Despite receiving criticism from some international audiences, the anime The Beginning After The End (TBATE) has been performing well on various streaming platforms in Japan since its premiere in April 2025.
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On Hulu Japan, for example, the series ranks 6th among TV anime and 17th overall. Meanwhile, on Netflix Japan, the title holds 3rd place among anime and 6th among all series. It also performs strongly on d-anime Store, where it's in 2nd place, and on TVer, appearing among the top 10 most-watched.
Furthermore, data from the @amastker profile on X (formerly Twitter) reveals that the anime is ranked 9th in views on Abema and Niconico. It surpasses titles such as My Hero Academia: Vigilantes and The Apothecary Diaries.
On DMM TV, even with a three-day delay in its release, the second episode ranked 2nd on its premiere day and rose to 1st the following day. Episode 3 topped the daily ranking on Anime Hodai and appeared among the top episodes on U-NEXT.
Despite the negative reception in the West, the author TurtleMe asked for respect and support for the work. According to him, the series can still improve with time.
Synopsis of the anime The Beginning After:
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, during a trip, his family is attacked by thieves, triggering a series of events that will change his destiny. An exciting journey of love and adventure begins with this extraordinary "second life"!
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