#Stoltz

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Visual Parallels: The Full Moon and Mastermind

It's mad scientist mode time ya'll.

The visual references to other episodes in Mastermind are wild. People have already beautifully pointed out how the duet sequence references Blitz's "Truth Seekers" hallucination and "Just Look My Way," and makes the two inner worlds mesh.

"The Full Moon" is also heavily referenced. I first noticed it in this shot of Stolas . . .

Which is repeated quite similarly a few times in the trial scene, and looks a lot like . . .

The camera angle (if there were a camera) is pretty much identical.

This made me realize that the whole sequence (the duet and Blitz getting pulled away afterward) has them positioned with Blitz facing Stolas and Stolas's back to Blitz, with a similar distance between them to what we see in "The Full Moon."

And as I rewatched both, I saw more and more.

An attempt by Blitz to touch Stolas, and Stolas not turning around, having already decided his course of action.

(Is anyone noticing a similar color palate yet?)

And a forced exit, based on a decision that Stolas makes:

So this very well might show that Stolas is holding a lot of the power in their relationship. But also, the similar elements in these scenes aren't identical- they simply rhyme.

There are some interesting differences with Blitz's physical expressions of desperation. Even though he's set away from Stolas against a bright red background when he's expressing himself in both.

In "The Full Moon," well . . .

He's guarded. His hands spend a lot of their time in fists. He's moving toward Stolas but not giving all of himself until it's too late.

But in "Mastermind . . .

It's like he's drawn by a magnet to Stolas while being forcibly pulled away. He's fighting the forces that would keep them apart, that would harm Stolas. He's fighting with everything he has. His hands are open the whole time he's fighting. The walls are gone.

Doors are also interesting in their contrast.

In "The Full Moon," we see Blitz bursting into the room like this:

In "Mastermind," the door behind Stolas serves as Blitz's exit point, but the camera angle, again, is very similar . . .

I don't know what to make of this one, honestly, except that these moments seem to reverse each other. I think there COULD be symbolism here (barriers and who creates them), but I'm not sure there's enough evidence that it's intentional like the others.

Now for a few key things "Mastermind" has that "The Full Moon" needed. Our boys weren't ready yet, but now they are.

Obviously the duet . . . but did you notice that their movements synchronize too? They're not looking at each other, but literally and figuratively, they're in tune.

2. Eye contact. FUCKING EYE CONTACT. It's so brief you could miss it.

There's recognition there. They each see that the other feels the same way.

Even though Stolas never turns around, and still has A LOT to learn about Blitz, they meet at the core of the matter. "Harriet, don't get on that train. It's going to London, and I CANNOT BE WITHOUT YOU."

[andaniellight]

Love is stored in warm cheeks for freezing-cold fingers to touch

Bonus:

[ydotome]

Run, Stark. You have to live. - Sousou no Frieren - Episode 12

[shizukais]

Sousou no Frieren, Ending Illustration EP 12

[landofanimes]

Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End

Special Illustrations Part 1/2

Compilation of the illustrations released for each episode, as drawn by crew members of the anime, among character designers, animators, directors, storyboard artists, etc!

1. Reiko Nagasawa 2. Ayaka Minoshima 3. Daiki Harashina 4. Ayaka Tsuji 5. Emi Yamazaki 6.1 Toru Iwasawa 6.2 Keisuke Hiroe 7. Keisuke Kojima 8. Sato Ayaka 9. Junko Abe 9.1. Kouki Fujimoto 10. Nobuhide Kariya 11. Kanata Yanagisawa 12. TakaseMaru 13. Todama 14. Mori Tomoko

[ianime0]

Sousou no Frieren | Ep12 | Warriors who have worked hard...

[kurayamineko]

[haru-rain]

Stoltz's white cape proves that he's the strongest warrior in his village. You can tell Stoltz is proud of it, just like his father.

Yet when his little brother Stark stains his cape with mud, Stoltz doesn't get angry. All he does is encourage him, telling him he'll get stronger.

Stoltz loved his little brother and gave him affection and attention, things their father didn't give to Stark.

[thousandyearmemories]

🎨🪻 PAGE ART PREVIEW

We're thrilled to show you a small sneak peek of the 2nd, heartwarming piece that @korethus has created for us 💕

(Little Stark is getting so much love in our zine, you will undoubtedly see him again!)

[almacambiondaughterofsaleos]

in your opinion which one is your least favorite Charlie x vaggie or stoles x blitz

Stolitz no question

[gallade-x-treme]

and that's the face of someone who needs some tissues real quick 🥺

[celticcatgirl2]

No freaking way….

[scarareg]

Watching Sousou No Frieren and alternating between simping for these three

[ydotome]

I know you'll become stronger, but your stance could use some improvement. - Sousou no Frieren - Episode 12

[shizukais]

And the best bro award goes to Stoltz

[sebfreak]

The whole episode was around the "what makes a real hero?" and beside Himmel we also saw Starks past. The comparision between him and his brother was brutal. His father only saw Stoltz as a real brave warrior/hero and for him Stark was a failure. Really a traumatic experience for a kids who also wanna be recognized by their parents. And it was nice to see that Stoltz didn´t ignore his little brother and also gave him a chance for a future. He helped him to run away, although it meant to leave everything behind and yeah never see his family again. It was a hard choice but I bet in this moment Stoltz always knew that his little brother could become a real warrior/hero. Stark has a long journey but he will learn a lot about himself, his strength and the world.