Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End has quickly become one of the most beloved series of the last few years, alongside the likes of Solo Leveling, Dandadan, and The Apothecary Diaries. Frieren was so big when it aired between 2023 and 2024 that it ended up dethroning Fullmetal Alchemist Brotherhood on MAL, becoming the best-rated anime of all time. This is no small achievement and shows how incredible the anime was.
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Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End is soon returning with a second season, and while it’s highly anticipated, it’s still nowhere near as popular as the current king of shonen anime, Jujutsu Kaisen. Jujutsu Kaisen Season 3 will surpass even Frieren, especially as the two are dropping together in 2026.
Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End Is Big, But Jujutsu Kaisen Will Beat It In 2026
- Jujutsu Kaisen Season 3 Is 2026’s Biggest Release
- Frieren and JJK Will Both Drop in January 2026
Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End Season 1 was massive. The series really came out of nowhere and became a fan favorite overnight with its lovable characters and captivating story. Anime fans everywhere are obsessed with Frieren and her adventure and want to see more of her, which is going to happen very soon. Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End Season 2 is approaching fast and will drop in a few months, in January 2026.
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Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End, however, isn’t the only major hit dropping in January 2026. Indeed, Jujutsu Kaisen’s Season 3, which is also its most exciting season, is also dropping in January 2026. The competition between the two anime will be tough, but for now, Jujutsu Kaisen remains the more mainstream series and will probably beat Frieren in popularity. Whether Jujutsu Kaisen can surpass Frieren in ratings, however, is to be seen. After all, Frieren remains MAL’s number one series, while Jujutsu Kaisen is #138 with its first season, and #50 with its second.
Jujutsu Kaisen Season 3 Could Definitely Win Anime of the Year In 2027
JJK Season 3 Will Go Down As One of The Very Best of the Last Few Years
2026 is set to be packed with big anime releases, and fans are already wondering who the big winner of the title of Anime of the Year for 2027 will be. Frieren is definitely a strong contender, but Jujutsu Kaisen might take the cake with its incredible new art direction and the intense Culling Game arc that's about to be shown.
The Jujutsu Kaisen manga ended in late 2024 but can be read online for free. It is available to access on Manga Plus, where this series was serialized weekly. For fans who want to check out the new JJK sequel, Jujutsu Kaisen Modulo, the series can also be read on Manga Plus, where it will drop weekly. Jujutsu Kaisen Modulo Chapter 2 will release on September 14, 2025.
- Release Date
- October 3, 2020
- Network
- TBS, MBS, CBC, Tulip Television, BSN, tys, NBC, HBC, RKK, i-Television, SBS, IBC, BSS, MRO, OBS, TUF, RSK, TUY, tbc, RKB, SBC, KUTV, RBC, UTY, RCC, MRT, atv, MBC
- Directors
- Ryohei Takeshita, Masataka Akai, Chie Nishizawa, Daisuke Tsukushi, Tomomi Kamiya, Kakushi Ifuku, Ken Takahashi
Cast
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Junya EnokiYuji Itadori -
Yuichi NakamuraSatoru Gojo
- Studio
- MAPPA
- Creator
- Gege Akutami
- Streaming Service(s)
- Crunchyroll, Netflix, Hulu