The phenomenon Frieren: Beyond Journey's End has just cemented its absolute dominance in the world of Japanese animation. In early February 2026, the series reached the historic milestone of simultaneously occupying the top two spots on MyAnimeList, definitively dethroning the legendary Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood.
Since the premiere of the second season on January 16, the anime has only grown. With just one episode released, the new season broke rating records and achieved an impressive score of 9.28. Meanwhile, the first season maintains the same momentum, securing an extremely rare double top spot in the global ranking.
The End of Fullmetal Alchemist's Reign
For over a decade, Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood was considered the undisputed king of the platform. However, the adaptation of Kanehito Yamada's manga proved that sensitivity and high-quality animation can win over today's audience. As a result, the competition now takes place within the Frieren franchise itself, which shares the podium with itself.
Despite the overwhelming success, the price of this achievement was high behind the scenes. The animation director recently revealed that he faces difficulties working as before due to the physical and mental strain demanded by the production. Even so, the studio maintains the weekly release schedule, much to the delight of Brazilian fans.
Broadcast Details
- Where to watch: Crunchyroll
- New episodes: Every Friday
- Current score: 9.28 (Top 1 and Top 2 on MAL)
- Season 2 premiere date: January 16, 2026
The story follows the elf mage Frieren after the defeat of the Demon King, exploring themes such as the passage of time and mortality. In this way, the anime sets itself apart from traditional action titles by focusing on a contemplative and visually stunning journey, available with Spanish subtitles and dubbing.