The winter
of 2026 has an undisputed queen. This Friday the long-awaited premiere of
the second season of Sousou no Frieren took place, and the
reaction of the global community has been immediate and overwhelming. The
Millennial Elf has not only returned to continue her journey north, but to
reclaim her throne at the top of the industry.
MyAnimeList
record for the second season of Sousou no Frieren
Just a few
hours after the first episode aired in Japan, the new season's entry on MyAnimeList soared
to #1 in the all-time ranking. With an initial score ranging
from 9.3 to 9.4, Frieren: Beyond Journey's End has
once again looked down on giants such as Fullmetal Alchemist:
Brotherhood, replicating the phenomenon it achieved with its first
installment.
No
magic, but with a lot of soul
The
comeback episode, masterfully animated by Madhouse, did not need
empty explosions to captivate. The plot places Frieren, Fern, and Stark in a
cave filled with anti-magic crystals, forcing them to survive without spells.
Fans and critics have praised that the series keeps its essence intact: that
perfect blend of melancholy, subtle humor and Evan Call's immersive
soundtrack.
On social
networks, the consensus is that it is "the best comeback of the
year". While the score is likely to stabilize as the weeks go by, the
message is clear: the quality of this fantasy work remains second to none.
