Frieren is temporarily pausing its second season, but it will be back sooner than you think

The second season of Frieren: The Last Line has temporarily paused its airing, a decision that has surprised many fans. The series, which has so far released five episodes, will return on February 27, interrupting its narrative due to the celebration of the Winter Olympics. The studio Madhouse, responsible for the production, has made this announcement, accompanied by the reveal of a new promotional poster for the second half of the season, which has left followers with renewed expectations. It returns to complete the journey This second half of Frieren will address the ‘Arc of […]

The second season of Frieren: The Last Farewell has temporarily paused its airing, a decision that has surprised many fans. The series, which has so far released five episodes, will return on February 27, interrupting its narrative due to the celebration of the Winter Olympics. The studio Madhouse, responsible for the production, made this announcement, accompanied by the reveal of a new promotional poster for the second half of the season, leaving followers with renewed expectations.

Come back to finish the journey

This second half of Frieren will address the ‘Revolte the Divine Arc’, where a new villain, Revolte, the leader of a group of demons who will challenge the main team, will be introduced, forcing them to refine their skills for the intense battles that await them. Unlike the first part of the season, which had a larger number of episodes, the second installment will consist of a total of 10 chapters, according to previews of the Blu-ray release.

Despite the pause, the anime has received very positive reviews, positioning itself as one of the favorites to be considered one of the best animes of 2026, competing with acclaimed titles like Jujutsu Kaisen and new productions like Sentenced to Be a Hero. However, the Frieren manga is on indefinite hold, although the universe continues to expand thanks to a lesser-known prequel and collaborations, such as the one made with Solo Leveling.

With this wait until the end of February, Frieren fans have reasons to be excited, looking forward to discovering how the narrative will unfold in the upcoming episodes and how they will face the new adversities posed by Revolte.

One of the most anticipated animes of 2026 has already premiered its first episode

On January 3, 2026, the highly anticipated first episode of Sentenced to Be Hero: The Prison Records of Penal Hero Unit 9004 premiered, causing a sensation among anime fans. With a duration of one hour, the series has received very positive reviews, achieving an almost perfect score of 4.9 out of 5 on Crunchyroll and an 8.8 out of 10 on IMDb. The production, led by Studio KAI, a relatively unknown studio in the international scene, manages to stand out thanks to its striking visual proposal and an intriguing plot that combines elements of dark fantasy, demons, gods […]

On January 3, 2026, the highly anticipated first episode of Sentenced to Be Hero: The Prison Records of Penal Hero Unit 9004 premiered, which has caused a sensation among anime fans. With a runtime of one hour, the series has received very positive reviews, achieving an almost perfect score of 4.9 out of 5 on Crunchyroll and an 8.8 out of 10 on IMDb. The production, led by Studio KAI, a relatively unknown studio on the international scene, manages to stand out thanks to its striking visual proposal and an intriguing plot that combines elements of dark fantasy, demons, gods, and heroes.

A success on social media

The narrative of Sentenced to Be Hero follows Xylo, a hero forced to fulfill his destiny after being condemned for a crime he apparently did not commit. His mission is to confront the fearsome Demon Kings, who pose a threat to humanity. This focus on an anti-hero protagonist, similar to works like Chainsaw Man and Deadman Wonderland, adds a dimension of redemption and complex morality to the story. Since its first preview, the series has captured attention for its stylized art and horror elements that were highlighted by critics like Chema Mansilla.

The reactions on social media have been unanimous in expressing the excitement generated by the premiere, with comments highlighting the quality of the animation and the development of the plot. “I didn’t even feel like an hour had passed. The actress Mayu Iizuka recalled that the second episode will air on January 15. With so much buzz around it, Sentenced to Be Hero seems to be among the best animes of 2026, just as the year is beginning.

After what happened to Amazon, Crunchyroll assures that it will not use AI in its dubbing

The recent controversy surrounding the dubbing of the series ‘Banana Fish’ on Amazon Prime Video has sparked a debate about the use of artificial intelligence in the anime industry. After the platform used an AI system to produce the dubbing, the results were deemed disastrous, leading Amazon to withdraw the content shortly after its release. This event has put competitors’ actors on alert, who are closely watching the fans’ reaction. Something more emotional Crunchyroll, one of Amazon’s main competitors in distribution […]

The recent controversy surrounding the dubbing of the series ‘Banana Fish’ on Amazon Prime Video has ignited the debate about the use of artificial intelligence in the anime industry. After the platform used an AI system to produce the dubbing, the results were deemed disastrous, leading Amazon to withdraw the content shortly after its release. This event has put competitors’ actors on alert, who are closely watching the fans’ reactions.

Something more emotional

Crunchyroll, one of Amazon’s main competitors in anime distribution, has stated that it will not use AI in its dubbing. In the words of its representative, dubbing is an emotional connection, it is not a service, which reinforces its commitment to quality and authenticity in the user experience. In Latin America, where dubbed content is highly valued, more than 30 series are dubbed per season. Spain is also increasing the number of series with dubbing in Spanish to attract local fans.

However, Crunchyroll has not been free from problems related to AI. Recently, the platform faced a scandal when it was discovered that the subtitles of a series had been generated by ChatGPT. The company removed these subtitles and distanced itself from AI, holding the translation company involved responsible. This situation has led Crunchyroll to take a firm stance against the use of artificial intelligence in creative processes.

As the discussion about AI in dubbing continues, it seems that viewers still value the emotional connection and quality that human dubbing offers, which could influence the future direction of the anime industry.

The romantic anime you haven't heard about for 3 years is returning with a special episode

The popular anime ‘Kaguya-sama: Love is War’ returns with an exciting special episode titled ‘Otona e no Kaidan’, which will air on December 31. This special, which translates approximately to “The Stairs to Adulthood”, promises fans an original plot set years after the end of the series. In this new installment, Kaguya will reflect on her high school years and her relationship with Miyuki, suggesting a narrative with melancholic tones, although there will also be moments of comedy, according to the released trailer. New Year’s gift The director Shinichi Omata, who led the three […]

The popular anime ‘Kaguya-sama: Love is War’ returns with an exciting special episode titled ‘Otona e no Kaidan’, which will air on December 31st. This special, which translates approximately to “The Stairs to Adulthood”, promises fans an original plot set years after the end of the series. In this new installment, Kaguya will reflect on her high school years and her relationship with Miyuki, suggesting a narrative with melancholic tones, although there will also be moments of comedy, according to the released trailer.

New Year’s Gift

Director Shinichi Omata, who led the previous three seasons, will once again be at the helm of this special along with the main creative team from A-1 Pictures. This collaboration assures fans that the essence of the series will remain intact, although it is still unknown how the international availability of the episode will be. However, given that Crunchyroll has been the streaming platform for the series and its movie, it is likely that this new installment will also be available on the streaming service.

Three years after the movie ‘The First Kiss That Never Ends’, fans have been eagerly awaiting new news about the series. Despite the imminent return of the special, there remains uncertainty surrounding the fourth season of the anime, as no release date has been confirmed. Currently, the series has adapted up to episode 137 of Aka Akasaka’s manga, leaving a lot of material unexplored, as the manga consists of a total of 28 volumes. This situation raises expectations that the airing of the special may bring encouraging news about the continuation of the story in the new year.