On December 24th, the official X account for the anime "Frieren: Beyond Journey's End" released a newly-drawn character visual alongside a Christmas message, sparking major discussion among fans.
The released image depicts the protagonist Frieren (CV: Atsumi Tanezaki) dressed in a Santa Claus costume as the 2025 Christmas visual. She is shown wearing a classic red and white Santa outfit paired with a black belt and boots, with a large white sack placed beside her as a distinctive feature. While it appears to be an adorable Santa appearance at first glance, the upper right space of the image includes an English message reading "It's so heavy... Carry it, Stark." This reveals a characteristic aspect of her personality, as she attempts to have her companion Stark (CV: Chiaki Kobayashi) carry the luggage rather than carrying it herself.