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The Beginning After the End

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The Beginning After the End
Webtoon cover of The Beginning After the End volume 1
GenreHigh fantasy[1]
AuthorTurtleMe
IllustratorFuyuki23
Publisher
Original runJuly 7, 2018 – present
Volumes6
Anime television series
Directed byKeitaro Motonaga
Written byTakamitsu Kōno
Music byKeiji Inai
StudioStudio A-Cat
Licensed byCrunchyroll
Original networkFuji TV (+Ultra)
Original run April 2025 – scheduled

The Beginning After the End is a Manhwa series written by Korean-American author, 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 April 2025 on Fuji TV's +Ultra programming block.

Premise

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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 mysterious means, 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

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Leywin family

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Arthur Leywin / King Grey
Voiced by: Natsumi Fujiwara (Arthur), Makoto Furukawa (King Grey)[2]
Reynolds Leywin
Alice Leywin
Eleanor Leywin
Sylvie
Boo
Regis

Twin Horns

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Jasmine Flamesworth
Durden Walker
Adam Krensh
Angela Rose
Helen Shard

Indrath Clan

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Sylvia Indrath
Kezess Indrath
Myre Indrath

Vritra Clan

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Agrona Vritra
Cadell
Elijah Knight / Nico Sever

House Helstea

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Vincent Helstea
Tabitha Helstea
Lilia Helstea

House Eralith

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Tessia Eralith / Cecilia
Virion Eralith
Alduin Eralith
Merial Eralith

House Glayder

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Blaine Glayder
Priscilla Glayder
Curtis Glayder
Kathyln Glayder

House Greysunders

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Dawsid Greysunders
Glaudera Greysunders

Xyrus Academy

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

Media

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Novel

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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.[3][4]

Volumes

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  • 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

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A webtoon adaptation of the web novel, also illustrated by Fuyuki23, began serialization on Tapas on July 7, 2018.[4] Fuyuki23 ceased illustrating the webtoon in June 2023.[5] At New York Comic Con 2021, Yen Press announced that they would be publishing the webtoon in print.[6] As of August 2024, six print volumes have been released.[7]

Seasons

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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 15 May 11, 2024 Present
Overall 199 — —

Volumes

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No. English release date English ISBN
1 August 2, 2022[8]978-1-97-534563-1
2 February 28, 2023[9]978-1-97-534564-8
3 July 18, 2023[10]978-1-97-537308-5
4 November 21, 2023[11]978-1-97-537309-2
5 April 23, 2024[12]978-1-97-537310-8
6 August 20, 2024[7]978-1-97-537311-5
7 March 25, 2025[13]979-8-85-541343-4

Anime

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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 April 2025 on Fuji TV's +Ultra programming block. Crunchyroll will stream the series.[14][2]

Reception

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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.[1] Vanessa Piña of Screen Rant compared the series to Solo Leveling, while also describing its aesthetic and storytelling as "distinct".[15]

References

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  1. ^ a b Lake, Mel (February 21, 2023). "The Webcomics Weekly #221: Starting From The Finale (2/21/2023 Edition)". Multiversity Comics. Retrieved September 25, 2024.
  2. ^ a b Hodgkins, Crystalyn (December 9, 2024). "The Beginning After The End Anime Reveals Main Cast, April 2025 Debut on +Ultra". Anime News Network. Retrieved December 9, 2024.
  3. ^ Hwang, Ji-yoon; Park, Su-hyeon (June 21, 2024). "Tapas leads US webtoon app market with $65M in purchases". The Chosun Daily. Retrieved September 25, 2024.
  4. ^ a b Destiny, Emedo (June 9, 2024). "The Beginning After The End: 15 Things You Need To Know About This Fantasy Webcomic". Game Rant. Retrieved September 25, 2024.
  5. ^ Senzatimore, Renee (June 23, 2023). "The Beginning After the End Loses Artist Due to 'Unfair' Changes in Pay". Comic Book Resources. Retrieved September 25, 2024.
  6. ^ Mateo, Alex (October 8, 2021). "Yen Press Licenses MonsTABOO, Lost Lad London, Re:Zero: The Frozen Bond, Bungo Stray Dogs: Dead Apple Manga, More". Anime News Network. Retrieved September 25, 2024.
  7. ^ a b "The Beginning After the End, Vol. 6 (comic)". Yen Press. Retrieved September 25, 2024.
  8. ^ "The Beginning After the End, Vol. 1 (comic)". Yen Press. Retrieved September 25, 2024.
  9. ^ "The Beginning After the End, Vol. 2 (comic)". Yen Press. Retrieved September 25, 2024.
  10. ^ "The Beginning After the End, Vol. 3 (comic)". Yen Press. Retrieved September 25, 2024.
  11. ^ "The Beginning After the End, Vol. 4 (comic)". Yen Press. Retrieved September 25, 2024.
  12. ^ "The Beginning After the End, Vol. 5 (comic)". Yen Press. Retrieved September 25, 2024.
  13. ^ "The Beginning After the End, Vol. 7 (comic)". Yen Press. Retrieved October 19, 2024.
  14. ^ Hodgkins, Crystalyn (October 19, 2024). "The Beginning After the End Webnovel/Webcomic Gets TV Anime by Studio A-Cat". Anime News Network. Retrieved October 19, 2024.
  15. ^ Piña, Vanessa (July 12, 2024). "A Manhwa Considered Solo Leveling's Successor Has Already Surpassed It In the US". Screen Rant. Retrieved September 25, 2024.
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