Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End was one of this year’s biggest anime that left fans captivated by the depressing journey of the elven mage. Not to forget, the Season 2 announcement is making waves online, leaving several fans eagerly anticipating the return of the Elf mage.
Following Season 1’s immense success, Madhouse will be returning to animate the sequel. Sadly, for now, when we’ll reunite with Frieren, Fern, and Stark remains uncertain, with fans eagerly awaiting the production studio to drop the release date.
Regardless, Frieren’s popularity among the community is no joke, as Season 1 not only took over the internet but surpassed Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood in ranking. Thanks to Season 1’s several notable achievements, many fans are praising the anime as the ‘Lord of the Rings‘ of the anime industry.
Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End Claims the Crown with Just One Season
Written by Kanehito Yamada and illustrated by Tsukasa Abe, the story follows the journey of Frieren, the elven mage, who is the embodiment of ‘don’t be sad because it’s over, be happy because it happened’ message. The anime never feels depressing; instead, it maintains a consistently bittersweet tone.
Frieren follows the life of an elven mage who destroys the Demon King and eventually witnesses her comrade’s natural death. As the story progresses, she ends up taking care of Fern, an orphaned child, and is later joined by Stark, a young warrior.
Both Stark and Fern later join the elf’s journey in her pursuit of magical education. Following the Season 2 announcement, the Frieren fandom is eagerly anticipating its release window. Despite consisting of only one Season, Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End‘s success and popularity is mind-boggling.
It’s been a year and Frieren is still ranked #1. It’s crazy because no new seasonal anime stayed on top this long. Just wow. pic.twitter.com/bpNCpxhNLT
— HIM’EL 🗡️ 勇者 #ThankYouMiura (@BasedLIDA) September 29, 2024
Frieren absolutely deserves all the praise and accolades it gets. The story, setting, worldbuilding, music, and vibes are all just so amazing and came together extremely well to create a masterpiece.
— Jace The Writer Guy (@JacetheWriter) September 29, 2024
It was .37 last I checked they just don’t let this perfection be where it deserves to be 😭
— JAI (2 days to ReZero S3, 3 days to Dandadan) (@Jai_Dev_TT) September 29, 2024
Besides acclaiming the top spot on MyAnimeList and surpassing Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood with a score of 9.33, Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End left a lasting impression on anime fans, shattering several records in the community.
I’ve said this before and I’ll say it again. 😤
Frieren is the Lord of the Rings of anime. pic.twitter.com/PoReF3bVOh
— 𝙵𝚊𝚗𝚊𝚝𝚒𝚌 𝙵𝚛𝚊𝚗𝚌𝚒𝚜 (@Fanatic_Francis) September 29, 2024
FRIEREN IS THE GOAT FRR
— Certified Gojo Gagger | 🍉🇻🇳 | MOURNING | (@gojosgetoplush) September 29, 2024
It really is quite a phenomenal and invigorating series.
— MarthsBars (Just finished Jujutsu Kaisen!) (@MarthsBars) September 29, 2024
With its massive fanbase and impressive accomplishments, many viewers compare Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End to the iconic Lord of the Rings film series. The Lord of the Rings is widely regarded as one of the greatest and most influential film series ever made. It was a major financial success and ranks among the highest-grossing film series of all time.
Hot on the heels of the manga’s return from a brief hiatus, a second season for the anime has been officially green-lit.
All You Need to Know About the Highly Anticipated Season 2
Owing to Season 1’s immense popularity, it was only a matter of time before Season 2 received a green light. The anime’s first season started in September 2023 and aired until March 2024, concluding with “The Journey to Ende Continues” message.
With Season 1’s ending at cliffhanger, fans were dying for the green light from the production studio. Indeed, fans are excited to see Frieren’s happy moments in the prequel. The prequel announcement was held at TOHO Cinemas, Tokyo, on September 28, 2024. The new season means that Frieren’s adventures across the world will continue, and viewers will get a chance to finally witness their beloved elven mage find happiness and closure.
By the end of the season, fans are fully drawn to the elven mage and her adventure stories, with the anime shifting from a bleak narrative to one that feels more like a comforting sadness. The anime never feels depressing; instead, it maintains a consistently bittersweet tone.
Season 2’s visual teaser depicts Frieren’s bag, stark’s axe, Fern’s staff, and the trio’s shadows. With the prequel’s arrival and the trio’s presence, fans are certain that Frieren’s journey is far from over. Many are convinced that the prequel will share more joyful moments, helping her move past her sorrowful history.
Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End is available to read on Viz Media, and is currently streaming on Crunchyroll.
