Manga artists featured in official ‘Frieren’ social media posts

The official social media account for the manga and anime series ‘Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End’ has drawn significant attention from fans following a series of posts featuring prominent manga artists.

On October 7, the account posted a group photo titled ‘Gathering of Frieren,’ featuring a Frieren plush toy alongside five well-known manga artists: Mitsuru Adachi, Yuji Yokoyama, Kenjiro Hatake, Gosho Aoyama, and Kazuhiko Shimamoto. Fans reacted with surprise to the high-profile lineup, often referred to as an ‘all-star’ group.

Prior to this, on October 6, the account shared a photo titled ‘Embracing Frieren,’ showing the plush toy with a man wearing a black beret. Kazuhiko Shimamoto, known for works such as ‘Flame Transfer Student,’ responded to the post on his own account, noting that the man in the black beret reminded him of himself. The posts have sparked widespread discussion among followers regarding the celebrity status of the participants.