AlthoughThe Beginning After The Endhas been juggled among fans in the West about whether it’s a good adaptation, Japan’s numbers show that the anime is being warmly received on many platforms. Originally introduced as a manhwa, TBATE follows the story of King Grey, who is reincarnated as a child in a world completely unlike his own, leading him to start his life anew by studying magic, learning combat, and finding out the meaning of family.
The Beginning After The Endhas been met with a rough welcome ever since its first clip revealed how theanime was being adapted back at IGN’s Fan Festearlier this year. Many fans believed it was a sign of what was to come when the minute introduction showcased a short, unfinished fight and panning shots. Each episode drop has been met with mixed reactions, with parts of the fanbase believing that the animation didn’t live up to what they expected, and others hopeful that the story would carry it through.
The Beginning After The End is Hitting it Big in Japan
Proving the Isekai Genre is Still Running Strong Among Mainstream
WhereasThe Beginning After The Endhas scored a 5.5/10 on IMDb, its numbers have ranked it as6th for TV Series on Netflix in Japanand 3rd when that selection is grouped by only anime, falling just under shows likeOne PieceandFire Force. On other sites like D-Anime and U-Next Japan, its overall ranking is second only toThe Apothecary Diaries. Prime Video Japan indicates that it ranks 9th in a list of the most-watched TV Shows for the week of April 13th to April 19th.
The isekai genre continues to prevail as a hit among Japanese viewers, and although the animation can be found lacking by fans ofThe Beginning After The End, it’s clear that its story is still vastly more popular than most other run-of-the-mill shows in its genre. A-Cat Studios was tasked with bringing the manhwa to an anime adaptation, chosen by theauthor and creator, TurtleMe, himself, so that he could keep his story contained, believing that a smaller studio would allow him to do his work justice.
Despite Criticism, The Beginning After The End is Generating a Fair Overall Reception
As Shown by its Ratings on Crunchyroll
Japan’s networks aren’t the only indicator thatThe Beginning After The Endhas been warmly received, as even Crunchyroll’s ratings of 4.1/5.0, of this writing, show that the anime isn’t entirely dead in the water. With releases likeSolo Levelingcoming out around the same time, it’s easy to draw comparisons as to what the anime could have been. But the artstyle, intriguing story, and devoted fan base have ensured that regardless of whatThe Beginning After The End’sfuture holds, they’ll be there to witness it.
