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The Beginning After the End

“This boy was once the strongest king.”

6.8 / 10

2025

2 seasons

24 episodes

AnimationAction & Adventure

After a mysterious death, King Grey is reborn as Arthur Leywin on the magical continent of Dicathen. Although he enters his second life as a baby, his previous wisdom remains. He begins to master magic and forge his own path as the years go by, seeking to correct the mistakes of his past life.

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Cast

Natsumi Fujiwara

Makoto Furukawa

Yamato Kinjo

Rena Maeda

Shiori Izawa

Taihi Kimura

Akari Yura

Saya Aizawa

Shinya Takahashi

Kana Ichinose

Keiichi Sonobe

Chiaki Omigawa

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The Beginning After the End

The Beginning After the End has an upcoming episode on 2026-04-15.

Seasons

1.The Rebirth of the King
6.7
02-04-202524m
Having defeated countless enemies, obtaining wealth, fame, and everything else imaginable, the most powerful king, Grey, abruptly dies one day. He then awakens suddenly, having rei...
2.The King, Under Attack
6.4
09-04-202524m
The Leywin family travels to the floating city of Xyrus so that Arthur can begin his formal education in magic. The adventuring party that Reynolds and Alice belong to, the Twin Ho...
3.Meeting the King
5.6
16-04-202524m
During the battle with the bandits, Arthur falls off of a cliff. When he awakens he encounters a mysterious beast, clad in armor. Her name is Sylvia. She helps Arthur, and seems to...
4.Saved by the King
6.2
23-04-202524m
Having parted ways with Sylvia, Arthur hears a girl's scream in the woods. Upon rushing to the voice, he encounters an elf girl named Tessia, who has been captured by slavers. With...
5.The King's Test
7.7
30-04-202524m
Arthur arrives in the Elenoir Kingdom with Tessia, before being arrested by elvish soldiers who harbor deep resentment toward humans. Things are looking tense until Elenoir's forme...
6.The King's Training
7.3
07-05-202523m
After being informed of a way to let Reynolds and Alice know about his survival, Arthur joins Virion and they head to a witch's house. Using special sorcery, he is able to see his...
7.The King Says Goodbye
7.7
14-05-202523m
It's been three years after Arthur began his training in the Kingdom of Elenoir, having worked alongside Tessia as they both grew stronger. Arthur enlists Virion's help in order to...
8.Reunited with the King
7.7
21-05-202523m
Having arrived in the city of Xyrus, Arthur is thrilled to meet his younger sister, Eleanor, and to reunite with his parents. While sparring with Reynolds, he demonstrates how much...
9.The King Teaches
7.3
28-05-202523m
Vincent and his wife Tabitha are hoping to enroll their daughter, Lilia, in Xyrus Academy. And while Lilia hopes to live up to her parents’ expectations, she has yet to awaken her...
10.The King’s Defiance
8.0
04-06-202523m
The Helstea Auction, which even the royals of the Sapin Kingdom attend, is opened. Vincent invites Arthur to the auction house. While among valuables on offer, Arthur discovers Syl...
11.The King’s Decision
7.3
11-06-202523m
Having arrived at Xyrus Academy, Arthur displays his skills to the school’s director, Cynthia, who proves to be every bit as formidable as her position as the head of the prestigio...
12.The King’s Departure
8.0
18-06-202523m
Donning a mask and taking up the alter-ego of Note, Arthur arrives at the guild to begin service as an adventurer. He has new encounters meeting Elijah, a young boy with ties to dw...