Frieren: Beyond Journey's End season 2 is officially set for a 2026 release – and there's a plethora of information out there about the second season of one of the best anime around.
In order to take you beyond the journey's end on the next steps of Frieren's path to saying goodbye to Himmel, we've got the first look at Frieren season 2. We've also taken a deep dive into which manga chapters are next and given a recap of the season 1 story. There's an update from director Yuichiro Fukush, as well as further speculation on when exactly the new episodes of Frieren: Beyond Journey's End will be released in 2026.
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Frieren: Beyond Journey's End season 2 release date speculation
Frieren: Beyond Journey's season 2 is releasing in January 2026, which means it's one of the first big confirmed winter 2026 releases alongside the final part of Fire Force season 3.
Seeing as how Frieren episodes typically launch on Fridays and the fact that winter anime releases usually kick off in the first week of January, we'd feel pretty confident in penciling in a January 2 or January 9 release next year.
Frieren: Beyond Journey's End season 2 story: which manga chapters is it adapting?
The first season of Frieren: Beyond Journey's End revolved around the saga of the titular mage as she reckoned with her fellow band of heroes' fleeting mortality and what it meant for her own place in the world as an elf who can far outlast the lifespan of those she meets. After defeating the Demon King, she returns decades later to find her allies elderly or on the verge of death.
To that end, she embarked on an epic journey to say a proper farewell to Himmel, one of the heroes who she fought alongside to defeat the Demon King, in the northern land of Aureole.
Along the way, she encounters several people who have been touched by the heroism of her friends, as well as defeating the remnants of the Demon King's forces. A meditation on legacy, life, and dealing with a world and people that will leave her behind, it truly stands as one of the past decade's towering anime works.
But that was the first season. What's next? The first season of Frieren ended with Frieren and Fern aiming to complete their mage exams. Fern becomes a First Class mage (seemingly at the whims of instructor Serie), which means Frieren and her party will then be able to cross further into the northern territories. Frieren, however, discovers she's been banned from the Magic Associaton for the next 1000 years.
Now, Frieren will continue her journey to Aureole so she can say goodbye to Himmel. We anticipate that Frieren season 2 will pick up from chapter 61 of Kanehito Yamada and Tsukasa Abe's manga to cover the Continued Northern Travels arc which takes Frieren, Fern, and Stark into uncharted territory.
Personally, we can't see it going too far beyond the Goddess' Monument arc, especially because it's rapidly catching up to the source material. That means Frieren: Beyond Journey's End season 2 could cover chapters 61-119, almost mirroring the first season's 60-chapter adaptation.
"In Season Two, Frieren will travel to new lands with her new party. We’ll explore fresh dynamics, new combat situations, and all of the characters' changing mindsets. It’ll be exciting to see how their roles develop and how Frieren grows through these experiences," director Yuichiro Fukushi told ScreenRant at AnimeExpo.
Frieren: Beyond Journey's End season 2 trailer and first look
The first look at Frieren: Beyond Journey's End season 2 comes from the below key art. It's a tranquil, relaxing scene – one that involves Frieren, Fern, and Stark taking a stop on their journey and dipping their feet into a crystal clear body of water.
The season 2 announcement teaser, with narration by Frieren, shows the mage's suitcase, Fern's staff, and Stark's axe. You can see it above, though we would expect a further full trailer to arrive in the fall.
Frieren: Beyond Journey's End season 2 cast: confirmed returning characters
There hasn't been official confirmation of the full Frieren season 2 cast, though Frieren (Atsumi Tanezaki) will return, despite Tanezaki's well-publicized health issues that has forced her to take a hiatus. and Fern (Kana Ichinose) and Stark are also back (Chiaki Kobayashi). Himmel (Nobuhiko Okamoto), Heiter (Hiroki Tochi), and Eisen (Yoji Ueda) should again provide some blasts from the past.
The manga's creators, Kanehito Yamada and Tsukasa Abe, have also revealed they are returning for the next season. They said in a statement (H/T CBR), "We owe it all to everyone who has supported us. We are eternally grateful to everyone involved who has made this wonderful anime."
Where to watch Frieren: Beyond Journey's End
The first season of Frieren is currently streaming on Crunchyroll and Netflix.
We predict the second season will be streaming day-and-date on Crunchyroll, with a Netflix release in 2027 – if it matches the first season's timeframe, anyway.
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