The real question is if it’s a genre you’d be interested in. But only you can answer that.
May 5, 1:20 PM
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Haruhi does NOT deserve the number one spot 😂. Not after that infinite 8 arc or whatever. You’re smoking that good stuff. Introduce me to your dealer
@SenshadouOtaku You don't get it. Back in them days we got the endless eight and we LIKED it. That's just how it was back in those times... kids these days.
May 5, 1:22 PM
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@SenshadouOtaku You don't get it. Back in them days we got the endless eight and we LIKED it. That's just how it was back in those times... kids these days.

Uhhh. Yeah no, you’re definitely smoking that good stuff. Nobody liked that “endless eight” arc. Maybe you’re a masochist, getting that same episode for two months straight. I dunno 🤷🏻‍♀️
May 5, 1:26 PM
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anizawa89 said:
I mean yeah it's #1 but that means nothing when I KNOW it should be Haruhi that deserves this spot.

Bruh why didn't you mention Tatami Galaxy instead
May 5, 1:27 PM

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lol, nothing against Haruhi but if you seriously think she deserves top spot, then I suggest you to not watch Frieren ever.
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May 5, 1:29 PM

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Yes I think you should watch it 🐥 enjoy!
May 5, 1:43 PM

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yeah it deserves top 10 of all time imo
May 5, 1:53 PM
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Yeah, I feel like there’s something enjoyable for everyone in this anime

May 5, 2:13 PM

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Even if it was not #1, this anime deserves a watch
Note: I don’t lazily watch 3-5 episodes, biasedly compare to other anime, or unfairly judge by surface level similarities. With every anime I start, I watch the entire series, both Japanese Sub & English Dub, then judge each anime based on what they present, to give an honest and fair rating.

May 5, 2:34 PM
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like I always say, don't watch it if you're a battle shounen tard. I'm sure you know what that entails.
May 5, 2:36 PM
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anizawa89 said:
I mean yeah it's #1 but that means nothing when I KNOW it should be Haruhi that deserves this spot.

Haruhi? yeah, no, while it's a good anime some forgot about it. I mean, no one talks about it anymore.
May 5, 2:38 PM
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It's not for everyone. If you don't like it, forget it.
May 5, 2:40 PM
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Frieren is widely regarded as the top anime, enjoying a lot of popularity. Personally, I also consider it my favorite. Its first position is well-deserved, although, as with anything that gains fame, it's not without its critics.
May 5, 2:49 PM
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If you like it then you should watch it but if you don't like it you should not and if you watch a like it the watch not it the not watch but like the not.

There. That should settle things.
May 5, 2:53 PM
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It depends on your taste.
Do you like non stop action without explanation and depth?
Then this anime isn't for you.
You love good written characters and slow paced adventures with some heartwarming flashbacks and jokes?
Give it a try.
I would definitely recommend it!
May 5, 2:53 PM

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100 percent no. Frieren is shounen trash in disguise. It deserves #1000, not #1.
May 5, 3:00 PM
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Is Frieren worth watching? Yes. Are Haruhi or Frieren worth the first place? No, and I like both.
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May 5, 3:21 PM

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Yea it's aight, worth watching I'd say
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May 5, 3:39 PM

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Please DO NOT watch it. Rewatch Haruhi instead.
May 5, 3:46 PM
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Dude watch it or don’t but stfu
May 5, 4:02 PM
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In my opinion. 100% even if you’re not super into fantasy
May 5, 4:17 PM
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@anizawa89 Watch 3-4 episodes then you'll get a general idea what it is.
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May 5, 4:35 PM
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I wanted to just type “Lol…” but it wouldn’t let me. 10’s of thousands of people rate these shows that we all enjoy every week. There’s a reason this one is rated so highly if not the highest. It’s one of the best overall anime experiences I’ve ever watched. You’ll laugh. You’ll cry. You’ll yell at the screen. But in the end it’s worth every second of your life you give it. To me anyway..
May 5, 4:38 PM
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Rhae said:
Please DO NOT watch it. Rewatch Haruhi instead.

Best post in the thread hands down
May 5, 5:00 PM
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Maybe at least once? In my opinion, it doesn't have any re-watch value.
May 5, 5:03 PM

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of course not its so bad and everyone else agrees
May 5, 5:28 PM
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More rather, have you gone mental?
May 5, 7:09 PM

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It's no disappearance of haruhi suzumiya. Frankly disappearance does deserve the N1 spot more than anything (that I have seen) in the top 50.

Except steins;gate cause I'm biased.

But frieren is a really really good show that is extremely hard to dislike. I honestly can't see anyone straight up disliking it unless they are trying to be contrarian. It's so inoffensive, and has a little something for every type of anime fan.
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May 5, 8:13 PM

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of course not its so bad and everyone else agrees

yes. I wanted to write exactly what you said
May 5, 8:17 PM

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In no universe would that ever be true.
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May 5, 8:43 PM
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Haruhi Suzumiya deserves the #1 spot

yes

yes indeed


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May 5, 9:23 PM
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it was OK. not the greatest thing ever. kinda slow and repetitive.
May 5, 11:35 PM
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You could argue about it deserving #1, but it's without a doubt top 10
May 6, 5:34 AM

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anizawa89 said:
I mean yeah it's #1 but that means nothing when I KNOW it should be Haruhi that deserves this spot.

Waste of time. It’s full of air. Thats why it is on top.

May 6, 5:36 AM

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many people enjoy it as you can see on the score
May 6, 6:45 AM
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Kind of Yeah its worth watching
May 6, 12:01 PM
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If and only if you can handle slow anime.
May 6, 2:05 PM

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I saw this thread yesterday and I remember not so many people managed to somehow answer to you with some proper reasons why to watch it/not to watch it. (I didn't read it all, so my apologies if somebody already managed to somehow sum it up.)

I definitely think Frieren is a bit overhyped anime, however... I still gave it 10/10, because the combination of many factors make it really enjoyable.

The story is basically adventurous anime, with some magic, with some elves, with some knights, with some fights, with some enemies here and there and with some overpowered characters. It has kinda a slow pace, which is something many people don't like about it. But it's telling a story from 2 different timelines, it has many great jokes, animation is perfect and music is just nice to listen to.

Thus main aspects, which should you consider, are:

  • If you like adventurous anime
  • If you like a decently overpowered characters (who are not able to do anything they want)
  • If you like anime without 24/7 running action in some shape and logic
  • If you want to handle some soft romance
  • If you have enough patience for slowly paced anime
  • If fantasy topic is something that interests you (elves, magic, mythical creatures, etc...)
  • If you don't mind some retrospective story telling in aprox. 1/3rd of the anime combined with linear story telling


That's basically what this anime contains. As others said and I noticed, I wouldn't put it into #1 rank either, that said, it's definitely very fun and enjoyable anime that deserves top #10 spot in many anime lists. But there are definitely drawbacks like slow pace or some retrospective story telling that some people simply didn't like and combination of those didn't enjoy.
May 6, 3:40 PM

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anizawa89 said:
@SenshadouOtaku You don't get it. Back in them days we got the endless eight and we LIKED it. That's just how it was back in those times... kids these days.

Uhhh. Yeah no, you’re definitely smoking that good stuff. Nobody liked that “endless eight” arc. Maybe you’re a masochist, getting that same episode for two months straight. I dunno 🤷🏻‍♀️
@SenshadouOtaku That guy is wrong, because back in the day people were losing their minds over the endless eight, you can literally check the episode threads on this site and see people slowly going insane.

>same episode for two months straight.
Never happened, every single one of the episodes was different.
May 6, 8:08 PM

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neither should really be at the top spot but i did like haruhi s1 more than frieren. both are good still.
May 6, 10:34 PM

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nope, play Rance instead
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May 7, 3:08 AM
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worth. but overrated.
May 7, 1:45 PM

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oh, guess I shouldn't have thought this was a legitimate thread.
It's just children arguing over which popular anime that aren't even similar in any way is the best like normal...

Neither this or Haruhi are best, ducks are obviously better.
May 8, 11:34 PM

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Go for it. Whether watching Frieren was worth it or not will depend on your own experience, personally... I wasn't a huge fan, but perhaps you like it. :)
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Watch it if you have time to appreciate its well paced story, characters and art design. I recommened it 1000%
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