'Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End' becomes first anime with two seasons ranked top two on MyAnimeList

'Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End' makes history with both seasons ranked first and second on MyAnimeList

Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End has made history by becoming the only anime series to have two separate seasons ranked among the highest-rated anime of all time, according to MyAnimeList rankings.

At present, season two of Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End holds the number one position on MyAnimeList, while season one is ranked at number two.

The achievement places the series ahead of long-standing and widely recognised titles on the platform, marking a rare milestone for a single franchise across multiple seasons.

MyAnimeList is one of the most widely used anime and manga databases globally, with rankings based on user scores submitted by its community.

The placement of both seasons at the top reflects sustained audience reception rather than a single release period, as the rankings account for feedback accumulated over time.

Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End follows an elf mage reflecting on life, time, and loss after the defeat of a demon king, focusing on the emotional aftermath of a traditional fantasy journey rather than the journey itself.

The series’ approach has been widely discussed among viewers for its slower pacing and emphasis on character development, themes that fans have frequently cited in online discussions and reviews on ranking platforms.

The ranking achievement comes as Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End Season 2 begins its worldwide premiere on Crunchyroll, making both new and existing episodes available to international audiences.