Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End has just achieved a historic feat in the anime world in January 2026. The series’ second season, which premiered on the Crunchyroll platform on January 16th, reached a score of 9.33 on My Anime List (MAL), surpassing its own first season and becoming the highest-rated animated production of all time. This record, therefore, places the work by authors Kanehito Yamada and Tsukasa Abe at the absolute top of the rankings, ahead of established giants like Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood and Steins;Gate. The achievement is a direct reflection of the immediate impact of the new season’s first episode, which captivated the global fan community.
The already acclaimed plot continues to follow the elf mage Frieren, a character over a thousand years old. After the defeat of the Demon King alongside the hero Himmel, she embarks on an introspective journey to better understand humanity and the bonds she has formed. The new season promises to deepen this melancholic and philosophical narrative, which resonates strongly with audiences by exploring themes such as time, memory, and regret. Thus, the overwhelming success in the first hours of broadcast confirms the anime’s status not only as a commercial success but as a cultural and critical phenomenon.
A Record That Redefines the Top
The feat is even more impressive when we look at the historical rankings. With its score of 9.33, the second season of Frieren dethroned productions considered pillars of the industry. Just below it in the MAL rankings are Chainsaw Man – The Movie: The Reze Arc (9.11), Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood (9.10), and Attack on Titan (9.05). This qualitative leap, that is, the improvement in rating compared to its own first season (9.28), demonstrates that the production team managed not only to maintain but elevate the narrative and technical quality that had already captivated fans. The positive reception appears to be unanimous, solidifying the series as a landmark for the 2020s.
The season premiere occurred globally on Crunchyroll, with new episodes being released every Friday. This weekly release model, common in streaming, has kept audience discussion and engagement high, fueling the series’ prominent position. Meanwhile, the Brazilian otaku community is following the news with enthusiasm, actively participating in discussions on social media. The question that remains is: can Frieren maintain this leadership position throughout 2026? The answer, for now, seems to be a resounding yes, thanks to a profound narrative that continues to enchant and move viewers around the world.
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