Season 2 of “Sousou no Frieren” Announced with First Season Marathon
Great news for anime lovers! The highly anticipated second season of the TV anime “Sousou no Frieren” (also known as Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End) is set to premiere on January 16, 2026, as part of the “FRIDAY ANIME NIGHT” block on the Nippon TV network across 30 stations nationwide. But before the new journey begins, fans in the Kanto region get a special treat: a pick-up broadcast of 20 episodes from the first season, airing over seven consecutive nights starting January 9. This is the perfect chance to relive the magic or catch up if you’ve missed it!
About the Manga
“Sousou no Frieren” is a captivating manga serialized in Shogakukan’s Weekly Shonen Sunday, with the original story by Yamada Kanehito and art by Abe Tsukasa. It flips the classic fantasy script by exploring the “aftermath”—what happens after the hero and his party have defeated the demon king. The story follows Frieren, a millennium-old elf mage who helped in the battle, as she embarks on a new journey to understand human emotions and memories.
With its unique timeline, the series delivers heart-wrenching drama, epic magic battles, and touches of humor that have won over readers globally. The manga has become a phenomenon, with over 32 million copies sold worldwide, making it a must-read for any fantasy fan.
The Anime Adaptation
The TV anime adaptation, produced by Madhouse, aired its first season from September 2023 to March 2024, garnering critical acclaim and a massive fanbase both in Japan and internationally. It beautifully portrays Frieren’s quest to reach the land where souls rest, Aureole, accompanied by her companions: Fern, a mage raised by her former ally Heiter, and Stark, a warrior trained by another ally, Eisen. This “journey to understand human hearts” promises to deepen in the upcoming second season.
First Season Marathon in Kanto
To hype up the new season, a special event titled “Sousou no Frieren Season 2 Start Imminent! Season 1 Pick-up Broadcast” will air in the Kanto local area. From January 9, 20 key episodes from the first season will be broadcast over seven nights. Whether you’re a longtime fan wanting to revisit emotional moments or a newcomer looking to dive in, this marathon is your gateway to the story.
Pick-up Broadcast Schedule
Here’s the detailed schedule for the marathon broadcast. All times are in JST and subject to change:
| Date | Time | Episodes |
|---|---|---|
| 2026/1/9 (Fri) | 27:24～28:24 | #1 The End of the Adventure, #2 It Doesn’t Have to Be Magic… |
| 2026/1/10 (Sat) | 26:59～28:29 | #3 Magic to Kill People, #4 The Land Where Souls Sleep, #5B Phantom of the Dead (Part B), #6A Hero of the Village (Part A) |
| 2026/1/11 (Sun) | 26:20～27:20 | #7 Something Like a Fairy Tale, #8 Sousou no Frieren |
| 2026/1/12 (Mon) | 26:59～28:29 | #9 Aura of the Guillotine, #10 The Strong Mage, #11 Winter in the Northern Countries |
| 2026/1/13 (Tue) | 26:34～28:29 | #18 First-Class Mage Selection Exam, #19 Meticulous Plan, #20 Necessary Kill, #21 World of Magic |
| 2026/1/14 (Wed) | 26:29～28:29 | #23 Labyrinth Conquest, #24 Perfect Replica, #25 Fatal Opening, #26 Heights of Magic |
| 2026/1/15 (Thu) | 27:29～28:29 | #27 Age of Humans, #28 So I Won’t Be Embarrassed When We Meet Again |
Production Staff
Season 1 Staff
| Role | Name |
|---|---|
| Original Work | Yamada Kanehito, Abe Tsukasa (serialized in Weekly Shonen Sunday) |
| Director | Saitou Keiichirou |
| Animation Production | Madhouse |
| Production Committee | “Sousou no Frieren” Production Committee |
Season 2 Staff
| Role | Name |
|---|---|
| Original Work | Yamada Kanehito, Abe Tsukasa (serialized in Weekly Shonen Sunday) |
| Director | Kitagawa Tomoya |
| Assistant Director | Hara Kotaiki |
| Director Cooperation | Saitou Keiichirou |
| Series Composition | Suzuki Tomohiro |
| Character Design | Takase Maru, Kojima Keisuke, Fujinaka Yuri |
| Concept Art | Yoshioka Seiko |
| Design Works | Kobashi Hiroyuki, Harano Runa, Seguchi Izumi, Hara Kotaiki |
| Art Director | Takagi Sawako |
| Art Setting | Sugiyama Shinji |
| Color Design | Ono Harue |
| 3DCG Director | Imagaki Kana |
| Photography Director | Fushihara Akane |
| Editing | Kimura Yoshiko |
| Sound Director | Hata Shouji |
| Music | Evan Call |
| Ending Theme | “The Story of Us” by milet |
| Animation Production | Madhouse |
Voice Cast
| Character | Voice Actor |
|---|---|
| Frieren | Tanezaki Atsumi (note: the character “崎” is pronounced “tatsusaki”) |
| Fern | Ichinose Kana |
| Stark | Kobayashi Chiaki |
| Himmel | Okamoto Nobuhiko |
| Heiter | Toochi Hiroki |
| Eisen | Ueda Yoji |
Season 2 Broadcast Information
- Start Date: January 16, 2026
- Time: Every Friday at 11:00 PM (JST) on Nippon TV network across 30 stations
- Slot: “FRIDAY ANIME NIGHT”
- Note: Broadcast times are subject to change.
(C) Yamada Kanehito, Abe Tsukasa / Shogakukan / “Sousou no Frieren” Production Committee
Article by Nakase Koutarou
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