The highly anticipated Season 2 of Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End has been officially announced, with a January 2026 release window. The announcement was made at a special talk show featuring main cast members Atsumi Tanezaki (Frieren), Nobuhiko Okamoto (Himmel), and Kana Ichinose (Fern). Alongside the reveal, a new teaser visual was also unveiled.
MADHOUSE Returns for Season 2
Studio MADHOUSE is confirmed to be returning for the second season, maintaining the same high-quality animation and storytelling that made Season 1 a massive success.
During the event, the cast reflected on memorable scenes from Season 1, showcased official Frieren merchandise, and celebrated the series’ continued success. Notably, the manga has surpassed 24 million circulating copies, with Volume 14 set to release on March 18, 2025.
Frieren’s Accolades and Popularity
Since its debut, Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End has been widely praised, earning numerous awards:
- Best Anime of Fall 2023
- Best Adaptation, Best Drama, Best Opening, Best Boy (Stark), and Best Girl (Fern)
- Anime of the Year runner-up in 2024
- Winner of Best Adventure, Best Fantasy, Best Voice Cast, and Best World Building
The first season, which ran for 28 episodes from September 29, 2024, was directed by Keiichiro Saito, with series composition by Tomohiro Suzuki and music by Evan Call.
Where to Watch Frieren
The anime is available for streaming on Crunchyroll and also became available on Netflix starting March 1, 2025.
About Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End
Written by Kanehito Yamada and illustrated by Tsukasa Abe, the manga has been serialized in Weekly Shonen Sunday since April 2020. It is available on Sunday Webry, Viz Media, and the Shogakukan Comic website.
The story follows Frieren, an elf mage, as she navigates life after the death of her heroic companions, reflecting on the fleeting nature of human lives and the weight of memories.
Conclusion
With Frieren’s next chapter arriving in 2026, fans can expect another visually stunning and emotionally resonant continuation of the beloved series.
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