Frieren Season 2 Episode Count Decrease Revealed In New Report

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A recent report indicates that the second season of Frieren will have fewer episodes than its first. The first season, Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End, which premiered in 2023, was highly praised and has become one of the most critically acclaimed anime series ever made, currently holding a perfect 100% rating on Crunchyroll with a large number of reviews.

The popular fantasy show Frieren will be back in January 2026, bringing viewers back to its incredible world. Season 2 is scheduled to premiere on Friday, January 16th, and has a lot to live up to. While fans are thrilled about the return, some are a little anxious, hoping the new season will be as captivating as the first.

Fans of the anime Frieren are worried about the upcoming second season. A recent report suggests it will be much shorter than Season 1, with only 10 episodes – less than half the number of episodes from the first season. Anime news source Sugoi LITE shared this information.

A reliable source on X (formerly Twitter) reported that the second season of the anime Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End will have just 10 episodes. This person has a good track record with anime news, making the information likely to be accurate.

Fans of the anime Frieren expressed their disappointment with the shorter episode length in the comments section of Sugoi LITE’s original post. One commenter simply wrote, “Only 10,” referring to the number of episodes. Another joked, “Looks like shrinkflation has come to anime too.”

The next season of the fantasy anime Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End will continue to follow the immortal elf Frieren as she revisits her old adventuring friends. The story highlights the contrast between Frieren’s endless life and the limited lifespans of her human companions. While a third season hasn’t been confirmed, there’s still a lot of source material from the manga that could be adapted, making another season likely.

Why Is Frieren Season 2 So Short? 

Fans who loved the first season of Frieren—with its 28 episodes—might be surprised to learn that Season 2 will only have 10. Considering it’s been almost three years since the first season aired, a season that’s nearly a third as long could be disappointing. However, there are likely valid reasons for this decision.

Over the last few years, TV shows, particularly anime, have been getting shorter seasons with fewer episodes. A major positive effect of this trend is that it’s cut down on episodes that feel unnecessary or don’t advance the story – what many viewers consider ‘filler’.

Anime often struggles with ‘filler’ episodes – storylines that don’t advance the main plot. It’s possible the production of Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End is being adjusted to avoid this issue. While the first season didn’t really have any slow parts or unnecessary content, breaking up production into smaller segments might allow the studio to work more quickly and keep the story focused.

The show getting ten episodes might mean Season 2 will be released in multiple parts. These first ten episodes could be just the beginning, airing in January, with more episodes coming later in 2026.

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2025-12-19 21:04