by Methode’s affection for Frieren sends Fern into a sulky mood, creating one of the funniest moments of Season 2
Could a surprisingly adorable “love triangle” be developing in Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End?
Episode 35 of the anime delivers a hilarious character moment when Methode (CV: Reina Ueda) becomes fascinated with Frieren (CV: Atsumi Tanezaki). While Methode’s affection is mainly driven by her love of small and cute things, Fern (CV: Kana Ichinose) is clearly not impressed by the attention Frieren is receiving.
The result is a wonderfully comedic scene in which Fern becomes visibly jealous and tries to pull Frieren away from Methode.
The moment quickly became one of the most talked-about comedy scenes from the episode, with fans reacting to Fern’s unmistakable sulky expression and Methode’s increasingly enthusiastic behavior.
Methode discovers something she cannot resist
Episode 35, titled “Revolte the Divine,” follows Frieren, Fern and Methode as they travel through a forest while searching for demons.
Although the group is dealing with a dangerous mission, Methode remains remarkably calm. However, she has one weakness that becomes extremely obvious during the episode: she has a soft spot for small and adorable girls.
At one point, Methode looks at Frieren and asks if she can pat her head.
Frieren initially refuses.
After all, Frieren is an elf who has lived for more than a millennium, and being treated like a cute little child is not exactly something she seems eager to accept.
But Methode knows exactly how to negotiate.
She offers Frieren a spell that prevents eggshells from falling into an egg when it is cracked.
Frieren immediately changes her mind.
“You can pet me as much as you like.”
It is an especially funny moment because Frieren’s decision has nothing to do with Methode’s charm or persistence. She simply wants the useful magic.
Methode’s request quickly escalates.
Once Methode receives permission to pet Frieren, things become even funnier.
Methode asks if she can give Frieren a small hug.
Frieren, apparently pleased with the magical reward she has received, casually responds that Methode can do whatever she wants.
Methode’s reaction is priceless.
She realizes that she has essentially received unlimited permission to show affection toward Frieren, and her excitement immediately increases.
The scene works because Methode normally appears calm, mature,e and composed. Watching that personality disappear when she encounters someone she considers cute creates a sharp comedic contrast.
The official anime coverage also highlighted this moment, noting that Methode’s request escalates from head pats to a hug after Frieren accepts the egg-related spell as payment.
Fern is absolutely not happy
While Frieren seems perfectly comfortable with the situation, Fern has a very different reaction.
She watches Methode getting increasingly close to Frieren and becomes visibly irritated.
Fern’s expression changes into the familiar sulky face that fans have come to associate with her when Frieren does something she considers unreasonable—or when someone else gets too close to her mentor.
Eventually, Fern tries to pull Frieren away from Methode.
Frieren protests that Fern is pulling her too hard, creating an even more ridiculous situation.
The scene is funny precisely because nobody is treating it as a serious romantic conflict.
Methode is simply enjoying the opportunity to interact with someone she finds adorable, Frieren is happily accepting a useful spell, and Fern is standing there looking increasingly unhappy about the entire situation.
That combination creates the feeling of a romantic rivalry even though the characters themselves are not necessarily treating it that way.
“Jealous Fern” becomes the star of the scene.
Fern’s reaction quickly became one of the biggest talking points surrounding Episode 35.
Fans shared reactions along the lines of:
- “Fern is furious!”
- “Jealous Fern is so cute.”
- “I could watch this forever.”
- “This is adorable.”
- “Frieren is such a lovable character.”
The humor also comes from the fact that Fern is usually one of the more responsible members of the group.
She often acts as the person who keeps Frieren and Stark under control. But when Frieren receives too much attention from someone else, Fern’s normally composed personality can disappear surprisingly quickly.
That contrast has become one of the recurring sources of comedy in the series.
Why the scene works so well
One reason this moment became so memorable is that it perfectly captures the personalities of all three characters.
Frieren
Frieren remains completely focused on the practical benefit of the situation.
She is willing to tolerate Methode’s affection because she wants the spell.
This is classic Frieren: she may appear emotionally distant, but she can become surprisingly enthusiastic when someone offers her an unusual or useful piece of magic.
Methode
Methode is normally an experienced and confident mage.
However, her weakness for cute girls immediately changes her behavior.
Her increasingly excited reaction to Frieren creates a hilarious contrast with her usual personality.
Fern
Fern is the emotional counterbalance.
She immediately recognizes that the situation is getting out of hand and does not appear willing to simply stand there and watch.
Her sulky expression communicates almost everything without requiring a long explanation.
Episode 35 is more than just a comedy scene.e
Although the Methode-Frieren-Fern interaction is one of the funniest parts of the episode, Episode 35 is primarily an important action and story episode.
Frieren, Fe, rn and Methode enter the forest to pursue the four-armed demon Revolte, while other members of their group remain behind for another important task.
The episode therefore balances dangerous combat and serious fantasy storytelling with lighter character interactions.
This contrast is one of the strengths of Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End.
A tense battle can be followed by a ridiculous conversation about eggs, magic, or head pats, allowing the series to shift naturally between emotional drama, action, and comedy.
Methode’s personality adds a new dynamic.c
Methode was already an interesting character when she appeared during the First-Class Mage Exam storyline, but her interactions with Frieren and Fern give viewers another reason to enjoy her.
Her fascination with cute characters also helps distinguish her from the other mages in the series.
Rather than being defined entirely by her combat abilities, Methode has a humorous personal weakness.
This is particularly effective because the Frieren cast often contains characters with unexpected contradictions.
Frieren, for example, is an extremely powerful mage who can become excited over seemingly trivial magic.
Fern is a highly disciplined young mage who can become surprisingly emotional when Frieren behaves irresponsibly.
And Methode is a composed professional mage who can become completely overwhelmed by someone she considers cute.
These contradictions make the characters feel more human and give the series much of its charm.
A different side of Frieren and Fern’s relationship
The scene also highlights the unusual bond between Frieren and Fern.
Fern is Frieren’s apprentice, but their relationship has gradually developed into something much closer to a family bond.
Fern frequently worries about Frieren, keeps track of her behavior, and sometimes acts like the responsible adult in their group despite being much younger.
Frieren, meanwhile, does not always understand why Fern becomes upset.
That difference in emotional awareness creates many of the show’s funniest moments.
The Methode scene is another example.
Frieren sees an opportunity to obtain a useful spell.
Methode sees an adorable elf she wants to hug.
Fern sees both of them getting far too close.
Everyone is looking at the same situation from a completely different perspective.
Frieren continues to balance comedy and emotion.n
One of the reasons Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End has attracted such a large audience is its ability to shift between different tones.
The series can explore themes such as mortality, memory, grief, and the passage of time, then suddenly deliver a simple comedy scene involving an elf negotiating for an egg-related spell.
That tonal variety prevents the story from becoming too heavy.
It also makes small everyday interactions feel meaningful.
Moments like Fern’s sulky expression may seem insignificant compared with a major battle, but they help establish the relationships between the characters.
For many viewers, these quieter interactions become just as memorable as the action sequences.
What is next for Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End?
Fans have another major storyline to look forward to.
The anime’s third season has officially been announced for October 2027. The new season will adapt the highly anticipated Golden Land Arc, which begins around Chapter 81 of the original manga.
A teaser visual has also introduced Macht of the Golden Land, described as the last and strongest of the Demon King’s Seven Sages of Destruction.
The announcement came following the conclusion of Season 2 in March 2026.
This means fans now have a long wait ahead, but the upcoming arc promises to expand the series’ fantasy world and introduce another major threat for Frieren and her companions.
About Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End
Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End is based on the manga written by Kanehito Yamada and illustrated by Tsukasa Abe, serialized in Weekly Shonen Sunday.
Unlike a traditional fantasy story that begins with heroes preparing to defeat the Demon King, Frieren begins after the Demon King has already been defeated.
The story follows Frieren, an elven mage who was part of the legendary hero Himmel’s party.
Because elves live for extremely long periods, Frieren experiences time very differently from her human companions. After Himmel’s death, she begins to understand that she did not know him as well as she thought.
That realization leads her on a new journey to better understand human emotions, relationships, and the memories people leave behind.
The anime’s first season aired from September 2023 to March 2024, while Season 2 aired from January to March 2026. The series is produced by MADHOUSE.
Final thoughts
Episode 35 may be packed with demons, magic and dangerous battles, but the surprisingly hilarious interaction between Frieren, Fern and Methode provides one of its most memorable moments.
Methode’s love of cute characters, Frieren’s willingness to trade dignity for useful magic and Fern’s unmistakably jealous reaction combine into a scene that is both adorable and genuinely funny.
Rather than being a serious love triangle, the moment works best as another example of the strange and entertaining relationships that make Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End so enjoyable.
And for fans who are already missing these characters, the good news is that Frieren’s journey is far from over. Season 3, covering the Golden Land Arc, is officially scheduled for October 2027.
