Crunchyroll Says There’s More Of The Beginning After The End

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Crunchyroll’s new fantasy series The Beginning After the End is about to end, but it turns out it’s just the beginning! Season One will conclude June 18 at 10:25 a.m. PT / 1:25 p.m. ET, but you don’t have to wait for a post-credits stinger to learn of a second season. They confirmed it right now. The Beginning After the End is about the continuing adventures of King Grey, who made a mess of his reign and previous life. Now reborn as Arthur Leywin, and with full knowledge of his past existence as a monarch, he resolves to correct the mistakes he made and repair his world — the magical continent of Dicathen. Based on the original comic series created by TurtleMe, The Beginning After the End is directed by Keitaro Motonaga (The Kingdoms of Ruin) at studio A-CAT, with series composition by Takamitsu Kono (A Returner’s Magic Should Be Special), character designs by Masami Sueoka (The Strongest Magician in the Demon Lord’s Army was a Human) and music by Keiji Inai (Is It Wrong to Try to Pick Up Girls in a Dungeon?). “I’m excited for viewers to see more of Arthur’s journey on screen with Season 2! It’s […]
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Crunchyroll Says There’s More Of The Beginning After The End

Crunchyroll's new fantasy series The Beginning After the End is about to end, but it turns out it's just the beginning! Season One will conclude June 18 at...

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[benimaru]

I have been following The Beginning After the End since its early webcomic days on Tapas. The anime adaptation isn’t perfect, but I think it does a solid job bringing Arthur’s story to life. What I like most is how his past life as King Grey still influences his decisions in the new world. It adds emotional weight.

I was worried they would only do one season and stop, like what happened to many other anime adaptations of web novels. So I’m really happy to hear Crunchyroll already confirmed Season 2. That means they believe in the story, and they’re not just testing the waters.

Studio A-CAT’s animation is okay, not amazing, but the art direction is clean. And the music by Keiji Inai helps build tension during fights and calm scenes alike. I just hope the next season goes deeper into Dicathen’s political structure and the bigger threats outside of Arthur’s school life.

TurtleMe’s message also gives me hope. He sounds invested, not just handing over the rights and walking away. Maybe with a bigger budget next time, Season 2 can improve the pacing and character moments. If they adapt the next arc well, this series could finally be one of those few long-running adaptations that gets better with time.

 

[Victor]

There’s a lot to unpack here. First, I appreciate Crunchyroll being upfront about Season 2. No need for cryptic hints or late announcements. It shows respect for viewers who invest time into the story.

But the show itself has flaws. The Beginning After the End plays with strong themes—rebirth, power, regret—but often plays it safe visually and narratively. Studio A-CAT’s work is serviceable, but far from cinematic. It doesn’t elevate the material.

Arthur Leywin’s arc has potential, though. He is not just overpowered; he is also emotionally complex. That’s rare in protagonists these days. I hope Season 2 dives into more difficult decisions and moral dilemmas.

Also, TurtleMe’s direct involvement matters. When the original creator stays close, adaptations tend to feel more genuine. You can tell they care.

This announcement gives me cautious optimism. If Season 2 can improve the pacing and offer better visual storytelling, it might turn into something that stands out. But right now, it’s floating in the middle of the fantasy anime crowd.