- - “Frieren: Beyond Journey's End” Season 2 Release Schedule: How Many Episodes Will There Be?

Christopher RudolphJanuary 17, 2026 at 2:30 AM

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Frieren: Beyond Journey's End is based on the manga by Kanehito Yamada and Tsukasa Abe

Season 2 of the award-winning anime premiered on Jan. 16

The new season of Frieren: Beyond Journey's End will only have fewer episodes than season 1

The journey continues with the acclaimed anime Frieren: Beyond Journey's End back for another season.

The fantasy series follows the elf mage Frieren, who was part of a band of heroes recognized for defeating the Demon King. After their quest was accomplished and peace was restored, Frieren and her fellow group members went back to their individual lives.

As a magical elf who has already survived for a thousand years, Frieren begins to outlive her former companions, whom she was once close to. In response, Frieren decides to take on a new apprentice and another adventure.

Throughout her latest journey, she reflects on her epic experiences, all while making new friends and encountering dangerous foes. Over two years after season 1 premiered in September 2023, new episodes have begun streaming.

Here's everything to know about the release schedule for Frieren: Beyond Journey's End season 2, including what time episodes will drop.

When does Frieren: Beyond Journey's End season 2 premiere?

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'Frieren: Beyond Journey's End'

Frieren: Beyond Journey's End season 2 premiered on Jan. 16.

The first installment concluded in March 2024 and has since become one of the most critically acclaimed anime in recent years.

At the 2025 Crunchyroll Anime Awards, Frieren: Beyond Journey's End won multiple categories, including Best Drama.

How many episodes are in Frieren: Beyond Journey's End season 2?

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'Frieren: Beyond Journey's End'

According to ScreenRant, Frieren: Beyond Journey's End season 2 will only consist of 10 episodes, fewer than the first season, which had 28 episodes.

While the Frieren: Beyond Journey's End manga was first serialized in Shogakukan's Weekly Shonen Sunday magazine in April 2020, it has been on indefinite hiatus since October 2025, due to the health of the manga's writer Kanehito Yamada and illustrator Tsukasa Abe, per Crunchyroll.

What is the Frieren: Beyond Journey's End season 2 episode release schedule?

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'Frieren: Beyond Journey's End'

The complete release schedule for Frieren: Beyond Journey's End has not been confirmed, but the first episode of season 2 premiered on Jan. 16, titled "Shall We Go, Then?"

When do new episodes of Frieren: Beyond Journey's End come out?

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'Frieren: Beyond Journey's End'

New subtitled episodes of Frieren: Beyond Journey's End are scheduled to premiere on Fridays, according to Crunchyroll. The first episode of season 2 dropped at 10 a.m. ET on Jan. 16.

The subtitled versions of the episodes will be released first, and while the English dub versions do not have a release date, they are expected to debut later in winter 2026, per the streamer.

Where can I watch Frieren: Beyond Journey's End?

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'Frieren: Beyond Journey's End'

Frieren: Beyond Journey's End season 1 and 2 can be streamed on Crunchyroll.

Season 1 of the anime is also available on Crunchyroll, as well as Netflix and Hulu.

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