As Frieren was clearly feeling down, comments flooded social media such as “She looks really dejected,” “This is the classic Frieren face,” and “Banished Frieren is so cute,” showing warm reactions from viewers.

In episode 28, there is also a scene where Serie makes a face very similar to Frieren’s unmistakable “deeply displeased” expression. This happens when Fern requests a particular spell and Serie, exasperated, says, “Are you out of your mind…?” This, too, drew reactions such as “Do all elves make this face? LOL” and “Serie has the ‘shioshio’ face too (shobon face)” and made viewers laugh.

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, which is currently serialized in “Weekly Shonen Sunday.” Set in a world after the Demon King has been defeated, it follows the story of Frieren, a mage who has lived for over 1,000 years, as she embarks on a journey to understand people. The original manga, which has won multiple awards and received high acclaim, currently has 14 volumes in print and has exceeded 30 million copies in total circulation. Additionally, it has been announced that the anime’s second season will air starting January 2026.

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

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