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Business Upturn
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Business Upturn
The Beginning After the End Season 2: Release date speculation, cast and plot details – Everything we know so far
By Aman Shukla Published on June 26, 2025, 18:30 IST Last updated June 26, 2025, 11:14 IST The Beginning After the End (TBATE) has fans buzzing after its first season dropped, blending reincarnation, magic, and some seriously epic adventure vibes. Based on TurtleMe's web novel and webtoon, the anime left us hanging with a finale that sparked more questions than answers. So, what's the deal with Season 2? Here's the rundown on release date guesses, who's coming back, and what might be the story. The Beginning After the End Season 2 Release Date Speculation Word on the street—or rather, from Crunchyroll's announcement after the Season 1 finale on June 18, 2025—is that Season 2 is slated for Spring 2026. While an exact date hasn't been specified, Spring typically spans March to May, suggesting a potential window between March and May 2026. The Beginning After the End Season 2 Expected Cast The core voice cast from Season 1 is expected to return, maintaining continuity in the adaptation. Confirmed returning actors include: Natsumi Fujiwara as Arthur Leywin, the reincarnated King Grey navigating his new life. Kana Ichinose as Tessia Eralith, a key figure in Arthur's journey. Chiaki Omigawa as Jasmine Flamesworth, Arthur's adventuring companion. Rena Maeda as Alice. Yamato Kinjo as Reynolds. Shiori Izawa as Sylvia. No new cast members have been announced as of June 2025, but the teaser visual and preview clip suggest new characters may appear, especially with the story's shift toward Arthur's adventurer arc. Any additions will likely be revealed closer to the premiere. The Beginning After the End Season 2 Potential Cast Season 2 will dive into Arthur Leywin's journey as an adventurer, set after a two-year time skip teased in the Season 1 finale's post-credits scene. Now taller and donning a mask to conceal his identity, Arthur aims to gain practical experience and hone his magical abilities before enrolling at Xyrus Academy. Accompanied by Jasmine Flamesworth, he will undertake dungeon missions, leading to an action-heavy narrative. This arc focuses on Arthur's exploration of the magical continent of Dicathen, deepening his bond with his companion Sylvie and seeking redemption for his past life's mistakes as King Grey. The teaser hints at a mysterious masked swordsman, likely Arthur, suggesting a plot involving secrecy and new challenges. Fans can expect the story to address Season 1's pacing issues, with Studio A-Cat aiming to deliver a more polished adaptation. Production and Fan Expectations Studio A-Cat's back in the driver's seat, with Keitaro Motonaga directing and Takamitsu Kono handling the script. Season 1 caught some heat for feeling rushed and having spotty animation, which TurtleMe himself said they're working to fix. Fans are hoping for a tighter adaptation that captures the webtoon's rich world and emotional punches. You can catch all episodes on Crunchyroll, and keep an eye on @tbateofficial or @crunchyroll for updates. The buzz is real, but so are the expectations. Ahmedabad Plane Crash The Beginning After the End Aman Shukla is a post-graduate in mass communication . A media enthusiast who has a strong hold on communication ,content writing and copy writing. Aman is currently working as journalist at
Time of India
15-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
The Beginning After The End anime is the perfect combination of kingdom and magic
The Beginning After The End Anime The year 2025 is proving to be one of the best for anime fans. And why not, we got to see some of the best shows and their further seasons in the first quarter of the year. One such anime that is making a lot of buzz is The Beginning After The End . It has been adapted from a web novel created by TurtleMe and illustrated by Fuyuki23. The show made its debut on April 2, 2025, and it is still going on. All the interested viewers can stream it on Crunchyroll . As of now, the first season is live, and it will consist of 24 episodes. However, the episodes will be released in two parts. If you are a fan of fantasy, kingdoms, and reincarnation, then this anime is a perfect blend of all those themes. Let's have a look at the plot and the main characters of the show. The Beginning After The End: Story and other details The story of The Beginning After The End focuses on King Grey, who is one of the strongest monarchs. Even with all the power and wealth in the world, the king lives a life that is filled with loneliness and darkness. And to add to all that, he dies an unexpected death. Nonetheless, his death marks the entry of the king on a new journey. He gets reincarnated as Arthur Lewin in Dicathen - the magical continent. And the best part is that he got all his memories of his last life. Now, his one and only goal is to correct all the previous mistakes and build connections, along with honing his magic skills. On the path, he encounters some of the fiercest battles against different magical forces. But, being surrounded by loving people like Reynolds and Alice Leywin (parents of the king in his new life), Sylvia Indrath (A dragon protector that can never die to protect him), Tessia Eralith, things work out in a different way for the protagonist as compared to his previous life. As of now, the anime has seven live episodes with the eighth one due next week. Also Read: Apocalypse Bringer Mynoghra anime drops first trailer; Here's all you need to know Check out our list of the latest Hindi , English , Tamil , Telugu , Malayalam , and Kannada movies . Don't miss our picks for the best Hindi movies , best Tamil movies, and best Telugu films .
Korea Herald
21-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Korea Herald
TurtleMe blends cultural influences into global fantasy hit
Korean-American writer Brandon Lee reflects on cross-cultural storytelling and the unexpected journey to web comic stardom Despite the virtual empire built under his pen name, TurtleMe, Brandon Lee still prefers the simple pleasure of writing in coffee shops. "I always try to get my writing done in the morning," he explains from his home in Seattle during a interview via video with The Korea Herald on Friday. "I like going to cafes and using my creative brain there. I get kind of stuffy if I always only work from home." This modest routine belies Lee's status as the publishing platform Tapas' crown jewel — the creator of "The Beginning After the End," a fantasy saga that has amassed over 60 million views worldwide and generates roughly $500,000 monthly as a web comic. What began as a stress-relieving hobby during his post-Berkeley career at JPMorgan Chase has evolved into a multimedia phenomenon with an anime adaptation slated for North American release in April. "I wouldn't say star," he demurs when asked about his celebrity. "That's relative." Lee's journey to literary success feels almost accidental. "I had no dreams or aspirations of becoming a writer," he says. "I didn't think I would be writing at all." Instead, he credits his immigrant childhood for cultivating his voracious reading habits. "My parents thought that me reading meant that I was studying, so I got away with reading a lot of books. If I were to play games, my parents would scold me, but if I'm reading books, even fantasy books that have nothing to do with school, they were fine with that." What distinguishes Lee's work is its uniquely multicultural DNA. As a Korean-American who immigrated at age 3, he absorbed storytelling traditions from both worlds, devouring everything from canonical fantasy works like "Lord of the Rings" and "Eragon" to more niche Korean fantasy manhwas and web novels like "Eureka" and "The Legendary Moonlight Sculptor." "One advantage I had being an immigrant was access to cultural things — being aware of what webtoons were, being able to read in Korean. It was an advantage many English-speaking, American-born readers didn't have," Lee explains. "I was always aware of what's popular in Korea, what's trending. The States were five to ten years behind Korea in some trends. I felt ahead of the curve." This cultural ambidexterity manifests in "The Beginning After the End," which follows King Grey, who reincarnates into a magical world as Arthur Leywin. The series blends Eastern concepts like cultivation systems and mana cores with Western high fantasy tropes. "It really wasn't inspiration from any single source," Lee says. "TBATE has roots in cultivation systems, like the whole mana core and getting stronger through meditation. It's a blend of Korean manhwas, light novels, epic fantasies from America, and Chinese web novels." Though he denies any grand strategy, Lee found himself naturally filling a gap in Western fantasy literature. "Reincarnation stories weren't widespread in America when I started 10 years ago," he reflects. His background gave him a distinct viewpoint that merged traditions — creating a protagonist who carries previous-life knowledge into a meticulously structured magical system where personal growth and relationships matter as much as power acquisition. "I prefer writing moments where characters face setbacks alongside victories," Lee notes. "When the hero struggles, trains, builds connections, and then finally succeeds — that creates a bigger payoff." When Tapas Entertainment approached him about adapting his novel into a webtoon format, Lee first thought it was a scam. But the platform's Korean-influenced design felt familiar. "I could see where its roots were coming from," he says. This partnership flourished, eventually leading to Kakao Entertainment's $510 million acquisition of Tapas in 2021. The series' popularity in Korea holds special significance for Lee. "When TBATE was first made into a web comic and translated into Korean, I was very nervous but also proud. It was like going back to my roots, where webcomics really started. I wondered how Koreans would think of my story," Lee says. Korean readers largely embraced the series, though some noted difference in pacing compared to domestic stories. "Koreans kept referring to 'goguma' moments," Lee laughs, referencing the Korean term for slow or unsatisfying plot progression. "The story structure of TBATE is different from how action fantasies typically are in Korea. Mine is slower, with more character interaction that doesn't always progress the plot. The main character getting stronger is important but not everything." The multimedia adaptation presented new collaborative challenges for a writer accustomed to solitary creation. "I had to realize these are experts who know how to create an anime. I might not agree with everything, but I don't know animation as they do. I know my story and can share thoughts on how it should be portrayed, but in the medium of anime, they're the experts," Lee says. Despite his success, Lee kept his writing career secret from his parents for years. "When I first started writing full-time, I didn't want to tell them because it was still a risk. I wasn't making that much money, and stepping away from a stable job in finance was scary. I worried my parents wouldn't accept it," he says. They discovered his success only recently, through Korean media coverage of his recent anime deal. Today, Lee remains refreshingly grounded. "Day to day, I don't really feel famous. Maybe at conventions when I'm at a panel or when there's a line for autographs, that's really humbling. The only thing that's really different is I can eat out more. I can eat fancy foods without worrying too much — that's a really cool thing."
