Frieren: Beyond Journey's End Illustration Goes Viral After Japan’s World Cup 2026 Loss to Brazil

The official X account for the manga Frieren: Beyond Journey's End was updated on June 30. Following Japan’s narrow 2 to 1 loss to Brazil in the first round of the knockout stage at the FIFA World Cup 2026 in North and Central America, held on June 30 Japan time, the account posted an illustration expressing appreciation for the team’s efforts.

The illustration showed Frieren making a giant hamburger steak, along with the message, “Thank you for your hard work! Everyone who gave their all is a warrior.”

The image refers to a giant hamburger steak that Frieren made for Stark’s birthday in the original manga. Online, fans reacted warmly with comments such as “Wonderful,” “Lady Frieren. That was an amazing match! Everyone who gave their all is a warrior! Thank you for your hard work,” and “That was incredible. Let’s honor them. Thank you for your hard work! Everyone is a warrior.”

About Frieren: Beyond Journey's End

Serialized in Weekly Shonen Sunday, Frieren: Beyond Journey's End is an “after the adventure” fantasy that depicts what happens after a party of heroes defeats the Demon King. The story follows Frieren, an elven mage, as she sets out on a new journey with new companions in a world that continues after the hero’s death.

With its fresh timeline set after the Demon King’s defeat, deeply moving drama and dialogue, battles using magic and swords, and humor that makes readers smile, the series has gained a large readership. It won the Grand Prize at the Manga Taisho 2021 awards, and the original manga has surpassed 35 million copies in circulation. Season 3 of the anime, the Golden Land Arc, is scheduled to air on Nippon TV in October 2027.

Source : ORICON NEWS