Kapanlagi.com - Written by: Lily Ariani
The anime series FRIEREN: BEYOND JOURNEY'S END inspired a man in China to perform a heroic act. He is Xu, an otaku who fought against a stabbing incident that occurred in Taichung Metro, Taiwan. The incident took place on (21/5/2024) at 11:15 local time.
Xu tried to dispel the negative stigma attached to otaku. "Otaku are not as bad as everyone thinks. Don't stereotype," said Xu.
He then quoted Himmel, one of the characters from the famous anime series FRIEREN: BEYOND JOURNEY'S END, "If it were Himmel, he would do the same thing. If time could be rewound, I would make the same choice again."
Not alone, Xu carried out the resistance action together with 16 other civilians. The Taichung City Government also appreciated the contributions of the members of the community.
1. Stabbing in Metro Taichung
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The stabbing incident in Metro Taichung occurred randomly. A man carried a knife and attacked others who were in the metro. Some other passengers tried to fight back using umbrellas and pulling the perpetrator's hair.
According to Taipei Times, four people were injured and three others were taken to the hospital due to the stabbing incident, including the perpetrator who was later apprehended by authorities.
2. Himmel, the Inspiring Hero of Xu
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FRIEREN: BEYOND JOURNEY'S END is a very popular anime series. The anime series even ranks as the number one anime with the highest rating on MyAnimeList, taking over the position previously held by FULLMETAL ALCHEMIST: BROTHERHOOD.
Among the many characters in the anime series FRIEREN: BEYOND JOURNEY'S END, Himmel is introduced as one of the supporting characters. However, Himmel has a significant role throughout the story. At the age of 16, he embarked on an adventure to defeat the Demon King.
Himmel is portrayed as a charismatic figure. He is also very inspiring, especially for the main protagonist, Frieren. It's no wonder that Himmel's heroic side eventually rubs off on fans.
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