Anime Review: The Beginning After the End

Genre: Fantasy, Action, Isekai, Drama

Studio: Studio TBA (Co-production by TAPAS Media, Pine Jam, and Genco expected*)

Director: Not officially announced (rumored: Tetsuya Wakano, of The God of High School fame)

Voice Actors (Japanese Cast):

Arthur Leywin – Voiced by Yūma Uchida

Sylvie – Voiced by Kana Hanazawa

Virion – Voiced by Takehito Koyasu

Alice Leywin – Voiced by Maaya Sakamoto

Original Work: Based on the popular web novel and manhwa written by TurtleMe

Runtime: Approx. 24 minutes per episode

Number of Seasons: 1 (ongoing)

Number of Episodes: 13 (Season 1)

Streaming Platform: Crunchyroll (Licensed and streaming)

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In a world governed by magic and bloodlines, a mighty king named Grey dies only to be reborn as Arthur Leywin, a child prodigy in a world of mana, mythical beasts, and ancient secrets. Reincarnated into a new realm filled with elves, dwarves, and dragons, Arthur seeks not only to harness the power of magic—but to right the mistakes of his past life. Yet as he grows into his strength, he discovers that destiny has a far greater design in store for him—one that could shake the foundations of this world.

The Beginning After the End strikes a delicate balance between coming-of-age wonder and high fantasy action. It wears its isekai roots proudly, but what sets it apart is Arthur’s dual-layered maturity—born a king, reborn as a child, yet carrying the weight of both timelines in one soul.

Visually, the animation is clean and kinetic, especially in combat sequences. The world-building is immersive, from mana zones to beast-taming academies, though early episodes lean heavily into exposition. Voice acting is top-notch, particularly Yūma Uchida’s nuanced portrayal of Arthur’s internal conflict between youthful idealism and the shadows of his regal past.

The emotional arcs—especially Arthur’s bond with his family, his dragon companion Sylvie, and his budding responsibilities—add depth beyond the typical power-scaling narrative. That said, the pacing can occasionally feel uneven, and fans of the web novel may note some skipped details.

As a long-time genre enthusiast, I’m cautiously optimistic. This anime is clearly primed to explode in popularity, especially among fans of Mushoku Tensei, Solo Leveling, and Black Clover. If the studio maintains momentum into Season 2, it has the potential to become a cornerstone in modern fantasy anime.

 Rating: 8.5/10 “A promising start to what could be a fantasy epic for the new generation.”