Frieren Episode 1 "The Journey's End" | Reaction/Review

[@FTF-Media]

This show is wonderful! Right now we are aiming on uploading two episodes of Frieren per week (not in 50 year increments), on Tuesdays and Fridays (Frieren Fridays 😎). Welcome aboard as we see what lies beyond the journey's end!

[@alviand3809]

A Taiwanese man helped stop a knife attack on the Taichung metro because his anime hero, Himmel from Frieren: Beyond Journey's End, "would've done the same."

[@soulscyther666]

Then the news interview suddenly cuts to a Himmel flashback.

[@Misaki_Mei504]

Sousou no frieren

[@Misaki_Mei504]

No beyond Journeys end 🤮🤮

[@MFZBitch]

I read in a reddit threat, so there is doubt, from a japanese teacher that kids are using a phrase that translates to "Himmel logic", to describe why they did a nice thing.

[@aliffaiman614]

​@@soulscyther666goddammit mann😂😂

[@Arkayjiya]

"when their promise is fulfilled in a future episode" Ah yes, the future episode of 3 minutes from now xD

[@Mnementh-ub8md]

Yeah, my thought exactly in that moment, I had to laugh knowing how many episodes it will take :)

[@vermilionrubin]

"I don't have any connection to the party, I haven't spent any time with those characters." It was a mere 25 minutes episode

[@bloomydjango3137]

Same🥺🤧

[@emibondo]

"A mere 25 Minutes? That's nearly half an hour!"

[@heroeslimjames5502]

"this anime's going to wreck me." oh yes, it excels at that. Glad the algorithm recommended me this vid, looking forward to more.

[@artboymoy]

I'll be here for the tears and will be right there with you.

[@KenjaTimu]

It is sad. Made in Abyss is depression.

[@chernoalphaspunch]

I guess i'll watch Frieren for 16th times. 🤣

[@FTF-Media]

Loll I watch a lot of reaction channels myself, and I do see most have done Frieren. Even so, we are honored to be your 16th watch haha

[@Lv6_Esper]

frieren for me has great re-watchable energy

[@Airwave2k2]

rooky number

[@nagato2240]

It addition to reading the manga the 20th time.

[@Keyarchan]

Rewatching the first episode hits quite different after you've finished the season.

[@tiaopiak]

Episode 1 to 4 are release together so actually are the true introduction to the series. You guys will understand when you reach episode 4.

[@markvicferrer]

The way this series makes you care about characters you just met is truly impressive. Have fun with this series, it's one of the greats.

[@HaibaneRakka571]

You're in for a treat. I don't usually rewatch shows, but I'm on my 3rd rewatch today. I put it on in the background while doing housework because it's become such a comfort show for me

[@JA-vw2wy]

welcome to the anime of the year, the storytelling, characters, animation, music. I rushed to the links to see if you guys had a Patreon that was ahead so I could binge!

[@FTF-Media]

Being a big fan of reaction channels myself, I feel you on that lol. Patreon is definitely a goal once we get into a good rhythm of recording and editing! Thank you for the comment, reading stuff like that is very motivating.

[@AndragonLea]

One of the best shows I've seen in a long time. They nailed the character development, flow and world-building in a way I've missed a lot.

[@zavs350]

The pacing too. It never felt rushed at all, and it really lets you take time to digest each character. It's a fantasy show heavy with a lot of action, but most of the time it really just feels like a slice of life anime and I'm so so in love with that.

[@AndragonLea]

@@zavs350 Yeah. Just the right amount of world-building, character development and action to keep you interested and hungry for more. Wanted a season 2 15 seconds after episode 28 ended.

[@lucidiously]

Just found your channel through FMAB, and now you're watching Frieren! Excited to see your reactions. A little tidbit of trivia, all the names in this show are German words, these are the meanings of the ones we've seen so far. Frieren - Cold/freezing Himmel - Heaven/Sky Eisen - Iron Heiter - Cheerful Fern - Distant Flamme - Flame Ewig - Eternal

[@izzydubmusic]

The pat on the back after Frieren bawling her eyes out got me.

[@sylvayne6044]

KZbin algorithm yet again provided me another reaction channel to watch react to this masterpiece. I guess I'm rewatching Frieren again.

[@RoryMitchell00]

I'm glad to see you both watching _Frieren_ as your next choice of an anime to react to, and I'm looking forward to following your videos closely to reexperience the joy and majesty of watching this incredible series again with you both. Kim is right in that it will tug at the heartstrings, but while the first episode is quite sad, the future ones are probably more aptly described as bittersweet with moments of melancholy, so I think it's safe to say that it's not going to be the tearfest that she's worried it might become, and I'll leave it at that. At a high level, the story really shines in how it includes rare and unique themes of long-term thinking, along with how small forces or ideas can bloom into larger consequences, and then interweaves those with more familiar concepts like history repeating itself, the meaning of friendship, feelings of regret, and more. The show is at its best when it gives you stories that show you - in even the smallest detail of the setting or the simplest of actions by the characters - the overwhelming weight of the slow, inexorable passage of time. You're in for a rare and special treat with _Frieren_ I think.

[@FTF-Media]

Very well said. We are only two episodes in so far, but we can already see how having an ageless protagonist like Frieren can let the show do so many interesting things with the theme of time and its effects. We are really looking forward to watching more.

[@grimmturd]

Hope your Frieren journey continues to the end! The first 4 episodes were released as a single "pilot" or "prologue" and it makes sense by the end of episode 4.

[@patricka5168]

This show is special, glad you're enjoying it!

[@CeliriaRose]

So a fun note I don’t think many think about but Frieren’s comment about the meteor shower is actually incredibly deft from the writer. “The views not very good from here” and “I know somewhere you can see them better.” On a surface many just see this as touching on how long she will live compared to them and setting up the future moments but it is also a reflection of how long she has already lived. This meteor shower that happens every 50 years for most people is something most will probably only see once, maybe twice if they are lucky. But by Frieren’s comments not only has she seen them multiple times but she’s seen them enough times to have started considering it in terms of where the best view is. Not the type of thing people would tend to think about seeing them even 2-3 times hinting that she has seen this once every fifty years occurrence many times. Just really layered writing with the author managing to plan out a moment to where it showcases far more than just what it has to.

[@edwinpoon]

Congrats! You have started on the best anime of 2023.

[@sweetpixiesmile]

Welcome to the rabbit hole that is Sousou no Frieren! I hope you really enjoy this anime series! A lot of modern Japanese fantasy is tailored after the Lord of the Rings. Frieren is very Tokeinesque, so Elves are nearly immortal, Dwarves live a few hundred years and humans 70-90 years. Just a few things if no one else has mentioned it; this anime is really about paying attention to little details, as small things make emotional impacts later in series. For instance, the reason why Frieren buys a hair clip in Episode 3 that had a butterfly design was because in Episode 2 the first time Fern showed Heiter her magic, she made an illusion of glowing butterflies. You DO learn why Frieren has a habit of collecting spells, and it all starts with her master, who is revealed in Episode 4 and you learn way more about her in the penultimate mid-season episode 10. There is speculation that since Priests are the only ones who can effectively use holy magic (dispelling and resisting curses, casting holy affinity offensive magic, blessings and healing) that they are also granted longer lives than normal. Some people even say that Heiter passed away when he was over 100. Every name in Frieren is a German word and they have meaning. There is a school of thought that this whole story is Frieren's reminiscence, since people are named for concepts that encapsulates a memory/impression, rather than normal German names. Frieren - Freezing - it's speculated that Frieren's emotional state was frozen by tragedy revealed in Episode 10, and that her master was instrumental in thawing her, culminating in meeting with her friends. Another interpretation is that Frieren's relational state was frozen, an her time with Fern will continue the change in her that her time with Himmel did. Himmel - Sky or Heaven - pay attention to the times they show the Sky, as it almost always refers to Himmel or the memory of him Heiter - Jolly - Heiter is shown in future flashbacks as deflecting difficult emotional stress with humour or self-deprecation. Eisen - Iron - a great name for one of the strongest warriors in history Fern - Remote or distant Stark - Strong Flamme - Flame - The founder of Human Magic, Frieren's human Master. Potentially named for the Promethean legend, the giant who taught the gift of fire to humans (technology & civilization) in Greek mythology, but also for setting Frieren on the path to thawing her heart. Qual - Torment Aura - Aura Lügner - Liar Linie - Line, as in production, watch the way she summons things Draht - Wire Graf Garnat - Count Garnet - the stone that is part of the family amulet is a red garnet. Kraft - Power, Strength Sein - Being or Existence Kanne - Container or pot Lawine - Avalanche Wirbel - Whirl or Vortex Übel - Evil or Villain Denken - Thinking Land - Country Richter - a reference to the founder of hte Richter Scale, the measure of earthquake intensity Laufen - Runner Ehre - Honor or Glory Scharf - Sharp Sense - Scythe Genau - Exactly or Precisely Falsch - Wrong or Mistaken Lernen - Learn Edel - Noble Blei - Lead the metal Dünste - Steamy or hazy Ton - Sound or Tone Länge - Length of time or duration Methode - Method Serie - Series, as in items in a group (a book series, for example) - obvious, given her encyclopedic memory and her offer of "privilege." Notice that the way time is marked in the anime is based on Himmel's death (such as "20 years after the Death of Himmel the Hero.") It's not certain if this is universal or how Frieren marks her time. Frieren recently toppled FullMetal Alchemist from the top spot on MyAnimeList (MAL), where it had sat for more than a decade. Both are Shonen manga that start with loss. Both are praised for excellent characterization, complex and nuanced issues, delicate handling of plot, emotional intensity and touching sentimentalism. Lastly, the series is named "Sousou no Frieren." While this has often been translated as "Frieren The Slayer" that is INCORRECT. "Sousou no" is the act of "sending off" as in a funeral. So while the manga title may be translated as "Frieren, the Final Farewell to the Dead" since that's more literary, the more precise translation is "Frieren the Undertaker." This has more than one meaning, but the two most common interpretations is that we learn that Elves in Frieren are essentially immortal, so Frieren will eventually "send off" all her non-elven friends. The second meaning is to "see someone off" is also a euphemism for killing and is Frieren is first identified by a demon as the titular character in Episode 8.

[@R1mTVch]

The problem with being faster than light is that you can only live in darkness. can't binge reactions if i'm this early

[@FTF-Media]

hi :)! your comment just cracked john and i up :) thank you so much for watching with us and we hope to get many more vids out asap!! :)

[@Odysee89]

with the emotional level you are in for a heck of a show :D

[@aediusbarbatus]

Alright, a new Frieren reaction series! I've probably seen this first episode 25 times now and I still cry every. single. time. Looking forward to seeing what you think of the show and getting to know the two of you in that weird parasocial way that happens when you watch people watch TV. 😅

[@clandestin19]

I find it interesting how you can actually be put in Frieren's shoes here. You can get attached to these characters so quickly and grieve when their gone even though it's just a "Mere first episode"

[@ProfOfBirdLaw]

Ya'll are too adorable, hyped to watch your Frieren viewing! Looking forward to that apology video!

[@wapaking.]

8:21 "I think when that [promise] is fulfilled in future episodes, I'm gonna be in the feels" Hoo boy 😅

[@kayl23]

Well well well I've struck gold!!! This is gonna be a good react watch along!!!!!

[@joaovictorseverino6910]

i like how the first episode get you, its like her said, you enver seen anything about the characters, but you love them right away

[@dariogutierrez6716]

Hope you have fun with this one! hard not to. Also there's another elf roaming around called Marcille that looks a bit like one of you. Worth a shot as well.

[@bobislav85]

Subscribed to share with you this journey of a lifetime!

[@st2rseeker]

A great reaction! You're coming to this anime with the best approach - an open heart and attention to details. Good luck with your channel - subscribed, and will join you on the FMAB journey, too!

[@crossassasin23]

Your chemistry as reactors are sure entertaining, got a feeling this channel will grow fast, looking forward for your apology video when youve become big shots youtubers😅😂, post more ❤new sub

[@Jay-ix9bc]

You guys seem chill and genuine. keep it up.

[@MrQuantitySquare]

Okay, they're adorable... Ima subscribe. LET'S GOO

[@seraphinaaizen6278]

"What do you when the adventurer is over?" Side missions. Frieren is basically a high level character who's completed the main scenario and is now doing end-game content, while living in a world populated by lv5 NPCs.

[@wensonchang6077]

This anime is BEAUTIFUL. the visuals, musical score, action, dialogue, and character development are ALL TOP TIER. this is an amazing anime

[@noriwklee]

there are lots of small details within the episode, and they are going to show it again

[@themetronomian7239]

love your guys energy! SUBBED!

[@manekibear1214]

I really like it. I'm waiting for your next episodes.

[@xxdarkdustxx5015]

You mentioned Black Clover..... I like you already 😄🤣

[@dtavs_exe]

Another Frieren reaction? I maybe pass this one... nah, I'll watch with you guys again, that's what Himmel the Hero would have done.

[@sergejg9627]

even minor things have some meaning if you catch something and keep it in mind maybe it will come again in a way. even in the first episode was something small what can be overlooked

[@generalx13]

I am angry that you just uploaded this today and I can't just move on to the next episode with you. I like to binge my reaction videos the same way I binge everything else.

[@edcAdventures.]

Little advice: this isn't an action centric anime so most great things come from the dialogues in this show so try not to miss as much

[@ObiwanNekody]

Thank you for sharing 😊

[@FTF-Media]

thank you so much for watching :)!

[@callac]

Kim have a good face to make a cosplay of Frieren.

[@ktmspeer]

Every name in this show is German. For better understanding you can just put the names in a translator. For example frieren meaning frozen, to be cold. Himmel meaning heaven, sky. Eisen meaning iron. Fern meaning far away.

[@callac]

And I suggest you guys look for the english version of the ending song.

[@AMikeStein]

Frieren is by far my favorite anime this year… it’s up there with Jujustu Kaisen.

[@TheDonmayo]

You just started this show, which is considered the best anime in the world, while you also just started Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood, which has been considered the best anime for the past 15 years. You would probably do well getting a box of tissues xd. They bring alot of emotional moments with them!

[@fjoergyn]

Actual from lisbon to beijing as a round trip is 304 days walking without pause. So the 10 year roundtrip is on a really huge continent. This anime is better than peak. I dont know if a word exist for describing something like this, if not we have to create the beautifiulliest awesomeness wonderfulliest word on this planet. Small funfact of Priest: Actually the priest are the ones, in the middle-age, that brew the first time beer (but the Egyptians invented this) The oldest brewery of beer that still work till today is the Weihenstephan Brewery near Munich. over 1000 years. "Get that man a Guilette razer", i can hear Gimli saying NOT THE BEARD. here also a funfact about Heiter and Himmel. We German using the word HEITER also for describing the (weather and sky) Himmel, when the weather is nice and clear without clouds. That could probably also a deep connection of Heiter and Himmel. Theres a lot of double and triple meaning in all of the names used here. i guess that the ending is giving the vibe Frieren is singing about Himmel.

[@scoutisherenow]

Woo! Subscribed. This'll be good.

[@TheWorldsOkayestUSMarine]

Everyone has their own special power. You are both very good at making other people throw up. So shameless with it, too.

[@2NE1STEPO]

“In future episodes” how bout within the next 10 mins? lol. That timeskip caught me so off guard the first time I watched it

[@Credemis]

Milei does the out to song for the second half of Vinland season 1, it’s called Drown and it’s a banger

[@Credemis]

Outro* not out to

[@chrisskinner7554]

I cried so hard the first time I saw this and I'm not a cry-er lol

[@Arma-S]

The funniest thing is that battleaxe most likely will be cheaper than earrings

[@patyos2]

Frieren easily deserves its number 1 spot above Full Metal Alchemist for sure 👍

[@kitkatsourov4527]

Hand down Himmel Is the best character in this show. He taught Frieren What's life.

[@katalakelmi6236]

Looking forward to the Journey, hopefully you manage to keep dodging the spoilers!

[@FTF-Media]

Thank you! And yes we will be careful with spoilers!

[@KerrMalygos]

not "fern" as in the plant but "fern" as in the german word for "far away", all names are german in this show

[@0927kira]

i think you guys will also like Delicious in Dungeon

[@pri_oji]

everyone say like this is only the 1st epi, I don't know them, it is dangerous to watch before camera😅 maybe 80% of reoctors say so and 95% feel so. thas's it! but well, It is very rare that so many people say samely.

[@jeyk3132]

idk if you watch MOB psycho 100 but if not highly recommended and also ARCANE.

[@FTF-Media]

hi!! mob is another anime that john really wants to show me and it is one i have always wanted to see, so we definitely wanna do that one day :) also we both absolutely LOVED the first season of arcane so we are super super excited to watch season 2 with you guys in the fall :)!!

[@anmalaag1225]

I like how the guy reactor glances at the woman reactor from time to time to validate his reactions 😂 Other pairs it's always the woman glancing at the guy 😂😂😂

[@rumfordc]

"Ed Frieren" LOL!

[@nar_by_marek300]

Good reaction. I highly recommend to watch full version of opening song - MV - YOASOBI / The Brave (original and eng version) :)

[@yuenzyardi]

awesome reaction, where epiSode 2

[@zlozlozlo]

So what's the best anime ever, and why is it Frieren?

[@andrewlucaschism]

I'm not saying tissues and waterproof makeup are required to react to all of this anime, but it might be strongly recommended.

[@PersonOfNoConsequence]

The waterworks come less frequently after the first few episodes. Frieren only has so many party members to outlive.

[@jamesln5392]

Blaze rods, Dragon.....Are they into Minecraft?

[@StefKomGeekru]

Is it me or the female reactor in this video, possibly named Kim, looks a lot like Flamme the legendary mage that introduce magic to humans.

[@SukatoKjolen]

Frieren is best watched under the influence of a legal, socially-acceptable quantity of Nyquil.

[@artoriapendragon1265]

Im here for this heheh

[@mhrehl]

thank you! thank you! thank you! did i say thank you?

[@FTF-Media]

hi!! i am so so glad that you are excited for frieren with us!! when john and i were talking about what we should watch next we remembered all of your comments from past videos asking for frieren, so we are super happy that you are here watching with us :) thank you for such a wonderful suggestion :)!!

[@halilibrahimustundag5984]

10th ep. is the best ep. ı think. ı want to see your reaction for that ep.

[@JA-vw2wy]

Subbed for Frieren!

[@cartmantke]

Episode 14 reaction gonna be lit

[@ELI-of3yg]

Damn LM reactions changed a lot

[@eduardopatraca3272]

Frieren learning from Omniman: "I do love Himmel, I do... But he's more like a... pet to me."

[@marvingil1648]

CALL ME EVIL BUT I'D LOVE WATCHING PEOPLE GET EMOTIONALLY RECT...,hehehehe (evil laugh)

[@shaneg9081]

The legal amount of Nyquil is the least of you being annoying, despite that not being a thing.

[@IcarusDrowning-gz8se]

You two are so awkward together.