Fans of the anime series Frieren: Beyond Journey's End are feasting right now as bad drawings of the titular character Frieren looking up take over social media feeds everywhere.

The meme has artists using their talents to draw fan art of the show's protagonist looking into the sky, and while some of these works are truly impressive, they're all based on a piece of art that's been deemed pretty bad on Reddit.

So, what is the origin of the "Frieren Looking Up" or "Friangle" meme, and how did it become so popular? Here's what you need to know.

What Is The 'Frieren Looking Up' Meme?

The meme started when Redditor and aspiring artist SpaceDev1 posted a drawing to the /r/Frieren subreddit depicting the show's protagonist, Frieren, staring up into the sky.

While the art certainly shows talent, the subreddit's users, including the artist themselves, noted one particular flaw: the chin and jawline.

In the art, Frieren looks like she has a flat, bizarrely shaped chin that points forward at an awkward angle.

The original post is titled, "I practiced drawing faces in a different angle, but it looks kinda weird lol," and it quickly began spreading to subreddits like /r/animation as other users stole and reposted it, some gaining tens of thousands of upvotes in short order.

It wasn't long before the image was then reposted on X / Twitter, inspiring people to try out drawing Frieren at the same upward angle.

How Is 'Frieren Looking Up' Used In Memes?

"Frieren Looking Up" has become a huge meme on social media thanks to the initial Reddit post and subsequent redraw trend. The meme involves drawing and posting your own takes on the original artwork, either in an attempt to make the art look right or make it look even more absurd.

Some of the most popular examples redraw the image in new styles and with new characters.

Some are calling the meme a "fan art challenge," with the name "Friangle Challenge," a mix of "angle" and "Frieren," gaining some spread on X.

Overall, the meme is not meant to make fun of the original artwork, but to pay tribute to it for being not only funny but also incredibly memorable.

What Are Some More 'Frieren Looking Up' Memes?

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For the full history of Frieren Looking Up, be sure to check out Know Your Meme's encyclopedia entry for more information.