2025 • TMDB 6.9 • 1 season, 12 episodes • Animation, Action & Adventure
Overview
King Grey had everything a ruler could want: wealth, fame, and unmatched power. Yet after a mysterious death, he wakes up in an entirely different world, reborn as Arthur Leywin, a baby on the magical continent of Dicathen. This time, he keeps the wisdom of his past life, and as he grows, he begins to master magic with a focus and discipline no child should possess. But Arthur’s second life is not just about power: for the first time, he has a loving family, loyal friends, and a chance to correct the mistakes of the king he used to be. Based on the popular web novel and comic, the series follows Arthur from his first steps to his first battles, as the boy who was once the strongest king learns what it means to live for something greater than himself.
Creator and Main Cast
The Beginning After the End is an anime based on the web novel and comic of the same name. The voice cast includes Natsumi Fujiwara as Arthur Leywin, Makoto Furukawa as Grey, Yamato Kinjo as Reynolds Leywin, and Rena Maeda as Alice Leywin.
Seasons Snapshot
Season 1 has 12 episodes and premiered on April 2, 2025, with the finale, “The King’s Departure,” airing on June 18, 2025. A second season followed in 2026.
Why Watch The Beginning After the End?
The Beginning After the End is worth watching because it gives the isekai formula a thoughtful twist: its hero is not a nobody handed a cheat power but a former king given a second chance to be a better person. Watching Arthur grow from infant to young mage, balancing immense magical talent with the warmth of a family he never had, makes for a fantasy that is as emotional as it is adventurous.
Trailer
Watch the official trailer on YouTube: The Beginning After the End | Official Trailer | Crunchyroll
Where to Watch
In the US, The Beginning After the End streams on Crunchyroll and Crunchyroll Amazon Channel. Availability was checked against JustWatch US listings on October 30, 2026, and may change over time.
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