In the final episodes of Frieren and the Journey to the Beyond , Frieren and Fern recruit a new character to their team, Stark , a young warrior who is stronger than he appears. The new member is a weak and cowardly boy at first, but this only makes the revelation of his strength all the more impactful. Stark's vulnerability shows that he doesn't need to hide his fear to become stronger.
Frieren: Stark shows that fear doesn't stop a character from being strong
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Eisen 's apprentice , appears to be a fearless warrior who protected the villagers from the fearsome dragon. However, upon meeting Frieren and Fern, we discover that he is actually a coward. He faced the dragon not out of bravery but out of fear, accepting gratitude and affection from the villagers to hide his cowardice. The animation enhances the moment with visual comedy, exaggerating the dragon's threat and the villagers' gratitude.
Fern treats Stark with contempt when she discovers his deception, but Frieren reminds her apprentice of her own fear during her first encounter with a monster, providing a bridge of encouragement for her to understand the "hero" side. Soon, Fern recognizes Stark's strength upon seeing his training and emphasizes that he only needs to deal with his fear to fight the battles.
Stark's epic confrontation with the dragon is a scene that exceeds expectations, featuring incredible choreography and camera turns. Furthermore, the animation captures the sensation of zooming in as the character grabs the dragon's head. This intensifies the danger he faces against an immense and ferocious dragon. After the fight is over, even the character is impressed by its strength. This shows that fear isn't a problem; you just need to know how to deal with it to face challenges.
Synopsis:
Shortly after the demon king's defeat, the group of victorious heroes returns home, ready to part ways. Frieren the mage, Himmel the hero, Heiter the priest, and Eisen the warrior reminisce about their decade-long journey as the time comes to say goodbye.
Frieren: Beyond Journey's End Stark is a manga written by Kanehito Yamada and illustrated by Tsukasa Abe. It has been serialized in Shogakukan's Weekly Shōnen Sunday since April 2020.
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