Frieren with "Sparkling Eyes" Becomes a Hot Topic: Shinta Harekawa's Support Illustration for "Frieren: Beyond Journey's End" Released

The official X account for the original work of "Frieren: Beyond Journey's End" has released a support illustration by manga artist Shinta Harekawa, known for works such as "Akira Failing in Love," garnering significant attention from fans.

The post reads "Thank you to Shinta Harekawa-sensei of 'Akira Failing in Love,'" and has received warm responses for this cross-work interaction between creators.

The released illustration depicts Frieren (CV: Atsumi Tanezaki) standing with a serene expression, holding a flower crown made of numerous flowers. Particularly striking are her eyes, expressed with delicate touches that sparkle like jewels, strongly reflecting Harekawa's artistic style. In the lower right corner of the illustration, a handwritten congratulatory message reads "Congratulations on Anime Season 2!!" Additionally, in the background behind Frieren, Fern (CV: Kana Ichinose) is shown gently patting Stark (CV: Chiaki Kobayashi) in a small depiction, condensing the endearing relationships of the main characters into a single image.

"Frieren: Beyond Journey's End" is a manga serialized in "Weekly Shonen Sunday" by Kanehito Yamada (original story) and Tsukasa Abe (artwork). The story follows Frieren, an elven mage who was part of the hero's party that defeated the Demon King, as she embarks on a "journey to understand people" following the death of the hero Himmel. The series depicts human drama from the perspective of an elf who has lived for over a thousand years, chronicling her travels with new companions including her disciple Fern and the warrior Stark.

In response to this post, fans have commented with remarks such as "Her eyes are sparkling," "This is totally Akira-chan," "It's the OP scene," and "Fern patting Stark in the background is also adorable."

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