Summary
- A new trailer for Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End Season 2 teases new arcs, characters and emotional storytelling
- The new ending theme, “The Story of Us,” will be performed by milet
- The anime will premiere on January 16, 2026
The latest trailer for Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End Season 2 offers fans a look into the events of the highly anticipated return of the series. The critically acclaimed high fantasy anime has captivated audiences since its first season premiered in September 2023. Building on the massive success of the manga, which has surpassed 30 million copies in circulation, the series distinguished itself with its unconventional narrative that begins after the defeat of the Demon King. The story focuses on the immortal elven mage Frieren and her companions, Fern and Stark, exploring emotionally resonant themes of time, grief, and connection. With the first season concluding its run, the anticipation for the next phase of Frieren’s journey has been immense, leading up to the recent release of the Season 2 trailer.
The newly released trailer provides a glimpse into the upcoming continuation, reinforcing the series’ signature reflective and emotional tone. The trailer showcases new footage of Frieren, Fern and Stark continuing their journey towards Aureole in the Continued Northern Travels arc, teasing both quiet, reflective moments and the stellar action sequences that characterized the first season. Significantly, the trailer confirmed milet‘s new ending theme song for the series, entitled “The Story of Us” — a track she specially wrote for the new season.
The second season of Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End is officially scheduled to premiere on January 16, 2026. The series will air every week in Japan, with Crunchyroll confirming they will be streaming the new episodes worldwide outside of Asia.
