The Beginning After the End (TBATE) has long been one of the most beloved web novels, amassing a dedicated fanbase that enjoys talking about the amount of depth and character development that the series gets.
It is a unique thing to see slow and carefully planned pacing, just to get the characters to feel more life-like, but The Beginning After the End lets one know why it is so important. The fans are eager to see it come to life in animation to enjoy it once again in a different medium.
However, despite the overwhelming excitement, early reactions to the art ad promotions of The Beginning After the End suggest that there is a disaster on the horizon. Some fans are already rejecting the anime, with many saying that they will cope by convincing themselves to believe TBATE was never adapted.
A massive legacy at stake- why fans are worried
The Beginning After the End has exceptional world-building, character depth, and unique storytelling. These are the things that will allow it to stand out from the crowd when it comes to such isekai anime.
Unlike the typical power fantasy narratives, the world around Arthur Leywin is carefully shaped. The reader or the viewer is made to feel like they are growing alongside the protagonist, coming into contact with new knowledge and ruminating over its significance.
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The concern now, however, lies in how the anime might not be able to retain the essence of the key strengths that made The Beginning After the End so iconic and special.
The anime industry has mishandled similar adaptations in the past, there are numerous examples of this, including the recent one of Sakamoto Days. The anime was unable to properly capture the essence of the action sequences, making a really impressive work fall to the level of a usual anime title.
Can TBATE redeem itself?
The TBATE web novel’s intricate details and slower-paced development could easily be lost if the anime rushes through arcs or alters key plot points. Even in a power-leveling fantasy like Solo Leveling, we have seen this happen, much less here, where every aspect has significance in the story later on.
Many are comparing this situation to Tokyo Ghoul, a series whose anime adaptation infamously disregarded its source material. There is a certain amount of creative liberty that is given to the studio adapting the anime, but more often than not, they end up messing things up and not using crucial material.
Although TBATE’s fate as an adaptation is still uncertain and unknown, one of the biggest concerns revolves around the portrayal of key characters. Readers of the web novel and the manhwa have already voiced disappointment regarding the appearances.
The art makes The Beginning After the End look like a run-of-the-mill isekai anime. But this is not the end, as it can still redeem itself by giving an impressive and immersive narrative despite the visuals looking generic. There is still hope that TBATE will leverage the strengths of the original and adapt a very good anime series.
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