To celebrate the broadcast of Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End Season 2, an official congratulatory illustration by Tomohito Oda—creator of Komi Can’t Communicate—was unveiled on the series’ official X account. The artwork features the character Übel sporting a distinctly unimpressed, half-lidded gaze.
The illustration sparked a wave of enthusiastic reactions online. Fans commented, “Übel is so cute! I absolutely love the half-lidded eyes peeking through her bangs,” “Übel and Oda’s art style are a 120% match,” “Choosing this specific character to pair with his signature style is a brilliant move,” and “It captures that socially anxious vibe perfectly; it’s the absolute best.”
Currently serialized in Weekly Shonen Sunday, Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End is a “post-adventure fantasy” that explores the lives of the hero’s party after they successfully defeat the Demon King. The story follows the elven mage Frieren as she embarks on a new journey with fresh companions in a world where the hero has long since passed away.
Unfolding in the refreshingly novel timeline of a “post-saved world,” the series has captivated a massive readership through its poignant drama, memorable dialogue, thrilling magical combat, and moments of unexpected humor. It took the Grand Prize at the 2021 Manga Taisho awards, and the original manga currently boasts over 32 million copies in circulation.
The anime’s first season, which aired from September 2023 to March 2024, concluded with Frieren, Fern, and Stark pressing forward toward their ultimate destination: Aureole, the land where souls rest. The second season picks up the narrative directly from Chapter 61, originally published in Volume 7 of the manga.
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