Viral Anime Art Trend Proves Frieren Fans Are a Non-Toxic Fandom

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Anime often inspires artists of all skill levels to create fan art of their favorite characters. One Reddit user, SpaceDev1, recently shared their drawing of the main character from a Madhouse anime, but it didn’t quite turn out as planned.

Let’s be honest, the artwork for Frieren wasn’t great. However, it unexpectedly brought the anime’s fans together through shared laughter, and the artist responded positively to the playful teasing. The fan art quickly became popular online, receiving a lot of positive attention, and even caught the eye of people working in the anime industry. This showed everyone that the Frieren fanbase embodies the same joy and warmth that the character Frieren represents.

Bad Frieren Fan Art Goes Viral for the Best Reasons

Last November, a Reddit user named SpaceDev1 shared a heartfelt drawing of the popular character Frieren. While the drawing captured Frieren’s spirit well, many noticed some anatomical issues, particularly with the character’s face and jaw alignment. Despite this, the post brought a lot of joy and positivity to the Frieren subreddit and the wider anime and art communities online.

Many fans and artists tried to recreate the same Frieren drawing, and even professionals found it incredibly difficult. The original drawing quickly became a meme, with fans making their own humorous versions – one person even jokingly pasted Goku’s face onto Frieren’s body and declared it a success.

SpaceDev1’s artwork became popular online, bringing a lot of laughs to internet users. It even caught the attention of Mallorie Rodak, the English voice actor for Frieren, who shared the art on her X (formerly Twitter) profile and used it as her profile picture.

Frieren Fans Created The Most Positive Anime Fandom of All Time

Long-running, popular anime like Dragon Ball Z and One Piece often suffer from negative fan behavior. While most fans enjoy these shows, a small number can create toxic environments, making it hard to find a positive and welcoming anime community. It’s unfortunately common for fandoms to be spoiled by unnecessary negativity and conflict.

The fanbase for Frieren is generally very welcoming, even though, like any community, it has its issues. This is especially noticeable when compared to the sometimes heated discussions surrounding other popular anime, like the recent debate over Solo Leveling winning at the Crunchyroll Anime Awards. The positive reaction to SpaceDev1’s unique artwork is a good example of how supportive the Frieren community can be.

Because anime fans are often very critical, many anticipated that SpaceDev1’s artwork would face unfair criticism. However, to everyone’s surprise, the negative reactions have been minimal.

The Reddit post received a lot of positive and cheerful comments, with many people enjoying the playful doodle by SpaceDev1. One user, GuyNekologist, joked that it looked exactly how the elven mage Mimic would see it, referencing Mimic’s habit of being fooled by disguised treasure chests. Another user, Strayduck0007, simply posted a comma, seemingly commenting on the growing trend of computer-generated art and its perceived lack of genuine emotion.

People on Reddit have been very supportive of SpaceDev1’s drawing, complimenting their effort to tackle a difficult perspective and offering useful tips for improvement. Their kind and friendly responses created a really positive atmosphere. The slightly imperfect illustration was well-received overall, and it seems to have successfully captured the playful, carefree spirit of the elf it was meant to depict.

Art, Anime, & Any Form of Media Should Bring People Together

It’s wonderful to see positive anime communities flourishing, especially when some fandoms become so negative they discourage new fans. It’s truly sad when passionate creators see their work – stories and art meant to inspire and connect people – become a source of hate and division. Focusing on enjoyment and friendship is a much healthier way to appreciate art.

SpaceDev1 unintentionally achieved something amazing. By simply sharing their love for Frieren and its story, they sparked a delightful trend that brought artists and fans together, genuinely uplifting their community and boosting the popularity of the series itself. It’s a perfect example of how anime and media fandoms should operate.

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2025-12-13 18:42