The Beginning After The End

Synopsis

In a realm where magic reigns supreme, a king, once unmatched in martial prowess, finds himself reborn as a babe. Arthur Leywin retains memories of his past life, a world of battlefields and political intrigue, but now faces the challenges of infancy in a land of fantastical creatures and elemental magic. Determined to avoid the mistakes of his past, he immerses himself in this new world, mastering magic at an unprecedented rate. As Arthur grows, he forges bonds with elves and dragons, discovers a hidden purpose to his reincarnation, and prepares to face a looming war that threatens to shatter the delicate peace of Dicathen. But fate is a fickle thing, and Arthur is not the only one with a past life intertwined with the present. Will he rise as a beacon of hope, or will the shadows of his former self consume him? "The Beginning After The End" is a high fantasy story written by TurtleMe and illustrated by Fuyuki23. The web novel began serialization on Tapas in January 2017, with the webtoon adaptation following in July 2018. Yen Press publishes the webtoon in print. The story follows King Grey who is reborn as Arthur Leywin and seeks to correct his past mistakes in a world of magic. An anime television series adaptation produced by Studio A-Cat aired from April to June 2025, with the second season set to premiere in 2026.