TOHO Animation has released the latest trailer for Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End Season 2, providing a deeper look into the next chapter of the elf mage’s silent and emotional journey. The new video further highlights the series’ atmospheric storytelling, while showcasing a wider world and more intense emotions that Frieren, Fern, and Stark will face.
One of the highlights of the trailer is the new opening theme “lulu.”, sung by Mrs. GREEN APPLE, which brings a fresh and modern sound to the series. At the same time, the ending theme “The Story of Us,” which further deepens the emotional tone of the anime, is also introduced. In addition, Kazuhiko Inoue joins the cast as the legendary Southern Hero, a character important to the history of the Hero Party.
Studio Madhouse returns to animate the second season, with new direction under the leadership of Tomoya Kitagawa, while former director Keiichirō Saitō remains on board. It is expected to maintain the visual excellence and slow-burn pacing that fans have come to love. Season 2 is set to premiere this week, January 16, 2026, with a global simulcast for viewers around the world.
