New Trailer Drops for ‘Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End’ Season 2
A new trailer for Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End Season 2 has just been released, giving fans their first look at the next chapter of the popular anime.
According to Crunchyroll, the second season is set to premiere on January 16, 2026. The trailer features the ending theme song “The Story of Us” by milet, adding an emotional touch to the preview.
Frieren and her party return.
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Frieren: Beyond Journey's End Season 2 premieres on January 16, 2026!
Watch the latest trailer featuring the new ending theme song “The Story of Us” by milet.
Streaming on Crunchyroll and other platforms worldwide.
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Omoya Kitagawa takes over as director for the sequel, replacing Keiichiro Saito at studio MADHOUSE. Tomohiro Suzuki handles series composition, while character designs are managed by Yuri Fujinaka, Keisuke Kojima, and Maru Takase. Evan Call is composing the music for the season.
The main voice cast returns, with Atsumi Tanezaki as Frieren, Kana Ichinose as Fern, Chiaki Kobayashi as Stark, Nobuhiko Okamoto as Himmel, Yoji Ueda as Eisen, and Hiroki Tochi as Heiter. Crunchyroll describes the story as following Frieren after the party of heroes defeats the Demon King and peace returns to the land.
Over time, Frieren faces the reality of human mortality, takes on a new apprentice, and sets out to fulfill the dying wishes of old friends. Can an elven mind make peace with the nature of life and death? Frieren embarks on her quest to find out.
The anime has received widespread praise. Rotten Tomatoes reports that the first season holds a 100% approval rating based on five reviews, with an average score of 8.8/10.
Since early 2024, Frieren has been one of the top-rated anime on MyAnimeList and Anime News Network. Ali Griffiths of Digital Spy called it “one of the best fantasy anime of 2023,” praising its calm atmosphere, sound design, and themes about the passage of time. Richard Eisenbeis from Anime News Network highlighted the strong dynamics between the characters, especially as Frieren’s backstory develops.
Jenni Lada of Siliconera also praised the anime for its depth and emotional storytelling, noting how the story blends drama and slice-of-life moments.
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