This 14th episode is probably the most popular. The relationship between Stark and Fern was good, but the main characters this time were Himmel and Frieren. In particular, Himmel's proposal in episode 14 was the most beautiful scene, but at the same time it was also the most sad scene. Everyone can see that it was a beautiful scene. But what makes it sad is that Himmel proposed to Frieren, but Frieren didn't realise it was a proposal at the time. It is only in this story, after Himmel's death, that Frieren becomes aware of Himmel's feelings for the first time. And in this anime, the fact that "the time that humans and elves live is different" is a really sad thing. Humans and elves have such different lifespans that they cannot live the same lives. That's why I think Himmel didn't say anything to Frieren when he proposed. My heart aches when I think about what Himmel must have been feeling for 50 years since he defeated the Demon King. The sadness was diminished by the inclusion of gags, but it was actually a very sad scene that would have made you cry. In the first episode, Frieren was fiddling with a ring that was presumably bought for her by Himmel. And while the lotus flowers on Fern's bracelet were open, the lotus flowers on Frieren's ring were closed and in bud. It is speculated that the fact that the lotus flower on Fern's bracelet was open meant that her love would be fulfilled, while Frieren's was still in bud, meaning that her relationship with Himmel was not successful.
I completely agree with the reason why Himmel didn’t say anything about his relationship with Frieren. Himmel knew that it wouldn’t be possible for them to live and get old together. But I don’t think he lived unhappily for those 50 years. Even while they were still on their adventure, he knew it would only be a fleeting moment for Frieren, and I believe his only wish was for those mere 10 years they spent together to be memorable for her. And we know that he succeeded in that. He probably did wonder, 'Would things have been different if I had talked to her?' but in the end, I don’t think he would have wanted to change anything. Himmel was someone who understood everything clearly and acted rightly, or at least that’s how Frieren remembers him.
@@Arengan Certainly, Himmel may not have been unhappy for 50 years when he could not meet Frieren. There is no correct answer because each person is different. I think the way of thinking varies as much as there are people.
Sein is pronounced "sign". He's the normal character in the group, sort of representing us. "Elves lack romantic feelings and reproductive instincts." Fern's response to Frieren in episode 3 when she's given a birthday gift, "You really don't understand feelings, do you?" She's obviously not emotionless, she just doesn't understand social cues and interactions that we can see clearly. On the rooftop watching Fern and Stark is her figuring things out. She's probably never been in or witnessed a relationship like theirs before. Sein is up there on the rooftop because he's curious like we are. There is no reason to assume Frieren knew what the design on the ring meant. It was randomly chosen.. or fated to be chosen. Himmel knows at least a little about flowers, the blue moon weed flower of his homeland was important to him at least. She's just realizing a lot of things too late by comparing her memories with the present perspective and watching Fern and Stark. You're exactly right about their relationship, too. We all ship the two of them, but it's clearly a relationship that's forming organically, nothing is forced like most anime. The symbolism of the clock tower behind and in between Frieren and Himmel when he puts the ring on her is that time is the only thing separating them.
Oh man, "The symbolism of the clock tower behind and in between Frieren and Himmel when he puts the ring on her is that time is the only thing separating them." Thats so right and I can't beleive I missed this while I'm watching. You're so right
This 14th episode is probably the most popular.
The relationship between Stark and Fern was good, but the main characters this time were Himmel and Frieren.
In particular, Himmel's proposal in episode 14 was the most beautiful scene, but at the same time it was also the most sad scene.
Everyone can see that it was a beautiful scene.
But what makes it sad is that Himmel proposed to Frieren, but Frieren didn't realise it was a proposal at the time.
It is only in this story, after Himmel's death, that Frieren becomes aware of Himmel's feelings for the first time.
And in this anime, the fact that "the time that humans and elves live is different" is a really sad thing.
Humans and elves have such different lifespans that they cannot live the same lives.
That's why I think Himmel didn't say anything to Frieren when he proposed.
My heart aches when I think about what Himmel must have been feeling for 50 years since he defeated the Demon King.
The sadness was diminished by the inclusion of gags, but it was actually a very sad scene that would have made you cry.
In the first episode, Frieren was fiddling with a ring that was presumably bought for her by Himmel.
And while the lotus flowers on Fern's bracelet were open, the lotus flowers on Frieren's ring were closed and in bud.
It is speculated that the fact that the lotus flower on Fern's bracelet was open meant that her love would be fulfilled, while Frieren's was still in bud, meaning that her relationship with Himmel was not successful.
I completely agree with the reason why Himmel didn’t say anything about his relationship with Frieren. Himmel knew that it wouldn’t be possible for them to live and get old together. But I don’t think he lived unhappily for those 50 years. Even while they were still on their adventure, he knew it would only be a fleeting moment for Frieren, and I believe his only wish was for those mere 10 years they spent together to be memorable for her. And we know that he succeeded in that. He probably did wonder, 'Would things have been different if I had talked to her?' but in the end, I don’t think he would have wanted to change anything. Himmel was someone who understood everything clearly and acted rightly, or at least that’s how Frieren remembers him.
@@Arengan Certainly, Himmel may not have been unhappy for 50 years when he could not meet Frieren.
There is no correct answer because each person is different.
I think the way of thinking varies as much as there are people.
Sein is pronounced "sign". He's the normal character in the group, sort of representing us.
"Elves lack romantic feelings and reproductive instincts."
Fern's response to Frieren in episode 3 when she's given a birthday gift, "You really don't understand feelings, do you?"
She's obviously not emotionless, she just doesn't understand social cues and interactions that we can see clearly.
On the rooftop watching Fern and Stark is her figuring things out. She's probably never been in or witnessed a relationship like theirs before.
Sein is up there on the rooftop because he's curious like we are.
There is no reason to assume Frieren knew what the design on the ring meant. It was randomly chosen.. or fated to be chosen.
Himmel knows at least a little about flowers, the blue moon weed flower of his homeland was important to him at least.
She's just realizing a lot of things too late by comparing her memories with the present perspective and watching Fern and Stark.
You're exactly right about their relationship, too. We all ship the two of them, but it's clearly a relationship that's forming organically, nothing is forced like most anime.
The symbolism of the clock tower behind and in between Frieren and Himmel when he puts the ring on her is that time is the only thing separating them.
Oh man, "The symbolism of the clock tower behind and in between Frieren and Himmel when he puts the ring on her is that time is the only thing separating them." Thats so right and I can't beleive I missed this while I'm watching. You're so right