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Frieren: Beyond Journey's End seasons
The anime has two seasons and 38 episodes so far: 28 in season 1 (2023 to 2024) and 10 in season 2 (2026). Both were animated by Madhouse with music by Evan Call. Keiichirō Saitō directed season 1 and Tomoya Kitagawa took over for season 2. The source is the manga by Kanehito Yamada (story) and Tsukasa Abe (art), serialised in Shogakukan's Weekly Shōnen Sunday since April 2020. Season 1 ends with the first-class mage exam, and season 2 picks up from chapter 61 of the manga. A third season is scheduled for October 2027.
| Season | Premiere | End | Episodes | Studio |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | September 29, 2023 | March 22, 2024 | 28 | Madhouse |
| Season 2 | January 16, 2026 | March 27, 2026 | 10 | Madhouse |
Season 1
Season 1 aired from 29 September 2023 to 22 March 2024, 28 episodes over two cours. It opened with a two-hour premiere in Nippon TV's Friday film slot, a first for an anime series. The season follows Frieren from Himmel's funeral as she takes Fern as an apprentice, recruits Stark and travels north, and it closes with the long first-class mage exam arc.
Season 2
Season 2 aired from 16 January to 27 March 2026, ten episodes in a single cour, streamed weekly on Crunchyroll on Fridays. Tomoya Kitagawa directed, with Madhouse animating again. After the exam, Frieren, Fern and Stark continue toward the far north, and the season starts from chapter 61 of the manga.
Next season Announced
Season 3 is confirmed. It was announced on 27 March 2026, right after the season 2 finale, with a premiere window of October 2027 and no exact date yet. It will adapt the manga's Golden Land arc, and the teaser visual shows the demon Macht. At Anime Expo in July 2026 the main staff was confirmed: Tomoya Kitagawa directs at Madhouse, Keiichirō Saitō is credited for director cooperation and Evan Call returns for the music. In September 2026 the official anniversary post still listed October 2027.
FAQ
How many seasons does Frieren have?
Two seasons have aired so far: season 1 with 28 episodes (September 2023 to March 2024) and season 2 with 10 episodes (January to March 2026). A third season has been announced for October 2027.
Will there be a Frieren season 3?
Yes. Season 3 was announced on 27 March 2026 and is scheduled for October 2027. It will adapt the Golden Land arc of the manga, with Madhouse animating and Tomoya Kitagawa directing again.
How many episodes of Frieren are there?
There are 38 episodes in total so far: 28 in the first season and 10 in the second. The episode count for season 3 has not been announced yet.
Is Frieren finished?
No. The anime is between seasons, with season 3 set for October 2027, and the manga by Kanehito Yamada and Tsukasa Abe continues beyond what has been animated, starting with the Golden Land arc.
In what order should I watch Frieren?
Watch season 1 (28 episodes) first and then season 2 (10 episodes). Season 2 continues directly after the first-class mage exam that ends season 1. Both seasons stream on Crunchyroll in most regions, including Brazil.
Who is the main character of Frieren?
Frieren, an elf mage who outlived her old hero party. She is voiced by Atsumi Tanezaki in Japanese and by Jacque Souza in the Brazilian dub. The story follows her journey north with her apprentice Fern and the warrior Stark.
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Sources
- List of Frieren episodes (Wikipedia)
- Frieren (Wikipedia)
- List of Frieren characters (Wikipedia)
- 葬送的芙莉莲角色列表 (Chinese Wikipedia, zh-cn)
- 葬送的芙莉莲 (Bilibili)
- Frieren Gets Season 3 in October 2027 (Anime Corner, 2026-03-27)
- Frieren Season 3 Confirms Main Staff (Anime Corner, 2026-07-05)
- Frieren 3rd anniversary visual (Anime Corner, 2026-09-26)
- Frieren Season 2 episode count (Anime Explained, 2026-01-19)
- Elenco de Frieren fala sobre a dublagem (O Vício, 2024-12-17)
- Crunchyroll estreia dublagens (Omelete)
- Frieren Temporada 2 estreia em 16 de janeiro (Critical Hits)