Muse Unveils Winter 2026 Slate: Frieren S2 Leads Sequels and New Adaptations

Muse Communication has finalized its full slate for Winter 2026, confirming a mix of high-profile sequels and new adaptations set for distribution across the Asian market. The Taiwan-based distributor, which manages titles across more than 50 platforms, is prioritizing diversity this season, balancing major fantasy action with grittier sci-fi and relationship stories.

The biggest confirmed title is Frieren: Beyond Journey's End Season 2. This announcement confirms the continuation of the reflective journey of the elf mage, Frieren, following the conclusion of the highly successful first season. The series adapts the manga by Kanehito Yamada and Tsukasa Abe, published by Shogakukan.

New Action and Romance Titles Revealed

For straight action, Muse revealed the sci-fi combat series Scum of the Brave. This adaptation of a light novel is being animated by OLM. The story centers on a high-school girl named Kaguya, who operates as a "Brave." Her mission involves hunting down mafia bosses enhanced by ether in a brutal 21st-century Tokyo where bounty hunters rely on performance-enhancing drugs.

Muse also teased Playing Death Games to Put Food on the Table, suggesting a tense, high-stakes survival scenario with elements of dark comedy. Concrete details on this adaptation remain sparse at the time of reporting.

Rounding out the lineup were mentions of established properties and new romance fare. The distributor showed strong visual callbacks to Aka Akasaka's popular rom-com Kaguya-sama: Love is War, indicating continued support or a potential special feature. Additional titles confirmed for the season include the comedy The Other... and the romance series Magic Defense Corps.