The Beginning After The Endundeniably ranks among 2025’s biggest busts, a saddening turn of events despite the story’s unhinged potential to redefine the isekai genre. Animated by Studio A-Cat, The Beginning After The End was among this year’s hottest releases, and despite the controversial performance of the fantasy show, it seems the story might be getting another shot at redemption.
Crunchyroll confirmed the release of The Beginning After The End’s second season, which has been slated to premiere in 2026. The release date was announced alongside a brief preview video, hinting at what the season would cover. This unexpected turn of events, despite global criticism of the show’s animation, might hint at a better turn of events in the upcoming season.
The Beginning After The End’s First Season Grossly Underdelivered, And It’s Up To The Second Season To Redeem The Story
Although No Changes Have Been Made To The Production Cast, Season Two Is A Golden Chance To Make Things Right
Just like the web story “The Beginning After The End” is based on, it seems the anime will be getting a second chance to re-examine its production strategy and do things right. Questionably, the production team will remain the same. The second season would still be directed by Keitaro Motonaga, whose roots can be traced back to Date A Live Series, Hunter x Hunter, and Apocalypse Zero. Furthermore, the series composition will be handled by Takamitsu Kono, who played a significant role in A Returner’s Magic Should Be Special.
| Production Role | Cast |
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| Director | Keitaro Motonaga |
| Series composition | Takamitsu Kono |
| Character designs | Masami Sueoka |
| Music | Keiji Inai |
TheBeginning After the End is a resonating fantasy tale that follows the reincarnated King Grey, who actively chooses to take a different path from his past life, one stained with mindless bloodshed, cruelty, and the absence of families and allies he could wholeheartedly trust. The art style of The Beginning After The End’s webcomic is aesthetically appealing, a factor that formed the basis of the prediction that the story would change the direction of the isekai genre.
Unfortunately, the growing hype built around the show quickly dissipated after the season debut, which was marked by noticeably poor animation that failed to capture the depth of the narrative. While still gaining traction as a popular and highly anticipated adaptation, fans were ultimately disappointed with the final results.
The Beginning After The End Story Anime Still Has A Lot To Cover, So There’s Hope
The Beginning After The End Story Is Broad
The Beginning After The End anime is based on a successful manhwa (Korean webcomic) and web novel written by TurtleMe. In this regard, the story is vast and expansive, and the anime has barely scratched the surface of what the franchise has to offer.
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Consequently, it’s up to Studio A-Cat to go back to the drawing board and give the anime the momentum it needs to furnish the story properly. It’s always disheartening to see anime with great potential lose their way. Regardless, all we can do is move forward and hope the second season will rekindle the diminishing passion webcomic readers had for the anime.
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April 2, 2025
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AT-X
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Natsumi Fujiwara
Arthur Leywin (voice)
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Makoto Furukawa
Grey (voice)
