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Exciting News for 'Sousou no Frieren' Fans

As the countdown begins for the highly anticipated second season of the anime series 'Sousou no Frieren,' fans have a wonderful opportunity to relive the excitement of the first season with a special free viewing event. Starting from January 10th to 12th, 2026, the first season will be broadcast in its entirety on the live streaming service Nico Nico Live Broadcast, setting the stage perfectly for the second season's debut.

About 'Sousou no Frieren'

The series, created by Kanehito Yamada (writer) and Tsukasa Abe (illustrator), has been captivating audiences through its serialization in Weekly Shonen Sunday published by Shogakukan. The story picks up after a group of heroes, having defeated the Demon King, explore the aftermath of their journey. With a global circulation surpassing 32 million copies, it made quite an impression in the digital landscape as well, recently securing first place in the 2025 Electronic Book Annual Ranking published by BOOK☆WALKER.

The first season of the anime aired from September 2023 to March 2024 and captured a wide audience, trending on multiple topics across Japan’s social media platform, X. Fans are eagerly awaiting the January 16, 2026, release of the second season on terrestrial television.

Special Free Streaming Schedule

Nico Nico Live Broadcast will provide a fantastic opportunity for both loyal fans and newcomers to join in the conversation and excitement leading up to the second season. The full schedule for the first season's streaming is as follows:

• - Episodes 1-9: January 10 at 8:00 PM JST

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• - Episodes 10-17: January 11 at 8:00 PM JST

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• - Episodes 18-28: January 12 at 7:00 PM JST

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Viewers will be pleased to know that no membership registration is required; anyone can enjoy the free streaming experience. Moreover, a time shift viewing option will be available for seven days after each episode airs, allowing fans to catch up at their own pace.

Second Season Streaming Information

To add to the excitement, the streaming of the second season will commence on January 17, 2026, at 12:00 AM JST. Fans can tune in via the following links:

• - Nico Nico Channel: Watch here
• - Nico Nico Live Broadcast: Watch here
• - N Anime page: More info

Credits and Rights

All rights and credits associated with this announcement belong to:
© Kanehito Yamada, Tsukasa Abe / Shogakukan / 'Sousou no Frieren' Production Committee.

Stay tuned for more updates about your favorite anime and enjoy the free streaming event! Whether you're a longtime fan or curious to discover the series, this is a chance not to be missed.