Why is Everyone OBSESSED with Frieren?

00:00 - Intro

01:50 - Frieren Background

03:11 - Character Writing

06:12 - De-Emphasis on Action

07:42 - World Building

09:08 - Frieren's Battles

11:45 - Frieren's Theme

[nnanna]

As some one once said:
Frieren will not tell you to treasure the moments with people you love.
It will show you

[bentcn]

No isekai, no harem, no ecchi, no gore, no grittiness, no overpowered idiots who managed to get anything and anyone he wants without even trying or realizing it, just magic.

[onesmileybaldy]

It’s next level writing when you have a bunch of bombastic action scenes yet the most impactful moments are still the chill ones with the characters just talking. That’s the magic of this series.

[SoneaV]

What I love most about Frieren is how they managed to incorporate empty space into the story similar to how it would be used in art and design. In our current time that is so focused on instant gratification and constant distraction for me this show manages to illustrate just how important that breathing or empty space is for a balanced life.

[sofiakaos]

Being mature enough to know what u like and dislike is a good thing. It is a very good thing when we can see things for what they really are

[wildbill]

Ive watched every episode 3 or 4 times and find or notice something new every time. Its perfection. You can see the Lord of the Rings influence.

[JoHn-dbvu]

What I like about frieren is how they manage to keep himmel alive and loved like a main protagonist. I almost forgot that the main protagonist is just a side character of Himmel.

[THE_Dr_Nguyen]

Frieren is a fantasy anime without any modern bs or cliché tropes. It feels like watching lord of the rings all over again. It’s nice to see a fantasy go back to its roots,

[Berzin_]

Don't forget about the director for the anime (Keiichirou Saitou) he was also a huge reason why the anime blew up

[fatboy]

I know there are many things to love about this show, but there is something that makes me smile at its heart.

The people that changed the world were a fake hero, a cowardly warrior, a corrupt priest, and a lazy mage.

That simple fact makes me smile every time.

[teawithluke]

I absolutely agree that Himmel is everything Frieren is about. The way he focuses on things that seem insignificant in the grand scheme of things but have the biggest impact on the people he meets. And those impacts are still felt past his life through the words "it's what Himmel the Hero would have done".

AND DON'T GET ME STARTED ON HOW MUCH HE LOVED FRIEREN AND HOW FRIEREN SLOWLY REALIZES HOW MUCH SHE LOVED HIM BACK

[umbral]

You know you made the most compelling character when they have less screen time then the main cast yet influenced the whole series from the start, to the end.

[pabloruansabino]

Frieren is the next level of storytelling and good main characters. The new standard of whats is a good written. Amainz i love the show so much😢

[Poutaro]

Im happy frieren became famous. As the episode progress the story will get better and better, cant wait for season 2

[ricolosanes]

Every episode of Frieren for me is like undergoing a recollection seminar. Everytime I watch it, memories of regret comes flashing back. I have a lots and lots of regret in my life and Frieren made me realize that moving on is the first stage of re-living my life. Frieren's story is simple yet deep and profound.

[ffenixrising]

Frieren is the kind of show that only old decrepit anime watchers like myself enjoy, so I'm honestly surprised that Frieren is massively popular in the never-ending age of shounen dominance. I, an old boomer fart (Gen X), still love the anime medium, because I don't stick to a single genre or demographic. If all you watch is nothing but Shonen Jump series, and think that all anime is the same, then frankly, you're not looking hard enough or you don't care about anime at all.

I'm glad a series like Frieren is currently living rent free in everyone's minds. I hope that people start watching anime outside their comfort genre or demographic, whether they watch their backlog or watch a non-mainstream show currently airing. That might rekindle their love for anime.

Yap yap yap, tldr: Anime IS NOT just shounen or isekai, challenge yourself dammit.

[Amaling]

This season of Frieren is no contest the best fantasy I’ve ever seen, when a series is of such a magnitude I feel like it’s pretty obvious why it’s blown up. The crew behind the anime recognized the masterclass they were working on and went above and beyond to give us a final product without comparison

[TheDansonT]

As a casual (nowadays) anime viewer in my early 30's I can vouch that, YES you cannot go back to where you came from and its next to impossible to find the 'magic' or replicate how you felt when you first discovered your favorite series. I'll give Frieren a watch this weekend on my vacation!!
ALSO I encourage everyone to **READ** the manga Hard-Boiled Cop and Dolphin by Ryuhei Tamura. This show is MY kind of jam and I pray that its adapted into an anime someday.

[phoenix]

Only anime that makes me want to watch every episode, even without relying on cliffhangers, and watched every episode at least twice.

[frierency]

the best is still yet to come from this series