It Would Be Embarrassing When We Met Again | Frieren Beyond Journey's End | 1x28 REACTION

[@FlexiejayAnime]

It's always hard for me when I finish a show.... but this was especially difficult. What a profoundly beautiful finale 😭💙 Thank you all so much for going on this journey with me. This whole series is a masterpiece. I'll be reacting to the full version of the ED soon so stay tuned for that reaction! And I'll see you all for Season 2 😪♥

[@st1nd2]

Please react to the full of the OP(braver) too There is in English version　Sorry for my bad English

[@zam023]

Have you watched Maou Yuusha before? A love story between the Demon King and the Hero. It is one of my favorite classic fantasy romance stories. It gives off a similar feeling to Freiren but on a shorter span since it only has 1 season. As for a story that has an opposite spin to Freiren but with the same level of storytelling as Freiren, I would recommend Somali and the Forest Spirit.

[@nyber6566]

Do the opening as well please 🙏🙏

[@nan2246]

全部見終わった後に改めてＯＰの勇者の歌詞を読むと色んな感情が溢れてくるよね！

[@jp2816]

Please, please, please.. do a react to season 5 Samurai Jack... only season 5 is necessary. Is amazing!

[@Konluluuu0428]

Don't cry Flexie. It would be embarassing when season 2 starts 😭

[@FlexiejayAnime]

Omg! 😭

[@Алексей545-т6б]

@@FlexiejayAnime Serie prohibit Frieren from entering Magic Association for 1000 years not only out spite. It actually has practical purpose - basicly Serie make sure that case like what happen during this 1-st class exam (where Frieren drag ton unfit people with herself) wont happen again. Well, at least in near 1000 years

[@Алексей545-т6б]

@@FlexiejayAnime Also it not like Serie count everyone who fail to surpass her as a failure... it just she desperately want her students to surpass her, but since at this point she is almost on God lvl, it is simply impossible (at least for humans)

[@ObiwanNekody]

So many of us are going to be sooooooo embarrassed when season 2 comes around

[@KEG57]

Great comment 😂😂😂

[@himoshimosh]

Himmel: Tearful goodbyes aren't our style Me: *sobs*

[@Credemis]

Yeah, getting called out by Himmel on the finale was not on my 2024 bingo card for the year

[@Malady]

The writing in Frieren has the best use of flashbacks I ever seen, not just in anime, but for of all media genres.

[@benhicks9481]

agreed

[@artboymoy]

I agree but I think LOST does an excellent job with their flashbacks as well.

[@Nevermore941012]

Land doing the whole test on zoom is still one of the most badass power moves ever

[@徘徊OJSN]

He is a pioneer of work-at-home work in a different world.

[@typhoonhurricane18]

"I was Summoned to Another World but Decided to do the Whole Hero's Journey via Work from Home" is a manga probably in the making.

[@teongreen5254]

No wonder he was never concerned being alone with Übel :)

[@Grabthars_Hammer]

He did always seem like he had a few other tabs open distracting him.

[@pierluigidipietro8097]

@@Nevermore941012 notice how he expertly moved two remote instances of himself making them seem one the clone and the other his true self. Lot of parallel strategic thinking here.

[@reignmans]

that final moment with Himmel walking away on a white background... and saying "Tearful goodbyes aren't our style. After all it would be embarrassing when we met again" immediately broke me. cuz then i realized in episode 1... just before frieren started crying in the funeral... that very same picture of Himmel walking away in a white background was what frieren thought off. jfc this show.

[@Bukidsm]

And that's why she said she doesn't want to see Himmel in episode 4. She cried a lot after his death so she will embarrassed after seeing him again.

[@sorasky3677]

And that's probably why Eisen and Heiter didn't cry

[@delirious4565]

I'm aging and trying to keep up with the kids lol ;-) so what does "jfc" stand for please?

[@davidbodor1762]

7:07 - Everyone else is in awe or terror from the sight of her and Methode is just out here like "Tiny elf girl cute"

[@zam023]

I want more of Methode. I hope we could meet her again in S2.

[@nimbusws2566]

And Serie liked that 😂

[@admiralrev8382]

@@zam023 we will, but i doubt its in S2

[@もらもら]

@@admiralrev8382 According to the comic series, so probably in the second season, Methode and Genau would go to fight a great cruel demon general under Serie's orders, and cooperate with Frieren and her friends there. Methode's strange habits and her magics would be revealed. You would also find some nice person in Genau, who looked too cool at the 1st class magi exam.

[@pierluigidipietro8097]

Oh, you WILL see in season 2 what a beast Methode is

[@neoncaasix4570]

Flexie, i've sat through the whole journey with your reactions since Episode 1, and this is my first time commenting in your videos. I just would like to say that I'm thankful from the bottom of my heart that you've treated this show not just as something you'd enjoy as an anime but something you've beautifully woven your heart into this story. Among several reactors I have watched for this show, we are talking more than 10+, nearly 20 of 'em, not only have you been putting your heart out, expressing the beauty of vulnerability, but also be very smart and attentive with the tiniest and subtlest of details within the show! You have seriously very great interpretations, and for that, you have earned to be one of the best reactors of all time for me. It was not only such a joy to watch this series with you but your insights have also opened up my eyes on things I may have not realized either... this is the beauty of reactions for me and you have truly nailed it!! Keep up the good work Flexie and thank you so much for reacting to Frieren!!

[@simvlacrvm]

i have rewatched frieren about six times with other reaction youtubers and now with you. every time i cried more than before.

[@ANameToGoBy]

You mind if I ask who the other six KZbinrs are? I'v watched a fair amount myself back when this first aired (and a bit after) but I'm always aching to see some more reactions to it!

[@ijangumpet]

same, i may be on the 15 times marks, if not more lol.

[@ViniuauCP]

@@ijangumpet Same here lol

[@CoopenhagenX]

I was never huge into anime, but all my friends were. This year I started spy family, loved it. Then I did Frieren. Never in a trillion years did I expect the profound impact it would have on me. Just a start to finish masterpiece. Watching your reactions were at times like a mirror but also an opportunity to see all the beautiful tidbits I missed that you and/or the community picked up. Thank you for your genuine thoughts and feelings towards this, it was truly a wonderful way to re-experience the magic.

[@ChrisH43]

I don't know if starting with one of the best was a good idea 😂

[@neodeltai]

Every rewatch of Frieren hits harder. I want to share it with other people, but I can't explain to them why I'll be a crying wreck the second I see Himmel. Thanks for your reactions!

[@sheebertoniii8723]

I have loved watching this with you! I have cried during so many of your reactions, including this one. I love this show so much. Cannot wait for season 2 💕

[@dawnfallon6812]

So _Frieren_ hits me in two different ways. I'm a huge nerd for storytelling, so the series has been a treat and a learning experience. At the same time, _Frieren_ has been cathartic after losing several people in the last couple of years. I didn't realize how bad I was until I broke down during EP1. But that's the beauty of this series. It shows you that life can go on. I feel like I am in a better place than I was. Also cannot wait for Season 2.

[@captainnerd6452]

I get the same cathartic feeling, I lost my brother who was 86 a couple of months before I found the manga and broke down reading it. Also had it hit even harder watching the anime. I'm 66 and I've lost so many family and friends in the past few years, and even though my parents have been gone for decades, their loss has never truly healed completely. Age and loss and how to deal with that, as I'm nearer to my own end than I used to be, has been something I've been working on.

[@pp-vr5tt]

great point that frieren makes you cry not from shock value or trauma. it makes you cry because it's just beautiful I think the wirbel x frieren conversation is a great metaphor for the show itself. This anime is just like the stories about the small deeds of Himmel the Hero in random villages instead of the stories about slaying dragons or powerful demons. It's not a big battle shounen with high stakes and insane moments all the time, instead it's a story about life and relationships and all the little things. This is why I think this show resonated with so many people. thanks for the reactions. can't wait for season 2

[@random3x70]

You'll see when Frieren says her farewells to the girls she says "See you later" which is what she always says to people she knows will be around to meet her again. The only time we've seen her say goodbye afaik is to the old dwarf that was going senile. She could tell she wouldn't see him again so she said "Goodbye". It's kinda touching that Frieren always intends to see people again even if it is years of even decades down the line. As Himmel said "tearful goodbyes aren't our style"

[@pwarner]

She says goodbye to Old Man Voll? wow now I'm crying

[@beiszapfen1407]

I love the scene with Lernen. He thinks he has to do something special, to go down in history, for Serie to remember him. But it is the small things she will remember. Like Frieren who remembers Himmels favorite flower or him saying a quick goodbye. It is those small moments that create a true bond.

[@Much_Ado]

it's not just about Serie being willing to remember him, it's about having people in general remember Series through the students she took on. Like he said, the only student of hers anybody remembers is Flamme. Unless another student hits that level of renown, when Flamme is eventually forgotten like Kraft was, there won't be anyone to be remembered alongside her

[@Harrybarna]

I'm sure that he could see the fluctuations in Serie's mana too, but he never told her. When he says that he's awkward too and we can see Serie's back wearing her cape.

[@beiszapfen1407]

@@Much_Ado But she will still be there. Lernen says he doesn't want her to be alone in the future but she won't be. All her students are still with her in her memories. Frieren understands that because of Himmel. He is already dead but he is still with her. She still talks to him, remembers him and he still influences her actions.

[@Much_Ado]

@@beiszapfen1407 I know, that's what _he_ doesn't understand about it and has come to the wrong solution about, and is why he backs down after Frieren's simple explanation. That's at least my interpretation on the scene, based on what he says

[@boboyo3140]

​@@Harrybarnawhat? No, he couldn't see the fluctuations in her mana. The whole point of that plotline was to highlight what an incredibly talented mage Fern is, being able to see through Serie's fluctuations at the first glance when even her best student who spent over 50 YEARS by her side couldn't (the same student who was able to see through Frieren's fluctuations at the first glance). I don't know why you even got this idea. But later in the show you'll know how incredibly skilled Serie is with her mana concealment. Lernen couldn't see anything at all.

[@Plupert]

Letting the credits play out in full while teary eyed is a canon event for anyone who watches this show.

[@sebastianvargas9395]

Thank you for reacting to this great series, I cried as much as you did every time I watched it. Thank you very much.😍😍😍😭😭😭

[@조민수-x5o]

Your reaction made me rewatch it from episode 1, and I was surprised at how many details I didn't notice the first time around. It was a masterpiece of careful crafting.

[@NoVideolnput]

I found your channel through your Dandadan ep 7 reaction and I was so happy to see you reacting to Frieren as well. It's been a great journey so far and I can't wait to watch season 2 with you as well. Here's to hoping we can see Denken visit his wife's grave one more time. 😢

[@Vasharan]

Frieren is the rare show that steals your heart. And I think part of the magic is how genuine and earnest the story is. Thanks for sharing your Journey with us, Flexie!

[@mecheel7635]

Frieren as a show is a gem and a masterpiece. That story telling about relationships and time is beyond anything i have seen in anime.

[@EmiJP10]

It was great to see the final reaction before the end of the year. Rewatching the show once again here was as great as my first time seeing it in 2023. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year 2025 Flexie and everyone here! See you guys again with Aphotecary Diaries! (I think that we will have fun with that show until the second season of Frieren is realsed).

[@岡野賢-o3e]

私は日本人です。 フリーレンを通じて、あなたの反応や感性にとても共感や興味を抱きました。 これからも素敵なアニメに出逢って感動の日々をお過ごし下さい♪

[@themastamanhd4861]

The perfect ending. We fell in love with thise show and instead of being sad its over, himmel tells us to not have a teary goodbye as we will see them all again soon

[@Kallelinski]

I have been watching Animes for 25 years now and Frieren made me feel things no other Anime made me feel. Truly one if not the best Anime ever.

[@JackDespero]

I love so much how Fern is so clearly Frieren's student. I am so proud of my little girl. She was so tiny in what seems like yesterday (when I was watching the show, it was actually the previous day, I binged it), and look at her now.

[@Luxaria-]

This reaction series introduced me to your channel! I love your thoughts and willingness to pause and rewatch segments to make sure you caught everything. Frieren made me love anime once again after falling out of it for a while; it truly is such a wonderful masterpiece, and I love getting to relive it through others while crying each and every time. In terms of recommendations, with respect to the weight of the storytelling, writing, and characterization as compares to Frieren, my top recommendation would be "A Place Further Than the Universe". It's a wonderful story of life and ambition that I rate on par with Frieren. Thank you for covering this series!

[@bobislav85]

A Place Further Than the Universe is exceptional and highly underrated.

[@bobislav85]

We have experienced the show with Frieren's pacing. The director showed us how she perceives time. So in the end when Himmel turned his glance backwards he was not saying the line to Frieren alone but to us as well. Not only this but the last scene with Himmel turning his back with the cape is the same we see in his funeral. Only after this scene Frieren started crying realizing that they won't see each other again, so she won't be embarrassed . She remembered the "embarrassing line " on Himme's funeral. Add to this her initial reaction to Eisen request to her to see Himmel - "I don't want to particularly see him right now" most probably cause she would be embarrassed after she cried at his funeral. The director Keiichirou Saitou is genius in it's purest meaning of the word!

[@DarwinAwardWinner]

I think you're spot on with saying it's about human connection. As I watched your reaction to this episode, I realized that this episode (after finishing up the exam) is just hitting that same theme in about five different ways. We have multiple examples of people who made, or who could have made, major contributions to history, and the show is saying something very clear about which kinds of contributions that are remembered. Flamme's plan to kill the demon king is basically forgotten, while her flower spell is remembered by Frieren and Serie, as well as everyone Frieren has shown it to. Himmel defeated the demon king, and he also helped people out in small ways along his journey. He admitted that helping out the locals "won't change the world", but then we hear from Wirbel that it was literally those small acts that did change the world, not his defeat of the demon king. Lernen is a powerful battle mage who wants Serie to remember him as the one who defeated Frieren. But Frieren knows that Serie will remember him regardless, because even if Serie herself doesn't understand how or why, she feels a connection to every one of her students. Denken is a powerful battle mage, but the only reason he's here is because he wants to honor that one human connection that was cut tragically sort. Even the scene with Stark saying goodbye to the townspeople hits on this theme. In this story, even if people are nominally remembered for great deeds like killing the demon king, the reason people actually remember them is because of those human (and elven/dwarven) connections and the small acts they performed to make those connections. Going beyond this episode, the demons tie into this theme nicely as well. Basically, you could say that their "fatal flaw" is a complete, fundamental inability to form those kinds of human connections. They're basically the negative example for what happens in when you don't have such connections.

[@beiszapfen1407]

Very well said. It is incredible how masterfully this show is conveying its message. I rewatched it so many times and every time I notice something new.

[@N-Yoshitaka]

Thank You!😊

[@FlexiejayAnime]

Thank you so much!! 🥹💞🙏🏻 and happy holidays!

[@jasonmarbach]

I never thought the OG Trigun series would ever be toppled as my favorite anime of all time, but Frieren has done it. I’ve never been a manga reader - for whatever reason, reading right to left has always freaked me out - but Frieren is the first anime that *commanded* me to go read the manga after watching season 1. I’m now completely up to date week to week and still reading, and it’s the first manga I’ve ever been able to sit down and get through reading. Easily the most personally affecting anime/manga I’ve ever experienced. Absolutely changed my life.

[@jasonmarbach]

I’m now reading my second manga ever (Dandadan….vamola supremacy ftw) too, lol

[@antimony2333]

Felt the exact same way about jt but with evangelion instead of trigun. This is something else really

[@jasonmarbach]

@@antimony2333 exactly. Elevated storytelling that’s so, SO far beyond what most anime is capable of. Which, I’m not dogging on anime, I love anime. This is a whole new beast, though.

[@rumfordc]

a spell to make clothes clean and spotless. this will make -animation- laundry a breeze.

[@bobislav85]

There is wonderful video essay called "When you tell an entire story in 9 minutes". It explains how Frieren is written and why it has no fillers. The writing follows something called "bracketed ideas". The show is structured in a way that it builds its setups very meticulously and preemptively which allows for the pay-off to be very satisfying and not artificially shoehorned afterwards. Not only this but the pay-offs does not end up there. They continues being explored and having impact in other episodes which add nuances to the themes, character and the world. And this is why there are no fillers in this show. Because everything - from Fern and Stark catching fish, to Frieren saying random quote like "I am used to loosing things" have meaning in the whole picture. Another thing is that the show is grounded and realistic. A lot of people fall into the trap of the anime tropes while watching it - expecting power levelling, flexing and screaming who is who, which lead to someone getting stronger etc. But here the struggles are internal. For example very few people noticed how throughout the series Fern was shown several times to pass very nervously between ridges on wooden logs. This represents her lack of confidence in herself. The relationships are very human like, instead of being hyperbolic and on the nose. Every action has consequences in the world the show is developed. For example Frieren saying "I know" to Fern in ep.17 when holding her hand for 2nd time. We were shown preemptively how Frieren still see Fern as a kid, it showed why Fern felt embarrassed, it gave us their perspectives and also added Stark's one and the origin of holding the hand. So when Frieren said this quote it was build comprehensively. There was no need of 5 mins of verbal explanation or internal dialog who feels what. We saw how the setup and payoffs were build in front of us. This is something which is hard to find in other animes. And I watched over 500 of them.

[@HoKEVoH]

realistically, I can only think of Vinland as a show that will make you feel the way frieren did, it has the single best character development of any show I've seen has you'll feel every emotion possible

[@tb4076]

I read a comment on another vid that said that the reason why serie was so short with ubel was precisely because she knew that ubel had the ability to copy people's spells if she empathized with them, so she kept their interaction as brief as possible. I dont know if it's true or not, but i like to think that it is, cause it adds so much depth to both characters lmao

[@audiosmurf]

I love this show with all my heart. I'm 35 and I didn't watch much anime until about three years ago, because I was a snobby literature graduate, so the fact that I can talk about this in the same breath as some of my favourite pieces of fiction in prose or otherwise is truly remarkable. Your reaction was lovely and insightful, and don't worry, I'm a manga reader, the series will only go from strength to strength.

[@ulthanos]

Good luck on the re-watch... From the earliest episode, knowing what you know, every look and expression on Himmel's face has new meaning! My favorite moment, that gets me EVERY time, is that flashback in one of the earlier episodes (somewhere in the ep 4-7 range)... Where they're on the fifth-take or whatever of one of Himmel's statues. Frieren asks why he has so many made, and he makes a flippant remark (as always) about "remembering his beauty" or whatever... Then Frieren turns to walk out and he shifts into his "sincere-Himmel" voice and says, "But the main reason is so that you won't be alone in the future." DAMN Himmel! Makes me cry every time!

[@edcAdventures.]

the fact that this show made a lot people tearful all throughout the season in peak writing and direction

[@alexsjarif]

Mind u all demons instinctively decided to wait to get active until himmel died😂😂

[@tb4076]

They wouldn't come out even when he was old and decrepit lmao wtf did he do to them during the war man

[@audsunheatpumpgroup9812]

@@tb4076 The team didn't just kill the Demon King lol, along the way they wipe out all these high ranking leaderings like the legendary Dark Dragon Lord and other high rank leaders mentioned in this episode before killling the Demon King. With a few survived by going into hiding for freaking 50 years.

[@babluprasad813]

@@audsunheatpumpgroup9812 plus himmel was the one who was more popular. I am sure if the other party members were as known as himmel the demons would still be in hiding knowing they are still alive

[@teguhlg]

Thats just how stupidly OP Himmel.

[@pierluigidipietro8097]

The Hero party was composed of four legends A fake hero A corrupt priest A fearful warrior A unassuming mage Each one hiding their humongous power from the sight, like Frieren. This party was a Bane for demons, to the point to scare the survivors to death. You will see Himmel fighting maybe in season three, and get floored by his skill and power.

[@fxlm5906]

That show changed me, my perception of time and bonds as you said, I value them differently now. Frieren used flashback in such a perfect way, damnit Himmel made me emotional EVERYTIME I saw his beautiful self.

[@JustSomeSkin]

I love the whole 'her intuition is always right' thing. It's not that just that she's magic but that she was ancient when Frieren was young she has experienced so much that she see's the patterns of people. There is scarcely a kind of person she hasn't met or imagined so she can latch those 'intuitions' onto anyone. But the tall lady threw her for a loop. She had to ask her what she thought because she had never met or imagined such a person could exist. She really isn't built for peace.

[@genchan1224able]

完走おめでとうございます🎉長い旅路でしたね。そして新たなシーズンを期待しています✨

[@Konluluuu0428]

ABSOLUTE CINEMA See you on season 2

[@firan_sapling]

It's been wonderful reliving this experience with you as you watched through this season. We'll meet again for season 2!

[@delirious4565]

The end song Anytime Anywhere by Milet does a lot of leg work in drawing out the emotions in this episode and stands on it's own as great song. Awesome stuff.

[@aden538]

7:32 I love that Frieren always pats Fern on the head when praising her, because she learned about praising people from Heiter.

[@fwicket]

If i was a reaction youtuber, I would have fallen off the map as I have buried myself in a year long binge of watching others react to Frieren. I'm addicted. I refuse to let it go. Thank you for sharing your "journey's end". I loved it.

[@diggingexpedition]

I really love this work and have watched various people’s reactions, but FLEXIE-San reaction was truly wonderful. Since the production of the second season has already been announced, I’m looking forward to the next season as well!

[@rjoliva5416]

This anime really impacted me a lot, the way I see things, life and time.. it also taught me to be kind, and to be more alive.

[@sondarchsnow8870]

Frieren definitely is a joy to watch, such a great journey with the old and new party members. I didn't think I would like it as much as I do when I first heard about it. It was great to rewatch it with you once again! As for recommendations, maybe as a change in between, I suggest some rather short ones: - A Place Further than the Universe - Skip and Loafer - Bocchi the Rock - Buddy Daddies I like all of them and they are mostly again just heart-warming and feel-good series.

[@scootdog1329]

I'm glad this show brought me here to your reactions. I enjoy them very much. Your cosplay of our girl was so good! Like yourself I'm amazed at how much this anime touched my heart. How introspective it made me. This anime is a very special thing. Appreciate you sharing your thoughts and emotions with all of us.

[@GrandHarrier]

Thank you for letting us join you on this journey. You're absolutely right when you say this is truly something special. I don't think I've had so many emotional connections to a series in a very long time and it reminded me just how beautiful something can be when it truly touches you. I have cried so many times watching this show and there are episodes that even on repeated viewing just absolutely break me with how beautiful they are or how much of an emotional resonance they cause. I love these characters I love this world I love the way that it makes me feel and I love nothing more than to share it with others and watch them experience that same Journey that I had. I will absolutely be here for season 2 if and when you engage with it.

[@Malkav]

My god, Himmel truly was a hero among heroes. I loved how even though the series barely gave us a glimpse of Himmel's true strength, it gave plenty opportunities to see how gentle and kind he was through the lives of the people he helped. And I don't think Wirbel realized just how much Frieren understood him when he said that Himmel's lesser adventures are what guided him to that point in his life. Through those simple acts of kindness, Himmel was able to reach their hearts, much like how he is now finally able to reach Frieren's.

[@RyoHazuki224]

Frieren is truly a magical anime, all puns intended of course. It hits all the feels, and makes one introspective about so many things. Life. What we do each day to make our days matter. How we treat others. Helping people with tasks both big and small, and it doesn't matter how small that help is, it is a positive impact on their lives and makes them remember you. Life is fleeting, so cherish it. I cannot wait for season 2, and I'm so glad you enjoyed this anime, Flexie!

[@samfisher6606]

I love the phrase, "It Would Be Embarrassing When We Met Again." It's so profound and impactful. If I were a tattoo guy, I would seriously consider getting it tattooed.

[@stoffelthedestroyer3741]

it would be cringe to my fellow sigmas when we skibidi again :*(

[@nonko83]

"It feels like we just finished watching a movie. Let's go on another journey together!"

[@nachot6592]

I totally agree with you. This show is life changing.

[@emrsn243]

Something I love about this series is how they make a point, like you said, to make everyone feel real and important. I feel like it goes with the lesson Frieren is learning about the significance of life. Everyone we meet feels like they can have a series about themselves because they’re so alive and are special in their own way.

[@lordwindshark5591]

6:10 Honestly that was one of my favorite parts of the entire season. You might have considered that he sent a clone in to talk, but they hit you with the double fake out and he was never even there. I think Serie even says "You have some nerve" in the english version. Poor Ubel has been hitting on an illusion this whole time

[@donchon7580]

The manga is such a great basis for an anime. They get to play with timing of the scenes.

[@arifchasan8611]

“I have found that it is the small everyday deed of ordinary folks that keep the darkness at bay. Small acts of kindness and love.” - Gandalf

[@beiszapfen1407]

"I will not say: do not weep; for not all tears are an evil." I constantly think about this quote when watching Frieren. Because this show manages to always put a tear in my eye and a smile on my face at the same time

[@arifchasan8611]

@ yeah i have been rewatching through numerous reactor, still didnt fail to make me shed a tear or two

[@peanutbutterpanda19]

As someone who's been watching anime since childhood, Frieren has been a breath of fresh air. The anime strikes you with an affective catharsis one moment, then gently makes you laugh with a light joke while you're still wiping away tears in your eyes, the next. It perfectly encapsulates the idea of how even though our past experiences have a role in shaping who we are today, we are not forever defined by or bound to who we were or what we did or didn't do back when, and through reflection and and will it is never too late to learn from those past experiences and change your nature.

[@chasebemis6592]

Himmel is the embodiment of "Love is patient, love is kind."

[@srlobe]

A great journey with you and Frieren: Flexie, it's been so delightful to see your reactions and insights on the show! Hope season 2 wait won't be too long, maybe end of this next year 😢 In the meantime I really recommend reading the manga it has the same lovely vibes and you won't be regretting having look ahead when you see it adapted to anime, on the contrary you can savor details more in depth.

[@ninjahaz0180]

One of if not my favourite anime. Enjoyed all these reactions of yours

[@PeterButchens]

Wasn't a big fan of reactions, nor did I get what the big hype about that show with the elf granny was...now I get it. Midway I started watching the full episodes from the start. And even though I knew what was coming - or maybe because of it- I cried again. Along with you. Thank you. Your insight also helped me to get a better grip on the show, and details I might missed. Now, as is customary *insert joke about having to wait a mere X years for season two here*

[@PeterButchens]

PS: I coudln't agree more - it might seem like a 'filler' if you were to describe it to people who don't know. But everything was done with purpose... damn, now I need to lower my standards after watching Frieren, otherwise I wouldn't be able to enjoy other show not up to that standard. But then again, there are other show that shine more with an interesting ideo, different genre, or simply a kind of thrill and suspense that a 'relatively slow paced' show like frieren doesn't have (and perhaps didn't even need). Frieren is the kind of soul food I really lacked in the last years. I doubt I'll stop rewatching or checking other peoples reaction to it.

[@ネコパパ-f9w]

Your tears are really beautiful. May God bless you as you shed tender tears.

[@pwarner]

Frieren inspired one of the most heartfelt songs I've ever written. I read the first volume on a whim, during a time in my life where a couple people in my life had died recently. I hadn't even really cried over it yet. I got to the point where she puts the flower crown on Himmel's statue, set the book down and just wept. It's time we have, and time we share It's time we've lost, and time we cared In time we'll laugh, in time we'll cry It's times small moments that shape my life Thank you for your time Frieren really reminds you appreciate the people in your life.

[@pedronicolas6815]

Love you and wish you a nice Chrismas, Flexie.

[@Syeric]

I dont watch anime so ofter nor reacts to it, but Frieren is special, After i finished the series i have been watching it again and again from the perspective of others, and its like watching it for the first time with a friend, a really special sentiment.

[@druidicdwarf]

Thanks for sharing your entire journey - you are a special reactor and your thoughts and empathy shined throughout the series. I don't really watch other anime but if there is something that catches my interest I'd love to watch your thoughts. I cant wait to see season 2 with you. Rewatching this series with you at the helm was awesome and you definitely made me appreciate some things more in the rewatch.

[@eightbeatflussstein3688]

There were tons of questions you had in your reactions during this season and I wanted to answer them badly but I was so afraid to spoil things so it was hard to be patient and not answering. Wow, now I can take a break. :P. I started from anime, after season1, I couldn't wait, so I started to read it on on-line manga, but that didn't satisfy me, so I bought all the manga published at this moment. Reading the manga version is a Joy too, I can look back to where ever I want, so it helps to follow foreshadows, but the most significant differences are, manga doesn't make me cry but Anime does. See "knowing" something is very different to "experiencing" something. especially the music they put at the perfect timing, it always get me. especially "Anytime Anywhere" touches so much anytime anywhere. I've become so used to crying with it that not only am I no longer embarrassed, but I can proudly say, "Oh, so You haven't seen Frielen yet." to my friends with a gentle smile.

[@beiszapfen1407]

I noticed a fun little detail about Fern choosing the laundry spell. The only time she almost died during the show was when Lügner did his surprise attack. He was only able to track her and surprise her because she had his blood on her clothes. So Fern almost died because of dirty clothes. It makes sense that she would choose a laundry spell

[@reaurt]

It was a pleasure re-watching this show with you, thanks for checking it out. I read that the director of the anime read the first chapter of the manga and was so emotionally struck by it that he focused on trying to recreate those feelings in the anime, to great success. I think the anime even improved on a few scenes and storylines here and there. That director is coming back for Season 2, and having read ahead in the manga, I can nearly guarantee we've got an incredible season coming up. Excited!

[@SukatoKjolen]

Oshi no Ko please. It's my favorite anime to watch people react to. It has episodes that could change you almost as much as Frieren.

[@AiraKoriTenchi]

I picked Frieren up on a whim, because I love classic fantasy and I love Dnd. And while all the great things people talk about are true, for me it is a reflection of how Dnd can feel. You just spend time with your friends, doing random stuff, going shopping, having talks about fear by a fire, and then exploring a dungeon and you're not allowed to go down the stairs until you've seen all the rooms! There could be loot! And on your way to defeat the demon king you do random side quests, because we all need gold and it'd be rude to ignore the old lady with her crates. But also Frieren just helped me slow down. I have ADD, and I struggle with watching anime (even with subtitles) without doing anything on my phone. But Frieren managed to make me appreciated its slowness and its mundane moments and it's beautiful.

[@JackDespero]

24:00 That is such a real point. We basically had half of a season of "beach episodes" and other types of filler episodes in general, and I would have watched 3 seasons of the same thing. I think that it works because the show doesn't have a typical plot, but our plot is to know the characters and follow Frieren in her rediscovery of her journey. Therefore, all the "filler episodes" are actually advancing the plot for us in very subtle but effective ways. In other shows, filler episodes are completely disconnected from what makes the show tick, and thus they always feel boring and irrelevant.

[@mendiganina6001]

Can't wait for second season! What a masterpiece of a show. I teared up at Himmel walking towards the light. Couldn't help but remember his funeral, and Frieren sobbing at that same image, probably remembering that same phrase too, realizing they won't ever meet again (Until Flamme saved the day ofc). About what else to watch, you already covered almost all my favorites this year, so I wouldn't know what to recommend. My top 5 would be Frieren > Dandadan > Oshi no Ko > Apothecary Diaries > Dungeon Meshi.

[@ケイツー-c8c]

The 2nd season of the anime is currently in production by MADHOUSE. Look forward to it !☺ And I recommend this anime,"Natsume's Book of Friends" (Natsume Yūjin-chou) . A sad yet warm story about high school students and apparitions living in the countryside.

[@luigimanzelli3786]

the interviews are so good, Serie smiling ear to ear while hearing Wirbel saying magic is a tool for killng is quite scary, you know she processed like a million killing spells while smiling. Also can we talk about how Land goes to meet the strongest mage who ever lived and first thing he does is trying to troll her? Not only that, when he gets called out he doubles down on the troll 🤣 Serie kinda enjoyed it tho, cheeky youngsters are up her alley it seems, meanwhile Ubel just gets the psycopath pass :D

[@もらもら]

Many people say that the storytelling of this anime is wonderful, but in fact, all of it is in the original comic books, and the words are 99.9% the same. Therefore, the original author should be praised. However, in the anime adaptation, there were some slight additions and developments to adjust the time and explain the scenes, and they have been highly praised by comic readers. For example, in the final episode, the evening before Fern meet Serie, Richter sees Fern shocked at her broken wand in front of his shop, and asks her, "Aren't you Frieren's disciple?", and Fern hesitates and doesn't answer. This scene added, and her wand repaired with effort of Frieren, Fern says to Serie "I am Frieren's disciple" definetely.

[@JAy275W]

This series def a masterpiece. Cant wait to watch season 2 along with ur reaction videos for it

[@tanhouzer]

Frieren just slapped my top 5 favorites. I hope you are open for "live actions" like Rurouni Kenshin. Frieren for me is. 9.2 Story 9 Story telling 10 Fight scenes 9 Comedy 9 Romance 9 Drama 9.2 Music 9.5 Art style 9 Cuteness 9 Fan service 9 Dialogue/lines 9.2

[@adrianschmit8991]

I have loved watching this reaction series, in part because your reactions have been so similar to mine. I, too, am obsessed. So many things are called masterpieces but this almost redefines the term. There isn't a single weak episode, weak scene or weak character. The only things I have seen that come close (series or film, anime or not) are Your Name and Violet Evergarden, and I think this beats them both. How on Earth can you pick a favourite episode or character? It's like choosing between your children!

[@GamerFlair]

"There are no side characters, everyone is important." - One of the greatest things about Freiren is that its consistant within itself about the messages it sets out. Thats a huge theme in Freiren, that everyone is important. Doesn't matter if they are a king, a lord, a shop keeper, a little kid... everyone is important. Even if they aren't important to you, they are to someone. A Frieren does a great job of showing that with by making even small characters important somehow.

[@therandman85]

I had a feeling you would get misty eyed with that last line "it would be embarrassing when we meet again", I did .Also I would recommend My Dress Up Darling , season 2 is finally coming out 2025.

[@徘徊OJSN]

Thanks for watching up to episode 28! Now that you've seen this far, I'll give you an earful. In fact, there is a reaction in the first episode that only those who have seen the 28th episode will notice! There are others if you look for them, but I think this is the easiest one to understand, so I hope you will take a look at it.

[@recantedforger5850]

At the end we won't regret how the world remembers us, we'll only care about what those close to us remember. The reason the world loves Himmel so much is because he loved the world.

[@scottl369]

The look on your face when the clone guy got his interview was priceless! And yeah that guy who helped the lady with her fruit, DID say it's what Himmel the hero would have done - he just used a wordier way to say it.

[@graveyardz56]

The reason serie upset to fern spell choice is because once she give that spell she lost it and need to re-learn that spell. In other word, she need to do manual laundry.

[@LinkcarioX]

I love Frieren. It's such a beautiful show with beautiful messages. Right now I'm a manga reader and I can't wait for S2.

[@Jimmy-bg5bx]

Would love to know what spells the other first class mages got from Serie, really intrigued what Ubel would ask for.

[@artboymoy]

Congrats on finishing up season one, FlexieJay! It was a great time watching you react to this show!

[@disa2901]

I read a comment elsewhere suggesting that Serie banned Frieren for 1000 years as her way of ensuring that the Magic Association remembers her for at least a millennium. I think that's a beautiful interpretation.

[@SukatoKjolen]

"Thank you for recommending this anime." It's what Himmel the Hero would have done.

[@axelord4ever]

Every time I watch this ending, I'm in tears. If there was never to be a second season, I'd say it would be the perfect sendoff. But then again, it _would_ be embarrassing if there were. Reaction channels really exploded in the last few years (for obvious and some non-obvious reasons). I think Frieren was the truly the breakwater show of them all, and I specifically went out of my way to watch every reactions I could. I think it'll be a real stampede when S2 starts. With S1, not everyone got on the train on time, but I think a lot of people will push that content hard now. It'll be many weeks of me watching the episode, then within a few days rewatch it again twenty times via these channels.

[@tokiomitohsaka7770]

Frieren is the only anime I’ve ever watched that I’d call perfect. Even when I want to nitpick, I can’t find a single flaw. It’s a pure work of genius, a once in a generation masterpiece. “That DIDN’T rely on trauma” I think everyone got PTSD from the Shibuya Incident 😅.

[@jasonwinterboer5232]

Your intro made me tear up 😢😢 Thanks Himmel..... err, I mean, Flexie!! 😅😅 It's been an incredible journey!! Thank you so much for sharing it with me and the rest of the community 💞💞 Can't wait for Season 2!!!!! Edit: For a recommendation, I would like to suggest to you "Fruits Basket" (2019) - this is the newer reboot which concludes the story (and not the original which is left unfinished and is not needed to enjoy the newer one). When I describe Frieren to people I describe it as Fruits Basket + Lord of the Rings. So, if you take out all the fantasy and D&D elements of of Frieren, that's what you can expect from Fruits Basket - an emotional and powerful story with amazing characters and life lessons. I know you'd love it, Flexie!!

[@kaze20121]

I found out about your channel through your Japanese introduction video. I think your reactions are sensitive and wonderful. And your comments are accurate and even more moving. When I look back at Frieren's story after watching your video, I am even more impressed. Please watch the various videos and let us know how impressed you are. I wait expectantly. It's a Google translation, so I'm sorry if it's weird.