Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End held a completion screening event for its second anime season on the 11th in Tokyo. Attending the event were Atsumi Tanezaki, who voices Frieren, Kana Ichinose, the voice of Fern, and Chiaki Kobayashi, who plays Stark. The venue was stirred by surprise when Kazuhiko Inoue, newly revealed as the voice actor for the Hero of the South, made an unexpected appearance.

To commemorate the broadcast of Season 2 on Nippon TV starting at 11:00 p.m. on the 16th, Episodes 1 and 2 were screened for the first time in the world on this day. The latest promotional video was also unveiled, featuring the Hero of the South, a legendary figure once praised as the strongest warrior of humanity who fought against the Demon King’s army. The PV marked the first reveal of the character’s voice, highlighting a role that leaves a major impact on the story.

During the stage greeting, Inoue appeared as a complete surprise midway through the event, shocking both the audience and the three cast members on stage. Exclamations such as “What?” and “No way, Kazuhiko Inoue?” echoed through the venue. Watching the flustered reactions, Inoue joked, saying that the talk was too slow and that the keyword “Hero of the South” took too long to come up, which was why he could not take the stage earlier.

Behind the scenes of the recording were also shared. Kobayashi revealed that after Inoue had left the studio, he spoke with Tanezaki, saying, “Wasn’t Mr. Inoue incredible? His acting was just too amazing.” In response, Inoue struck a confident pose and replied with a smile, “Thank you. Everyone, it really is insane,” drawing laughter from the audience.

About Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End

Serialized in Weekly Shonen Sunday, Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End is a fantasy story set after the defeat of the Demon King, depicting what happens to the hero’s party once their journey has ended. The story follows Frieren, an elven mage, as she embarks on new adventures with new companions in a world after the hero’s death.

With its unique timeline set after the Demon King’s defeat, the series has captivated readers through emotionally resonant drama, memorable dialogue, magical and sword based battles, and moments of humor woven together by its characters. The manga won the grand prize at the Manga Taisho 2021 awards, and the total circulation of the original comic volumes has surpassed 32 million copies.

The first anime season aired from September 2023 to March 2024 and concluded with Frieren, Fern, and Stark continuing their journey toward Aureole, the resting place of souls. Season 2 begins from Chapter 61 of the original manga, included in Volume 7.

Source : ORICON NEWS