Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End prequel confirmed for US release at Anime NYC 2025

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At Anime NYC 2025, it was revealed that a prequel titled “Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End Prelude” is set to be released in the United States by Yen Press, marking its entry into the country.

Delightful update for enthusiasts of Frieren! It’s been announced that Yen Press will release the prequel, titled “Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End Prelude,” in North America. Notably, this publisher has made popular English translations of series like “Lord of Mysteries,” “The Summer Hikaru Died,” and “Omniscient Reader’s Viewpoint” accessible to readers.

Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End prequel

Yen Press is translating Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End Prelude into English for release following its Japanese debut on April 17, 2024. This prequel delves into events that transpire before the main narrative of one of Crunchyroll’s most cherished and acclaimed anime series.

In the prequel, we’ll delve deeper into the origins of the main trio, providing additional context to their past. Moreover, it will offer a more comprehensive understanding of characters Kanne and Lawine, who first appeared in the storyline centered around the First-Class Mage Exam.

As I, a gamer, dive into the captivating world of “I’m the Villager,” I find myself following the journey of the legendary elf mage Frieren. After realizing the harsh reality of time’s relentless march, she embarks on an adventure to grant her friends’ last wishes and explore the unknown corners of this vast realm. Under the watchful eye of Kanehito Yamada, the creator of the original manga, we are treated to five fresh tales. Let’s embark on these new adventures together with Frieren, Fern, Stark, Lawine, Kanne, and Aura!

When is the novel coming out?

Although the publisher hasn’t disclosed a specific launch date yet, enthusiasts should be excited because Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End Season 2 is set to air on screens in the coming year, with a planned release in January 2026.

Keiichiro Saito steps down as director for the next season, instead taking on a supervisory role. Instead, Tomoya Kitagawa will be in charge of directing the second season. Exciting news for fans, as they can purchase the Blu-ray version starting October this year. The first season premiered on Crunchyroll from September 2023 to March 2024 and featured a total of 28 episodes.

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2025-08-25 18:42