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[Frieren] I'm going insane (cdn.myanimelist.net)

submitted 7 months ago* (last edited 7 months ago) by gon@lemm.ee to c/anime@ani.social

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Anxiety is starting to take hold of me.

If brain-in-a-jar theory is correct, I'm currently being absolutely DRENCHED in some sort of anxiety inducing chemical; my hands are clammy, sweaty, my knees are weak, and I can smell my mom cooking some spaghetti so I'm pretty sure we all know what's about to happen...

I was waiting for Sousou no Frieren to finish airing to gauge people's reactions to the ending before I decide whether or not to watch it, but I caved.

Everyone and their momma is talking about this show, FOMO got me

But now what I feared most is coming true, and I can't help but tremble at the prospect of Frieren ending on a cliffhanger. There's 4 episodes left in this season. If Madhouse hits me over the head with a cliffhanger and I have to wait a year for season 2 they might as well cast Zoltraak directly into my heart.

Has anyone read the manga? Am I going to suffer terribly for my rash decision?

Also, this show is really good right?! Love it very much so far, no wonder it's topping MAL, I wonder if we really do have an all-timer on our hands.

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[–] lvxferre@ani.social 15 points 7 months ago* (last edited 7 months ago) (1 children)

I read the manga and heavily recommend it.

Without spoilers: based on the pacing, odds are that the anime season will end on the equivalent of the manga chapter 60. It's a conclusion of the current short-term events, odds are that it'll feel emotionally fulfilling instead of a cliffhanger.

If you liked the first season odds are that you will be excited for a [potential?] future second season, but... that's it, no Zoltraak feels going after you.

[–] gon@lemm.ee 3 points 7 months ago (1 children)

Come on, there will be a 2nd season. THERE MUST BE!!! Even if there won't, it's more convenient for me to believe there will.

But thank you, I'm glad I can continue watching in peace ✌️

[–] lvxferre@ani.social 5 points 7 months ago

There will be one, almost for sure. It's simply too popular of a series to let it go. However it might take a while, specially if keeping the same quality as the first season.

[–] Even_Adder@lemmy.dbzer0.com 5 points 7 months ago (1 children)

Just start watching the week before the final episode. Then you can get the best of both worlds.

[–] gon@lemm.ee 3 points 7 months ago

I couldn't handle the pressure... Not for such popular shows :c

[–] lowleveldata@programming.dev 3 points 7 months ago (1 children)

Just read the manga. It's good shit.

[–] gon@lemm.ee 1 points 7 months ago

I'm afraid it'd be a bit boring since I already know what happens for a while, since I've been watching the anime...

[–] ReluctantZen@feddit.nl 3 points 7 months ago (1 children)

I don't think you'll suffer for your decision. Unless Madhouse screws up, it'll end nicely.

[–] gon@lemm.ee 1 points 7 months ago

They have a pretty solid record thankfully 😁

[–] hruzgar@feddit.de 2 points 7 months ago (1 children)

Watched the first few episodes but quitted because it was too boring. It's subjective though, many people like it.

[–] gon@lemm.ee 4 points 7 months ago

Too boring whaaaaaaat~

To each their own I suppose!