Frieren Beyond Journey's End prequel is all set for US release at Anime NYC 2025
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Anime season 2 will premiere in January 2026
Anime fans are pretty hyped right now, as Yen Press has officially confirmed that Frieren Beyond Journey’s End Prelude North America release is all set for Anime NYC 2025.
Yen Press is known for its English publication and bringing hits like Lord of Mysteries, Omniscient Reader’s Viewpoint and many other series for the readers.
Release details for Frieren Beyond Journey’s End prelude
For now, the exact release date for the US has not been revealed yet. However, Yen Press has confirmed the prelude announcement at Anime NYC 2025, which is typically held in November.
Also, the fans can look forward to anime, Frieren Beyond Journey’s End Season 2, which will start airing in January 2026 on Crunchyroll.
Keiichiro Saito returns to a supervisory role, with Tomoya Kitagawa at the helm. The first season’s Blu-ray will be available in October, containing the 28 episodes that aired between September 2023 and March 2024.
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Know more about the prequel
This prelude story will cover the events before the main storyline and fans will see more amazing tales and adventures of our elf mage.
Under the direction of original manga creator Kanehito Yamada, this collection of five short stories dives into the early exploits of Frieren, Fern, Stark, and supporting characters Kanne and Lawine—introduced during the First-Class Mage Exam Arc.
Here’s what Yen Press has described and teased about the prelude:
“After confronting time’s harsh passage, Frieren embarks on a journey to honor her friends’ last wishes and understand the world better. Join her and her companions in these new tales!”
Final Thoughts
I am pretty excited for Frieren Beyond Journey’s End prequel and we might see more about this at Anime NYC 2025.
Also, the second season is releasing in January 2026, which will continue the journey of Fern, Frieren and Stark.
FAQs
When will the Frieren prequel release in the US?
No exact date is set, but it’ll be announced at Anime NYC 2025, likely in November.
What’s the prequel about?
It features five short stories exploring Frieren, Fern, Stark, Kanne, and Lawine’s early adventures.
Is there a Season 2 for Frieren Beyond Journey’s End?
Yes, it premieres in January 2026, with Tomoya Kitagawa directing.
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Mahaksh Chauhan is a passionate gaming journalist who loves for old-school RPGs and turn-based games. With a keen eye for storytelling and a deep understanding of game mechanics, Mahaksh brings an unique perspective to the world of gaming. Inspired by classics like Persona, Red Dead Redemption 2, and Skyrim, Mahaksh is dedicated in sharing the magic of games with readers. When not writing or gaming, Mahaksh can be found cheering on WWE superstars or watching his favourite Anime.
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