The Beginning After the End, originally a widely loved web novel and manga, made a successful leap into anime, drawing in a global audience with its engaging story and striking visuals. The debut season was praised for its plot and emotional depth, it also faced criticism for its animation quality. As the first season nears its finale, scheduled for June 18, fans can look forward to more. According to the official statements released by Crunchyroll the second season of the anime is set to premiere in spring 2026. The anime adaptation is directed by Keitaro Motonaga (The Kingdoms of Ruin), with Takamitsu Kono (A Returner’s Magic Should Be Special) handling series composition.
The Beginning After the End season 2 confirmed, set to debut in 2026
Crunchyroll has officially announced that Season 2 of The Beginning After the End will premiere in Spring 2026. Although the exact date is yet to be confirmed, the news arrives just ahead of the first season’s finale, scheduled to air on June 18, 2025, exclusively on Crunchyroll at 1:25 PM ET.To further excite the fanbase, Crunchyroll released a post-credits teaser clip from the upcoming episode, revealing Arthur Leywin’s new character design; a preview of what’s to come in the next chapter of the story.
The Beginning After the End season 2: Fan reacts with praise and criticism
The Beginning After the End season 2 premiere announcement has led many viewers to express their views on the anime’s storyline and emotional depth. The reactions captured are mixed where many viewers have praised the storyline while others are little less impressed by the quality and writing of the animation. “That’s good, it’s now official, there will be a second season of TBATE, thanks to the success it had in Japan. This is also an opportunity not only for the anime to continue but also to improve the animation, which many criticize… The author himself promised changes for the future of the series.”Another viewer added: “TBATE could have been one of my favorite anime if it weren’t for the animation. Really disappointing…”These mixed reactions have sparked lively debates across fan communities, with many hoping that the upcoming season will deliver stronger animation and a more polished production.
The Beginning After the End: A tale of rebirth and magic
The anime adapts the hit web novel written by TurtleMe and illustrated by Fuyuki23, which was later turned into a webtoon available in both Japanese and English. The plot follows King Grey, a powerful ruler who dies under mysterious circumstances and is reincarnated as Arthur Leywin, a child born into a magical world called Dicathen.Though Arthur starts life anew as a baby, he retains the wisdom and memories of his former life. As he matures, he learns to wield powerful magic and embarks on a path of redemption, attempting to correct the mistakes of his previous life.“After a mysterious death, King Grey is reborn as Arthur Leywin on the magical continent of Dicathen. Although he enters his second life as a baby, his previous wisdom remains. He begins to master magic and forge his own path as the years go by, seeking to correct the mistakes of his past life.” – Official synopsis
The Beginning After the End: Where to watch and follow updates
Season 1 of The Beginning After the End is currently streaming exclusively on Crunchyroll. Fans eager to stay informed can follow @tbateofficial and @crunchyroll on social media for behind-the-scenes content and updates leading up to the Season 2 launch.
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