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I like Sein a lot. He’s kind of like the token “adult” in the party. Granted, Frieren is over a thousand years old but in many ways if you’re immortal do you ever truly grow up completely? You don’t really have the time pressure necessitating it.
Yes, Sein is thematically the most interesting character currently. He brings adulthood into our party and seems wise but sad, I love him and am so glad he joined. =)
I love the parallels drawn between the current party and the old Hero's party. We have Fern who is Frieren's student, Stark who is Eisen's pupil, and now Sein who although never directly studied under Heiter can reasonably be called his protege not only being the same class but also sharing similar vices. And slowly over time, we see Frieren filling Himmel's role as the party leader. 24:58 the dual lines of "I'm talking about the present" really nails this home that Frieren is becoming more like Himmel as she undergoes this second journey to rediscover who he was and what he meant to the world.
"Sake wa hyakuyaku no chou" (Sake is the best of all medicines) is a proverb. In Italy they have a similar saying with the same meaning: "good wine makes good blood". It doesn't mean to overdrink, it just means that wine is an integral part of cultural pride and identity for Italians, just like Sake is for Japanese people. So, when a Japanese person drinks Sake, it's not just about the taste, it's also about the very fact of being Japanese. Ofc in the anime Heiter definitely overdrinks, but what he really taught Fern with that saying is "look, alcohol is part of our culture, part of who we are".
The concepts you brought up here remind me a lot of some Jordan Peterson lectures (the psychology ones, and they really are good, I won't comment on the rest of his work lol). I love the archetypes that we can see in a rich narrative like Frieren, as much as it was played for laughs in episodes like these, theres still a deeper layer to everything in these characters choices.
Yes, that might be very true, I watched his psychology lectures some years ago as my own university was not good in that regard. I think his lectures are 10/10, though yeah, the more he goes away from where he is an expert the harder it gets to watch (I physically cringed an an interview with Penrose he did, he has no clue almost about physics). I think he ties his best but his "reputation" makes him overstep a lot currently =( Still, his psychology stuff about stories got me thinking a lot back in the day (I also liked his reading recommendations a lot), especially the archetype stuff is pretty good. =)
on the opening, when you said about the adventure changing, like making families. Immediately I remembered the movie "Up" when Carl found her wife's adventure scrapbook is filled with the photos of them growing old together, And the note in the end says "Thanks for the adventure - now go have a new one. Love - Ellie". That scene was very beautiful.
What I love about this episode is that its very memorable, yet its such a slow episode. Fights are cool but these episodes are what carrying the anime. You can get cool fight scenes in most anime, JJK, demon slayer and many more but you barely get such slow episodes.
I had a job at 14. I learned about taxis in the 3rd grade. Yeah I grew up to fast. But I still dream about traveling the stars , exploring the galaxy. Even at 43 years old.
I don't know if you ever tried it, but stronomy can be really cool if you like stars. It is easy to get into and there is a lot to marvel at in the sky. =)
An interesting talk at the start about having purpose or a goal or you die. Wanted to mention in Dark Souls characters go “hollow” as soon as they achieve their goal, or their goal becomes impossible. They lose their humanity, their sense of self, and become a husk. They basically go through dementia on steroids. It’s very tragic to see characters you once met who had great ambitions and goals, simply become mindlessly zombies who attack you on sight. I think it’s a good parallel to people who lose their purpose and fall into depression
Yes, it is a theme you find a lot in media I think, but most people overlook it. =) Did not think of the Holloewd, but yes, it fits. Dark SOuls has one of the best subtle writing ever as well, though I never had the time to really dig into it. =(
The irony of Sein starting out as being stuck in the past. Looking forward to the big video So you talked about adventure in everyday life: I do have a passion for trying out different foods and I am looking for recipes from different times and places, I'm looking forward to cooking lots with nettles (Brennessel) in spring. They're everywhere and it's a shame I never ate it before.
yeah, stuck in the past is quite ironic :D Big video seems to be okay, some people on patreon said it was very intresting, I think :D Cooking is so cool, I would love to do more myself. I have heard of some "older" recipies with nettles, I think there is some great soup with them, wonder how they taste if the stinginess is removed. =) Keep me updated on that :D
Oof, i feel the not having reason to live part. Everyday I am wondering what I would do after my parents pass away. They are the only reason I am living right now. Its not that bad as the example you have given, i am learning piano and chess, but not sure if i will passionate about them after 10 to 20 years.
I hope you find something! =) It is really important, but it is also important to try out lots of things. I think it does not even have to be a hobby, it can just be a place to visit or something. =) All the best to you, hope you find it! =)
I am curious to see what you think about Sein and the relationship he has with the rest of the cast. There is for sure a lot of interesting stuff with the role he assumes in the party. And the show/manga doesn't disappoint in my eyes. They will introduce a character who in most things I would not like and then I end up loving them. I think it is because they take routes that are predictable in some cases, but not in the way that you would usually predict them. Also, I guess I need to check out some of your writing, I write too and I picked up on it from the channel title and some of the stuff you've said about it in the videos and at the outro.
Yeah, Sein is so awesome. Such a refreshing new character I did not know was needed :D The writing is best described as "intuitive", I feel, which makes it so impeccable. =D There will be a big story coming out later today on the channel that reads them, I think it is probably my best one so if you want to check one out, I would recommend that one. It will also be linked in the video next Wednesday about all the German terms. =)
I started watching you because of these reactions and the translations of the german names in Frieren, love them but I love more your stories and reflexions... Keep up the good work! Greetings from México!
Thank you so much, I am glad you enjoy these. =) Make sure you check out my "big" Cour 1 explanation video, there are some more deeper layers of Frieren I talk about there. =) All the best to Mexico! =)
The analysis/conclusions around Sein and the episode are the same as I had when I first saw it. Last episode Frieren said that she knows from her master what kind of gifts men like. Something like potions that can dissolve clothing. In this one, Frieren shows what effective seduction technique she learned from Flamme. Just look at the critical hit on Himmel. My thoughts on this: What did you teach her, Flamme? 🙃
@@isabellec5796 it's just an example of how looks an older woman that probably Sein would like, since he's watching CSM and I don't know another anime to make a different example xD So I'm just talking about her looks.
Yes, that is the gnius here, they are not all nouns so they hold a lot of meaning. = ) It is like "to be or not to be". I actually considered that as a title for the video, but I think the current one necapsulates stuff better. =)
@@megg734 Yes, 100%. After my e16 reaction, I will release a very big video (3hours) explaining all the German and why it is in the story. I made it primarily because there is indeed a giant layer of subtext that is lost if you don't know the words (I think). =)
Adults have to practice professional disingenuity. You might have to wear a suit and tie to work, instead of the shorts and a jersey you'd rather be wearing. As a teenager in America, I was told I had to learn Spanish to keep my job at a burger place, because one new hire only spoke Spanish. I didn't, and got fired, but it's an example.
It's troublesome when an anime depicts smoking the way Frieren does. It is so well animated that it usually kicks off a nicotine craving, for me at least. Don't start smoking or vaping, theoretical kids in the audience! Nicotine is not a great addiction to fight. Not the worst! But sincerely not great. As an aside, the RUclips Algorithm has been sending more Frieren reviews my way, and I've watched a couple. Much prefer yours! You bring the language lessons to us, and I Much prefer your thoughtful, conscious and calm style. :-)
You are right. So many times people use words in different fashion. If you dont try to get the base point of what they are thinking you shouldn't start arguing. I used to argue a lot only to realise 30 min later we are arguing for the same point, we just used different words.
That is fine, I thought about cutting it out, but it encapsulated the theme of "finding meaning" so much I left it in. But I think I will put timestamps so people can skip it, I think that might be a good solution. =)
@@storieswithstyle That's cool, I just think that going that long on a tangent is really taking away the reaction flow and may be better as an indepth thought post reaction, when you've had the whole episode digested to talk about it.
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I like Sein a lot. He’s kind of like the token “adult” in the party. Granted, Frieren is over a thousand years old but in many ways if you’re immortal do you ever truly grow up completely? You don’t really have the time pressure necessitating it.
Yes, Sein is thematically the most interesting character currently. He brings adulthood into our party and seems wise but sad, I love him and am so glad he joined. =)
Notice how we first meet Sein in a quagmire of sorts!
it also symbolizes his mental state. He was stuck.
ps : Saw this comment in another channel.
Good point, it kinda represents his stagnant state.
Nice honesty.
I love the parallels drawn between the current party and the old Hero's party.
We have Fern who is Frieren's student, Stark who is Eisen's pupil, and now Sein who although never directly studied under Heiter can reasonably be called his protege not only being the same class but also sharing similar vices. And slowly over time, we see Frieren filling Himmel's role as the party leader. 24:58 the dual lines of "I'm talking about the present" really nails this home that Frieren is becoming more like Himmel as she undergoes this second journey to rediscover who he was and what he meant to the world.
"Sake wa hyakuyaku no chou" (Sake is the best of all medicines) is a proverb. In Italy they have a similar saying with the same meaning: "good wine makes good blood". It doesn't mean to overdrink, it just means that wine is an integral part of cultural pride and identity for Italians, just like Sake is for Japanese people. So, when a Japanese person drinks Sake, it's not just about the taste, it's also about the very fact of being Japanese. Ofc in the anime Heiter definitely overdrinks, but what he really taught Fern with that saying is "look, alcohol is part of our culture, part of who we are".
Don't worry about the tangents brother, they are always very insightful. I look forward to these reactions every day. Cheers!
I am very glad you do. This ep was probably one of the best we had, I love how many layers and symbolisms in words and art it has.=)
The concepts you brought up here remind me a lot of some Jordan Peterson lectures (the psychology ones, and they really are good, I won't comment on the rest of his work lol). I love the archetypes that we can see in a rich narrative like Frieren, as much as it was played for laughs in episodes like these, theres still a deeper layer to everything in these characters choices.
Yes, that might be very true, I watched his psychology lectures some years ago as my own university was not good in that regard. I think his lectures are 10/10, though yeah, the more he goes away from where he is an expert the harder it gets to watch (I physically cringed an an interview with Penrose he did, he has no clue almost about physics). I think he ties his best but his "reputation" makes him overstep a lot currently =( Still, his psychology stuff about stories got me thinking a lot back in the day (I also liked his reading recommendations a lot), especially the archetype stuff is pretty good. =)
Sein is pretty special. He never seemed (to me) to truly fit in the party, but he accomplishes critical things.
He is the "adult", which I love. I did not know we needed him, but we did :D
@@storieswithstyle You know, you summed that up better in two sentences than I think I ever could.
on the opening, when you said about the adventure changing, like making families. Immediately I remembered the movie "Up" when Carl found her wife's adventure scrapbook is filled with the photos of them growing old together, And the note in the end says "Thanks for the adventure - now go have a new one. Love - Ellie". That scene was very beautiful.
Yes, that is a good point, UP was very good in depicting some of the Frieren themes as well. A brilliant movie. =)
As a fanfiction writer, I still dream of being an adventurer.
So you can still go on them when writing, I hope. =)
I really enjoy your reactions, their very insightful and thoughtful, keep up the good work.
Thank you so much, glad you enjoy them. =)
Re-watch the scene when Sein announces his intention to join the party and keep an eye on Fern and Stark. SO GOOOOD!
What I love about this episode is that its very memorable, yet its such a slow episode.
Fights are cool but these episodes are what carrying the anime.
You can get cool fight scenes in most anime, JJK, demon slayer and many more but you barely get such slow episodes.
Yes, this one really stood out for me. =) The writing was beyond brilliant (again). =)
I had a job at 14. I learned about taxis in the 3rd grade. Yeah I grew up to fast. But I still dream about traveling the stars , exploring the galaxy. Even at 43 years old.
I don't know if you ever tried it, but stronomy can be really cool if you like stars. It is easy to get into and there is a lot to marvel at in the sky. =)
An interesting talk at the start about having purpose or a goal or you die. Wanted to mention in Dark Souls characters go “hollow” as soon as they achieve their goal, or their goal becomes impossible. They lose their humanity, their sense of self, and become a husk. They basically go through dementia on steroids. It’s very tragic to see characters you once met who had great ambitions and goals, simply become mindlessly zombies who attack you on sight. I think it’s a good parallel to people who lose their purpose and fall into depression
Yes, it is a theme you find a lot in media I think, but most people overlook it. =) Did not think of the Holloewd, but yes, it fits. Dark SOuls has one of the best subtle writing ever as well, though I never had the time to really dig into it. =(
The irony of Sein starting out as being stuck in the past.
Looking forward to the big video
So you talked about adventure in everyday life:
I do have a passion for trying out different foods and I am looking for recipes from different times and places, I'm looking forward to cooking lots with nettles (Brennessel) in spring. They're everywhere and it's a shame I never ate it before.
yeah, stuck in the past is quite ironic :D Big video seems to be okay, some people on patreon said it was very intresting, I think :D
Cooking is so cool, I would love to do more myself. I have heard of some "older" recipies with nettles, I think there is some great soup with them, wonder how they taste if the stinginess is removed. =) Keep me updated on that :D
more tangents! woo! no but genuinely, I largely enjoy them. I love the analysis.
Oof, i feel the not having reason to live part.
Everyday I am wondering what I would do after my parents pass away. They are the only reason I am living right now.
Its not that bad as the example you have given, i am learning piano and chess, but not sure if i will passionate about them after 10 to 20 years.
I hope you find something! =) It is really important, but it is also important to try out lots of things. I think it does not even have to be a hobby, it can just be a place to visit or something. =) All the best to you, hope you find it! =)
I am curious to see what you think about Sein and the relationship he has with the rest of the cast. There is for sure a lot of interesting stuff with the role he assumes in the party. And the show/manga doesn't disappoint in my eyes. They will introduce a character who in most things I would not like and then I end up loving them. I think it is because they take routes that are predictable in some cases, but not in the way that you would usually predict them.
Also, I guess I need to check out some of your writing, I write too and I picked up on it from the channel title and some of the stuff you've said about it in the videos and at the outro.
Yeah, Sein is so awesome. Such a refreshing new character I did not know was needed :D The writing is best described as "intuitive", I feel, which makes it so impeccable. =D
There will be a big story coming out later today on the channel that reads them, I think it is probably my best one so if you want to check one out, I would recommend that one. It will also be linked in the video next Wednesday about all the German terms. =)
15:16 i mean Frieren was open to the idea of Stark just enduring the poison like Eisen so shes probably relieved that they went back.
Sein namesake is that he lives in the present.
chained by the past but break it to move towards the future.
You may wanna check Delicious in Dungeon anime great story as well. 😊
noooo I missed it!!
I started watching you because of these reactions and the translations of the german names in Frieren, love them but I love more your stories and reflexions... Keep up the good work!
Greetings from México!
Thank you so much, I am glad you enjoy these. =) Make sure you check out my "big" Cour 1 explanation video, there are some more deeper layers of Frieren I talk about there. =) All the best to Mexico! =)
The analysis/conclusions around Sein and the episode are the same as I had when I first saw it.
Last episode Frieren said that she knows from her master what kind of gifts men like. Something like potions that can dissolve clothing.
In this one, Frieren shows what effective seduction technique she learned from Flamme. Just look at the critical hit on Himmel.
My thoughts on this:
What did you teach her, Flamme? 🙃
Yeah, Flamme was probably not an innocent woman :D I think she probably taught Frieren some interesting stuff as well :D
With "older women" Sein means he likes sexy and mature girls, it's not a matter of lifespan xD Probably he'd love someone like Himeno from CSM.
of all the examples, you chose the one who takes advantage of teenage boys.😭
@@isabellec5796 it's just an example of how looks an older woman that probably Sein would like, since he's watching CSM and I don't know another anime to make a different example xD So I'm just talking about her looks.
Sein is probably the best name until now based on the story
Yes, he definitely is. I think I might do a name of character/name tier. That might be fun :D
Rats can swim for three days, but if you put them in a glass bowl that they can't swim out of, they'll die in three hours.
Wow, I have to read up on that, I think I heard it before but that makes sense. =)
It's not a bottle popping sound, but a sound of a staff thwacked to the head. Fern most likely see Frieren was trolling Sein and punush her.
I always love your German lessons!
sein=being?
Can this word be a name?
Is it quite strange?
As a name it's rather strange yes.
And it is not like "a living being" but more as in "to be", in my opinion at least.
Can confirm. Sein oder Nichtsein.... To be, or not to be.... @@IsMirDochLattens
Yes, that is the gnius here, they are not all nouns so they hold a lot of meaning. = ) It is like "to be or not to be". I actually considered that as a title for the video, but I think the current one necapsulates stuff better. =)
I see.
There seems to be a difference in how people understand the story between people who understand German and people who don't.
@@megg734 Yes, 100%. After my e16 reaction, I will release a very big video (3hours) explaining all the German and why it is in the story. I made it primarily because there is indeed a giant layer of subtext that is lost if you don't know the words (I think). =)
Adults have to practice professional disingenuity. You might have to wear a suit and tie to work, instead of the shorts and a jersey you'd rather be wearing. As a teenager in America, I was told I had to learn Spanish to keep my job at a burger place, because one new hire only spoke Spanish. I didn't, and got fired, but it's an example.
Yes, it is weird. You have to find a balance between social norms and yourself, I think. =)
It's troublesome when an anime depicts smoking the way Frieren does. It is so well animated that it usually kicks off a nicotine craving, for me at least.
Don't start smoking or vaping, theoretical kids in the audience! Nicotine is not a great addiction to fight.
Not the worst! But sincerely not great.
As an aside, the RUclips Algorithm has been sending more Frieren reviews my way, and I've watched a couple. Much prefer yours! You bring the language lessons to us, and I Much prefer your thoughtful, conscious and calm style. :-)
You are right. So many times people use words in different fashion. If you dont try to get the base point of what they are thinking you shouldn't start arguing.
I used to argue a lot only to realise 30 min later we are arguing for the same point, we just used different words.
Yes, it happens a lot. It is probably because everyone has their own meanings, they are just so similar that we do not notice most of the time. =)
Reality's filthy... and being an adult to me, is when you start doing those mundane things without being told to do them.
Yes, then it creepy in...
I can't wait for Episode 14 baby!
dude. I appreciate the reaction but that diversion from the beginning of the scene was a bit much. I'm sure it was interesting but I sped past it.
That is fine, I thought about cutting it out, but it encapsulated the theme of "finding meaning" so much I left it in. But I think I will put timestamps so people can skip it, I think that might be a good solution. =)
@@storieswithstyle That's cool, I just think that going that long on a tangent is really taking away the reaction flow and may be better as an indepth thought post reaction, when you've had the whole episode digested to talk about it.
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