Overview

• The anime adaptation of 'The Beginning After the End' premiered on April 2, 2025, to significant criticism over its animation quality.
• Fans have expressed disappointment that the adaptation leans heavily on similarities to 'Mushoku Tensei,' especially in its first episode.
• TurtleMe, the creator of the original web novel, has acknowledged early influences from 'Mushoku Tensei,' though the source material eventually diverges significantly.
• Critics note that the anime fails to capture the web novel's nuanced character development and intricate world-building, key strengths of the original work.
• Studio A-Cat, responsible for the adaptation, has been criticized for its inability to visually translate the story's depth, further alienating loyal fans.