Fans responded to this unusual hairstyle for Frieren with comments like, “Her clumsiness is endearing,” “Her dejected face is so cute,” and “Frieren with drill curls is a refreshing change.”

By the way, the mimic is a shadowy fan-favorite character, even having ranked third in a past official popularity poll. The scene of Frieren being eaten by a mimic has been turned into plushies and other merchandise, making the mimic an indispensable presence in any discussion of Frieren.

The anime "Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End" is based on the manga of the same name written by Kanehito Yamada and illustrated by Tsukasa Abe, serialized in Weekly Shonen Sunday. Set in a world after the Demon King’s defeat, it tells the story of Frieren, an elf mage who has lived for over 1,000 years, as she embarks on a journey to “learn about people.” The original manga, highly acclaimed and recipient of numerous awards, has 14 volumes published and a cumulative total of over 30 million copies in circulation. Additionally, the second season of the TV anime is set to air starting January 2026.

(C)Kanehito Yamada, Tsukasa Abe/Shogakukan/ "Frieren"Project

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