Now that Im accustomed to Frierens tendencies, I appreciate them all the more when certain things occur.
The cutaways, for instance.
A show likeFamily Guywill run them into the ground, butFrierenemploys them judiciously.
So Fern does what she believes she must: she delays her own shopping to shadow Frieren.
Shes surprised to find her making very pained looks of indecision as she inspects accessories in the market.
27 years after Himmels death, Fern has now grown taller than Frieren.
She and Frieren are there to save the village from death and destruction, should an unchecked Qual awaken.
Its another clever demonstration of how time has passed in this world.
I never knew at time when motor vehicles were a rarity, but my grandparents did.
I love how it reflects the sky, appearing almost like a hole in the earth.
With Qual dealt with, Frieren and Fern prepare to move on to their next destination.
Before they do, the village elder thanks them, and Frieren recognizes his hat from eighty years ago.
This old man was the same little brat who flipped her skirt!
I love those little details, like the old ladys twin braids in the previous episode.
The hat may be old and frayed, but still keeps the sun out.
He believed in Himmel, and Himmel believed in Frieren.
Part teacher, part friend, part big sister…and part mother.
Frieren is all of these things to Fern, and shes happy to have them all.
And so the 5-star ratings will continue until quality declines!
