The Beginning After the End Big Announcement
The second season of The Beginning After the End has officially been announced and is set to premiere in Spring 2026, igniting excitement across the fantasy anime community. This news was revealed just before the Season 1 finale on June 18, with Crunchyroll confirming the return for the next chapter. Season 2 will continue to follow Arthur Leywin’s emotionally charged journey—a powerful reincarnated king using his wisdom in a new magical world—while delving deeper into the mysteries and conflicts of Dicathen.
Returning to helm the project is director Keitaro Motonaga (The Kingdoms of Ruin), with Takamitsu Kono (A Returner’s Magic Should Be Special) handling series composition. The production will continue under Studio A‑CAT, with a key visual and series lineup designed to enhance the immersive experience viewers appreciated in Season 1. With the full return of the core creative staff—including character designer Masami Sueoka—there’s strong faith that Season 2 will build upon the rich emotional depth and fantasy elements the series is known for.
Fan responses have been mixed: while many are thrilled at the prospect of continuing Arthur’s narrative, some remain cautiously optimistic, noting hopes for improved animation quality. Criticism over studio A‑CAT’s handling of visuals in Season 1 may motivate enhancements in production values for the upcoming season. With attention from both fans and industry watchers focusing on how Season 2 shapes up, the spring 2026 release is already one of the most anticipated anime returns in the fantasy genre.
