The True Beauty of Frieren | A Retrospective Essay

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  • @thegamescholarz6326
    @thegamescholarz6326 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    My girlfriend and I are currently watching Frieren, when I looked it up a little bit and realized it was very similar to Ancient Magus Bride ( which is also amazing and I suggest watching/reading it ) I knew I had to introduce my girlfriend to Frieren and watch it with her as she loves Ancient Magus Bride.
    But, after watching this video, I've come to notice this story has happened before, I love Tolkien and D&D. And I've read almost every novel on both sources. The Legend of Drizzt is very familiar to this, of course with far more action, vastly more tragedy and dark themes, but overall, very much the same. Drizzt is a dark elf or Drow ( at the time of original writing, Drow were notoriously evil by nature ) And Drizzt was trained/taught by his father to be more Grey, as opposed to black/white in their way of thinking. But more importantly, though elves of all species in D&D live for thousands of years, not quite as long as Tolkien's immortal elves ( barring fatal wounds or illness ) Drizzt, though he doesn't realize it immediately, he has to come to terms with the fact that most of the people in his life will go away while he lives on.
    it's a very somber feeling, for him and the readers, as he comes to understand that those that are good could live such short lives, and some that are evil are eternal, how it's not fair, and it was never meant to be fair. That all one can do is perform as much good in the time that is given to them, to try and make the world better.
    ( SPOILERS AHEAD ) It sends him spiraling into depression when his final friend passes and he starts committing some questionable acts almost as if he's trying to get himself in enough trouble it will end his life. And though his attempts fail, he does get what he wants, in a way he wasn't quite expecting. The epilogue of Drizzt's story honestly had me in tears, because despite it being beautifully vindicating it was still bitter-sweet due to the consequences of his past adventures and those that he shared his life with.
    ( SEMI SPOILERS HERE ) The original series of his life, if I remember correctly is a whopping 26 books in total which makes sense for a long lived elf. There are more books that came after, I own some of them but can't bring myself to read them. And they have not released as many as previous, probably due to lack of popularity. The ending of Drizzt's story was near perfection and because Hasbro/WOTC wanted to make more money off the character, the author R.A. Salvatore was pressured into producing more with the new lore of the world given to him. It should have been left alone to not dishonor the magic that was Drizzt's and his many companion's beautiful story.
    The stories of Drizzt and Frieren are not a 1-1 match, but the concept of time plays a massive role in both. Developing relationships between people that are either evil/good by nature, trusting/mistrusting by culture and being conflicted in a world that is so black/white when you are morally grey. We are made by the influences of our environments, and although it's slow, we can learn to become greater than what made us.

    • @WkaiDart
      @WkaiDart  หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Oh my lord , What an Amazing comment ! Thank you for watching the video ! I have yet to dive into tolkien , honestly , it feels like a rabbit hole that could suck up months of my life . But I wouldn't be opposed to reading a little about Drizzt's story.
      Also , I absolutely adore Ancient Magus Bride , probably a little more than Frieren.
      I was pleasantly surprised by the fact that chise and Frieren have the same VA. It's a perfect amount of emotion and apathy in her voice to depict a complex character that can grow over the course of the story !
      PS - IF YOU LIKE AMB , YOU WILL BE VERY HAPPY TO KNOW ABOUT THE PROJECT , I AM WORKING ON RIGHT AT THIS MOMENT ! 🕊️

  • @CT-cl9wi
    @CT-cl9wi 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +45

    Don't let this beautiful video distract you from the fact that Fern savagely called a man's pride small

    • @WkaiDart
      @WkaiDart  6 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

      Leave the poor boy alone 😭 . " I am sure he is a grower "

  • @fedesser
    @fedesser 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +29

    a rare win for the youtube algorithm! only noticed after finishing the video just what a hidden gem this channel is, hopefully it gains more traction cause it's well deserved :)

    • @WkaiDart
      @WkaiDart  6 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Really Appreciate the kind words.I am glad you enjoyed the video !

  • @olalderh
    @olalderh 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +11

    This is by far the best Frieren analysis i've seen. I was mind-blown when i heard about Frieren being the new Himmel in the party, never thought about that, but I think you're right, this show is full of symbolism and meaning.

    • @WkaiDart
      @WkaiDart  5 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      A beautifully written story , Glad you enjoyed it !

  • @LunaBlanche7328
    @LunaBlanche7328 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +14

    Such a well-edited video. You deserve more views. I have watched countless videos regarding Frieren and I actually learned something from yours - i knew Serie was a big Tsun and does the opposite of what she says but I never noticed her smile when Frieren answered that she doesnt want spells, and that the joy lies behind the process of finding the spells.
    Flamme and Serie one of my favourite mother-daughter duo. When we had a flashback with small Flamme, I felt the sadness in her expression when talking to Frieren. She even forgot that she said "she doesnt want to honour Flamme's will" but then proceeded to tell Frieren "Do not regret your training, for it's either the Demon Lord, or a human mage who will be a the biggest threat to her" - completely accepting the fact she'll be doing exactly what Flamme said in her will, to teach humans their magic.

    • @WkaiDart
      @WkaiDart  6 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      I don't deserve such kind words ! I am glad you enjoyed it . Honestly , I am just glad that I could add something new to the sea of Frieren essays . I loved this anime and I couldn't stop thinking about it the moment I started watching it.
      Thank you so much for taking your time and watching the video !

  • @MrR2D2TS
    @MrR2D2TS 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

    This video is the final push I needed to make a Frieren related playlist. I have watched a number of reactions and analyses but continued to hold off on collecting them together. Thanks for the great video.

    • @WkaiDart
      @WkaiDart  5 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Thank you so much.I am glad this video was the one !

    • @Tasty_Pepesi
      @Tasty_Pepesi 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Could you share a link to said playlist?

    • @MrR2D2TS
      @MrR2D2TS 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@Tasty_Pepesi It doesn't have too much yet, mostly Pey Talks Anime's exploring Frieren series and some random others but here you can find it on my page under my playlists. I made it public. Hopefully I will get the time to add more soon.

    • @Tasty_Pepesi
      @Tasty_Pepesi 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@MrR2D2TS thank you!

  • @TheLycanStrain
    @TheLycanStrain 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    So I've seen quite a few video essays on Frieren and this is by far the most beautiful and deep I've seen. Got yourself a new sub!
    I just watched Frieren after ignoring it for a year and it's now my favorite anime of all time (took over FMAB's spot). It's the pacing, music, and animation that really did it for me.

    • @WkaiDart
      @WkaiDart  4 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      I am glad that you decided to give Frieren the chance it deserves.
      I still haven't watched FMAB yet , and I am debating how to tackle that monster.
      Thank you for the sub. Look forward to more videos soon !

    • @TheLycanStrain
      @TheLycanStrain 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@WkaiDart You should watch it, it's a gorgeous anime, it has a really good dub, the bad guys are fantastic, and both Ed and Al grow along the way. Plus it has Scar in it, easily my favorite character due to his backstory. It's a very close second for best anime ever made.

  • @Ichigoku15
    @Ichigoku15 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    This was a beautiful analysis of what is the best anime I've ever had the pleasure of experiencing.

    • @WkaiDart
      @WkaiDart  5 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Thank you ! I am glad you liked the video . Frieren is just special

  • @Tris813
    @Tris813 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

    I hope everyone who enjoys frieren finds this. It's art about art. You've done such an exceptional job *frieren 'well done'*. Thank you, grateful to have found this. I love your drawings, I can tell you put your heart & soul into this video. Also I cracked up at your name translations towards the end...a man has good taste. Your commentary on the detail of this show had me looking a bit closer at this and I wound up finding a 4 leaf clover at 48:47. Just goes to show how much the people working on this show loved doing it. I know I'd feel I had to do my best and then some to tell a story this special.

    • @WkaiDart
      @WkaiDart  5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Oh my lord , thank you so much ! That's probably the nicest comment I have gotten on this video. I am so glad you enjoyed this video . It's words like yours that make people like me what to keep going. Thank you !

  • @mariapazgonzalezlesme
    @mariapazgonzalezlesme 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

    A beautiful thumbnail.
    Fairy tale edit that brings the fantasy aesthetic.
    Gentle narrator voice.
    Straight to the point yet is poetic.
    Subbed and liked. May your journey be wonferful and channel grows!

    • @WkaiDart
      @WkaiDart  6 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Thank you so much ! Took me a while to get that thumbnail right ! Glad it's being appreciated.

  • @YourNeighborTororo
    @YourNeighborTororo 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    I really appreciated your take on Frieren. I'm eager to read more such essays!

    • @WkaiDart
      @WkaiDart  6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank You so much !

  • @folcwinep.pywackett8517
    @folcwinep.pywackett8517 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    Absolutely an excellent review of the first season 1 of Frieren. I have read the manga 6 times all the way through, and the anime 5, yet it remains fresh and new. Knowing everything that happens does not spoil the experience of watching and reading a masterpiece of art. The story is the magic of storytelling itself. Any work which can lock me into feeling for a character in the very first chapter, or the very first episode, and know nothing about him, is incredible. Everything about Frieren:Beyond Journey's End is just pure enjoyment!

    • @WkaiDart
      @WkaiDart  6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Very well said , This show has left a mark on me and I just couldn't help but share my love for it.
      I am glad you enjoyed the video !

  • @knightsage4477
    @knightsage4477 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

    Loved the video and the editing! And the art looks sooo nice !! Keep it up man :]]

    • @WkaiDart
      @WkaiDart  6 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Thank You ! I'll try to keep the bangers incoming 📨📨

  • @pabloruansabino3933
    @pabloruansabino3933 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    I'm a simple Man, i see frieren thumbnail and just click and watch totally. Amazing video thank you for keeping the fandom alive. Its the best anime of the New generation. I love só much that hurts. Thank you.

    • @WkaiDart
      @WkaiDart  5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Thank you so much for watching and sharing your love for this beautiful story !

  • @valeofundoing
    @valeofundoing 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    This hidden gem of a video eluded me for so long.

    • @WkaiDart
      @WkaiDart  3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      And now it stands before you ! " Is it all you ever wanted ? ". UwU

  • @sloth8197
    @sloth8197 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    A philosophical video 👍 love this sort of content keep it up

    • @WkaiDart
      @WkaiDart  6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Thank You ! Glad you liked it .

  • @bandit9235
    @bandit9235 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    really nice vid my guy keep it going you are doing great work!

    • @WkaiDart
      @WkaiDart  6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank You !

  • @kermitwithamustache3885
    @kermitwithamustache3885 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

    You're mad talented how you got this little views is a crime

    • @WkaiDart
      @WkaiDart  6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      You're too kind ! Thank you for watching !

  • @Jazzysdesires
    @Jazzysdesires 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    love this video great job! The visuals are great I haven’t seen much video essays like it yet.

    • @WkaiDart
      @WkaiDart  6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank You so much !

  • @logikx1325
    @logikx1325 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    Not sure how you only have (well now) 69 subs....but Noice~
    More seriously this video is amazing. Thanks for all the time and effort you put into it. I have also watched frieren way more times than is probably healthy....think I'm up to 12 or 13 now. I think it is interesting how the titles meaning is so different in EN and JP. Also the play on words in Japanese of sousou......depending on the kanji it can have lots of meanings, the one used in the title is "at a funeral" or undertaker generally.....the show translates it as slayer in the EN subtitles (more literally one who buries another) but it can also mean esteemed or distinguished or also to be in a rush. Just thought it was interesting.

    • @WkaiDart
      @WkaiDart  5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      There are so many different ways go interpret the title but all of them fit so well , the one who buries another is just 😭... Thank you for taking your time to watch the video , Hope I didn't ramble on too much !

  • @HawuYuki2710
    @HawuYuki2710 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Very good editing and story telling. Hope you reach 50ksubs and above soon.

    • @WkaiDart
      @WkaiDart  2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank You so much for your kind words and for watching the video ! 🤞

  • @Nathran13
    @Nathran13 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    Im crying its just so good and now its over im reading the manga atm but the music and animations are just so good

    • @WkaiDart
      @WkaiDart  5 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      This show was an absolute delight ! I caught up to the manga right after I posted this video. Thank you so much for watching !

  • @your_boi_junior4531
    @your_boi_junior4531 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    bro out here with 171 subs and created a banger of a video, great compose, video editing nice

    • @WkaiDart
      @WkaiDart  หลายเดือนก่อน

      Lmao , glad you enjoyed it . Thanks for the 172 !

  • @painpanyeager2564
    @painpanyeager2564 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    I hope that one day this video will magically get a lot more views♥️
    Have you tried sharing it somewhere?

    • @WkaiDart
      @WkaiDart  6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank You so much for saying that !
      I wouldn't know where to do so , here's to hoping the TH-cam AI Overlord picks it up !

  • @StrivetobeDust
    @StrivetobeDust 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Great visual essay! Thank you!

    • @WkaiDart
      @WkaiDart  4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you for watching it !

  • @MEDelekates
    @MEDelekates 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    10:07 i see what you did there 😏
    Thanks for the video! Nice drawings! Look so complex...
    Regarding Frieren praying, she starts praying in the hut with Craft, otherwise that would be illogical for her to continue this habit(imo).

    • @WkaiDart
      @WkaiDart  3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Oh yeah... I guess you are right , she did start to pray while she was with Kraft..
      Thank you so much for watching !

  • @hyperionsama
    @hyperionsama 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Dude shows up outta nowhere and drops an absolute banger

    • @WkaiDart
      @WkaiDart  3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      🌝🧨💥💥💥💥💥

  • @kittylitty01
    @kittylitty01 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +25

    Amazing video, I always enjoy watching peoples opinions on this show, i enjoy your editing style and I loved the medieval style to the editing truly got me invested, the fighting game section was peak ❤
    Name mistake at 10:13 : Fern spelt wrong

    • @WkaiDart
      @WkaiDart  7 หลายเดือนก่อน +8

      Thank you so much !
      Seems like I forgot to fix that one ! I was sure uptill recording the last topic , that it was "Fren" for some reason .
      Oh well , don't tell anybody else 😂.

  • @wanyagog6540
    @wanyagog6540 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Nice video, keep it up!

    • @WkaiDart
      @WkaiDart  6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank You !

  • @TrinityLHearts
    @TrinityLHearts 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    Thank you for the video 🌻💚💙💜

    • @WkaiDart
      @WkaiDart  6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      You're welcome 🤗. Glad you enjoyed it !

  • @InvictusRyan
    @InvictusRyan 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Amazing video, please continue grinding I want to see you blow up

    • @WkaiDart
      @WkaiDart  2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank You ! Will do just that 😁

  • @taika4865
    @taika4865 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Great vid

    • @WkaiDart
      @WkaiDart  5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you 💜

  • @jae_pmin
    @jae_pmin 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    "I can fix her" lmao

    • @WkaiDart
      @WkaiDart  2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      🌝🌝🌝🌝🌝🌝

  • @Alex_Khan
    @Alex_Khan 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Great video

    • @WkaiDart
      @WkaiDart  2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you ! Glad you enjoyed it 😁

  • @infinova01
    @infinova01 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    Holy crap your video editing is better than something I could ever think of yet somehow I currently have more subscribers than you, I hope the TH-cam algorithm catches up with your talent and I just subbed to help you out

    • @WkaiDart
      @WkaiDart  5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Thank you so much for the meaningful compliment ! I am glad you enjoyed the video ! And thanks for the sub !

  • @LadyBernkastell
    @LadyBernkastell หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Great video!

    • @WkaiDart
      @WkaiDart  29 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Thank You !

  • @Nathran13
    @Nathran13 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    i just watched 1 hour? am i an elf bc it didnt feel that long good video!

    • @WkaiDart
      @WkaiDart  5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      How big is your mana pool ? 🌝

  • @mikeheiser77
    @mikeheiser77 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    for the comments' sake, the first action sequence in Frieren was Qual, but yeah, Stark and the Solar Dragon were the first real Fight.

    • @WkaiDart
      @WkaiDart  6 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Fair 😂 , but I did say first main action sequence. Thank you for watching the video !

  • @kiler273
    @kiler273 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    thank you

    • @WkaiDart
      @WkaiDart  6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      😭😭😭

  • @HenryCasillas
    @HenryCasillas 17 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

    🌻

    • @WkaiDart
      @WkaiDart  17 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      🕊️🕊️🕊️🕊️

  • @loafers1014
    @loafers1014 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    I didnt even realize i was watching some1 with only 47

    • @WkaiDart
      @WkaiDart  6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I am glad you enjoyed the video , you're too kind. It's 48 now all thanks to you ! 😁

  • @Rice-tv6cx
    @Rice-tv6cx 29 วันที่ผ่านมา

    43:08 is reincarnation a thing?? I would be intresting

  • @msmelissxo33
    @msmelissxo33 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Sein is a father who wants a mother... If you catch my drift 😉🤭

    • @WkaiDart
      @WkaiDart  5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      You mean Mother Mary right ?..... Right ?

    • @msmelissxo33
      @msmelissxo33 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@WkaiDart 🤭 suuuuurrreee ... More like Mommy Mary 🤣

  • @feiyuin4178
    @feiyuin4178 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    woah.. did you draw all those!? please dont tell me its AI

    • @WkaiDart
      @WkaiDart  3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      All blood sweat and tears ! Thank you for watching the video ! 😁

  • @Myszkou
    @Myszkou 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Serie LIVES off of copium

    • @WkaiDart
      @WkaiDart  5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      That she does , but we love her for it !

  • @monsieurgb497
    @monsieurgb497 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Why would someone want to Fix Ubel? she's not broken, she's perfect

    • @WkaiDart
      @WkaiDart  5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Oh no , don't do it !

  • @chael3149
    @chael3149 2 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    no, you can't fix her

    • @WkaiDart
      @WkaiDart  2 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭

  • @mikehudgins8545
    @mikehudgins8545 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I had to stop watching at 7 minutes because I was doing something else and I don’t know which moments you’re using to make your points. I love listening to video essays while I work but I don’t know why sometimes people choose to use the sub. It just makes for a worse listening experience.

    • @WkaiDart
      @WkaiDart  2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Hey , thanks for letting me know. I watch anime in subs hence I put the subs in the video. You do make a good point , it an easier listen when it's in dub . I will think about it for the future videos.

  • @digestiveissue7710
    @digestiveissue7710 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    The visuals? If this show had average budget none of you would've cared.

    • @WkaiDart
      @WkaiDart  6 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

      I partially agree , I wouldn't say none but it would definitely be a cult classic. The visuals are always important to the overall presentation. I wouldn't have cared to check out the show so soon if it didn't have spectacular visuals. But the story and characters can definitely hold their own in a vacuum.
      And reading your comment tells me you clearly don't appreciate the story and the characters in the story , so just enjoy the pretty flashes and boom boom , the rest of us can enjoy both.

    • @digestiveissue7710
      @digestiveissue7710 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@WkaiDart "I wouldn't have cared to check out the show so soon if it didn't have spectacular visuals."
      So, I'm right?

    • @WkaiDart
      @WkaiDart  6 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Nope

    • @digestiveissue7710
      @digestiveissue7710 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@WkaiDart 😒

    • @logikx1325
      @logikx1325 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      I would have if the voice acting and story hadn't suffered for the budget, it could've used a lot more CG, had a lot more still frames with lip flaps and I still would love it. Well written stories don't come along that often anymore. For every Oshi no Ko/ Frieren/ Place Further Than the Universe there are 50 Demon Slayer/Chainsaw Man/Fire Force shows with budget but high school showwriting. I'll take substance over style any day.

  • @debangshunath2830
    @debangshunath2830 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    I'm your cousin and I'm proud of you.

    • @WkaiDart
      @WkaiDart  5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      🌝🌝🌝🌝🌝🌝