The highly anticipated anime adaptation of The Beginning After the End A-Cat studio adaptation , many others haven't hidden their frustration.
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After the release of episode 2, titled "The King Under Attack," the internet exploded with criticism, mainly due to the animation being considered weak in the fight scenes.
“The Beginning After The End” anime is basically a slideshow at this point 😕 pic.twitter.com/ydvDOZx57t
— Junky-San🎐 (@theanimejunky) April 10, 2025
The reception hasn't been great since the premiere episode, which has a dismal 6.7 rating on IMDb . However, it was the second episode that made part of the audience's patience run out. More than 20,000 fans have already signed a petition on Change.org asking for the anime to be canceled and completely remade.
The creator of the petition, known as Nachoo TM, argues that the adaptation is "disrespectful to the original material" and "looks like a PowerPoint presentation." He also asks for help from the author TurtleMe to intervene in the project.
Despite the controversy, some believe that the technical quality may improve in future episodes. However, after a year with impactful animations like Solo Leveling and Sakamoto Days, it's understandable that fans expect more from a work with so much potential.
What is the story of The Beginning After the End?
The story follows Gray , the most powerful king in history. He possesses unparalleled strength, wealth, and fame, but his cold and cruel personality leaves him completely isolated, unable to trust anyone. Everything changes when Gray suffers a sudden death and is reborn as a baby named Arthur in a magical world. Surrounded by a loving family and friends, Arthur rediscovers the joys of life as he grows up again. However, thieves attack his family during a trip, triggering a series of events that change his destiny. An exciting journey of love and adventure begins with this extraordinary "second life"!
Finally, Crunchyroll licensed the series. Furthermore, the manhwa is available digitally on Tapas and in print via Yen Press .
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