"As expected of the woman who pushed Serie to her limits!" Methode petting Serie’s head goes viral in "Frieren: Beyond Journey's End"

The official X account for "Frieren: Beyond Journey's End" has shared an image of Methode (VA: Reina Ueda) petting Serie (VA: Mariya Ise), sparking a huge reaction among fans.

The shared image captures a small Serie sitting in a large chair while Methode, standing beside her, gently pets her head. As she is being petted, Serie’s signature pointed elven ears droop down, and she wears a somber, disgruntled expression. In the foreground, Methode’s face is shown prominently with her eyes closed, as if savoring the memory of that very moment.

Social media users reacted to the post with comments such as, "I love this vibe!" and "As expected of the woman who pushed Serie to her limits—Methode is something else!" Others pointed out the rare sight of the usually dignified Great Mage: "Serie with her ears drooping is so cute," and "Methode-san is probably the only one who could make Serie make a face like that," highlighting the unique relationship between the two.

"Frieren: Beyond Journey's End" is an anime series based on the hit manga by Kanehito Yamada (story) and Tsukasa Abe (art). It follows the elven mage Frieren, who defeated the Demon King, as she embarks on a new journey to understand humanity following the death of her former comrade, the Hero Himmel.

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