It has been announced that singer-songwriter milet will be performing the ending theme "The Story of Us" for the second season of the TV anime "Frieren: Beyond Journey's End," based on the manga currently being serialized in "Weekly Shonen Sunday" (Shogakukan). milet will be performing the ending theme following the first season. As with the first season's ending theme "Anytime Anywhere," the arrangement will be handled by Evan Call, who also handles the anime's in-game music. The latest promotional video, depicting the bond between Frieren, Fern, and Stark, as well as intense battle scenes and beautiful scenery, has also been released on YouTube.
Milet commented, "I am truly happy to be able to travel once again with Frieren and the others, and with you. Every step you take, every moment you stop, and every moment you look back has meaning. I hope this song will protect you at all times. I wrote 'The Story of Us' with the hope that it would become like a talisman. I hope you enjoy joining Frieren and the others on their courageous journey. With overflowing love."
Evan Call said, "This collaboration has come true again! I am truly happy to be able to take part in the world of ' Frieren: Beyond Journey's End' once again with milet's music. This song is a blend of kindness and strength, and it resonates deep in the heart. I arranged it to blend even more with Frieren's colors, layering images of the hope, friendship, and resonance that we feel from connecting with others. In terms of having come to a deeper understanding of milet than before, the other day milet came to my orchestra concert, and I was able to speak with her directly, which allowed me to get to know her personality and warmth even more. I feel that this opportunity has further expanded the expression of this song. I hope you will look forward to 'The Story of Us' along with the anime."
"Frieren: Beyond Journey's End" is a manga written by Kanehito Yamada and illustrated by Tsukasa Abe, which began serialization in Weekly Shonen Sunday in April 2020. Freiren is a magician in the hero's party who defeated the Demon King. Being an elf, Frieren lives a long life. After experiencing the death of a companion, she embarks on a journey to "discover people." The manga has been selected for the Manga Taisho 2021, the 25th Osamu Tezuka Cultural Prize Newcomer Award, the 69th (2023) Shogakukan Manga Award, and the 48th Kodansha Manga Award in the Boys' category. The manga has sold over 32 million copies.
The first season of the TV anime aired on Nippon Television's anime slot "FRIDAY ANIME NIGHT" from September 2023 to March 2024. The second season will air in the same slot every Friday at 11:00 PM starting January 16, 2026.
