The Beginning After the End episode 1 release date and time, where to watch, and more

The Beginning After the End episode 1 is set to be released on Wednesday, April 2, 2025, at 11:30 PM JST. The episode will air on Fuji Television, Kansai Television, AT-X, and some other Japanese TV channels. International fans can stream the episode on Crunchyroll.

Just like Solo Leveling, The Beginning After the End is one of the most anticipated anime adaptations based on a manhwa series. The anime follows the tale of King Grey, the most powerful King in history, who is reincarnated as a little boy named Arthur Leywin. Given a second chance in life, King Arthur tries to redeem his mistakes by doing things better than before.

The anime's production team has yet to unveil the preview trailer/images for the first episode. However, as seen from the series' preview trailers and promotional videos, let's see what The Beginning After the End anime might be packing for the fans.

The Beginning After the End episode 1 (Saikyou no Ousama, Nidome no Jinsei wa Nani wo Suru? episode 1) release date and time for all regions

The Beginning After the End episode 1 will be released on Wednesday, April 2, 2025, at 11:30 PM (according to Japanese Standard Time). However, the release date and timings will vary according to different geographical regions of the world. Some of these release dates and times are as follows:

Time Zone	Release Day	Release Date	Release Time
Pacific Time	Wednesday	April 2, 2025	7:30 am
Eastern Time	Wednesday	April 2, 2025	10:30 am
British Summer Time	Wednesday	April 2, 2025	3:30 pm
Central European Summer Time	Wednesday	April 2, 2025	4:30 pm
Indian Standard Time	Wednesday	April 2, 2025	8:00 pm
Philippine Time	Wednesday	April 2, 2025	10:30 pm
Japanese Standard Time	Wednesday	April 2, 2025	11:30 pm
Australian Central Time	Thursday	April 3, 2025	1:00 am

The Beginning After the End episode 1: Where to Watch

According to local airing timings in Japan, The Beginning After the End episode 1 will air on the TV channels AT-X, Fuji Television, Tokai Television, Hokkaido Cultural Broadcasting, Fukushima Television, Ishikawa Television, and Kansai Television.

The episode will be available for streaming on local Japanese streaming sites like d Anime store and U-Next a day after the TV airing (April 3, 2025). For international fans, The Beginning After the End episode 1 is only available for streaming on Crunchyroll as a part of its Spring 2025 anime line-up.

The Beginning After the End synopsis

King Grey as seen in the anime trailers (Image via Studio A-Cat)

The anime is a fantasy series that takes place in a fantasy world. The Beginning After the End tells the tale of Arthur Leywin, the strongest king in the world, known for his power and wisdom across the border.

However, the series starts with a monologue of the King stating his death due to assassination. Despite being at the top of the world, Grey had regrets, and he died with them in his heart. Fortunately, Grey was given another chance as he was reincarnated as an infant named Arthur Leywin.

Arthur Leywin as seen in the anime trailers (Image via Studio A-Cat)

Moreover, King Grey also retains the memories of his past life. As Arthur Leywin, the protagonist, realizes that his new family might be in grave danger. So, to prepare for the worst, he starts training from a very young age, and his talent makes him a high-level mage at a very young age.

Moreover, his reputation goes beyond borders. However, as the danger strikes, Arthur is separated from his parents. So, will Arthur keep calm when faced with such a big calamity?

What to expect from The Beginning After the End episode 1?

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The Beginning After the End episode 1 is titled The King is Reborn. As stated in the episode's preview synopsis, the premiere will introduce King Grey as the strongest king in the world. However, one day, he is mysteriously killed, leaving the world behind.

Later, King Grey wakes up inside the body of an infant named Arthur, realizing that he is reincarnated. Given a second chance in life, King Grey's new life begins as Arthur who is loved by his parents.

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Umer is an anime and manga expert at Sportskeeda with a Bachelor's degree in Industrial Biotechnology. He chose to deviate from his original career path due to his love for anime, and wishes to encourage more people to experience the genre through his work. He has previously worked at niche anime-centered media website Anime Senpai for around 1.5 years.

Umer believes in cross-checking facts with official sources and strives to produce well-rounded articles through thorough research. He is a fan of anime series like 'Made in Abyss,' 'One Piece,' and 'Clannad,' and also loves indulging in manga including 'Monster,' 'Yotsubato!,' and any series by Junji Ito. He admires 'One Piece' author Eiichiro Oda and is inspired by how he intricately weaves a narrative and seamlessly connects loose links.

Apart from immersing himself in a wide array of anime and manga, Umer also collects physical copies of manga series to support his favorite authors. When he's not working, he enjoys reading classic literature and watching soccer.

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