The Beginning After the End

Web novels aren’t anything new. They’ve been around for quite some time. Nevertheless, their popularity has never been what it is now. Well, at least in some cases. The Beginning After the End is one of those web novels that’s gaining more and more traction, and for good reasons. It’s a well-written story, and it’s also a manga—a Japanese graphic novel—that’s all the rage among the young fans and subscribers in the West. Here’s everything you need to know about it.

A summary of The Beginning After the End by TurtleMe

Illustrated by Fuyuki23 and written by TurtleMe, The Beginning After the End is a story about second chances. King Grey’s reign is prosperous, and he’s well-loved by his people. Unfortunately, none of this can replace the hole inside him, as he lacks companionship and true love. All this comes to an end when he is reincarnated as Arthur Leywin in a new world filled with magic. With memories of his previous life, he is tasked to become a strong warrior once again to fend off the dark forces that will attempt to disarm him of the new-found warmth and love.

The Beginning After the End is divided into several volumes and chapters. It’s available on various manga online websites, and there’s a webtoon coming, produced by Tapas, although without an official release schedule. This is one of the most popular indie mangas out there, with fans begging for an anime adaptation. But don’t worry—there won’t be any spoilers about the end chapter here. We’ll only introduce you to King Grey’s new and past life, the main characters, and some basic rules of how magic works in this world. So, let’s get into it, shall we?

Background information readers should know about The Beginning After the End

At its core, TBATE is an isekai manga. But what does isekai mean? Well, it’s basically a story that revolves around a person that’s transferred from a somewhat realistic world into one that’s filled with magic and otherworldly creatures. And this is exactly what happens to King Grey. He dies and is reincarnated in another world as a baby. Therefore, we, as the audience, have a chance to follow him as he goes through solo leveling, acquiring new abilities and skills along the way. Of course, along the way, he encounters various characters, all worthy of a brief mention.

King Royally Indebted

Formerly known as King Grey in his past life, Arthur Leywin is the main character of TBATE. He was a fierce but just ruler. However, he didn’t have any true friends. But after being poisoned, he was reincarnated in a new world—the continent of Dicathen, in which he decided to live his life to its fullest. The story of The Beginning After the End follows his development from baby steps to powerful enough to fight against the forces of darkness.

Lyra

A young girl who befriends Arthur, Lyra, serves as his guide in Dicathen. When she first appears, we see her dressed in a red and gray uniform with hair that flickers like fire. She uses sound magic, through which she can amplify her voice to stun all nearby enemies, and she’s also able to fly.

Daisy

Just like Lyra, Daisy is Arthur’s ally in the new world in which he is reincarnated. She also possesses special abilities as she is a powerful mage. Alongside Lyra, she is one of the fans’ favorite characters in the whole TBATE series.

Yvlon

Yvlon is another ally of Arthur and one of the main cast of the series. He is a powerful swordsman capable of delivering great blows to his enemies.

Daxel

Every great story needs a great antagonist. In fact, some would argue that bad guys are even more important than the main character. If that’s the case, then The Beginning After the End is a great story thanks to its main villain, Daxel, a powerful dark prince looking to strip Arthur of the friendship and love he has found in this new world.

What the web-based fiction community says about The Beginning After the End

The Beginning After the End manga is one of the most popular of its kind. It has a strong following on the internet, and many are begging for a proper anime adaptation. Back during its initial run, each new chapter would almost break the internet. Well, at least manhwa sites like Yen Press, where it was published. Nowadays, it remains one of the best-liked isekais of recent times, and we can only assume what the countdown to an official anime adaptation will look like.

Sure enough, there are also those who dislike The Beginning After the End. They argue that the story is predictable, the characters aren’t interesting, and that it’s just one of many isekais that start fine but end up disappointing. Yet, as mentioned, many disagree and feel that TBATE is a one-of-a-kind masterpiece, both in writing and the way it looks. Sure enough, you’ll come up with your opinion once you check the story yourself.

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