Updated on December 10, 11:52 a.m. (GMT+8): Added voice actors for Arthur Leywin and King Grey.

The Beginning After the End release date has finally been announced, sparking excitement among fans of the popular webcomic and novel series.

At New York Comic Con on October 19, 2024, it was revealed that the story of Arthur Leywin, a king reincarnated into a world of magic and monsters, will be brought to life in an anime adaptation.

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The Beginning After the End, written by Brandon “TurtleMe” Lee, has captivated readers with its fresh take on reincarnation and its richly developed world, where Arthur faces the challenges of his past life’s mistakes while learning to master magic in his new reality.

The anime is set to bring key moments to life, from Arthur’s fierce battles with magical creatures to his emotional journey of protecting his loved ones and coming to terms with his former life as a king.

What is The Beginning After the End?

The Beginning After the End anime adaptation promotional poster
The Beginning After the End anime official poster

The Beginning After the End is a fantasy web novel and webcomic series created by TurtleMe. It debuted as a novel on July 7, 2016, and later as a webcomic on Tapas.

It follows the story of King Grey, a powerful monarch who is reincarnated into a new world filled with magic, monsters, and mysterious forces.

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Stripped of his previous life’s wealth and power, he embarks on a journey of self-discovery, learning the value of relationships and the purpose behind his rebirth.

The series has been widely praised for its character development, world-building, and exploration of deeper themes such as power, loss, and redemption.

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Over the years, it has grown into one of the top web novels and webcomics on platforms like Tapas, where it continues to be serialized.

The Beginning After the End has garnered significant recognition for its storytelling and artwork. Fuyuki23’s illustrations of TurtleMe’s world and characters have brought the webcomic to life.

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Studio A-CAT, the animation studio behind The Beginning After the End anime adaptation, has experience working on titles such as Frame Arms Girl and Highspeed Etoile.

Keitaro Motonaga, the director of The Beginning After the End anime, is known for directing popular anime like Date A Live and Jormungand.

It has also been confirmed that Natsumi Fujiwara will voice Arthur Leywin, while Makoto Furukawa will play King Grey in the series.

The Beginning After the End release date

The Beginning After the End main character Arthur Leywin seen in the Crunchyroll teaser trailer
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It was officially announced that The Beginning After the End anime debuts in April 2025. At the moment, no specific date has been confirmed.

(To be updated)

Where to watch The Beginning After the End anime

Crunchyroll has officially announced that they will stream The Beginning After the End anime on their platform.

You can watch the teaser trailer below.



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