Season 2 Premiere and Special ABEMA Channel Launch
Mark your calendars! To celebrate the broadcast premiere of the TV anime Sousou no Frieren Season 2, starting from January 16, 2026 (Friday), a dedicated Sousou no Frieren channel will be launched for a limited time on ABEMA, the platform heralded as the new future of television. This special channel kicks off right on the same day the new season begins airing.
About the Acclaimed Series
Sousou no Frieren is an anime adaptation of the massively popular manga of the same name, serialized in Weekly Shounen Sunday (published by Shogakukan), with the original story by Yamada Kanehito and art by Abe Tsukasa. The series has skyrocketed past 32 million copies in circulation worldwide. The story is set in a world “after” the Demon King has been defeated by a party of heroes. It follows Furīren, an elf mage who has lived for over a thousand years. Triggered by the death of Himmeru, the hero she once journeyed with, she embarks on a personal voyage to “understand people,” leading to a poignant and reflective adventure.
A Smash Hit That Took the Anime World by Storm
The first season of the TV anime aired from September 2023 to March 2024, instantly capturing hearts. It masterfully blended heart-wrenching drama and memorable dialogue with the companions she meets along the way, uniquely hilarious moments, and stunningly animated magical battles. Its popularity exploded on social media, with countless related keywords trending, proving it was an instant classic.
And now, the sequel everyone’s been waiting for! Sousou no Frieren Season 2 is set to begin broadcasting every Friday starting in January 2026. This continuation is one of the most anticipated anime events, with fans eagerly watching for what comes next for Furīren and her party.
Binge the First Season for Free on ABEMA
In conjunction with the new season, the newly established Sousou no Frieren dedicated channel on ABEMA has a fantastic treat for fans and newcomers alike. From January 16 (Friday) to January 20 (Tuesday), 2026—a full five days—the channel will host a sequential, completely free marathon broadcast of all 28 episodes from Season 1.
This is the perfect chance to catch up on the emotionally rich story of the millennia-old elf and her friends on ABEMA, all while diving into the latest episodes of Season 2.
Channel Overview and Detailed Broadcast Schedule
■ “ABEMA” Sousou no Frieren Dedicated Channel Overview
Channel OPEN Period: January 16, 2026 (Friday) 4:00 PM ~ January 20 (Tuesday) 6:59 AM (JST)
【Broadcast Schedule】
・Episodes #1～14
January 16 (Fri): 4:00 PM~, 12:30 AM~
January 17 (Sat): 3:30 PM~
January 18 (Sun): 12:30 PM~, 7:30 PM~
January 19 (Mon): 10:00 AM~
・Episodes #15～28
January 17 (Sat): 8:30 AM~, 10:30 PM~
January 18 (Sun): 5:30 AM~, 2:30 AM~
January 19 (Mon): 5:00 PM~, 12:00 AM~
(C) Yamada Kanehito・Abe Tsukasa／Shogakukan／”Sousou no Frieren” Production Committee
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