This post contains minor spoilers for Frieren: Beyond Journey's End.

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  • Frieren Season 2 to be released in January 2026, exceeding fan expectations.
  • The return of Frieren manga on July 23, 2025 has fans excited.
  • Season 2 may surpass the highly-rated first season in terms of quality and content.

Whenever there are discussions about anime series with no apparent shortcomings, Frieren: Beyond Journey's End always pops up. The anime has many noteworthy qualities that separate it from the competition. Frieren: Beyond Journey's End takes viewers on an incredible journey through a stunning fantasy land. Needless to say, viewers enjoyed the first season of the anime, and they're eagerly waiting for new updates regarding season 2.

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Frieren - Beyond Journey's End manga will not be returning anytime soon.

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Frieren: Beyond Journey's End's next installment could end up surpassing the first season, which is why every anime fan is excited to see Madhouse's work. Initially, it was confirmed that Frieren Season 2 would be released sometime in 2026. Following months of silence, the official accounts associated with the anime finally shared a proper release date.

Frieren Season 2 will be released in January 2026. The anime might try to air the first episode of the new season in the second week of January 2026. Presently, it's all conjecture, but the anime will provide new updates in the coming months.

Prior to the announcement of the anime being released in January 2026, there was a lot of speculation. Most fans believed that Frieren would target another fall release because the studio might not have been ready. It is common knowledge that it takes months to produce an episode, and given how Madhouse handled the first season, it's safe to say that the studio wanted to ensure the new season is just as good, if not better. In a time when high-quality animation can make or break a series, it is crucial that Madhouse makes Frieren as good as possible. But Madhouse seems confident, which is why it has set a January 2026 release for Frieren.

It is important to remember that if the studio decided to prioritize releasing the anime as quickly as possible, the animation quality could suffer a little. However, Madhouse has a rather reputable resume, and almost every project it has worked on has become a hit. Hopefully, Frieren Season 2 will be the same.

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In the last week, Frieren fans have received another positive update regarding the series. It has been confirmed that the Frieren manga is returning on July 23rd, 2025. The return of the manga has made fans ecstatic. After the author announced an indefinite hiatus in December 2024, fans thought they wouldn't get to see another chapter until 2026. Once the news broke, fans became worried about the author's well-being.

Many manga authors have suffered from health issues because of the strenuous work. Sometimes they keep pushing for the sake of the fans, but that decision almost always backfires. Eiichiro Oda (One Piece) and Yoshihiro Togashi (Hunter x Hunter) are two of the most popular names in the manga industry, and both of them suffer from health issues.

Togashi goes on long breaks and only comes back when his body lets him. On the other hand, Eiichiro Oda tries to release a new chapter weekly, but he has also started taking breaks, which is a good thing. However, the One Piece author should go for an extended break, which will positively affect his health.

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Frieren Beyond Journey’s End Part 2
  • Frieren Season 2 will premiere in January 2026
  • The episode count for the second season is unknown

Frieren Season 2 has got what it takes to dethrone the first season from the top of MyAnimeList rankings. Currently, Frieren sits in first place with a rating of 9.30. The anime displaced Fullmetal Alchemist from the spot, which had occupied the position for many years.

We only traveled together for a mere ten years. —Frieren

The second season will put Frieren, Fern, and Stark in the spotlight as they continue their adventures. In the first season, the trio traveled to different places and met new people, which affected them mentally. The new season will put the heroes in more tricky situations, and they must overcome them at all costs.

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September 29, 2023
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    Atsumi Tanezaki
    Frieren (voice)
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    Kana Ichinose
    Fern (voice)

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