‘Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End’ Season 2 trailer teases a new emotional journey
The beloved elf mage returns in January 2026, Crunchyroll reveals the first trailer for the anime’s second season at Anime Expo.
The long-awaited second season of 'Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End’ is officially on the horizon, and fans finally have their first look. Revealed during Anime Expo 2025, the new trailer offers a glimpse into the next chapter of Frieren’s journey, one filled with magic, memory, and melancholy.
What’s in the trailer?
The trailer focuses on the trio of Frieren, Fern, and Stark as they continue their travels through the northern territories. It features:
- Flashbacks to Frieren’s time with her original party: Himmel, Heiter, and Eisen
- A somber tone underscored by Evan Call’s returning score
- Glimpses of new magical landscapes and mysterious adversaries
- A continuation of the anime’s core themes: grief, legacy, and the passage of time
The trailer ends with Frieren quietly reflecting: “Even if I live for a thousand years, I’ll never forget them.”
When does Season 2 premiere?
- Release window: January 2026
- Streaming: Crunchyroll (same-day as Japan)
- Studio: MADHOUSE returns with new director Tomoya Kitagawa, while Season 1’s Keiichiro Saito remains as supervising director
What arc will it cover?
Season 2 is expected to adapt the “Continued Northern Travels” arc, beginning around chapter 61 of the manga. This includes:
- Frieren’s journey toward Aureole, the resting place of souls
- Fern’s development as a First-Class Mage
- Stark’s growing bond with the group
- New magical trials and encounters with remnants of the Demon King’s forces
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