“Frieren” Angle Inspires Wave of Animation recreations online
November 20,2025 – A distinctive camera angle featured in the anime series Frieren: beyond Journey’s End has sparked a viral trend within the animation community,prompting artists across platforms to recreate the shot and experiment with its unique viewpoint.The challenge,initially observed on X (formerly Twitter) around november 17th,involves replicating a low-angle shot of the character Frieren looking upwards,often imbued with a subtly judgmental expression.
The trend’s popularity stems from the original animation’s technical achievement – a complex blend of character posing, perspective, and subtle animation that many animators found both striking and challenging to reproduce. The source of the initial inspiration is a shot by animator Susu Awoo (@AwooSusu) posted November 19th, which deconstructed the angle and included accompanying animation breakdowns. This post quickly gained traction, encouraging others to attempt their own versions, ranging from simple static images to fully animated loops.
Matheus F. (@Felp_matheus) shared an attempt on November 17th,while Kang Cilok’s (@kang_ciloks_) posted their rendition on November 19th. YellowYolk (@YolkTooYellow) added a humorous take on November 19th, depicting Frieren silently judging the viewer. The widespread participation demonstrates a collaborative spirit within the animation field, where artists frequently share techniques and inspire one another through challenges and recreations. The trend highlights the recognition for skillful animation and the desire to learn from and build upon existing work, fostering a vibrant online community.
