[Photos/Images] "Was She Always This Cute?" Stark's Reaction to Fern in Her Date Outfit Sparks "Just Get Together Already!" Comments — Frieren: Beyond Journey's End Episode 32 1st

Episode 32 of the anime "Frieren: Beyond Journey's End" aired on February 6th. Stark’s (CV: Chiaki Kobayashi) reaction to Fern (CV: Kana Ichinose) all dressed up for their date triggered a massive response online, with fans posting comments like "So wholesome...!" and "I can't stop grinning!"

In Episode 32, "Someone's Hometown," Stark—who initially invited Fern out just to tease her—ends up actually going on a date with her. On the day of the date, after much deliberation, Fern chooses a floral one-piece dress. With her bangs perfectly styled, she heads off to the rendezvous.

Seeing Fern appear with a completely different vibe than usual, Stark becomes painfully aware of her, thinking, "Wait, was Fern always this cute...?" He gets so visibly flustered that Fern even points out, "Your movements are a bit stiff," showing just how much she threw him off his game.

The internet was buzzing over the pair's frustratingly sweet dynamic, with fans exclaiming, "Just date already!" "Ugh, these two are killing me!!" "My heart... so precious!" and "I’m literally grinning ear to ear lol."

"Frieren: Beyond Journey's End" is based on the manga of the same name serialized in "Weekly Shonen Sunday," written by Kanehito Yamada and illustrated by Tsukasa Abe. Set in a world "after" the Demon King has been defeated, the story follows Frieren (CV: Atsumi Tanezaki), a mage who has lived for over a thousand years, as she embarks on a "journey to understand people." The original manga has won numerous awards, and the TV anime, which began airing in 2023, continues to gain a massive following both in Japan and internationally.

Episode 32: "Someone's Hometown"
[Synopsis]
Stark invited Fern out intending to tease her, but they ended up on an actual date. After visiting various spots around town, the two eventually make their way to a lookout point. There, Fern says something that... Later, after leaving the town, the trio sets foot in the harsh Northern Plateau. Stopping by a certain village, they hear rumors of a powerful monster appearing nearby...

(C)Kanehito Yamada, Tsukasa Abe/Shogakukan/ "Frieren"Project

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