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Jul 16, 11:49 AM
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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?
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Jul 16, 11:52 AM
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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.
JoeChipJul 16, 12:07 PM
Jul 16, 11:59 AM
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there's no way i cried on the first episode tho
Jul 16, 11:59 AM
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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's good from the start. watch it with some nice food while sitting in a nice chair after a good day and admire the vibes. that's my recommendation for how to watch Frieren. maybe get some nice headphones too so you can enjoy the good music and voice acting too.
Jul 16, 12:03 PM
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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 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.
Jul 16, 12:04 PM
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@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.
@immortal142

You could simply read the many previous threads made with the same subject, but too lazy to do that, huh?
Jul 16, 12:06 PM
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@immortal142

You could simply read the many previous threads made with the same subject, but too lazy to do that, huh?
@JoeChip Damn right, I'm not looking through 10+ pages of posts, why do that when I could simply rehash it? Lazy and proud.
Jul 16, 12:06 PM
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we can already tell you have poor taste its best you just accept it may not be for you.
Jul 16, 12:07 PM
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we can already tell you have poor taste its best you just accept it may not be for you.
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Best post and now the thread can be locked, hopefully.
Jul 16, 12:07 PM

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

Don't know how to use Google as well? I feel sorry for you.
Jul 16, 12:08 PM
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Wait, what is this Google you speak of? Please, give me a long, detailed list of how to do this witchcraft you refer to as "Google".
Jul 16, 12:09 PM

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8-10 episodes if you are looking for action.
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Jul 16, 12:09 PM
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8-10 episodes if you are looking for action.
@Zarutaku Thanks for the response, not necessarily looking for actions, just a range of when the show stops being boring.
Jul 16, 12:10 PM
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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
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Jul 16, 12:18 PM
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The nature of the series is Frieren’s methodical adventure, learning to appreciate everything around her that she’s ignored all her life, and truly pay attention, learn about, love, appreciate her companions, and all the interactions between said companions. So if you find the first few episodes setting this up boring, you might not find the show all that exhilarating. But if anything were to catch your attention, maybe episode 6, most likely episodes 8-10, or the final arc that starts at like episode 18.
Jul 16, 12:19 PM
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My man, just drop it, if you don't like it don't force yourself to watch it. Everyone has their own taste, there are people who like boring shit and people who don't.
Jul 16, 12:26 PM

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Instead of wasting time on this BS thread, go watch the damn show or drop it and F off. It's that simple. Most people get hooked from episode 1 since it gets good from episode 1! Found episode 1-2 boring? Go watch something that you don't think is boring. Don't expect us to make decisions for you dumdum!
Jul 16, 12:27 PM
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I dropped it after episode 2, and I've only tried to watch it twice. I was just curious if I should try and watch it again. After reading all the responses, I've become convinced I made the right choice. I don't think I will like the show even with the "good" moments. The wonderful thing about what is good & bad, it's all relative, and I had some fun being facetious.
Jul 16, 12:29 PM
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I'm sorry, but if you've given it multiple chances and still can't get into it, then it's simply not for u. It's so obvious, I really don't get how u can't get it man.
Jul 16, 12:30 PM

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Best to keep it dropped if you dislike the status quo of what you see in an anime.
Jul 16, 12:33 PM
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Sometimes you might not be in the right headspace to enjoy a show, so I was just curious if I had missed something, or if the show changes in any major way.
Jul 16, 12:34 PM
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If you're on episode two for the third time and still think it's boring, then you've already got your answer: it's not for you. This isn't Dark Souls, you don't have to "keep going until it gets good." Some anime just doesn't click, and that's fine. But if you're asking when it gets good, it's because you're not enjoying the present. And if the present doesn't work for you, the future won't save it. Sounds like you're just dealing with MOFO: fear of having a different opinion from the hype. Drop it and watch something you actually want, not what the algorithm wants you to.
Jul 16, 12:35 PM
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episode 1
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Jul 16, 12:45 PM
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Dude, life seems so empty without Okeanix anymore...
Jul 16, 12:50 PM
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It's good from the first seconds of episode 1, honestly a thousand times better than any other generic fantasy anime you've ever watched.
Jul 16, 12:53 PM
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1 episode.................
Jul 16, 12:55 PM
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@immortal142 I know exactly what you mean. I considered dropping Frieren multiple times before episode 7. It was thanks to the online community that kept encouraging me to keep going because if I had stopped, then I would not have experienced such an incredible story.

Episode 7 bought another 7/8 episodes, and by the time I got to around episode 15, I knew I was in for the whole way no matter what. KEEP GOING YOU WON'T REGRET IT!!!
Jul 16, 12:56 PM
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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?

Have you tried watching it with subway surfer ?
Jul 16, 12:57 PM
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This question is asked once almost every month
Jul 16, 12:59 PM

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Ngl it took me 5 episodes to get hooked, but now i believe Frieren is a masterpice.

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Jul 16, 12:59 PM
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This question is asked once almost every month
@er_ror It'll most likely be asked for years to come
Jul 16, 1:00 PM

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This question is asked once almost every month
@er_ror

More like every two weeks.
Jul 16, 1:00 PM
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5+ episodes is the length of a feature-length film
Jul 16, 1:05 PM
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Just drop it and move on, Frieren is a SOL so if you find it boring nothing will change that and it’s honestly a disservice to the anime if you force yourself to watch it.
Jul 16, 1:07 PM
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Just drop it and move on, Frieren is a SOL so if you find it boring nothing will change that and it’s honestly a disservice to the anime if you force yourself to watch it.
@Bananaman2345 Yeah, after everything everyone has said, I've decided exactly that.
Jul 16, 1:08 PM
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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.

This show keeps being 'boring' for entire season. It's very consistent in direction and it doesn't change much. If plot doesn't deliver what you want, there are some good action scenes.
This show is good, it's just not for you. Watch something else. Don't force yourself.
But if you are trolling, I just wasted my time writing this xD
Jul 16, 1:10 PM

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Just drop it and move on, Frieren is a SOL so if you find it boring nothing will change that and it’s honestly a disservice to the anime if you force yourself to watch it.
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Just drop it and move on, Frieren is a SOL


Frieren has SOL elements but it's not truly SOL, unlike a SOL anime it has a structured narrative and an ongoing plot, finding Himmel in the land of the dead, which makes it different than truly SOL anime like Aria or Mushishi.
Jul 16, 1:13 PM

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

If you found Episodes 1-7 boring, then my prediction is that after Episodes 8-10 you'll probably go back to being bored. Maybe until like Episode 20.

If you really want to know what other people think of the show and why they like it, just read some reviews. There are 726 positive user reviews on MAL at the moment.
Jul 16, 1:21 PM

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It never gets good, but the start gets better as you see what happens after.

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JoeChip said:
Bananaman2345 said:
Just drop it and move on, Frieren is a SOL


Frieren has SOL elements but it's not truly SOL, unlike a SOL anime it has a structured narrative and an ongoing plot, finding Himmel in the land of the dead, which makes it different than truly SOL anime like Aria or Mushishi.

Just because an anime has a plot and narrative doesn’t mean it can’t be a SOL.

Pretty good examples of this are Bocchi the Rock! and YLIA.
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Back in my zilennial days, bait use to be believable. These pure Gen Z younglings aint even trying.

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Jul 16, 1:36 PM

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JoeChip said:
Bananaman2345 said:
Just drop it and move on, Frieren is a SOL


Frieren has SOL elements but it's not truly SOL, unlike a SOL anime it has a structured narrative and an ongoing plot, finding Himmel in the land of the dead, which makes it different than truly SOL anime like Aria or Mushishi.

Just because an anime has a plot and narrative doesn’t mean it can’t be a SOL.

Pretty good examples of this are Bocchi the Rock! and YLIA.
@Bananaman2345

Thanks for telling you don't get what SOL is, and YLIA is not SOL is it's drAMa-romance with some SOL elements
Jul 16, 1:36 PM
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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 does start off slow but I would stay with it. Around episode 8 is where it started to get really good for me. It is a very good show so I would see it through!
Jul 16, 1:37 PM

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It takes about 8 to 12 episodes to get to a part where something interesting happens. The first part is mostly iyashikei nonsense.
Jul 16, 1:45 PM
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its a pretty slow show so drop if not for u
Jul 16, 1:48 PM
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first episode. useless post
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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.

im still waiting, to be honest… my highlight was the first episode though
Jul 16, 1:57 PM
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Already on episode 3 you should be finding something that might be considered less boring. If I remember correctly, at episode 8 to 10ish there should be more interesting stuff.
Anyway, if you get bored so easily maybe this show just isn’t for you, you’ll find many more “boring” sections: don’t force it upon yourself, there’s nothing to be ashamed of if you don’t like it.
Jul 16, 1:57 PM
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If you don’t get it after 10 minutes YOU ARE A DUMBASS TIKTOK ZOOMER RETARD WITH A SINGLE DIGIT IQ!

Not my actual thoughts, but you were fishing for someone to say something like that…

I enjoyed it immensely from the start, but you do you, it’s fine. No judgement. Freedom of choice is great 👍🏼
Jul 16, 2:08 PM
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he took actually 18 episodes to have something interesting and 21 to see the show getting good
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