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{{Short description|American web novel series and its adaptations}}
{{Use American English|date=September 2024}}
{{Use mdy dates|date=September 2024}}
{{Infobox original English manga 
| image           = The Beginning After the End webtoon volume 1 cover.jpg
| caption         = Webtoon cover of ''The Beginning After the End'' volume 1
| genre           = [[High fantasy]]<ref name=genre/>
| author          = TurtleMe
| illustrator     = Fuyuki23
| publisher       = {{ubl|[[Tapas (website)|Tapas]] (digital)|[[Yen Press]] (print)}}
| demographic     = <!-- non-Japanese demographic -->
| magazine        = 
| firstmo         = July 7,
| first           = 2018
| lastmo          = 
| last            = present
| volumes         = 6
| chapter_list    = 
| related         = 
| OEL             = y
| content         = {{Infobox animanga/Video
| type            = tv series
| director        = Keitaro Motonaga
| producer        =
| writer          = Takamitsu Kōno
| music           = [[Keiji Inai]]
| studio          = [[Studio A-Cat]]
| licensee        = [[Crunchyroll]]
| network         = [[Fuji TV]] ([[+Ultra]])
| first           = April 2025
| last            = scheduled
| episodes        = <!-- This parameter should only be incremented when new episodes air or when a [[Wikipedia:Identifying reliable sources|reliable source]] can confirm a specific number of episodes. -->
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}}
}}

'''''The Beginning After the End''''' is a [[Manhwa]] series written by [[Korean-American]] author, TurtleMe and illustrated by Fuyuki23. It began serialization on [[Tapas (website)|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==
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 [[Reincarnation|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
: {{voiced by|[[Natsumi Fujiwara]] (Arthur), [[Makoto Furukawa]] (King Grey)}}<ref name="Cast"/>
; 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 (website)|Tapas]] on January 18, 2017. An executive of [[Kakao Entertainment]], Tapas' parent company, said the series was specifically created for the North American market.<ref>{{cite web|title=Tapas leads US webtoon app market with $65M in purchases|url=https://www.chosun.com/english/industry-en/2024/06/21/5GXTWGPOWVAKNK7OH7LDNWUJTE|website=[[The Chosun Daily]]|last1=Hwang|first1=Ji-yoon|last2=Park|first2=Su-hyeon|date=June 21, 2024|access-date=September 25, 2024}}</ref><ref name=gr>{{cite web|title=The Beginning After The End: 15 Things You Need To Know About This Fantasy Webcomic|url=https://gamerant.com/the-beginning-after-the-end-webcomic-facts-trivia/|website=[[Game Rant]]|last=Destiny|first=Emedo|date=June 9, 2024|access-date=September 25, 2024}}</ref>

==== 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.<ref name=gr/> Fuyuki23 ceased illustrating the webtoon in June 2023.<ref>{{cite web|title=The Beginning After the End Loses Artist Due to 'Unfair' Changes in Pay|url=https://www.cbr.com/the-beginning-after-the-end-loses-artist-unfair-pay/|website=[[Comic Book Resources]]|last=Senzatimore|first=Renee|date=June 23, 2023|access-date=September 25, 2024}}</ref> At [[New York Comic Con]] 2021, [[Yen Press]] announced that they would be publishing the webtoon in print.<ref>{{cite web|title=Yen Press Licenses MonsTABOO, Lost Lad London, Re:Zero: The Frozen Bond, Bungo Stray Dogs: Dead Apple Manga, More|url=https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-10-08/yen-press-licenses-monstaboo-lost-lad-london-re-zero-the-frozen-bond-bungo-stray-dogs-dead-apple-/.178281|website=[[Anime News Network]]|last=Mateo|first=Alex|date=October 8, 2021|access-date=September 25, 2024}}</ref> As of August 2024, six print volumes have been released.<ref name=vol6/>

====Seasons====
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align: center;"
|+
!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
| {{n/a}}
| {{n/a}}
|}

====Volumes====
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{{Graphic novel list
|VolumeNumber = 1
|RelDate      = August 2, 2022<ref>{{cite web|title=The Beginning After the End, Vol. 1 (comic)|url=https://yenpress.com/titles/9781975345631-the-beginning-after-the-end-vol-1-comic|publisher=[[Yen Press]]|access-date=September 25, 2024}}</ref>
|ISBN         = 978-1-97-534563-1
}}
{{Graphic novel list
|VolumeNumber = 2
|RelDate      = February 28, 2023<ref>{{cite web|title=The Beginning After the End, Vol. 2 (comic)|url=https://yenpress.com/titles/9781975345648-the-beginning-after-the-end-vol-2-comic|publisher=[[Yen Press]]|access-date=September 25, 2024}}</ref>
|ISBN         = 978-1-97-534564-8
}}
{{Graphic novel list
|VolumeNumber = 3
|RelDate      = July 18, 2023<ref>{{cite web|title=The Beginning After the End, Vol. 3 (comic)|url=https://yenpress.com/titles/9781975373085-the-beginning-after-the-end-vol-3-comic|publisher=[[Yen Press]]|access-date=September 25, 2024}}</ref>
|ISBN         = 978-1-97-537308-5
}}
{{Graphic novel list
|VolumeNumber = 4
|RelDate      = November 21, 2023<ref>{{cite web|title=The Beginning After the End, Vol. 4 (comic)|url=https://yenpress.com/titles/9781975373092-the-beginning-after-the-end-vol-4-comic|publisher=[[Yen Press]]|access-date=September 25, 2024}}</ref>
|ISBN         = 978-1-97-537309-2
}}
{{Graphic novel list
|VolumeNumber = 5
|RelDate      = April 23, 2024<ref>{{cite web|title=The Beginning After the End, Vol. 5 (comic)|url=https://yenpress.com/titles/9781975373108-the-beginning-after-the-end-vol-5-comic|publisher=[[Yen Press]]|access-date=September 25, 2024}}</ref>
|ISBN         = 978-1-97-537310-8
}}
{{Graphic novel list
|VolumeNumber = 6
|RelDate      = August 20, 2024<ref name=vol6>{{cite web|title=The Beginning After the End, Vol. 6 (comic)|url=https://yenpress.com/titles/9781975373115-the-beginning-after-the-end-vol-6-comic|publisher=[[Yen Press]]|access-date=September 25, 2024}}</ref>
|ISBN         = 978-1-97-537311-5
}}
{{Graphic novel list
|VolumeNumber = 7
|RelDate      = March 25, 2025<ref>{{cite web|title=The Beginning After the End, Vol. 7 (comic)|url=https://yenpress.com/titles/9798855413434-the-beginning-after-the-end-vol-7-comic|publisher=[[Yen Press]]|access-date=October 19, 2024}}</ref>
|ISBN         = 979-8-85-541343-4
}}
{{Graphic novel list/footer}}

===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 April 2025 on [[Fuji TV]]'s [[+Ultra]] programming block. [[Crunchyroll]] will stream the series.<ref>{{cite web|title=The Beginning After the End Webnovel/Webcomic Gets TV Anime by Studio A-Cat|url=https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-10-19/the-beginning-after-the-end-webnovel-webcomic-gets-tv-anime-by-studio-a-cat/.216890|website=[[Anime News Network]]|last=Hodgkins|first=Crystalyn|date=October 19, 2024|access-date=October 19, 2024}}</ref><ref name="Cast">{{cite web|last=Hodgkins|first=Crystalyn|title=The Beginning After The End Anime Reveals Main Cast, April 2025 Debut on +Ultra|url=https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-12-09/the-beginning-after-the-end-anime-reveals-main-cast-april-2025-debut-on-ultra/.218785|website=Anime News Network|access-date=December 9, 2024|date=December 9, 2024}}</ref>

==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.<ref name=genre>{{cite web|title=The Webcomics Weekly #221: Starting From The Finale (2/21/2023 Edition)|url=http://www.multiversitycomics.com/reviews/the-webcomics-weekly-02-21-2023/|website=Multiversity Comics|last=Lake|first=Mel|date=February 21, 2023|access-date=September 25, 2024}}</ref> Vanessa Piña of ''[[Screen Rant]]'' compared the series to ''[[Solo Leveling]]'', while also describing its aesthetic and storytelling as "distinct".<ref>{{cite web|title=A Manhwa Considered Solo Leveling's Successor Has Already Surpassed It In the US|url=https://screenrant.com/beginning-after-end-manhwa-surpass-solo-levelings-tapas/|website=[[Screen Rant]]|last=Piña|first=Vanessa|date=July 12, 2024|access-date=September 25, 2024}}</ref>

==References==
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==External links==
* {{Official website|https://m.tapas.io/series/TBATE/info|Web novel at Tapas}}
* {{Official website|https://saikyo2dome-tbate.com/|Official anime website}}
* {{ANN|anime|33779}}

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