The Beginning After the End explained

Genre:	High fantasy
Author:	TurtleMe
Illustrator:	Fuyuki23
Firstmo:	July 7,
First:	2018
Last:	present
Volumes:	6
Oel:	y
Content:	Type: tv series Director: Keitaro Motonaga Music: Keiji Inai Studio: Studio A-Cat Licensee: Crunchyroll First: 2025 Last: scheduled

The Beginning After the End is an American web novel series written by TurtleMe and illustrated by Fuyuki23. It began serialization on Tapas in January 2017. A webtoon adaptation, also illustrated by Fuyuki23, began serialization on Tapas in July 2018. Yen Press is publishing the webtoon in English; as of August 2024, six volumes have been released. An anime television series adaptation produced by Studio A-Cat is set to premiere in 2025.

Premise

In the realm of Etharia, King Grey was a great ruler but with a sense of guilt for his past mistakes. When he dies of poisoning, he was reincarnated in the realm of Dicathen as Arthur Leywin. With a second chance of living, Grey/Arthur explores his new home, with family and friends, but he then discovers there is a great danger hidden, and that he was not the only one who reincarnated.

Characters

Leywin family

• Arthur Leywin / King Grey
• Reynolds Leywin
• Alice Leywin
• Eleanor Leywin
• Sylvie
• Boo
• Regis

Twin Horns

• Jasmine Flamesworth
• Durden Walker
• Adam Krensh
• Angela Rose
• Helen Shard

Indrath Clan

• Sylvia Indrath
• Kezess Indrath
• Myre Indrath

Vritra Clan

• Agrona Vritra
• Cadell
• Elijah Knight / Nico Sever

House Helstea

• Vincent Helstea
• Tabitha Helstea
• Lilia Helstea

House Eralith

• Tessia Eralith / Cecilia
• Virion Eralith
• Alduin Eralith
• Merial Eralith

House Glayder

• Blaine Glayder
• Priscilla Glayder
• Curtis Glayder
• Kathyln Glayder

House Greysunders

• Dawsid Greysunders
• Glaudera Greysunders

Xyrus Academy

• Cynthia Goodsky
• Clive Graves
• Fable Kristwood
• Jarrod Redner
• Claire Bladeheart
• Theodore Maxwell

Media

Novel

Written by Korean-American writer Brandon Lee, better known as TurtleMe, and illustrated by Fuyuki23, the web novel began serialization on Tapas on January 18, 2017. An executive of Kakao Entertainment, Tapas' parent company, said the series was specifically created for the North American market.^{[1] [2]}

Volumes

• The Beginning After the End: Early Years (volume 1)
• The Beginning After the End: New Heights (volume 2)
• The Beginning After the End: Beckoning Fates (volume 3)
• The Beginning After the End: Horizons Edge (volume 4)
• The Beginning After the End: Convergence (volume 5)
• The Beginning After the End: Trascendence (volume 6)
• The Beginning After the End: Divergence (volume 7)
• The Beginning After the End: Ascension (volume 8)
• The Beginning After the End: Amongst the Fallen (volume 8.5)
• The Beginning After the End: Reckoning (volume 9)
• The Beginning After the End: Retribution (volume 10)
• The Beginning After the End: Providence (volume 11)
• TBA (volume 12)

Webtoon

A webtoon adaptation of the web novel, also illustrated by Fuyuki23, began serialization on Tapas on July 7, 2018.^[2] Fuyuki23 ceased illustrating the webtoon in June 2023.^[3] At New York Comic Con 2021, Yen Press announced that they would be publishing the webtoon in print.^[4] As of August 2024, six print volumes have been released.

Seasons

!Season!Episodes!Premiere date!Finale date

1	25	July 7, 2018	April 20, 2019
2	37	July 31, 2019	March 20, 2020
3	23	May 29, 2020	November 27, 2020
4	40	January 1, 2021	October 15, 2021
5	49	December 31, 2022	January 24, 2023
Jasmine: Wind-Borne (side story)	10	November 4, 2023	December 30, 2023
6	12	May 11, 2024	Present
Overall	196

Volumes

Anime

An anime television series adaptation was announced at New York Comic Con on October 19, 2024. The series is produced by Studio A-Cat and directed by Keitaro Motonaga, with Takamitsu Kōno writing series scripts, Masami Sueoka designing the characters, and Keiji Inai composing the music. The first season is set to premiere in 2025. Crunchyroll will stream the series.^[5]

Reception

Mel Lake of Multiversity Comics praised the main character's journey, particularly its psychological aspects. Lake also praised the artwork, particularly its fight scenes, backgrounds, and faces.^[6] Vanessa Piña of Screen Rant compared the series to Solo Leveling, while also describing its aesthetic and storytelling as "distinct".^[7]

Notes and References

1. Web site: Tapas leads US webtoon app market with $65M in purchases. The Chosun Daily. Hwang. Ji-yoon. Park. Su-hyeon. June 21, 2024. September 25, 2024.
2. Web site: The Beginning After The End: 15 Things You Need To Know About This Fantasy Webcomic. Game Rant. Destiny. Emedo. June 9, 2024. September 25, 2024.
3. Web site: The Beginning After the End Loses Artist Due to 'Unfair' Changes in Pay. Comic Book Resources. Senzatimore. Renee. June 23, 2023. September 25, 2024.
4. Web site: Yen Press Licenses MonsTABOO, Lost Lad London, Re:Zero: The Frozen Bond, Bungo Stray Dogs: Dead Apple Manga, More. Anime News Network. Mateo. Alex. October 8, 2021. September 25, 2024.
5. Web site: The Beginning After the End Webnovel/Webcomic Gets TV Anime by Studio A-Cat. Anime News Network. Hodgkins. Crystalyn. October 19, 2024. October 19, 2024.
6. Web site: The Webcomics Weekly #221: Starting From The Finale (2/21/2023 Edition). Multiversity Comics. Lake. Mel. February 21, 2023. September 25, 2024.
7. Web site: A Manhwa Considered Solo Leveling's Successor Has Already Surpassed It In the US. Screen Rant. Piña. Vanessa. July 12, 2024. September 25, 2024.