The Beginning After the End webcomic is officially getting an anime

The popular web novel and webcomic The Beginning After the End (TBATE), is set to receive an anime adaptation. The announcement came during a panel at New York Comic Con, surprising its millions of fans. Furthermore, Tapas claims that this is the first time an American web novel is getting an anime.

The announcement came with an official trailer and poster.

Studio A-Cat will be handling the anime, with Keitaro Motonaga (Date A Live and Katanagatari) as the director. Takamitsu Kono (Utawarerumono: The False Faces) is overseeing the scriptwriting, while Masami Sueoka will handle character design. Keiji Inai, known for his scores in Is It Wrong to Try to Pick Up Girls in a Dungeon?, will be composing the music.

Slow Curve is producing the anime. Meanwhile, TurtleMe, the original creator, takes on the role of story supervisor and executive producer. Other executive producers include Gabrielle Luu, Mike Zhu, and Kevin Nicklaus.

TutleMe also offers a heartfelt message for the series’ adaptation via the TBATE official X account.

A fan account on X (@DailyTBATE) translated the message to English:
“Dear viewers in Japan,

I am grateful to announce that The Beginning After the End is being adapted into an anime, a milestone made possible by your incredible support. Having grown up reading manga, it’s an honor to have my story recognized in the birthplace of anime and manga, one of my first influences in writing.

I’d like to thank Studio A-Cat for their hard work in adapting the story into an animation and Crunchyroll for making this all happen. Working with them has been a pleasure to bring this story to life in a new form.

My sincerest gratitude for your generous support and for celebrating this milestone with me!”

For the uninitiated, The Beginning After the End follows the story of Arthur Leywin, a once-powerful king reborn into a world filled with magic, mythical creatures, and danger at every turn. Previously known as King Grey, Arthur retains the memories and wisdom of his past life. This gives him a unique perspective as he grows from infancy in his new world.

However, this second chance at life comes with its own challenges. As Arthur masters powerful magic, encounters fierce enemies, and uncovers the secrets of his reincarnation, he must protect those he loves and navigate a destiny that threatens to reshape the world of Dicathen.

While waiting for the 2025 anime release, both the TBATE web novel and webcomic are available on Tapas.