Anime The Beginning After The End (TBATE) has finally gotten the update fans have been waiting for! Key visuals and a new trailer have been officially released, confirming that Season 1 will premiere on April 2, 2024. The adaptation of web novel and webcomic TurtleMe's popular work was done by studio A-CAT.
Synopsis: A Reincarnated King's New Journey
The story centers on King Grey, a ruler of immense power in a world ruled by martial arts. However, beneath his glory, he feels a deep sense of emptiness and loneliness.
Fate then led him to be reincarnated into a new world full of magic and monsters. With this second chance, she is determined to live a better life and right the wrongs of her past. However, her new world also holds a hidden threat that could shake everything up, making her question the reason for her rebirth.
Production Details of The Beginning After The End Anime
This anime adaptation is handled by a production team that has experience in the anime industry:
- Director: Keitaro Motonaga (Date A Live, Katanagatari)
- Series Composition: Takamitsu Kono (Utawarerumono, Starlight Revue)
- Character Design: Masami Sueoka (Fate/Grand Order: Camelot, Black Clover)
- Music: Keiji Inai (DanMachi, The Rising of the Shield Hero)
- Studio: A-CAT
- Production: Slow Curve
In addition, TurtleMe directly involved as Story Supervisor and Executive Producer, ensuring that this adaptation stays true to the original essence of the web novel and webcomic-her.
This anime features a lineup of renowned seiyuu who will bring the main characters to life:
- Makoto Furukawa as King Grey
- Natsumi Fujiwara as Arthur Leywin
- Kana Ichinose as Tessia
- Chiaki Omigawa as Jasmine
- Yamato Kinjo as Reynolds Leywin
- Rena Maeda as Alice Leywin
- Shinya Takahashi as Durden Walker
- Taihi Kimura as Adam Krensh
- Miyū Ogura as Helen Shard
- Riko Akechi as Angela Rose
- Shiori Izawa as Sylvia
Opening Theme This anime is "KINGSBLOOD", performed by KALA, a Los Angeles and Canada-based singer. This is KALA's debut in the world of anime theme songs, making TBATE as a special project in his career.
The Beginning After The End will have 24 episodes in its first season. This anime will be the first anime adaptation of an American web novel and webcomic. In Japan, the anime will be released under the title Saikyō no Ō-sama, Nidome no Jinsei wa Nani wo Suru?, just like the title webcomic-in Japan.
Adaptations of Popular Web Novels and Webcomics
The Beginning After The End comes from a web novel by TurtleMe, which features illustrations by Fuyuki23. The story grew in popularity thanks to the adaptation of webcomic-her, which was published on Tapas digitally and in print format by Yen Press.
TBATE's webcomic was first released on Tapas in July 2018 and has reached Season 6. However, since June 2023, the illustrator changed to Rise Entertainment, replacing Fuyuki23. After a hiatus in August, the webcomic finally returned on October 19 with MGK-story as the production team.
Globally, TBATE is available in seven languages and has had more than 61.8 million readers, with webcomic-reached 36.1 million readers, while web novel-It reached 25.7 million readers. The series also generates nearly US$500,000 per month in revenue from various platforms.
With an experienced staff lineup, renowned seiyuu, and direct supervision from TurtleMe, the anime The Beginning After The End is expected to be one of the most eye-catching adaptations of the season. Don't miss its airing starting April 2, 2024!
Source: The Beginning After The End Official Website
