Sousou no Frieren Episode 27 adapted chapters 56+57 fully and a little bit of 58. Man they really adapted the scene where we see the flashback in the flashback of Frieren meeting young Himmel for the first time. The anime original scenes added a nice touch to it.
Those being Richter's encounter with Fern/Stark, Fern covering Frieren up at night and Fern wanting to thank Frieren before the third exam.But man even the scenes are adapted so well, it's a pleasure to watch.
Regarding the episode itself. Beginning of the episode with Fern's staff really tells you how much Frieren loves Fern. This is the first time we seen Fern sulking and we actually empathize with her as a lot times it's her being taking things seriously. The episode did a phenomenal job at showcasing how much that staff meant to Fern. Part of Frieren realizing that it may be more optimal for Fern to get a new staff she learns to understand why Fern doesn't want to let it go and want it fixed.
Serie's point of Frieren affecting the results is very very valid. There are characters like Kanne he would most likely not have passed if Frieren was present. There is the argument they would have to fight her replica. But consider replacing Frieren's replica with Sense's replica. The team who is cooperating would have struggled much more until Ubel showed up. But recall she wasn't helping them out with the strategy.
I really like the conversation Frieren had with Serie. Yes Frieren's view of magic isn't practical. But it is that flower spell that she ended up meeting Himmel and joined the party that changed her life during and after their journey. Overall she doesn't regret it one bit. You can really tell that these 2 elves will never see eye to eye.
They absolutely nailed the Frieren rejecting Serie seen. Frieren truly knows Serie knowing that she will fail herself, but pass Fern regardless what she has to say. Fern's ability with magic is special, something Serie is looking for. That impression is why she tries to take her on as one of her apprentices. I love how Fern rejects her in the quickest time possible. As there is no other master for her other then Frieren.
Last episode is next week