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Frieren: Beyond Journey's End has finally returned, reminding fans why it deserves its place at the top of the anime industry. Frieren Season 2's dazzling premiere continues the ancient elf's journey to the Northern Plateau with Fern and Stark. Although they encountered difficulties with anti-magic crystals, this didn't diminish the anime's magical ability to resonate with the hearts of viewers.
The first episode of Frieren's second season didn't disappoint fans, staying true to its signature blend of quiet conversations and the profound reflections that arise from them, heartwarming flashbacks, and mesmerizing, high-quality animation. Therefore, expectations for Frieren Season 2, Episode 2 are even higher, and fans are wondering if the anime's return will live up to them.
What to Expect in Frieren: Beyond Journey's End Season 2, Episode 2
With the upcoming release of episode #30 of Frieren: Beyond Journey's End, the anime's official website has offered fans a sneak peek at what awaits in the story, along with exclusive visuals. Episode #2 of Frieren Season 2 is titled "The Hero of the South" and marks the introduction of one of the most vital characters in the battle against the Demon King.
Frieren and the others receive a request to polish the statue of a hero in a village in the Northern Lands. The statue was not Himmel's but of the "Hero of the South," once hailed as the strongest man in the world. Frieren remembers the time when she met the "Hero of the South"... Later, when they visit the castle town of Count Dach, Frieren and her friends are asked by the lord to "recover a sacred sword from the demons."
This means the next episode is expected to cover Chapters #63 and 64 of Frieren's manga, which not only bring revelations from before Frieren traveled with Himmel's party, but the action will also ramp up as Frieren, Fern, and Stark have to search for a demon to retrieve a sword.
When and Where to Watch Frieren: Beyond Journey's End Season 2, Episode 2
While its first installment is currently streaming on Netflix, Frieren Season 2 is only available on Crunchryroll, with new episodes arriving on the platform every Friday. Episode 2 of Frieren: Beyond Journey's End Season 2 will release on Crunchyroll on Friday, January 23, 2026, at 7:00 AM Pacific Standard Time (PST) and 10:00 AM Eastern Standard Time (EST).
Currently, Frieren Season 2 is only available in Japanese with English subtitles. While many fans are eagerly awaiting to watch the episodes in their native language, it's very likely that the dub will premiere with episode 3 of Frieren Season 2. This is due to Crunchyroll's typical two-week wait between the Japanese episodes' release and the English dub.
Frieren has been highly praised for the way it balances funny moments with a heightened atmosphere permeated in melancholy. This latest installment has maintained the anime's reputation, but the upcoming episodes of Frieren Season 2 hold more than a few surprises for fans and could even be crowned the best of 2026.
Release Date September 29, 2023
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
Directors Kento Matsui, Kota Mori, Takahiro Natori, Morio Asaka, Lim Ka-hee, Taku Kimura, Ken Ando, Hirotaka Mori, Ayaka Tsuji
Writers Tomohiro Suzuki
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Atsumi Tanezaki
Frieren (voice)
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Kana Ichinose
Fern (voice)
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