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Frieren 2023
Frieren is a Japanese anime television series created by Madhouse, adapted from the manga Frieren: Beyond Journey's End written by Kanehito Yamada and illustrated by . The first season was directed by Keiichirō Saitō, with Tomoya Kitagawa taking over direction for the second season. Scripts were written by , with character designs by Reiko Nagasawa. The musical score was composed by Evan Call.
The show launched on September 29, 2023, as the opening feature of Nippon Television's Friday Anime Night slot, beginning with a special two-hour version of the initial four episodes. Its first season wrapped up on March 22, 2024. A second season ran from January 16 to March 27, 2026. A third season is scheduled for October 2027.
Within Japan, Toho Animation managed production and distribution, with the series available on Netflix, U-NEXT, and Amazon Prime Video. Internationally, Toho International licensed the show to Crunchyroll and Netflix, while Muse Communication handled releases in several Asian regions.
The series has garnered significant praise from critics who have highlighted its narrative, animation, voice performances, action scenes, emotional resonance, music, and portrayal of the main character. It has also earned multiple awards.
Crew
- Director
- Keiichirō Saitō, Tomoya Kitagawa ()
- Producer
- Atsushi Takahashi (chief), (chief), Shoichiro Taguchi, Taisuke Shikama, Ayuri Taguchi, Ruriko Kikuchi
- Cinematography
- Akane Fushihara
- Music
- Evan Call
Details
- Production
- "Frieren: Beyond, Journey's End" Production Committee
- Network
- Nippon Television
