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A story about what lies beyond the ultimate goal, Frieren: Beyond Journey's End became one of the most emotionally resonant and highly regarded anime of the last decade. Therefore, it's no surprise that there's so much hype surrounding the release of Frieren: Beyond Journey's End Season 2. Fortunately for fans, the wait to see Frieren's next adventure is finally over.
After nearly two years, Frieren Season 2 is finally arriving on Crunchyroll. Following the conclusion of the "First-Class Mage Exam Arc," this season will pick up with Frieren, Fern, and Stark continuing their journey to the Northern countries. So, for fans who don't want to miss a thing about anime's most beloved elf, here's where to watch Frieren Season 2's premiere.
When and Where to Watch Frieren: Beyond Journey's End Season 2, Episode 1
Frieren Season 2 is one of the most anticipated releases in Crunchyroll's Winter 2026 lineup, with new episodes coming to the streaming platform every Friday. Episode 1 of Frieren: Beyond Journey's End Season 2 will release on Crunchyroll on Friday, January 16, 2026, at 7:00 AM Pacific Standard Time (PST) and 10:00 AM Eastern Standard Time (EST).
The episode will be available in its original language with English subtitles. Although Crunchyroll has confirmed an English dub for the anime, it will arrive at a later date, yet to be announced. Most likely, fans will be able to watch the English-dubbed episodes of Frieren Season 2 two weeks after their Japanese release, as is common with other anime.
What to Expect in Frieren: Beyond Journey's End Season 2, Episode 1
The synopsis for episode 29 of Frieren: Beyond Journey's End has been revealed on the anime's official website, along with preview images of the beloved characters on their next adventure. Frieren Season 2's premiere episode is titled "Shall We Go Then" and teases that Frieren, Fern, and Stark will find themselves falling into a tight spot.
Frieren, Fern, and Stark leave the magical city of Äußerst and follow the path to the Northern Plateau. Along the way, they fall through the loose ground into a hole. There, a sealing mineral with the power to nullify magic spreads everywhere. Frieren and Fern are unable to use magic and search for a way to the surface, but a monster appears.
This confirms Frieren Season 2, Episode 1, will start adapting Chapter #61 of the manga, kicking off the Continued Northern Travels Arc. This isn't just the perfect storyline to recapture what fans love about the dynamic between Frieren, Fern, and Stark; the season will begin with tension, as the characters find themselves defenseless against any attack due to their inability to use magic.
That means Stark could very well steal the spotlight in Frieren Season 2 and use his strength to protect Frieren and Fern. Furthermore, the previews show the episode will also feature more of Frieren's flashbacks to the moments that shaped her with her former party.
Therefore, fans will get to see more of Himmel. With an animation quality that seems to be on par with its previous season, Frieren Season 2 is already shaping up to be one of the best of 2026, so fans should definitely keep an eye out for its premiere.
Release Date January 16, 2026
Network Nippon TV, YTV, FBS, Chukyo TV, RNB, FCT, STV, KNB, HTV, YBS, RAB, TVI, YBC, UMK TV Miyazaki, TSB, MMT, TeNY, RNC, NIB, KKT, KTK, NKT, ABS, JRT, Daiichi-TV, FBC, RKC, KYT, KRY
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