The Story of Us (Milet song)

"The Story of Us"
Standard cover
Single by Milet
Language
  • Japanese
  • English
ReleasedMarch 4, 2026 (2026-03-04)
Length4:27
LabelSME
Songwriters
  • Milet
  • Yōichirō Nomura
ProducerEvan Call
Milet singles chronology
"Goddess" / "Waterproof" / "Swamp"
(2025) 		"The Story of Us"
(2026)
Music video
"The Story of Us" on YouTube

"The Story of Us" is a song recorded by Japanese singer Milet. It was released digitally on January 16, 2026, and in physical release on March 4, 2026, via SME Records. Serving as the ending theme song for the second season of the Japanese anime series Frieren: Beyond Journey's End, the song was written by Milet and Yoichiro Nomura while production was handled by Evan Call, who composed the music for the anime series.

Background and release

In November 2024, a trailer for the second season of Frieren: Beyond Journey's End was released.[1][2] The video featured a snippet of the season's ending theme song, "The Story of Us" by Milet.[3] She previously provided music for Frieren with "Anytime Anywhere",[4] the closing theme song for the first season and "Bliss", both later included on her ninth extended play (EP), Anytime Anywhere (2024).

On January 9, 2026, Milet announced the digital and physical release date for "The Story of Us".[5] On January 16, "The Story of Us" was released digitally. The physical maxi single was released on March 4, 2026, with three different variants: the regular edition, limited edition and anime design version.[6] The limited and anime design version include a bonus Blu-ray disc of music videos.

Music video

A music video for "The Story of Us" premiered on Milet's YouTube channel hours after the digital release of the song.[7][8] The video opens with Milet playing with two dolls within a puppet stage. As the video progresses, she explores a town in the countryside and a library. Near the end of video, she wanders ruins as a field of flowers grow around her. The video closes with Milet making the two dolls hug each other, with a credits scene featuring her overlooking a town.[9]

The music video was filmed in the Czech Republic, with filming taking place in over ten different locations.[10] Filming of the music video took three days.[10]

Track listing

  • CD single – standard and limited edition
  1. "The Story of Us"
  2. "Trace"
  3. "Anytime Anywhere" (piano session)
  • CD single – anime design edition
  1. "The Story of Us"
  2. "Trace"
  3. "The Story of Us" (anime version)
  4. "Trace" (short version)
  5. "Anytime Anywhere" (A.Gt session)
  • Blu-ray – anime design edition
  1. "The Story of Us" (music video)
  2. "Bluer" (music video)
  3. "Anytime Anywhere" (music video)
  4. "Anytime Anywhere" (live from the Stairs Tour)
  5. "The Story of Us" (behind the scenes)
  6. "Anytime Anywhere" (behind the scenes)

Credits and personnel

Musicians

  • Milet – lead vocals
  • Yoichiro Nomura – acoustic guitar, bass
  • Masaki Hori – drums
  • Evan Call – banjo, mandolin
  • Masateru Nishikata – cello
  • Budapest Scoring Orchestra – orchestra
  • Atsuki Yoshida – violin

Technical

  • Evan Call – arrangement
  • Zolton Pad – conductor
  • Péter Illényi – conductor
  • Tomowlow – mixing

Charts

Chart performance for "The Story of Us"
Chart (2026) Peak
position
Japan (Oricon)[11] 6
Japan Combined Singles (Oricon)[12] 23
Japan Anime Singles (Oricon)[13] 2
Japan Hot 100 (Billboard)[14] 50
Japan Hot Animation (Billboard Japan)[15] 16

Release history

Release history and formats for "The Story of Us"
Region Date Format(s) Version Label Ref.
Various January 16, 2026
Digital pre-release SME [5]
Japan March 4, 2026
Regular [16]
Limited
Limited anime

References

  1. ^ Dempsey, Liam (November 20, 2025). "Frieren: Beyond Journey's End Season 2 Anime Previews milet Ending Song in New Trailer". Crunchyroll News. Retrieved January 17, 2026.
  2. ^ "milet、2期連続でTVアニメ"葬送のフリーレン"EDテーマ担当。書き下ろし新曲「The Story of Us」がアニメ最新PVにて初公開＆来年1/16配信リリース決定". Skream. November 20, 2025. Retrieved January 17, 2026.
  3. ^ Sayyed, Reeda (November 21, 2025). "Frieren: Beyond Journey's End Season 2 Trailer Highlights New Ending Song by milet and New Footage from Madhouse". IGN India. Retrieved January 17, 2026.
  4. ^ "日本テレビ：金曜にアニメ枠「フラアニ」新設 第1弾は「葬送のフリーレン」" [Nippon Television: New animation slot "Fura-ani" will be established on Friday, the first one will be "Frieren: Beyond Journey's End"]. Mantan Web (in Japanese). September 1, 2023. Retrieved January 17, 2026.
  5. ^ a b "milet新CDシングル「The Story of Us」ジャケット写真＆新アーティスト写真公開！アニメ『葬送のフリーレン』第2期EDテーマ". The First Times (in Japanese). January 9, 2026. Retrieved January 17, 2026.
  6. ^ "milet、TVアニメ「葬送のフリーレン」第2期EDテーマ表題に据えた3月4日発売のパッケージ・シングル『The Story of Us』期間生産限定アニメ盤の描き下ろしジャケット公開". Tower Records. January 14, 2026. Retrieved January 17, 2026.
  7. ^ "milet、 TVアニメ『葬送のフリーレン』第２期エンディングテーマ「The Story of Us」 いよいよ配信開始！". Encore (in Japanese). January 16, 2026. Retrieved January 17, 2026.
  8. ^ "milet、アニメ『葬送のフリーレン』第2期EDテーマ「The Story of Us」MVはチェコで撮影". Billboard Japan (in Japanese). January 16, 2026. Retrieved January 17, 2026.
  9. ^ "milet、TVアニメ『葬送のフリーレン』EDテーマ「The Story of Us」MVをプレミア公開！全編チェコで撮影". The First Times (in Japanese). January 15, 2026. Retrieved January 17, 2026.
  10. ^ a b Komatsu, Mikikazu (January 16, 2026). "Milet Releases Frieren: Beyond Journey's End Season 2 Anime Ending Song Music Video". Crunchyroll News. Retrieved January 17, 2026.
  11. ^ "Oricon Weekly Single Ranking – 2026-03-16". Oricon News. Retrieved March 11, 2026.
  12. ^ "Oricon Top 50 Combined Singles: 2026-03-16" (in Japanese). Oricon. Archived from the original on March 11, 2026. Retrieved March 11, 2026.
  13. ^ "Oricon Top 20 Anime Singles: 2026-03-16" (in Japanese). Oricon. Archived from the original on March 18, 2026. Retrieved March 18, 2026.
  14. ^ "Billboard Japan Hot 100 – Week of January 28, 2026". Billboard Japan (in Japanese). Retrieved January 28, 2026.
  15. ^ "Billboard Japan Hot Animation – Week of January 28, 2026". Billboard Japan (in Japanese). Retrieved January 28, 2026.
  16. ^ "The Story of Us" release formats:
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