To celebrate the anime’s 2nd TV broadcast anniversary, ABEMA will host a free marathon of Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End Episodes 1–6 (“Departure Arc”) across three slots on Oct 3–4 (JST). Below are the exact times, channels, and direct links, plus how the one-week free replay works.
Three free slots in JST: Oct 3–4 marathon for Episodes 1–6
- Oct 3 (Fri) 17:00 — first slot
- Oct 3 (Fri) 20:00 — second slot
- Oct 4 (Sat) 14:00 — third slot
Time zone: Japan Standard Time (JST).
Exact channels and the program link you’ll need at showtime
Channels: ABEMA Anime Channel 2 and Anime LIVE Channel.
Direct program page (17:00 slot): Open on ABEMA
One-week free replay explained—and when Premium helps
After the broadcast, Episodes #1–6 will be available to watch for free for one week. If you prefer full access anytime, both ABEMA Premium and Ad-Supported ABEMA Premium include the complete catalog.
- All-episodes hub: Watch on ABEMA
Why this “Departure Arc” binge is perfect before Season 2
Episodes 1–6 introduce Frieren’s journey from the moment the heroes’ quest ends. It’s the cleanest on-ramp for new viewers—and an ideal refresher for longtime fans—before Season 2 arrives in January 2026.
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