On the list of running Frieren gags, Stark randomly coming across master warriors and getting trained is one of my favorites. It might not be as good as Frieren with mimics, but it is pretty good. Overall, this was a slow episode to allow for a cooldown following the intensity of the finale to the first round of the exam.

Lots of great character moments this episode:

• The return of pouty Fern faces. It came back with a vengeance this episode.
• Grandpa Denken treating his (metaphorical) child and grandchild to dinner (also Laufen just rolling with being spoiled like a grandchild)
• Übel turning her eyes toward Land and wanting to get to know him better, much to his dismay.
• Kanne and Lawine basically having a date and meeting up with Frieren and Fern
• Stark doing his warrior thing after being recruited to kill some monsters by Wirbel

Just a solid episode that had to juggle lots of characters going about their daily lives when they have a day to relax. Second round of the exam is coming up. I don’t remember it super well, so I am looking forward to it!