Overview

• The anime adaptation of The Beginning After the End premiered on April 2, 2025, as part of the Spring lineup, receiving a divided response from fans and critics.
• While the narrative's focus on redemption and self-reflection has been praised, the animation quality has been widely criticized as subpar.
• Fans have noted striking similarities between The Beginning After the End and Mushoku Tensei, which the creator TurtleMe has acknowledged as an influence on early chapters of the series.
• The adaptation made changes from the source material, including an expanded exploration of King Grey’s backstory, which has been received positively by some viewers.
• Despite criticisms, there is cautious optimism that future episodes may improve, particularly in action and adventure sequences where the series is expected to excel.