"Never thought of this combination" "Daydreaming at Mito Kairakuen?" Fans burst into laughter at "Frieren: Beyond Journey's End" bamboo forest shot

On the official X account for the original "Frieren: Beyond Journey's End" manga, an image of a Frieren plushie inside a Moso bamboo forest has been released, drawing a lot of attention. A Moso bamboo forest refers to a grove where Moso bamboo, a large type of bamboo, grows in clusters. Since photos taken in Ibaraki Prefecture have been continuing, it is highly likely to be Kairakuen in Mito City.

The released post is accompanied by a photo of a deformed Frieren plushie standing against a background of a densely packed bamboo forest stretching straight up, along with the single phrase "Frieren of the Moso Bamboo." It was shot from a low angle, a perfect perspective as if looking up at the sky, and the contrast between the slightly blank expression of the plushie and the grand nature creates a surreal atmosphere.

"Frieren: Beyond Journey's End" is a smash-hit fantasy manga written by Kanehito Yamada and illustrated by Tsukasa Abe. It depicts the story of Frieren, an elven mage who defeated the Demon King alongside the Hero's party, as she embarks on a new journey to learn about people, triggered by the death of her former companion, the Hero Himmel. The heartbreaking yet warm human drama spun through her perspective as someone who lives through eternity has fascinated many people, garnering support from a wide range of generations.

In response to this official post full of humor, many comments of banter and admiration have poured in from fans, such as "Of the Moso!?", "Daydreaming in a Moso bamboo forest?", "I never thought of this combination," and "Maybe... it's Big Sis Frieren daydreaming at Mito Kairakuen."

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