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Feb 9, 2024 9:04 AM

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Pretty good, as always. Everyone is interested in Stark's body.
I think comedy is one thing the show tries to do that it doesn't excel at and it sticks out when it's so good at everything else.
The message and themes were touching and we're ready for the next test. Sense, the one holding the test, is a pacifist
Feb 9, 2024 9:13 AM

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A very good and relaxing episode as a whole. Nice change of pace compared to the first test, everything just breezed by so well and it was nice seeing the characters present in the first test be present in this episode too in a more relaxed, natural and normal setting before the Second Test takes place, even if their moments in this episode were brief. Given how some of these encounters and building of bonds can be tested in a seemingly challenging dungeon test next time around where everyone are in it for themselves, this could serve as a nice transition and calm before the storm episode before what is to happen next. Even seeing some goofier moments like Fern acting like a kid made me feel nostalgic of the earlier episodes of the series, and some moments like Stark and Wirbel were unexpected but fun to watch. Seeing Frieren smiling brightly after meeting with her party members from the first test and enjoying sweets with them and Fern, while reminiscing about why Himmel gave it his all to be a hero was nice too. In general, loads of little moments were there that made this episode really nice to watch and made the characters more interesting or likable than even the first test alone.
Feb 9, 2024 9:34 AM
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Ah yes more of Fern antic pouting all around.

Stark tho having fun with Wirbel doing some little hunting mission. Ubel with Land kinda cute together, sadly Ubel ulterior motive tagging along kinda sick. But i like how they all enjoyed the short break before continuing the test coming up next, which is a dungeon raiding? Ah dungeon meshi dungeon meshi....
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Feb 9, 2024 9:36 AM
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Unironically the best episode of the second cur so far. Frieren really is at its best when it's just the main cast doing side quests while juxtaposed with Frieren's past ventures.
The writing, pacing, and directing just all come together so well.
That's peak storytelling for you, they made visiting a restaurant amazing lol.

Hope the second part of this exam is better than the first. It's weird how the show seems to have trouble translating its strengths into the action heavy "shounen" side.




Feb 9, 2024 9:41 AM
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Love this series tho, perfection. Next exam underway yhh.
Feb 9, 2024 10:00 AM

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Yay for more Stark!

Stark did some childish things when Frieren and Fern were away. It's funny that those kinds of things make Fern mad. She's like a mom.

So Ubel can copy spells? That's interesting.

I liked how this was more or less buffer episode. Glad they didn't immediately cut to the 2nd exam. Wonder how it'll go.
Feb 9, 2024 10:10 AM
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This episode reminded me of when I entered the specific areas in high school (when they divided the group between those who went to mathematical, biological, social sciences, etc.), and basically even though they are no longer your classmates, you still follow each other. hanging out with them.

I liked that Stark was present, which will not be the case in the next episode xd.

If throughout my life I find a girl like Übel she will have total freedom to ruin my life xd.
Feb 9, 2024 10:11 AM

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Another great episode with getting to see Stark again and some comedic moments such as "mom" Fern getting upset that Stark stayed up late and had juice without her lol (seriously, what's the big deal since Fern was busy with her test). Oh and Frieren getting caught in the crossfire with that and later on pleading for Stark to help get Fern out of another bad mood was also pretty funny since we hardly get to see Frieren act emotional.

Speaking of which I noticed a subtle smile on her with the plate full of steaks:How in the heck did she finish her plate? I mean I'm assuming she did but damn that has to be several pounds!

On a side note we learned that Übel can use other people's magic if she empathizes with them, and she wants to learn the cloning skill from the mage she's following. I can only imagine how much easier it would allow her to kill her opponents...
Feb 9, 2024 10:22 AM
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ubel can copy other spells by just feeling it eh thats a strong magic right there

the calm before the storm episode eh

nice to see stark again
Feb 9, 2024 10:24 AM
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Summary for this episode: Fern is sulking
Feb 9, 2024 10:31 AM

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Stark got not trained by a random old man and then for kidnapped by Wirbel. It's good to see our poor lad is still the same as ever!
Feb 9, 2024 10:36 AM

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nice smile, Frieren look so happy during the girl's talk. It seems she now understood what Himmel said about how to make people remember her.
Feb 9, 2024 10:37 AM

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Fern is so adorable 🥰🥰🥰
It's not that I dislike this genre but... to add unnecessary fan services to/in/for heroines
and ultimately destroys her character and personality; their purity tarnished because of it,
is the only thing I hope to not happen to them. For that sole purity is my fan service.
Feb 9, 2024 10:44 AM

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Another episode of peak fantasy 🙏🏾

Fern really came back just to scold Stark for staying up late and eating unhealthy lol they’re too cute

It was so fun to see all the main characters from the exam just enjoying their time off and being themselves around town. It’s wild how big the difference is between the competitive version of their personalities and their day to day personalities. Like Wirbel is a totally different person outside of the battlefield lol.

I like how food and taste is handled in this episode. Everyone bonding over a nice meal, it shows how people’s emotions and mood can affect the taste of food. Frieren’s memories of Himmel and Denken’s memories of his wife. Then the glasses dude not eating much because of Ubel 😂 .

This is a very real phenomena that occurs too. The human taste palette does change depending on the circumstances in which you’re eating, so being reminded of Himmel and being surrounded by people she cares deeply for did quite literally make that the best food ever for Frieren.

Aw, casual Lawine is so cute! Love how Kanne asked her out on a date. They’re so gay lmao.

The thanks Frieren gets from the girls is so sweet. She didn’t even realise how big an impact she had on them. That’s something they’ll never forget. Just like the little girl who Himmel helped.

And the 2nd phase of the exam is finally here.. looks like it’ll be way different and a lot harder than phase 1.
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Feb 9, 2024 11:09 AM

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It was such a great episode. Glad to see Stark again. He ordered omurice, the same as Himmel!

Every time Fern gets mad at Frieren or Stark, I keep thinking Sein will show up to help mediate. Really miss his presence.

I think my favorite moments are the ones with Himmel though. Whenever there's a flashback with him, he always says things in a way that are calming and hopeful.

And I liked how the music at the end transitioned from peaceful to dramatic, drumming up excitement for the second exam.
Feb 9, 2024 11:36 AM
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Genuinely insane how this story can make me emotional so easily. All they’re doing is visiting a restaurant man lmao
Feb 9, 2024 11:41 AM
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I won't deny that I'm quite impatient to see what the 2nd mage test will bring us, but this was quite a nice episode anyway. We got to know a bit more about the side characters, and the way Fern lent Stark without a blink of hesitation really made me chuckle 🤭 Plus, she's kind of adorable when she pouts, and we got plenty of that too in this episode haha 🥰
Feb 9, 2024 11:49 AM
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Pretty good breather episode. Frieren wanted to treat Fern and Stark to some of the best food you can ever have, even if it meant she uses up all her savings. Second half of the episode, Fern gets pissed at Frieren for the 123rd time no surprise there. Looks like the next stage of the exam is going to be close to impossible with someone called Sense being the poctor as whenever he was the poctor of previous first class mage exams lead to no one passed 0.0. See you guys next week
Feb 9, 2024 11:53 AM

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This sounds rough but I did not miss Stark.

"I taught you all I know - Who was that? - No idea" LMAO

I love the friendship Kanne and Lawine have
"This emotion is mine alone.
It is for Madoka alone." - Homura
or how I would descripe Mahou Shoujo Madoka Magica.
Feb 9, 2024 11:57 AM

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Loving this arc. Stark and Wirbel's interaction was pretty funny.
Feb 9, 2024 12:31 PM

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Fern's little walk after the resturant was hilarious

But C'mon Lawine and Kanne are def in love with each other
Feb 9, 2024 12:38 PM

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It's a pity that the animation wasn't better and some of the transitions seemed weird, but it's still a nice episode, I love the character interactions in this anime👌
Feb 9, 2024 12:54 PM
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Relax day before the second exam!!!
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Feb 9, 2024 1:01 PM
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Good slice of life episode to calm down before the storm.
Hyped for the next one!
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Feb 9, 2024 1:21 PM

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Geez cant believe that for an episode of them going to a restaurant got me so invested.

There is so many battle heavy shonen animes out there, its nice to have something thats a slower pace.

Just love the character interactions.
Fern being fern and pouting the entire episode.
Stark being stark and attracting weird people.

We get a bit of the background for all the characters such as ubel, lawine and wirbel

Only 6 more episodes to go.

Cant wait for next week
Feb 9, 2024 1:39 PM

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Much needed break from the trials.

3/5
Feb 9, 2024 2:02 PM

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Finally we're back with the group of heroes. Fern's pouting shiny as always, and Stark being recluted by Wirbel. Surprising, it felt like love in first sight. And yeah, he actually evolved his combat skills for what I see.
It seems next exam it's going to be a little difficult for our protagonists, so... GOOD LUCK AND HAVE FUN
Feb 9, 2024 2:25 PM
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This arc has been great. No way they finish the story in six episodes right? Second season on the way?
Feb 9, 2024 2:43 PM
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The world-building in this episode was just on another level. Another great one!
Feb 9, 2024 2:45 PM

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New test hype.. but dman the rest of the episode put me sleep..

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But my feels.
Feb 9, 2024 3:16 PM
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Banger! Strong reminder why we love this anime.
Feb 9, 2024 3:34 PM

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A day in life of our favourite fantasy party. A great laid-back and comfy episode, but I'm disappointed we didn't at least start the second trial to see what the catch is.
Feb 9, 2024 3:50 PM
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Ah the first exam is over and it’s time for a short reprieve before the second exam starts. It’s always nice to see the slice of life side of the group and there dynamic as they lull around town and the group goes out to eat at a place Frieren hasn’t been to in 80 years and it appears Denken and his late wife RIP 🪦 had eaten there around 50 years ago. It looks like Sense will be the Examiner for the next exam and it seems she’s incredibly difficult to please seeing as nobody in the past 4 exams she’s examined has passed. Looking forward to the next episode
Feb 9, 2024 4:50 PM

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A very very relaxing episode. I forgot we've had these kind most of the time. From what I've seen from the PV for the 2nd exam, it's gonna be completely different. I really like to see Fern like that, it brings a lot of comedy interaction with Stark and Frieren. The flashbacks were wholesome as usual.


“You yourself have to change first, or nothing will change for you!”
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Feb 9, 2024 4:53 PM

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these are the best kind of episodes. fern really runs the game around the place lol, got angry two days in a row. neat when she's content though, she really stark go just like that lmao.
Feb 9, 2024 5:15 PM
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Even mages need a day off, or a few. With the first test done its time for everyone to recover and leisure around town in the meantime. Frieren and Fern reuniting with Stark was funny, he's been acting however he wants without Fern around and it's easy for her to get him confessing to such behavior. Fern was none too pleased by this along with Frieren usual last sleeping. Fern gets very upset when people don't precisely fit her schedule. Seeing the other mages from the exam having their own days off was nice. It's good to see these same characters outside of an arena and how they are relaxed. That lets us better understand their normal behavior. Stark being recruited by Wirbel for a job, Denken doting on Laufen like a granddaughter, Ubel trying to get information to better her techniques, all of these show us either different sides or expanded views of the characters and make for wholesome scenes too. Frieren thinking back to something Himmel told her that resonates in present day is always done perfectly. This time thinking back to what he said about helping people being the way we live on. That to live is to be remembered, and that changing someone's life even in a small way will ensure that. Couldn't be more profound words spoken by the hero.
Feb 9, 2024 5:34 PM
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Some time off before the second test
Feb 9, 2024 5:40 PM

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Excited for sense!
Feb 9, 2024 5:54 PM
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very relaxing eps, a lot of interaction from character in this episode
Feb 9, 2024 5:54 PM

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Well, I think we can just call this the Fern pout episode...

As the first exam came to an end, a much needed respite for Frieren, Fern, and all the other exam takers was in order. Unironically, this might be the episode I enjoyed the most in the second cour so far, because I've been such a fan of the slower, slice of life moments and the goofy interactions between the characters, and we had a wild Stark sighting! Man I have missed him! Not to say I haven't enjoyed the action episodes, I just feel these types of episodes fit this series' identity a bit better. Another strong part of the episode was Übel walking with Land. I don't know why really, but Übel really commands every scene she's in, and her voice actress Hasegawa Ikumi has done such a good job voicing her. I enjoy every moment she's on screen.

The second exam is imminent, and the most hype moments may very well be ahead. I'm looking forward to it!
Feb 9, 2024 6:00 PM

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"Oh no... Fern is sulking" - the episode.

Character interactions were a total joy to watch. It was nice to see Stark (and Himmel!) again and we also got a bit more insight into characters such as Übel, Lawine and Denken's group.

Looking forward to the Second Exam!
Feb 9, 2024 6:00 PM
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I just love how Himmel was always thinking of Frierens future. It really brings tears to my eyes each time.
Feb 9, 2024 6:39 PM
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An stupendous episode! The series spoils me episode after episode. Frieren will thrash the second exam.
Mene, mene, tekel, parsin
Feb 9, 2024 7:13 PM
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My favorite part of this episode was seeing the smile on Freiren as she was listening to the girls talk and remembering the words of Himmel.
Feb 9, 2024 7:26 PM
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Sense is sort of 'moved' by Frieren's display of power with the way she destroyed the barrier so she had to step things up a notch.
Still can't wait for the Serie-Frieren reunion.
Feb 9, 2024 7:43 PM
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A slow cute ep. Keen for next week.
Feb 9, 2024 8:31 PM

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I love this show to heck. OMG this episode was so cute. Mommy Fern getting mad at Stark and Frieren XD

I really love how they took some time to flash out the characters for this arc and give them abit more personality. This series takes its world building seriously.

All the nostalgia flashbacks for Frieren too. Life is so fleeting.
Feb 9, 2024 8:52 PM

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another boring filler episode, with strange Fern behaviour and moods.. does she have strong period? she acts worse than a child in this episode and she supposed to be 17? totally wasted screen time on Fern, instead they should progress Fern X Stark love story...
(づ ̄ ³ ̄)づ ちゅっ ちゅっ キス (´。✪ω✪。`)

I hate it when anime/manga that I enjoyed ends, especially when there could be much longer plot and when I love main heroine :P

I wish I had magic glasses that let me see real world in anime colors ;)
Feb 9, 2024 9:04 PM
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I'm glad we got an episode like this before the next part of the exam. It's a return to the stuff that makes me love the series. Hoping we get more stuff like this before the season ends.
Feb 9, 2024 9:30 PM

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Huh, it just occurred me in a way Ubel is a stray cat
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