Been watching anime since the 90s but this one is the best show ive seen so far. The writing and direction is just that good that ive teared up from episode one to the last episode in this season

I see you're already experiencing the phenomenon where you hear Himmel's voice at the beginning of a flashback and instantly have to fight for your life to not bawl your eyes out. Good.

6:31〜 この死生観がとても好きです😌

this show is so effortless in its sadness. its not even necessarily just sad, its so unashamedly real as well, and that rawness of emotions slowly culminates in the watcher until they shed tears. the sadness isn't sudden and it doesn't smack you in the face like most animes. Also the stoicism of the characters in this show or lack of facial expression leaves so much for interpretation when it comes to how characters are actually feeling. it lets watchers decide the emotions and their severity themselves instead of trying to hold your hand walk you through the emotions. This show is just so incredible and unique like that in it's own way. I also love the way this show tackles the idea of religion. it doesn't focus on 'how' it exists like most discourse these days, but instead focuses on 'why' it should exist. That's probably why Heiter was a priest worthy of being in such a prestigious and powerful group like the hero's party. His faith is not shaken up by the logic of how a heaven could even exists because he simply believes it should even if it doesn't make sense. his faith is formed by his unwavering desire for good instead of the belief in an entity that we never get to see like god.

いいね👍️

I really enjoy your reactions to this show. I had similar feelings when watching this. Frieren is really special.

Order handkerchiefs in bulk for THAT scene in episode 14, won’t say more 😂

Its really hard to keep it together even on rewatches - it really makes you appreciate the small moments more especially things you miss on the first watch. Ty for sharing your reaction.

It's funny how hysterical Amanda gets when she starts crying, she begins speaking so fast and babbling. It's so different from her normal manner xD

gandalf said: I wont tell you not to cry, for not all tears are an evil --- Ive learned to embrace the tears. why would I not let my eyes get wet when my heart is overwhelmed with joy and happiness? the beauty of the world is deserving of one's tears

I always thought it was weird that Fern seemed to interpret Heiter sometimes clicking his tongue at Frieren to be a really serious thing and in the flashback Himmel tells Heiter he's being too harsh on her, but then a friend of Japanese descent told me that in several countries in Asia a parent or teacher or similar authority figure clicking their tongue at you that way was 100% an "Oh, crap. I'm cooked" moment, kind of like when a Latino or black parent gives you The Look (tm).

"Then I, Flamme the legendary mage will help you" You can say what you want about Flamme, she was confident in her magic. That woman materialised her own legend through sheer willpower xD (SPOILER) - - - - - - - - Considering what she taught Frieren, and her level of confidence, I think that's why Flamme is the only apprentive who left her mark on History. Because she was the only one to know the full power of magic, and yet ended up not being intimidated or belittled by it it. She saw the most incredible mage in the world and yet she could still call herself "great" without hesitation. She's got the confidence xD

I envy anyone starting and feeling the wonder of this story.

The wonderful thing about Frieren is not that it's able to make people consistently cry so much, but that so often the tears are tears of joy and beauty..

I love your reactions so much! x3 Glad you both are enjoying the hell outta this amazing show.

If you think the opening doesn’t “match” the anime you should definitly read the lyrics when you have time.

This series probably spiked the stock prices of Kimberly-Clark because of everyone buying Kleenex. I think for its 28 epi run, I cried in at least 12 epis.

You guys are fun. Think I will join you for your 10 year journey.

Stupid show... Making me feel emotional stuff that makes me cry! Finding out that Frieren is 1000 years old and was the student of a mage that that's looked at as a fairy tale. Awesome!

Frieren's earrings are indeed inherited from her master.

When she says a 'mere ten-years adventure' at the end, she doesn't mean it the same as before. Frieren now understand, in a somewhat limited fashion still, _what_ those ten years will be. She's echoing herself almost self-deprecatingly.

Really enjoyed your live action reaction for the first episode! Looking forward to the rest ❤

Ep 14 is comming... These two are going to die...

Please continue to episode 2, you guys gonna love the actor was playing buggy.

I love that this show consistently breaks the mold of the "Nothing good ever comes from speaking with the dead" expectation that people have. That eventual reunion in Ende is going to shatter us all to pieces.

Sorry to say it, y'all, but you're not going to stop crying. The nice thing is that Frieren does happy tears, because it's about caring/sharing, not pain. I love the way they throw in just enough humor to keep it from getting too heavy.

Frieren is a well made anime

I remember when I was first watching this episode, I thought Fern would say "Miss Frieren only brought me because Mister Heiter tricked her." but instead she said "Miss Frieren promised Mister Heiter." Fern knew that Heiter tricked Frieren (ep 2, when Frieren was pouring booze on his grave) and yet Fern says that Frieren "promised" him. In my head, I just find it really wholesome.

It is my pleasure to see you two enjoying watching with a twinkle in your eyes. I look forward to reading more!

The composer for Frieren's soundtracks is Evan Call, known for composing beautiful soundtracks for animes like Violet Evergarden, My Happy Marriage and Josee, The Tiger And The Fish. Up until the latest season of Frieren (28 episodes) he composed 70 soundtracks for Frieren alone, and all of those are bangers. If you like what you have been hearing so far, I assure you that you won't be disappointed continuing on. And in case you're wondering you can hear the full album of the soundtracks in Spotify.

Ohhhh boy, if you are this emotional just from opening Flamme's tree, then later some episodes will destroy you :D

People are overreacting over the "spoiler" i dont think it affects the anime experience at all

Flamme's JP voice actress 'Atsuko Tanaka' passed last August 20, 2024. Her role as Flamme in this series is one of her last performances. I hope you appreciate such a gentle yet wise voice as I do🙏

Ha! First. Also - agreed on all points.

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8:24 i like the OPLA but why oh why take away Koby Standing up to Alvida??? Luffy does it instead. some stuff i really dont like

shanks is perfect

The Live Action has a. HUGE spoiler from episode 300+ of the anime. JUST FYI.

la Episode 1, done :D

since there are some changes in the story in the live action they pushed forward some story reveals which you have yet to come accross in the anime so if you dont want any spoilers for the anime i recommend putting off the live action reaction till the end of the enies lobby arc in the anime

Love the One Piece live action team going like "while respecting the fun spirit of the original, let's try to make it look more real and not so anime goofy... but we are keeping the living snail phones and there will be absolutely no explanation".

There are a number of things in the live action that are minor spoilers for where you are now, and one that, while not the biggest spoiler in the whole wide world, does affect how it feels when it's revealed in the anime. ----------------- I had to watch this with the idea that it was inspired by One Piece as opposed to actually aligning with One Piece. Made it a lot more enjoyable. Since they had eight episodes to work with, they've made some adjustments. Some are more challenging than others. I personally am not a fan of the LA Shanks. He doesn't quite fit. Buggy, on the other hand, is incredible.

Don't make this mistake, leave the live action for later, you are going to be SPOILED SO HARD!!!!

The thing the LA spoils is more of an "Oh damn that's crazy" reveal, it doesn't spoil the actual actions/events of the story. You are fine, plenty of people go from LA -> anime.

You’re gonna get a major spoiler in the live action. It’s gonna ruin a big moment

Fun Fact: Zoro's actor is the son of legendary Japanese star Sonny Chiba, and is himself an accomplished martial artist and action choreographer. Which is why his fight scenes are always great.

Awesome Reaction As Always Ladies. In response to a lot of comments saying some confusing and opinionated things, please just keep this in mind: A shocking reveal spoiler is not always something that would RUIN your experience with a story moving forward. These types of things require context to judge properly, and the truth is that you are safe to watch the first season of Live Action with extremely minimum spoilers to worry about. There will be one SHOCKING REVEAL that wont be as impactful in the anime for you when it ACTUALLY happens, however its not crucial or story defining information. Please enjoy yourselves, its unfortunate that they added in this information so early into the Live Action but at the end of the day its not a big loss realistically. Truthfully by the time you get to this reveal in the anime so much more will happen in this same moment that you will still be surprised and enjoy it regardless. *tips fedora*

14:42 You have actually. Remember the Marines that Koby joined after Luffy beat Captain Morgan? Those were good Marines, albeit being "cowards" who wouldn't stand up to Morgan. Also the Marines who tried to take down Arlong. Had they succeeded, Nami's village would have been freed.

To everyone here saying in what order this or that should be watched. There is nothing wrong with which order some facts in the story are revealed. The LA adds new canon by showing us more interesting skirmishes such as what the crew was doing in the first marine base. I've been watching "Haylo & Kiss" and they were not really impacted. They saw the LA then are in the anime past 315 already. They are fine.

LA has Spoilers.