In the latest episodes of Frieren and the Journey to the Beyond , Frieren and Fern recruit a new character into 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 even 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 , seems like 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 did not face the dragon out of bravery, but rather 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 after seeing his training and emphasizes that he only needs to deal with fear to fight 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 when the character grabs the dragon's head. In this way, the anime intensifies the danger he faces in the face of an immense and ferocious dragon. After the fight is over, even the character is impressed by his strength. This shows that being afraid is not a problem, you just need to know how to deal with it to face the challenges.
Synopsis:
Soon after the demon king's defeat, the group of victorious heroes returns home, ready to split up. Frieren the mage, Himmel the hero, Heiter the priest, and Eisen the warrior look back on their decade-long journey as it comes time to say goodbye.
manga series 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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