When the strongest episode goes unnoticed

[@heinkids47]

It's one of my favorite episodes too, specifically due to this quote being my favorite: Frieren, "Looks like the plan was a success." *upside down stark* "You call that a success?" Sein, "whats worse is she called it a plan" Such party banter shows just how close the party is after such a short time, absolutely peak comedy and had me ROFL whenever I see it

[@Alex-bc3gz]

Definetly among the best quotes from season 1

[@wamaschawama5178]

The strongest episode to me was 16, mainly because of Old Man Voll 😢 I loved his story and how happy Frieren was when she talked to him.

[@draegonspawn5361]

Oh man old man Voll was amazing.

[@ansatheatrocious6083]

The ending was devestating for that episode tbh

[@JavanAnime]

That’s probably my favorite ep too ^

[@Vatharian]

damnit... so many of us have someone like this in your families. This... this episode hit harder than it should, and for very personal reasons.

[@hariman7727]

That episode hits like a truck. I don't think it's the best episode, but that's because there's so many other excellent episodes to choose alongside that one.

[@grimmturd]

Heiter's admission of pretending to be an adult and Frieren praising him regardless brings tears more than Himmel's unspoken confession.

[@n1303144]

This is my favorite scene too. So relatable

[@bobislav85]

I beg to differ. This episode is favorite for tons of people.. This episode is why I was so excited when I found that Keiichirō Saitō is returning as director for s.2 1st - We have the ring shown in 2 previous episodes. We have the set up that its important but Frieren does not remember why. 2nd - The bell at the beginning of the episode. Foreshadowing what would happen while also starting the process of memory returning to Frieren. 3rd - The way the object finding spell is presented. An illuminating light on a dark sky just before dawn - like a memory coming back in ones' mind before its fully revealed. 4th - The big pay-off. The scene with the clock tower standing between Himmel and Frieren, symbolizing time. And the shadows behind the two of them representing how much of their life have passed. 5th - And to wrap things up a mirroring relationship between Fern/Stark and Himmel/Frieren. Fern's ring having a blossoming mirrored lotus symbolizing that her love with Stark would happen. While Frieren's one a mirrored bulb lotus symbolizing that her love with Himmel would never do. And to add even more weight we have the quote "I am used to losing things", not only referring to the ring but to people.

[@folcwinep.pywackett8517]

Excellent observations!!! @bobislav85 is an authentic and true Frieren Fan!

[@momsaccount4033]

How do I like a comment multiple times

[@soundrogue4472]

That is a surprise; hopefully the other legendary artist return to work on this as well.

[@BreakMyPlate]

Woah! yes! and the observation on the rings and that last quote!! What an amazing observation!!

[@Coco3000]

Great observation. I always wondered why the lotuses looked a bit different. That's a great idea to tie into the story.

[@Sacrypheyes]

Himmel going down on his knees to put the ring on Frieren's finger with the clock in the background was obviously the most romantic moment between them in the series. We know she probably didn't get it at the time, obviously, but i suppose she gave it more thought as she got to witness the blooming relationship between Stark and Fern.

[@salty465]

My favourite episode has always been 12, maybe because I'm a big brother, but the stark and Stoltz relationship just hits me so hard every time

[@salty465]

on top of beginning with the fake hero narrative which i loved too

[@curioussavagery802]

Stark’s realization of the steaks his brother would make him being birthday gifts recognizing him as a warrior and how hard he works always makes me sob. Even just mentioning it has me tearing up rn.

[@UltraHD.7]

My favorite and most emotional scene of this episode was actually the flashback talk between Heiter and Frieren. There's this nearly a 100 year old man, close to death, telling her how he still feels like a child. Such a great insight again into human nature. Perfectly concluded with Frieren patting his head and praising him. So beautiful 🥲 My favorite episode has to be 25, simply because of the wonderful flashback with Frieren, Serie and little Flamme 😭

[@hariman7727]

MAJOR SPOILERS: . . . .. . . .. . . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. I'm torn between Starke's fight with the dragon, Old Man Voll, the combination of revealing that demons AREN'T redeemable with the following fights showing how Fern and Starke are far stronger than they realize, how Frieren's clone still hurts Fern/shatters her staff with A LOOK and magic so strong Fern can't recognize it as a spell, and the old man being talked out of killing Frieren. ...It's a really good series.

[@LoopyChew]

Privilege of the Young is a universal fan favorite, partially because it DOES have a huge emotional climax. The breakdown of this episode is fantastic but it’s hard to believe you not thinking this wouldn’t be a fan favorite when it has Himmel (metaphorically) proposing to Frieren.

[@PeyTalksAnime]

Haha very fair. I had no clue. I just know every review site like IMDb has the episode not rated very high

[@not_very_loki]

Easily my favorite episode. I love how far both Frieren and Fern had grown, especially compared to episode 2. In the past, Frieren didn't think of others and left Fern feeling like they were wasting their time as she didn't understand how important Himmel was to Frieren. By episode 14, Frieren is ready to abandon a gift from Himmel for the sake of the party while Fern- in her own budding relationship, understands how precious gifts are and is horrified at the idea of losing such things. They effectively flipped their positions and it's so great seeing them both become more sympathetic.

[@Head5hot81]

My favorite moment is when Eisen says something like, "Of course I'm afraid. If it weren't for fear, I wouldn't have made it this far." Pey, I hope your situation resolved in the best way possible. I'm sorry you had to experience it.

[@saetharion]

Shout out to all the little things in Frieren's suitcase that came up later. Nicely teased. I remember being really impressed with the level of subtlety in how it handled a lot of these items.

[@PyPylia]

One thing I haven't seen people talk about, but I love the music in your videos. You seem to pick the perfect bits of music to match your arguments and set the tone perfectly.

[@Raeigor21]

This video in particular I couldn’t agree more. I just noticed it but the selection is just perfect

[@DarwinAwardWinner]

One thing I hope you'll explore in a future video is how, despite packing two episodes worth of content into every episode, the show somehow manages to feel slowly paced instead of rushed. Maybe it will fit into one of the upcoming episodes you mentioned.

[@entropy11]

it's a 'slow paced' show that somehow gets more done in 3 episodes than many anime do in a whole season.

[@jaideepshekhar4621]

Its black magic, I swear! 😮

[@hariman7727]

The dialogue is so efficient. What many shows take episodes to do, Freiren will do in a few sentences that are very well chosen for their impact and how they define character/motivation.

[@anosvoldigoat2044]

So true, I feel that Frieren makes amazing use of its time. Within one manga chapter or half an episode, it manages to very elegantly and carefully touch upon different topics that one can; (1) ignore, (2) think a little about, (3) or even delve deep into. I think that people who call it slow, are mostly falling in the first or second categories in the previous list. I personally call it methodical rather than slow (ie, it chooses to take its time to given you the time to absorb and feel and think about it, instead of just one action scene after another non-stop).

[@curioussavagery802]

People complain it’s too slow paced when in reality it’s objectively very fast paced, it’s true mastery

[@VADYCAN]

Flying monster ❌️ Aviation monster ✅️

[@Gwynsladle]

Avian 🗿

[@matthewjobin6665]

For me, The Privilege of Youth is definitely the best. I love the notion of petty argument and silly disagreements being a “privilege of youth,” as well as how the two adults, Frieren and Sein, discuss Stark and Fern’s relationship and what they observe. It’s just so… real, and leads to some incredibly sweet moments between our cast. Second place would be Take Care, episode 17. Frieren inadvertently admitting that she IS Fern’s mother. It’s also just an incredibly sweet and thoughtful episode that touches on how we learn and adapt to how people want to be comforted, as well as what we ourselves are capable of doing when a loved one needs help.

[@hallo002f]

its always so nice to see you explore this not from a pure opinionated stance but also not just cut and dry analysis. I love the balance you strike in your videos between your own opinion and actually analyzing things from a writers perspective

[@XiaoPan1987]

I remember when this episode dropped. The manga released a chapter that basically completed the climax of this episode. And subsequently made one of the tropes I hated become one of my favorite arcs on Frieren.

[@testest12344]

Which chapter are you talking about?

[@ventusse]

​@@testest12344the end of the goddess monument arc. Spoilers ahead: . .. ... It is when Grausam put both Himmel and Frieren to an illusion showing them their dreams that they gave up on. Both Frieren and Himmel's illusion was both of them getting married, basically confirming that Frieren also has some thoughts of wanting to marry Himmel.

[@testest12344]

@@ventusse Ah I see. Btw what trope did you hate? Characters not confessing their love?

[@ventusse]

@@testest12344 I am fine with those tropes, depending on how it is used. In fact, I don't hate most tropes, but I do hate how some misuse said tropes.

[@ObiwanNekody]

Episode 14 being run of the mill on IMDB is somewhere of a surprise. It's a standout one to most reactors.

[@monsieuralex974]

Your videos are beautifully frustrating ^^ What I mean is that, even though I really appreciate them, I always get the sense that you're building up toward a grand revelation or an expanded explanation of what you tease in the first minutes, and before I know it... the video is over. To me, it feels like your videos are an elongated intro to what could be an hour long video where you go into details, a video that I would watch in a heartbeat, mind you! In the end, I don't blame you because I realize how much work already goes into your videos but, anyways... That was my gut reaction :)

[@vonmusel6158]

Frieren is so good in part because it's so time efficient in what it wants to show us and you get the sense it has a lot to tell

[@lianzai-r6f]

As always your videos are amazing. I honestly cannot express how much I enjoy your videos not only because you're talking about one of my most beloved show of all time but how calming your videos are. Please keep up the great work ❤❤ Looking forward to the next one 👍👍

[@dawesome_sauce]

Pey Talks Anime: Here are all these Frieren videos I'm working on... Me: *waters at the mouth*

[@BeachFrontSolutions]

One of my favourite things about Frieren is that it never wastes time - even during the slow moments there always feels like there is a subtle and deep magic underneath everything weaving everything together. It’s this feeling that has made this show one of the few I can watch over and over again.

[@Paratet]

this episode alone with Old Man Voll's episode is probably my favorite because there's so many threads that came together. It really contextualizes so many things. Frieren, a woman that gave away a priceless magical artifact because she may eventually need it and was surprised her friend kept it with his most precious belongings, immediately recalled her friend's face and actions when he gifted her a "trinket" that she kept with her for 50+ years. Afraid that she lost it, she immediately starts searching for it in secret. It took Fern's genuine concern that Frieren lost something important to Frieren that she used the rare spell (that wasn't really useful to someone that cares little for material things) she earned to find it.

[@cheyenneharmon6835]

this episode is my favorite. having a full realization of how much Frieren meant to Himmel and gives me hope that Frieren will realize it one day, hopefully before they reach Aureole

[@kcsupersonic1]

I think picking a single strongest episode of Frieren depends largely on which characters a person cares most about. The strongest Stark episode for me is episode 12: A Real Hero, the one where Stark learns the significance of the hamburg steak birthday and realizes his brother loved him the entire time. The strongest Fern episode for me was episode 27: An Era of Humans, where Fern passed the First Class Mage exam as Frieren predicted because she embodied the potential in humanity that Serie sought. The strongest Frieren episode for me was the season 1 finale, episode 28: It Would be Embarrassing when We Meet Again, where we see the culmination of the influence Frieren had in Äußerst. You get to see the depth of her knowledge when she reveals Serie's care for her students to Lernen. You see how good a teacher she was by how Kanne and Lawine both show up to bid her farewell and thank her for helping them grow as mages. Then you get that beautiful and poignant sendoff to both the city and the viewers about why she gives such quick goodbyes, our episode title, implying a mindset of never really saying goodbye to anyone she meets in life. Episode 14: Privilege of the Young, is probably the strongest Himmel episode as that ring scene expressing Himmel's true love for Frieren is one of the strongest singular scenes in the series.

[@nyannyan443]

are you the strongest episode because you're the most consistent? or are you the most consistent because you're the strongest episode?

[@mdtaj7563]

Episode 14 just hits me in the feels. There is something very tragic yet beautiful about frieren and this episode captured that feeling perfectly

[@jonathanskipper9796]

I’m not smart enough to know if it’s the best, but it is definitely my favorite. I go back and watch it periodically. Frieren’s conversation with Sein (and Heiter) brings tears to my eyes every time. I love how they explain what adulthood is. And Frieren, being as ancient as she is, eternally youthful and aloof, may be one of the only people who can look at the adults and genuinely acknowledge them without being demeaning (I’m having a hard time articulating my thoughts). And the moment with Himmel is just so sweet, it’s impossible not to smile.

[@Anemaay]

My fav was ep 12 where it was uncovered that Himmel was not the chosen one. That sword scene hit me deep and made me realize that heroes are neither born nor chosen but made, you just need to have a will. That scene also solidifies it as my fav anime of all time

[@Chronofrost001]

Good analysis, well done. Thank you for creating this.

[@cdelio8716]

Episode 12 to 17 is PEAK back to back episodes it pulled my heart strings

[@evie2985]

This episode is absolutely my favorite looking back on the series. I agree with your sentiment of surprise that these two storylines occurred in the same episode, because they are individually so good and enjoyable. Of course I remembered the scene of Himmel giving Frieren the ring, but when I happened to re-watch this episode with my friend I could have sworn it happened later on in some big moment rather than in this enjoyable, but seemingly mundane episode. It brought me to tears the second time I watched it, partly due to the surprise of it popping up when it did. So much of Frieren's beauty comes from finding love in the small things, and meaning in the mundane. Truly a once in a lifetime show.

[@FriendlyCDN]

im really happy that your channel is starting to gain more momentum with recent works gaining more views. You provide great insight into episodes (and other animes!) that the average one time viewer might not notice on their first viewing. I have always been a huge fan of video essay channels and your channel will definitely be one I will be coming back to over and over (I've already binged almost all your videos already) keep up the great work Pey

[@RedPandaLesbian]

This is absolutely one of my favorite episodes of the entire season and I'm really glad you covered it so thoughtfully. Honestly it made me cry again just remembering it in detail ✨

[@VinsmokeYuri]

Dam my fyp actually clutched up

[@LawfulBased]

As a dude who is almost 40 now I guess it was inevitable that the episode's containing *_Sein_* hit me the hardest. 📿 He is the most relatable charakter to me so far. Not a hero, not a figure of renown, just your average run of the mill dude with his addictions and fear of getting hurt by simply... everything. You can tell he regrets having hesitated when his friend *_Gorilla Warrior_* invited him to an adventure and then his friend started it off alone. The world of Frieren is dangerous and not even the most superior of skills guarantee your survival, especially as mangareaders will know. Even Frieren herself survived so many times by now, only a hairs lenght away from dead. Survival is never a guarantee. So he sets out... not showing it but he is surely afraid. First he was afraid of setting out at all and now he has to face the possibility of having followed his friend too late. He might have died to something already. Or he might be still alive, but crippled and Sein thinks it is his fault cause he wasn't there when Gorilla Warrior needed him. Or maybe the continous disappointments he recieved from humanity made Gorilla Warrior become *_the next Demonlord_* somehow (LoL) and now they have to slay- Nah okay, enough with this over the top fantheory nonsense. 😁 Anyway it takes huge balls for Sein to set out now. Knowing can be much more bitter than never knowing and always regretting to never have tested it out. Sein's name can be translated to *_" to be / being "_* _" I think therefore I am. "_ A perfect name to encapsulate the annoying aspects of existence, which will inevitably come to find each and everyone of us. Insecurities, doubts, regrets, anxiety, guilt, selfloathing for maybe having made the wrong call at some point in our lifes. The longer you live the bigger is the chance you will run into one such situation at last and experience some of those horrible sensations. So yeah, Sein hits me the hardest. Glad to see him reappear again in the newest manga chapters. =) It also kinda highlights how tough someone must be to be an Elf. To find personal peace with oneself, no matter what calls one has made in their lives. Frieren's regret is definitely all over her journey now and while she is a master of not letting it dishearten her too much, it clearly controls her for now. Reaching *'Aureole' - the Land where souls rest,* is not an optional sidequest in her life. It is her main destination now cause Frieren knows she can't get over this without meeting Himmel again, at least one last time. Oh all those cute, little Demon folks who try to stand in her way. Never stand in between someone with an identity crisis and their destination.

[@TheCatsMe00w]

I really love with Frieren that you do not know which episodes are important or the best until you are looking back on them. It really plays into the overall thesis of the show where you do not know which moments are important in life until you are looking back

[@twelfthknight]

This is one of the episodes where I'm left with the thought "you didn't have to go this hard". This would undoubtedly be a...I don't know what the animation industry would call it but in live TV it's a Bottle Episode. Something discrete and character-focused used to save the budget, while they're generally unremarkable a good script can make them worth watching. This part of the manga introduces no new named characters or locations and the fight with the monster is just a single panel, yet the anime just won't stop putting the effort in. Also the end made me cry, which for a 30 second scene is quite remarkable.

[@CoyotesOwn]

I remember my comment after the episode was "It funny how little has happened in this episode and how much has happened in this episode at the same time."

[@nekotrashwillnyanforcash]

I watched the whole series in one go after seeing some of your videos on it. It is a deeply beautiful story worth going into this much detail on.

[@dajcomputer6514]

Love the way you end the video with a black screen and calm music. Let's the viewer digest and take in the information. Thank you.

[@blurzzbee]

now that you said all that, i realized this episode is one of my favorite too. Heiter quotes hit me hard, making me appriciate my religion not only that but when i see people's reaction to frieren almost everytime im pointing to this episode.

[@pikeyMcBarkin]

Pey, I appreciate your work so much. Thank you for sharing. I wish I had the ability to orate like you. Your cadence is charming and relaxing, and you're able to convey wildly complicated concepts with such efficiency. Thanks again.

[@davetheblade]

This is my favorite episode hands down.

[@jjthomson2815]

might be time for a rewatch

[@Mikael_Ore]

Hi! I binged your entire series about Frieren and I got to learn many cool things, I really liked your content man! As a side note, I decided I wanted to watch this series with my mom, and I watched the video of you saying you would do that a couple of hours after, I was baffled lmao

[@ElvenPenalBattalion]

My favorite episode? All of them.

[@anosvoldigoat2044]

So true, I find it hard and don't even like to compare them like that. There's things to glean from every single chapter of the manga or half episode of the anime.

[@haydenchavez8074]

This was actually my favorite episode of the show. It really resonated with me

[@seophillia]

I 100% agree with you. It’s funny because this has been the episode I rewatch the most recently (wasn’t always the case) so hearing you talk about it like this makes me feel very seen 😊

[@sooyster4033]

5:53 I have NEVER been able to witness this moment without falling out of my chair.

[@wanyagog6540]

Your best video so far, abolutely loved it. I am struggling to pick the best episode in Frieren, and that was mainly the reason why I put a 9/10 score initially. From the first watch perspective, I didn't grasp where the peak was, but on rewatch, I appreciated the first episodes the most. If considering the first 4 episodes as 1, it is definitely my favorite. If judging them separately, then probably ep 2: the theme of acting in memory of the dead, creating the feeling that part of what they were is still present, is my favourite, so it is the peak of Frieren for me (also, Heiter is the best character), but you can't feel so attached to this moment on your first watch

[@jiffyb333]

I totally thought those two were their own unique episodes xD. The second half story was one that I rewatched several times and shared with my partner. Glad to see you dig into what makes it so special. You also said something that help me to better understand why I got frustrated with the series near its latter half. It had been so unbelievably efficient with its time and then when it got to the mage qualification trial it felt like a regular anime all of a sudden with How it was suddenly handling pacing.

[@su1thor760]

alr you got me man, imma going to rewatch frieren.

[@snimon5824]

Going for a 7th rewatch, just as the Goddess intended.

[@klanggemaldemusic8723]

Episode 14 was the point for me where I realized this show is my new favorite. It's so nice to see to just take a step back and focus on the characters. Heiter's talk about being an adult rings so strong with me! Great pick

[@tazzman62]

This episode of frieren wrecked me emotionally. Normally I watch season in one go but I had to take a break after this one. Every time a scene from this episode popped into my head it was instant tears. This one hit me like a truck and I loved every minute of it. Still can’t get through this episode without ugly crying.

[@Lohpezhoh]

Even tho I wouldn't say it's my favorite episode It definitely has my favorite scene: 8:42

[@nvick_23]

Finally going to watch a third watch of this anime, thank you, sincerely.

[@Helnolya]

Please never stop doing this serie of video.

[@HpError]

AURA... KYS episode is PEAK (in all seriousness though great episode, 10/10 would watch again)

[@curioussavagery802]

I love all the episodes of frieren, so it’s hard to tell my favorite one. They are all amazing, so I end up going with my favorite scenes, which I think, at the current moment anyways, is either Heiter saving fern or the Battle with Lugner, or Starks birthday. All three left me speechless, the first and second one had me sobbing

[@Eruptflail]

I also think it was episode 14. It was INSANE how much characterization went on and how deeply emotional it was.

[@ObiwanNekody]

Thank you for sharing 😊

[@themelancholyofgay3543]

Frieren is so good that he keeps finding new things in the story

[@muhdamin8820]

“When you’re a kid growing up you assumed adult have everything figured out, and when you get older you realised they dont. A big part of being an adult feels like pretending and figuring things out as you go…” ❤

[@JmanAnimates]

you always have fantastic background music in your videos.

[@Mystico1600]

Easily my favorite episode. I tear up at least two times every time I watch it.

[@pp-vr5tt]

another great video but i dunno what gave you an impression that episode 14 is underappreciated xD its a fan favorite for sure

[@HaydrogenBomb]

You just affirmed why this was already my favorite episode. 🤧

[@kurtronqx7135]

Babe wake up, new Fey Talks Anime Frieren video just dropped

[@ronspy7171]

6:22 this like always reminds me of Erased. This show is also special in many ways, but no matter how many times I rewatch it(8 now), I get to notice a new detail. It’s really nice

[@tiramusi]

Hey, this is my personal favorite episode too. Having already read the manga when the anime was aired, I thought I wouldn't feel anything from the clock tower scene. I couldn't be more wrong. I cried, lol.

[@HeavenAboveRtas]

I wouldn't know what my single favorite Frieren episode would be, but I love all the 'cabin episodes', the ones where they're just cooped up while a storm is overhead. While they don't (I think) give as much of an emotional impact as others, their way to making me feel safe and cozy is just unmatched. Great episodes to eat while watching.

[@Mafka6932]

Honestly, it is one if my fav episodes solely because it resonates so much with me. I was always loosing a lot of stuff that were important to me (and almost all of my stuff are important) and I would always cry until like couple years ago. “I’m used to loosing things” hit really hard for me. Funny how when Frieren was on-going a couple days before the ring episode I’ve lost one of mine. Didn’t find tho, it was buried in a ton of snow lol

[@shilohwalker3996]

Won’t say it’s the best but my personal favorite is the episode where Frieren gets sidetracked looking for a specific blue flower because of its connection with Himmel. As the weeks add up and Fern becomes increasingly frustrated she finally asks Frieren when they can move on? “Soon.” Fern and the audience knows that for an elf soon can be a very long time in human terms. I loved this episode because it showcased how far Frieren came in valuing what she had in the past while contrasting that with the growth she still needed to undergo to value what was currently right in front of her: Fern. Also the animation was lovely on the plants. As a gardener it made me happy to see such attention to detail.

[@AkariAkariX3]

the thing is, this actually is the most memorable episode to frieren fans. there's a chapter popularity poll for the manga iirc and what came on top? this very chapter with the proposing scene as the highlight

[@kieranroche597]

When I saw the title to this video I knew this was the episode you'd talk about, it really is the strongest one. The moment when you realize Freiren falls in love with Himmel after his death is done so well

[@austinstanley1911]

When I rewatched the series with my friends, I told them this episode (specifically the part about the ring) was the one I was most excited for. And of course, it wouldn't have been as good without everything around it.

[@zaphyrusm8940]

Insomnia into great content!

[@Андрій-ъ4э]

Love your Frieren's video ❤

[@WartimeFriction]

Ahh yep, gonna have to check this one out it seems. Thanks for sharing

[@muscifede]

I was thinking of the episodes that made me cry, but this one doesn't have a sad meaning but a deep one

[@haruhikoichijo4620]

In this video: JUST A PERSON TELLING WHY HE LIKES A PARTICULAR ANIME EPISODE. Of an anime he's passionate about

[@RandomStuff-bq2cz]

you should talk about the 2nd part of mha season 7, theres a few points that really glow in that season which would be great to be really shown and understood in an "anime documentary" i just love watching your explanations of all these different points in anime and think itd be great for a vid or two

[@Benpurple4]

The statues! I'm bawling my eyes out.

[@anosvoldigoat2044]

(1) I haven't really checked any websites with episode rankings, but I'm surprised that more people don't rate episode 14 as one of the best apparently. In the communities I've been a part of, almost everyone ranks it as one of their favorites if not their number 1. (2) Sorry for being OCD, but I just couldn't stop myself. :) Aviation deals with travel by air. Avian relates to birds. So, it was actually avian monster NOT aviation monster as you said around 4:54. (3) I've seen many people take issues with the folk spell to find lost accessories. They claim that it's too convenient or something. However, we have more than enough world building to prove that it's not really that unexpected; (3.1) We know that there is such a thing as "useless spells" (ie, spells that most common mages would not bother with), but Frieren does. (3.2) Frieren doesn't really associate herself with people who would have such a folk spell. She tells Himmel in the flashback, that she would've preferred a gift from a magic shop and she also didn't show much interest in the merchant's products in current time. Therefore, while she does collect all kinds of spells, it's believable that she wouldn't have this spell. (3.3) She searches for the ring alone at night. Hence why no one knew until near the end, which is why the merchant didn't mention having such a spell earlier. (3.4) Folk spells are literally magic invented by mages in more rural areas and whatnot. And they typically are meant to deal with their own issues. Hence why a merchant selling accessories is perfectly logical to have a "finding lost accessories" spell. (4) I've also seen many people take an issue with the horse floating during the time the avian monster is carrying the carriage and especially after the crash. However, this can also be perfectly explained with clues already given in the story. (4.1) We learn in this episode that Humanity's (which includes humans, dwarves, and elves) usage of flying magic is still imperfect, but they can actually use it fairly well on themselves and things about the same size as a humanoid. Hence why a horse is also applicable. (4.2) What would be the logical thing to do as soon as the avian monster picks up the carriage? Answer: Protect everyone including the horse. The merchant enters the carriage, and it's very likely that Frieren casted the flying magic spell on the horse. Otherwise, would the harness really keep the horse from falling? NO. (4.3) Therefore, after the crash the horse is still floating due to having flying magic casted on it. (5) When Fern gets angry at Stark for suggesting to replace the bracelet, it's one of the very few times if not the only time in season 1, where she drops "keigo". If you don't know what that is, then consider searching "keigo Japanese" or "Honorific speech in Japanese" or something along those lines.

[@TheJDUBS2]

I always think of Dr Fords rejection of sizemores new plot from Westworld when i hear subtlety. hopkins delivery is so good and the words behind it ring true for so many stories

[@andrewf.3477]

This is my favorite too, I cried twice while watching this 😂

[@fredrichvilmschmitt6777]

This was also the strongest episode for me. I can't think of any other episodes in Frieren that surpass the emotion that I felt when I first watched this episode.

[@Pawc4]

I remember this episode hitting especially hard since the ring bit just fit so well with the chapter that had just came out; can't remember when exactly, but want to say same week at the very least. Think most manga readers that were watching the show weekly at the time would agree.

[@senjusan6359]

I love this episode, it was beautiful and sad to see how Himmel basically proposed to Frieren knowing fully that most likely she will never be his wife.

[@GamersCreed2024]

Waiting for you to create something like this with One Piece Fan Letter.

[@govindgk7]

I rarely comment on youtube videos ,but I have to this time ,i MUST .Your videos are just ..perfect .I wish I will be good in anything as much as you are in making these videos. Please continue making such videos. May god bless you. Also if possible can you make a video on how you come with these ideas and the soundtracks for your videos.

[@PeyTalksAnime]

Thank you for the kind comment and good suggestions 😁

[@PlumCrazy392]

For me episode 14 is the best and most impactful. It’s the one I re watch the most

[@connorl0204]

The scene where eisen tells frieren why he and stark parted ways hit hard.

[@roonloe]

That was literally my fav episode of the whole series. Surprised to find out it's rated so low wow...

[@xxheroesftwxx6930]

I'm the kind of person who doesn't tend to re-watch anything until a significant amount of time has passed (normally years). Frieren though, maybe 2-3 months? They pack so much into each episode but somehow keep everything relaxing and not overwhelming to the viewer

[@matthewlehner4747]

4:25 I know it doesnt matter much, but i think you misspoke here, shouldn't it be "Fern is upset because stark didn't get HER a birthday present"? Loved the video as always but thought i'd mention something i noticed

[@Deathwise10]

Hey Pey, you forgot to add this video to your Exploring Frieren playlist.

[@PeyTalksAnime]

Ty

[@arandomdiamond2]

I liked how Frieren got another odd spell that just happened to save the ring. And her reaction was like "I get to learn a new spell and use it right away!" because she recognizes that all of those spells have a use, no matter how small.