The 'Upward Angle Frieren' meme stems from a viral piece of fan art depicting the protagonist of Frieren: Beyond Journey's End from a dramatic low-angle perspective. Originally shared on social media platforms like X by artist @On_the_m_o_o_n, the drawing quickly transitioned into a meme format due to Frieren's characteristically stoic and slightly detached expression contrasted with the intense 'hero shot' angle. It is frequently used to represent someone looking up at something massive—whether it be a giant monster, a looming deadline, or a tall glass of juice. Its popularity grew within the anime community as a versatile way to express being overwhelmed or unimpressed by something of significant scale.