On social networks, recent criticism towards the character Fern of the franchise “Sousou no Frieren (Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End)” have sparked a debate among followers of the series. Known for her mature and motherly personality, Fern has come under fire for her grumpy and controlling behavior in various situations.
Described as a young woman with unusual maturity for her age, Fern takes on the responsibility of caring for the main characters, Frieren and Stark, performing tasks such as waking them up, feeding them, and maintaining order in their environment. However, despite her mature attitude, Fern is not exempt from childish behavior and anger when things don’t go her way. Her habit of pouting and trying to control those around her has generated mixed opinions among viewers.
Some critics have expressed concern about the potential negative impact of Fern’s personality on her long-term interpersonal relationships. They point out that her controlling and grumpy behavior could lead her to become a toxic adult, unable to maintain healthy relationships in both her personal and professional life.
However, other opinions seem to focus on superficial aspects of his character, such as his physical appearance. Some viewers seem willing to overlook his negative behavior due to his physical attractiveness, which has led to additional criticism about the superficiality of certain segments of the audience.
On the other hand, some fans have defended Fern, highlighting her development as a character and pointing out that her actions are motivated by a genuine desire to protect her friends. They argue that his grumpy attitude is simply one facet of his complex and multifaceted personality.
In summary, the criticism of Fern from “Sousou no Frieren” reflects a broader debate about the representation of characters in anime and the way their actions and personalities are perceived and analyzed:
- «It’s not that she’s being unreasonably grumpy, it’s simply a matter of how she expresses herself. You are not simply exploiting your needs in one way or another».
- «I consider him to be the type of person who holds on and then explodes. She is usually so patient and loving that she is considered a mother, so I can forgive her for this».
- «You can tell from afar that she is a dog that is impossible to please.».
- «I wonder if the kind of person who would tell Fern that she is “grumpy and tries to control people” is a saint who regularly leads a very respectable life.».
- «Fern is read as emotionally immature due to her special education. She is more of a compensation for being a good mage and a childhood prodigy of hers. Therefore, she is more of a “pretty girl” than a good woman. In short, she is still a child for her age.».
- «Don’t you forget that big tits are just a secondary scene? The secondary stage is invading the main stage».
- «If you keep getting old like this, you’ll soon be a prison bitch».
- «The reality is that all you’re left with is a disgusting case of ugly, unhygienic and grumpy.».
- «I would love to be in a relationship where this kind of naivety is allowed, but I wouldn’t want to be in a relationship with someone like that in real life.».
- «Well, I think there’s less representation of this kind of thing in the more recent installments of the series. Is it because Fern is already over 20 years old?».
- «I guess you wouldn’t normally call a 16-year-old teenager who is losing control of her emotions a “grumpy, controlling girl.”».
- «In real life, pretty women can get away with this type of behavior.».
- «I don’t care if it’s a little annoying or not, Fern would be forgiven. I would allow it».
- «It’s Fern’s expression of frustration because she’s between Freelen’s junk and the Stark “boy,” but there are people who honestly can be hurt.».
- «If you gradually get used to it after the initial overcrowding, you may gain a little distance again because you have become too familiar with it.».
- «I think it’s more of a pseudo-family thing, and that she is portrayed as spoiled by her “older brother” Stark.».
- «It’s not because they don’t like Fern’s bad mood per se, but because it reminds them of people they don’t like in real life.».
Fountain: Yaraon!
