In a live broadcast that took place today, big news has been shared for fans of the anime adaptation of the manga Sousou no Frieren (Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End). This news has to do with the long awaited second season and it was confirmed a few moments ago that this new installment of Sousou no Frieren will premiere in Japan during the month of January 2026.
Additionally, the official media of the anime Sousou no Frieren have presented a new visual image for the second season of the series, which is starring the characters Frieren, Fern and Stark, along with a curious photograph. It is worth noting that today’s live broadcast featured voice actresses Atsumi Tanezaki (Frieren), Kana Ichinose (Fern) and voice actor Nobuhiko Okamoto (Himmel).
Information about Sousou no Frieren
Sousou no Frieren, also known as Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End in the West, is a fantasy adventure manga that is written by Kanehito Yamada and illustrated by Tsukasa Abe. The work began publication in Shogakukan publisher Shogakukan’s Weekly Shonen Sunday magazine from April 2020. Currently, Shogakukan Publishing has released 13 compilation volumes in total.
Thanks to the enormous popularity that Kanehito Yamada and Tsukasa Abe’s manga has garnered over the past few years, the production of its anime adaptation was announced in September 2022.
The respective anime adaptation of the manga Sousou no Frieren premiered in Japan on September 29, 2023 and consisted of a total of 28 episodes. The renowned animation studio MADHOUSE was in charge of its production and it is legally available in America on the Crunchyroll and Netflix platforms. The series has an English dub.
The manga Sousou no Frieren has the following description: During their decade-long quest to defeat the Demon King, the members of the hero’s party – Himmel himself, the priest Heiter, the dwarven warrior Eisen, and the Elven mage Frieren – forge bonds through adventures and battles, creating precious, unforgettable memories for most of them.
However, the time Frieren spends with her comrades amounts to only a fraction of her life, which has lasted more than a thousand years. When the group disbands after the victory, Frieren returns to his “usual” routine of collecting spells across the continent. Due to his different sense of time, he does not seem to have strong feelings towards the experiences he has lived through.
As the years go by, Frieren gradually realizes how his days in the group of heroes affected him. Witnessing the death of two of his former companions, Frieren begins to regret taking their presence for granted; he vows to understand humans better and create true personal connections. Although the story of that memorable journey is long over, a new story is about to begin.
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