"Hoso (Packaging) no Frieren works too," "Shuroku (Recording) no Frieren"—Fans Can't Stop Wordplaying Over the Official Post "Hoso (Broadcasting) no Frieren"

An image released by the official X account of the anime Frieren: Beyond Journey's End has sparked a massive buzz among fans.

The published photo captures a large plushie of the protagonist, Frieren (CV: Atsumi Tanezaki), sitting cozily in front of a professional recording microphone placed on a desk. The official account captioned this post with a simple phrase, "Hoso (Broadcasting) no Frieren," creating a surreal yet adorable scene as if Frieren is saying something into the microphone or participating in a recording session.

In response to this unique official post, fans reacted with pure curiosity and anticipation, with comments like, "Is this for a radio broadcast?" Furthermore, because the microphone's shock mount and cables overlap around the plushie's face, a flurry of humorous call-outs emerged from people misinterpreting the visual, saying, "I thought a string was coming out of her nose lol" or "It looks like it's stuck up her nose..."

Additionally, playing off the official phrasing, a flood of witty "Ogiri" (comedic response) posts poured in, such as "Hoso (Packaging) no Frieren works too" or "I thought it meant 'Shuroku (Recording) no Frieren' in preparation for the next anime broadcast," turning the reply section into a festive celebration.

Frieren: Beyond Journey's End is a smash-hit fantasy manga written by Kanehito Yamada and illustrated by Tsukasa Abe. It follows Frieren, an elf mage who defeated the Demon King alongside the Hero's party, as she embarks on a new journey to understand humans, triggered by the death of her former companion, the Hero Himmel. Woven through the perspective of her everlasting lifespan, the sorrowful yet heartwarming human drama has captivated many people and garnered support across a wide range of generations.

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