If you have been meaning to watch Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End but kept putting it off, ABEMA is basically handing you the perfect excuse. The entire first season will stream for free with two all-episodes marathons and a four-week replay window, and this guide explains exactly when, where and how to tune in.
Frieren season 1 goes free on ABEMA just before season 2
Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End is heading back to ABEMA right as hype builds for season 2 in January 2026. The fantasy hit, based on the manga by Kanehito Yamada and Tsukasa Abe, follows immortal mage Frieren as she wanders the world centuries after the hero party’s victory. To help fans catch up, ABEMA will make all 28 episodes of season 1 free for a limited time.
All episodes marathon and four week replay window explained
ABEMA’s big push starts with two complete marathons of season 1 on the ABEMA Anime 2 channel. On Wednesday, December 3, 2025 at 7:00 p.m. (JST) and again on Thursday, December 4 at 9:00 a.m. (JST), all 28 episodes will air back to back for free. Right after that, from December 4 at 0:00 a.m. until December 31 at 11:59 p.m. (JST), every episode will stay available to watch for free on demand.
Getting started with ABEMA if you have never used it before
ABEMA is a Japanese streaming service that works like “internet TV”: around 25 or more themed channels run 24/7, including multiple anime channels, alongside a library of on-demand shows. Registration is optional, and you can watch on smartphones, tablets, PCs and TV devices. There are paid tiers called ABEMA Premium and “ABEMA Premium with Ads,” but this Frieren campaign is available in the free area. Availability and app stores may vary by region, so it is worth checking ABEMA in your local app store first.
Best time to binge Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End for free
If you love the feeling of watching alongside other fans, the two live marathons are the most fun way to binge season 1. If your schedule is tight or you want to pace yourself before season 2 begins on January 16, 2026, the four-week on-demand window is more flexible — just remember that everything disappears at midnight on New Year’s Eve. Either way, this is one of the easiest chances to experience the entire journey legally and for free.
Official links to watch Frieren on ABEMA and plan your marathon
To join the live marathons, head to the ABEMA Anime 2 slot page here: ABEMA Anime 2 marathon stream.
For the four-week free replay, bookmark the special page: Watch all episodes of Frieren for free. You can also explore the wider service from the top page at ABEMA official site, where more anime, dramas, sports and variety shows are waiting.
Set your reminders, pick your favourite arc, and let Frieren, Fern and Stark carry you through December before the new season begins.
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