Fans who had been eagerly waiting for Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End Season 2 have received some good news, as there has been a confirmed release date. Since the series was released, it has gained critical acclaim, and fans have been craving more of its content. With the news of a release date, the production house has also released a new trailer, and in that video is the ending theme, "The Story of Us." One thing is for sure, this anime is ready to deliver a highly emotional and beautiful story.
According to official sources, Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End Season 2 will premiere on January 16, 2026. Fans are overjoyed as it is now only a matter of weeks before they get to watch Frieren on screen. This new trailer makes it clear that this upcoming installment will not only match the level of quality content that made the first season memorable, but it might even take it up a notch as it will take a deeper dive into Frieren's journey into memory, mortality, and connection.
A trailer filled with quiet beauty and high stakes

The new trailer for Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End Season 2 has gained attention as it has delivered exactly what fans wanted from the show. This trailer has beautifully captured the gentle storytelling rather than focusing on flashy battles. Currently, in the world of anime, there is an abundance of shows that are battle-heavy. The fact that the story of Frieren is more character-driven makes it stand out and keep the viewers hooked.
It is important to note that half the Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End Season 2 trailer features Frieren, Fern, and Stark simply traveling as they are enjoying peaceful sights; the vibe around the trio is gentle as they are appreciating the smaller beauties of the world. This is important because the premise of the show wants to teach its viewers that it is these small moments of peace and appreciation in life that go a long way.
In the final seconds of the trailer, the show promises some action; therefore, for fans who worried about this show being a complete slice-of-life show, they can relax. Finally, after watching this new trailer, one thing is for sure that this new season will have the same breathtaking animation that helped Madhouse earn widespread praise in Season 1.
Production staff updates and returning talent for Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End Season 2

For Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End Season 2, it has been revealed that there have been some changes in the staff. Tomoya Kitagawa is going to be the new director, and Keiichiro Saito, the beloved director of Season 1, will be taking over as a supervising director. Meanwhile, the rest of the core staff will be the same. Tomohiro Suzuki will be the series composer, Keisuke Kojima and Yuri Fujinaka will manage character designs, and composer Evan Call returns. Most of the core staff remains the same because it ensures consistent animation. This season will be produced once again by Madhouse, and the sequel is ready to create a lasting impact on the hearts of the viewers.
Final thoughts
Frieren: Beyond Journey's End Season 2 will be streamed on Crunchyroll for fans around the world. Although it will first air in Japan, and then soon be released on official streaming platforms. While the wait is only for a few more weeks, one thing is for sure that if Season 1 made fans cry, Season 2 looks ready to do it all over again. This new trailer once again reminded everyone why Frieren’s journey is one of the most profound in modern anime, and everything shown so far continues to reassure viewers that the quality remains unmatched.