The fantasy isekai anime The Beginning After the End has become a favorite for fans of reincarnation stories. Based on the web novel by TurtleMe, the show follows a powerful king who gets a second chance at life in a magical world. Season 1 finished airing on June 18, 2025. Season 2 is now airing as part of the Spring 2026 lineup, with Episode 9 set to air on May 27, 2026.
Quick Overview of the Show
The anime adaptation is produced by Studio A-Cat. Keitarō Motonaga directs the series. The show has 12 episodes per season for a total of 24 episodes across both seasons. Season 2 premiered on April 1, 2026.
Season 1 Episode Schedule (Completed)
Season 1 aired from April 2, 2025 to June 18, 2025. Here is the full list of episodes from the first season:
- Episode 1: April 2, 2025
- Episode 2: April 9, 2025
- Episode 3: April 16, 2025
- Episode 4: April 23, 2025
- Episode 5: April 30, 2025
- Episode 6: May 7, 2025
- Episode 7: May 14, 2025
- Episode 8: May 21, 2025
- Episode 9: May 28, 2025
- Episode 10: June 4, 2025
- Episode 11: June 11, 2025
- Episode 12: June 18, 2025
New episodes of Season 1 came out every Wednesday in Japan. The show aired on Fuji TV’s +Ultra programming block.
Season 2 Episode Schedule (Currently Airing)
Season 2 premiered on April 1, 2026. The season is currently airing with new episodes released weekly. Here is the schedule:
- Episode 13 (S2, E1): April 1, 2026 – “The King’s Adventure”
- Episode 14 (S2, E2): April 8, 2026 – “The Princess Begins Her Adventure”
- Episode 15 (S2, E3): April 15, 2026 – “The King’s Distress”
- Episode 16 (S2, E4): April 22, 2026 – “The King Returns Home”
- Episode 17 (S2, E5): April 29, 2026 – “The King’s Hard Struggle”
- Episode 18 (S2, E6): May 6, 2026 – “The King Gets Serious”
- Episode 19 (S2, E7): May 13, 2026 – “The King Returns Alive”
- Episode 20 (S2, E8): May 20, 2026 – “The King Appears in Court”
- Episode 21 (S2, E9): May 27, 2026 – “The King Gives Thanks”
- Episode 22 (S2, E10): June 3, 2026
- Episode 23 (S2, E11): June 10, 2026
- Episode 24 (S2, E12): June 17, 2026
The season will end with its 12th episode on June 17, 2026. New episodes air every Wednesday at 1:25 PM ET on Crunchyroll.
What the Story Is About
King Grey was one of the strongest rulers in his world. He had power, wealth and respect. But his life was empty and lonely. He died an unexpected death. Then something strange happened. He woke up again as a baby named Arthur Leywin in the magical continent of Dicathen.
Arthur keeps all his memories from his past life as King Grey. His new goal is simple. He wants to fix the mistakes he made before. He wants to build real connections with people and live a better life. In this new world, he learns magic and becomes a powerful adventurer. He makes friends and finds people who truly care about him.
But danger follows Arthur everywhere. He fights fierce enemies and faces magical forces that threaten his new home. He also uncovers secrets about why he was reborn. The story explores themes of redemption, family and what it means to get a second chance.
Main Cast and Characters
The voice cast includes both Japanese and English actors.
Japanese Cast:
- Natsumi Fujiwara as Arthur Leywin (young)
- Makoto Furukawa as Grey (King Grey)
- Kana Ichinose as Tessia Eralith, a young elf girl
- Chiaki Omigawa as Jasmine Flamesworth, a silent dual-wielding adventurer
- Yamato Kinjo as Reynolds Leywin (Arthur’s father)
- Rena Maeda as Alice Leywin (Arthur’s mother)
- Shiori Izawa as Sylvia, a dragon protector
English Dub Cast:
The English dub is also available on Crunchyroll. The dub is directed by Jonathan Rigg.
Where to Watch
Crunchyroll is the exclusive streaming home for The Beginning After the End.
Streaming details for different regions:
- USA and Canada: Watch on Crunchyroll. New episodes drop every Wednesday at 1:25 PM ET.
- India: Crunchyroll streams both Season 1 and Season 2 in the region.
- Europe, Australia and other regions: Crunchyroll offers the show with English subtitles.
Japanese TV broadcast: The show also airs on AT-X, Fuji TV, and other local networks in Japan. The broadcast time is Wednesdays at 11:30 PM JST.
Crunchyroll offers a 7-day free trial for new users. After that, subscription plans start at a monthly fee.
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Story Recap: Where We Are Now
Season 1 ended with Arthur establishing himself in Dicathen. He learned to control his magic and faced his first real battles. Season 2 continues his journey with bigger threats.
Episode 9 of Season 2 (titled “The King Gives Thanks”) airs on May 27, 2026. The season so far has shown Arthur returning home, dealing with court politics, and proving his strength against powerful enemies.
The themes of the show include:
- Reincarnation: Arthur keeps his past memories while starting a new life
- Magic and Adventure: Arthur learns spells and fights monsters
- Redemption: He tries to be a better person than he was as King Grey
- Family and Friendship: Arthur finds people who love him unconditionally
The anime is the first adaptation of an American web novel into an anime. The original webcomic has millions of readers worldwide.
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