Frieren: Beyond Journey's End

April 8th 2026

‘Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End’ Is a Sublime Fantasy That Finds Beauty in the Mundane

Not a lot happens in Studio Madhouse's second go-around of this quietly remarkable fantasy anime, but that's where 'Frieren' showcases its deepest magic.

io9 Reviews Isaiah Colbert Apr 8

January 21st 2026

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If You’re Not Watching ‘Frieren,’ You’re Missing Out on the Best Fantasy Anime in Ages

The second season of 'Frieren: Beyond Journey's End' is poised to be a quintessential must-watch anime in 2026.

Television Isaiah Colbert Jan 21

August 20th 2024

Atsuko Tanaka, the Voice of Ghost in the Shell‘s Major, Has Died

Best known as Ghost in the Shell's Major Matoko Kusanagi, Tanaka's massive body of voice acting work also includes Bayonetta, Frieren: Beyond Journey's End, and more.

io9 By Isaiah Colbert Aug 20 '24

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Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End