After a year and a half of waiting, fans of Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End can finally stop waiting for a Season 2 announcement, as their official website and social media accounts reveal that it will begin on January 16, 2026. A brand new and third visual of the titular protagonist, Fern, and Stark accompanied it.
There is still no news on how episodes will be included in the upcoming season. However, the first season had 28 episodes, higher than the usual count most anime have these days. Moreover, Tomoya Kitagawa is taking over as the director of Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End. He had previously directed in Season 1, Episodes 2, 8, and 25. So, what else can you expect for Season 2?
The Release Date for Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End & Streaming Details
Season 2 of Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End will begin on Friday, January 16, 2026, at 11:00 pm Japanese Standard Time. Even for Season 1, the episodes would release every Friday. The upcoming one should follow the same pattern.
Depending on your region, however, the time of release might be different. Thus, here’s a detailed breakdown of time zones, and when they can tune into Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End Season 2, according to the announced release date:
In Japan, Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End will be broadcast on Nippon Television Network System. For fans outside of East Asia, Crunchyroll has licensed the series for streaming and is also handling the English dubbed version. Meanwhile, in Southeast Asia, Muse Communication will stream it.
A Recap of Season 1 and Who Will Return for Season 2 of Frieren?
Keiichiro Saito directed the first and debut season. It follows the journey of Frieren, the series’ protagonist and an elf mage, 50 years after defeating the Demon King and separating from her companions. She comes to terms with the mortality of humans, which makes her confront some new realizations. She promises to fulfil her old friends’ dying wishes, specifically Himmel.
During her journey, Frieren takes on a new apprentice named Fern, a human mage who was adopted by her friend, Heiter. The goal is for her to make peace with life and death, which didn’t bother her much before. They encounter old foes of hers, new friends, and much more.
Season 1 was an emotional and action-packed masterpiece. The key lies in its simplicity and how fleshed out the side characters are. It’s one of the best fantasy anime series, and is a must-watch. Here is a list of the characters and cast expected to return:
The second and upcoming season is sure to bring more emotions and better action to your screen. Frieren will continue her journey of self-discovery and encounter more foes. If you wish to pick up the manga and prepare yourself, the story will begin from Chapter 61 of Volume 7.
Are you excited for Season 2 of Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End? Let us know your thoughts and predictions in the comments below!
Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End can currently be streamed on Crunchyroll.
