Frieren: Beyond Journey's End Season 2 Release Tracker
This is a living Frieren: Beyond Journey's End Season 2 release tracker, updated as news drops: current status, the full announcement timeline, what the season covered, English dub info and where to watch. Everything is sourced from official announcements and checked against two independent outlets — last verified June 11, 2026.
📅 Release recap
🗞️ What we know — announcement timeline
| Date | What happened |
|---|---|
| September 28, 2024 | Season 2 officially announced on the one-year anniversary of the Season 1 premiere; Madhouse returns, with Tomoya Kitagawa replacing Keiichiro Saito as director. |
| September 26, 2025 | Exact premiere date of January 16, 2026 confirmed with a new key visual; Crunchyroll simulcast announced for most of the world. |
| January 16, 2026 | Season 2 premiered on NTV at 11:00 p.m. JST and same-day on Crunchyroll; OP 'lulu.' by Mrs. GREEN APPLE, ED 'The Story of Us' by milet. |
| February 6, 2026 | English dub premiered on Crunchyroll, one week later than planned after a winter-storm production delay; episodes 2-3 dropped together February 13. |
| March 27, 2026 | Season 2 finale (episode 38, 'A Beautiful Sight') aired, ending the 10-episode season. Season 3, covering the Golden Land arc, was announced immediately after — set for October 2027. |
| April 10, 2026 | English dub of the finale released on Crunchyroll, completing the fully dubbed season. |
📖 What it covered
Season 2 adapted the post-First-Class-Mage-Exam journey: the party's continued trek north across the Northern Plateau toward Ende (manga chapters ~61-80) — episodic travel stories including the magic-nullifying cave, the Hero of the South flashback, Himmel's Memoirs and Lake Korridor, ending with the Denken/Macht setup that leads directly into the Golden Land arc.
🔚 Where Season 1 ended
Season 1 (28 episodes) ended at manga chapter 60 (volume 7), the conclusion of the First-Class Mage Exam arc.
Keep reading: Season 2 covered roughly chapters 61-80 (volumes 7-9). To continue after Season 2, start reading from chapter 81 in volume 9 — the beginning of the Golden Land arc, which Season 3 will adapt.
🔮 Season 3 — Golden Land arc
🎙️ English dub
The English dub premiered on Crunchyroll February 6, 2026 (delayed one week by a winter storm hitting the Dallas studio), ran weekly with a double-drop on February 13 to catch up, and finished with the finale dub on April 10, 2026. All 10 episodes are dubbed.
📺 Where to watch
- Crunchyroll (worldwide ex-East Asia, subbed and dubbed)
- Netflix (select Asian territories only)
❓ FAQ
Is Frieren Season 2 out?
Yes — it premiered January 16, 2026 and finished its 10-episode run on March 27, 2026. All episodes are streaming now on Crunchyroll.
How many episodes does Frieren Season 2 have?
10 episodes (episodes 29-38 of the series overall), aired weekly from January 16 to March 27, 2026.
What arc does Season 2 cover?
The journey north after the First-Class Mage Exam — manga chapters ~61-80, the party crossing the Northern Plateau toward Ende, ending right at the doorstep of the Golden Land arc.
Is there an English dub of Season 2?
Yes, fully dubbed on Crunchyroll. The dub started February 6, 2026 (a week late due to a winter storm) and wrapped with the finale on April 10, 2026.
Where can I watch Frieren Season 2?
Crunchyroll in most of the world (sub and dub); Netflix carries it only in select Asian territories.
Will there be a Frieren Season 3?
Yes — Season 3 (the Golden Land arc) was announced right after the Season 2 finale and premieres October 2027 on Nippon TV.
📚 Sources
Sourced from: Anime News Network — S3 announcement · Crunchyroll — S2 premiere · Wikipedia — List of Frieren episodes. Last verified June 11, 2026.