TurtleMe, the creator ofThe Beginning After the End, has spoken about the anime controversy after the end of its first season, teasing the future for the franchise.The Beginning After the Endwas a widely criticized anime due to its animation quality, which sparked backlash against Studio A-Cat and the author among sections of the franchise’s fanbase who believe the original story wasn’t done justice.
Despite the manhwa’s widespread popularity, many fans have claimed that the anime is an unfavorable adaptation, lacking fluid animation, which takes away from the excitement of the action scenes and diminishes the series' appeal compared to the source material. However, in a new interview, TurtleMe has reflected on his thoughts aboutThe Beginning After the End’s adaptation and what he expects for the second season.
The Beginning After the End’s Creator Breaks Silence on Controversial Anime
The Author Is Currently Focusing on the Last Stretch of the Web Novel
TurtleMe, whose real name is Brandon Lee, shared his thoughts about the polarizing adaptation ofThe Beginning After the Endduring its early release, speaking out in favor of the production team and discussing the challenges faced when adapting the webcomic. However, in a new interview withThe Seattle Times,the author ofThe Beginning After the Endfinally shared his stance on the divisive anime:
““While I feel there is always room for improvement, always things in hindsight I could have done better, in order to not stress myself out too much, the best way to think about it is that I am focused on the novel and comic where I can do my part to make a good story. I have to trust my partners (in anime) to make the adaptations as good as they can.”
TurtleMe chose to place his trust in the team at Studio A-Cat to make the best adaptation possible forThe Beginning after the End Season 2, which is currently in production, while he centers his attention on the last volume of the light novel. The author even took a break in June to prepare for the last chapters of Arthur’s story, which means it’s a crucial time for the series.
What Fans Should Expect from The Beginning After the End Season 2
What’s Next for the Future of The Beginning After the End’s Franchise
The Beginning after the End’s author previously addresseshis feelings on how there are always creative differences during the process of adapting a work to other media, highlighting how the anime, contrary to the web novel and webcomic, escapes from his control. This means that while he could still supervise the adaptation, the author isn’t as present in the anime’s production.
Furthermore, despite its initial backlash,The Beginning After the Endhad an overall positive reception, with the season 1 finale reaching over 32.7 likes on Crunchyroll, which places it among the most popular adaptations of the spring anime season 2025.
The Beginning After the End Season 2is set to release in 2026, and given its popularity, that could spark an increased budget and resources, fans could hope that the adaptation will return with a renovated drive that will take Arthur Leywin’s journey to new heights.
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The Beginning After the End follows the journey of King Grey, reborn as Arthur Leywin on the mystical continent of Dicathen. Retaining his past wisdom in a new, youthful form, he navigates this magical world, mastering its arcane arts and striving to amend the errors of his former existence.
