Information has surfaced online about the shortened runtime of the second season of the anime \"Frieren: Beyond Journey's End.\" According to anime insider Sugoi LITE, the sequel will consist of 10 episodes, which is almost three times less than the first season, which included 28 episodes.
The first season of \"Frieren: Beyond Journey's End\" was released in 2023, received widespread acclaim from viewers and critics, and became one of the highest-rated anime in recent years. Against this background, the possible reduction in the volume of the new season looks like an atypical decision.
Analysts believe that the studio decided to focus on the quality of animation and a more concentrated narrative, or it follows the modern trend when large projects are divided into compact seasons with shorter breaks between them. Nevertheless, there are many disappointed fans under Sugoi LITE's publication who are sure that \"inflation has reached anime as well.\"
Studio MADHOUSE is once again producing the second season, and the premiere is scheduled for January 16, 2026.
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