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Frieren Beyond Journey’s End Season 2 trailer premiered at Anime Expo 2025 with January 2026 release date confirmed. Crunchyroll acquired worldwide streaming rights with new director Tomoya Kitagawa and returning cast members.
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Frieren Season 2 Key Details
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Release Date | January 2026 |
| Director | Tomoya Kitagawa (Season 2) |
| Supervising Director | Keiichiro Saito (Season 1 director) |
| Studio | Madhouse |
| Streaming | Crunchyroll (worldwide except Asia) |
| Composer | Evan Call (returning) |
| Premiere Location | Anime Expo 2025, Los Angeles |
| Availability | India & Indian Subcontinent included |
Season 2 Production Team
Yuichiro Fukushi shared with fans that Tomoya Kitagawa will direct Season 2. Kitagawa worked on storyboards and directed multiple episodes in Frieren Beyond Journey’s End Season 1. The trailer also confirmed Season 1 director Keiichiro Saito will be overseeing Season 2 as its Supervising Director.
Additional staff for Season 2 includes Assistant Director Daiki Harashina, series composition by Tomohiro Suzuki, Character Design by Takasemaru, Keisuke Kojima, and Yuri Fujinaka, plus Concept Art by Seiko Yoshioka. Evan Call returns to compose the music, ensuring continuity with Season 1’s beloved soundtrack.
Global Premiere at Anime Expo
Magic filled the air in Los Angeles on the Fourth of July as Crunchyroll hosted a panel at Anime Expo to celebrate the critically acclaimed animated fantasy series. The panel featured Japanese voice actor Chiaki Kobayashi (Stark), Producer Yuichiro Fukushi, and Composer Evan Call, each sharing their excitement for Season 2.
Crunchyroll confirmed acquisition for worldwide streaming rights excluding Asia but including India and the Indian Subcontinent, which will be simulcast from Japan in January 2026. This ensures global fans can experience the continuation simultaneously.
Award-Winning Legacy
Frieren Beyond Journey’s End was nominated for Anime of the Year and won Best Drama, Best Director, Best Background Art, and Best Supporting Character at the 9th Annual Crunchyroll Anime Awards. Based on the popular manga by Kanehito Yamada and illustrated by Tsukasa Abe, the series is produced by renowned animation studio Madhouse.
The original voice cast returns, including Atsumi Tanezaki as Frieren, Kana Ichinose as Fern, and Chiaki Kobayashi as Stark. The English dub features Mallorie Rodak, Jill Harris, and Jordan Dash Cruz in the respective roles.
For more anime news and updates, visit our entertainment section and check Crunchyroll‘s official announcements. Watch the Season 2 trailer on YouTube for an exclusive preview.
