Overview

• Season 2 of Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End has entered active development ahead of its slated January 2026 premiere.
• Composer Evan Call is crafting a character-driven soundtrack that favors tonal variety over traditional adventure motifs.
• He described balancing epic ambitions with restraint by reining in brass-heavy ideas and frequently switching instruments to reflect character emotions.
• Animation producer Yuichiro Fukushi identified the villain Aura as his standout character and Call chose Old Man Voll for his poignant arc and musical inspiration.
• The series’ use of Himmel’s death before the main narrative continues to drive its exploration of memory and legacy.