YOASOBI’s Frieren Opening Smashes 300 Million Streams Milestone!
The popular Japanese music duo YOASOBI has hit a huge milestone with their song “Yusha” (The Brave), the opening theme for the anime Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End. According to the Billboard JAPAN charts for June 9 - 15, the track has officially surpassed 300 million streams!
A Song Inspired by the Anime's Author
“Yusha” isn’t just any anime opening—it’s based on an original novel written by Kanehito Yamada, the story writer behind Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End. The lyrics beautifully reflect the lonely yet hopeful journey of Frieren, an elven mage dealing with the passage of time and the loss of her former comrades. The song captures the emotional depth and changing feelings of the main character as she begins a new chapter in her life.
Rapid Success Since Its Release
The track was released digitally by Sony Music Entertainment on September 29, 2023, the same day the anime premiered. It reached 100 million streams by January 2024, and now, just months later, it has tripled that number—an impressive feat in under a year.
Music Video Hits 174 Million Views
YOASOBI also released a music video for “Yusha” on their official YouTube channel, which gained 10 million views in just 12 days. As of now, the video has reached 174 million views, showing just how loved the song is by fans worldwide.
About the Anime: Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End
The anime adaptation of Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End aired 28 episodes between September 2023 and March 2024. It follows Frieren, a long-living elf mage, as she reflects on her past and journeys forward to fulfill promises made to her fallen comrades.
The anime is available for streaming on Crunchyroll in various regions, including North America, Europe, and India. A second season is already in production and is expected to premiere in January 2026.
With over 300 million streams and 174 million YouTube views, YOASOBI’s “Yusha” is not just a hit song—it’s become a cultural phenomenon tied deeply to the emotional journey of Frieren. Fans of anime and music alike continue to celebrate this stunning collaboration.