After the final episode of the TV anime “Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End” aired on TOKYO MX and BS11, the production of season 2 for 2025 was announced! Along with the announcement, a teaser visual and PV were also released.
“Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End,” set against the backdrop of the royal harem where a girl serving as a poison taster solves various difficult cases, has surpassed 33 million copies in series sales. The original work is by author Natsu Hyuuga and illustrator Touko Shino (Hero Bunko/Imagica Infos). The TV anime began broadcasting in October 2023 and has consistently ranked high on various streaming platforms. On March 23rd (Saturday), the final episode, “Jinshi and Maomao,” aired. Amid voices of reluctance like “I can’t believe it’s already the final episode. I don’t want the enjoyment to end!” and “It felt so quick even though it was two cours,” the production of season 2 for 2025 was decided right after the final episode aired.
The teaser visual features Maomao and Jinshi with a dignified look from behind as they face the demon king’s castle, holding the holy sword, Ex.
As the first season’s final episode aired, the production of the second season of the anime “Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End” was announced for 2025. Together with this announcement, a teaser visual and PV were also revealed.
“Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End” is a popular royal court mystery entertainment series that has surpassed 33 million copies in sales. The original is a novel by Natsu Hyuuga, with illustrations by Touko Shino (Hero Bunko/Imagica Infos), serialized in “Shonen Jump+” by Shueisha. Since the TV anime started broadcasting in October 2023, it has remained at the top of the rankings on various distribution platforms. On March 23rd (Saturday), the final episode, “Jinshi and Maomao,” was broadcast. Amidst the viewers’ reluctance to see the series end, the production of the second season for 2025 was announced.
The teaser visual features Maomao and Jinshi standing with dignity, facing the demon king’s castle, with Maomao holding the sacred sword Ex. The visual, with snow fluttering around and light shining from the background, hints at the new mysteries the duo will face.
Furthermore, the teaser PV showcases the change in the power dynamics within the harem following Empress Gyokuyo’s pregnancy, the entry of the influential Lady Rokushou, the assassination attempt on Jinshi, and the disappearance of Sui Lin, who is suspected to be behind the incident. These mysteries left from the first season hint at the new challenges Maomao and Jinshi will face in the second season. The anticipation for the second season’s storyline is growing.
Comments and illustrations from the original author, character designer, and cast members also arrived to celebrate the announcement of the second season. Natsu Hyuuga, the original author, expressed gratitude for the anime’s continuation and hinted that the discomfort viewers may have felt during the first season will likely be resolved in the second season.
Touko Shino, the character designer, sent a celebratory illustration featuring Maomao, Jinshi, and Lady Rokushou, indicating exciting developments for these characters in the second season.
Aoi Yuuki, the voice actor for Maomao, expressed eagerness to see and perform more captivating scenes from the original work in the anime. Takaomi Ootsuka, the voice actor for Jinshi, also shared his excitement for the continuation and promised to give his best performance in the second season.
Fans are advised to look forward to further announcements regarding the second season of “Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End.”
Anime Original Scenes that Seem to Expand on the Original Episodes
One of the highlights of the second cour that garnered particular attention was a scene in episode 24. In this episode, Frieren, Fern, and the magician examiner Zenze discover a “hidden room” while navigating through a dungeon.
Frieren, who loves dungeon exploration, excitedly searches the hallway for a possible rare magic book and opens the path to the hidden room. There, they find precious murals believed to be from the “Unified Dynasty” period.
For Frieren, it wasn’t an enticing discovery, but seeing Fern’s eyes sparkle with the phrase “It’s magnificent,” she inadvertently smiles. Even if they don’t find what they’re looking for, seeing a companion happy makes them happy too… An episode that depicts the true pleasure of dungeon exploration. In the original work, the story ends with Fern being exasperated by Frieren’s treasure hunt, making this a perfect example of anime original content that adds depth.
Furthermore, this content has similarities with the episode “Land Where Souls Sleep” from the fourth episode of the anime, which depicted the New Year’s festival. In that story, Frieren, who wasn’t moved by watching the sunrise, is inspired by Fern’s smile, showing her emotional movement. Like the hidden room event, this wasn’t a story created from scratch but developed from an original episode, thus receiving high praise as a “good change” from fans of the original work.
Additionally, many fans speculate that the hidden room might be a foreshadowing of future story developments. The terms “Unified Empire” and “Unified Dynasty” are mentioned sporadically throughout the series, but the full details of this period have yet to be revealed.
The appearance of such seemingly significant murals in an episode not present in the original work suggests they might reinforce or foreshadow future revelations about the “Unified Dynasty” period, especially considering that the “Ruins of the Fallen King” are described as a labyrinth from the Unified Dynasty period in the original work.
Although slightly different from anime original scenes, the inclusion of small tidbits from the original work’s bonus cuts in the anime’s main story has also been well-received. For example, a bonus cut between episodes 54 and 55 of the original manga features Zenze with long hair saying, “Hair care? It’s hell,” which was naturally incorporated into the anime’s dialogue.
Thus, the TV anime “Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End” not only preserves the charm of the original work but amplifies it through its reconstruction. Speculating on the intentions behind the addition of anime original scenes is another way to enjoy the series.
