The long-awaited anime of The Beginning After the End A-Cat 's 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 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 the best since the premiere episode, which has a 6.7 rating on IMDb . However, it was the second episode that made some audiences' patience run out. More than 20,000 fans have already signed a petition on Change.org calling for the anime to be canceled and completely remade.
The petition's creator, known as Nachoo TM, argues that the adaptation is "disrespectful to the source material" and "looks like a PowerPoint presentation." He also asks for the help of author TurtleMe to intervene in the project.
Despite the controversy, some believe the technical quality could improve in future episodes. However, after a year of 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 alone, 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 loving family and friends, Arthur rediscovers the joys of life as he grows up again. However, thieves attack his family during a trip, setting off a chain of events that change his destiny. A thrilling journey of love and adventure begins with this extraordinary "second life"!
Crunchyroll finally licensed the series. The manhwa is also available digitally on Tapas and in print via Yen Press .
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