The Beginning After the End

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👑 Origin & Publication

The Beginning After the End is a fantasy web novel written by TurtleMe (real name: Brandon Lee) and illustrated by Fuyuki23. Originally released on Tapas in 2016, it has since grown into a multimedia hit, including a webcomic adaptation and official print editions.

The story follows King Grey, a mighty monarch reincarnated into a new world of magic and monsters as Arthur Leywin, where he seeks a second chance at life—but dark secrets and powerful enemies await.

Author: TurtleMe
Illustrator: Fuyuki23 (webcomic)
First Published: 2016 (Web Novel on Tapas)
Webcomic Debut: 2018
Volumes: 10+ (print), 170+ chapters (webcomic)
Status: Ongoing

The Beginning After the End Volume 1 Cover

🎨 Style & Themes

The Beginning After the End is a unique blend of Western fantasy, reincarnation, and cultivation tropes, wrapped in a character-driven coming-of-age journey.

Original Format: Web Novel → Webcomic
Notable Themes:
- Rebirth and redemption
- Power, family, and loyalty
- Magic vs. martial strength
- Identity and destiny

🎥 Adaptations

Arthur Leywin

While there’s no official anime yet, fans eagerly anticipate one due to the series’ popularity and success. The webcomic, illustrated in full color, serves as a polished visual adaptation of the novel and updates weekly.

Studio: N/A (no anime yet)
Webcomic Publisher: Tapas, Tappytoon
Platforms: Tapas (web), Amazon (print), Yen Press (EN print license)

📖 Media Timeline:

Format	Release	Notes
Web Novel	2016 – ongoing	Over 450+ chapters
Webcomic	2018 – ongoing	170+ episodes, full-color art
Print Books	2021 – ongoing	Yen Press licensed release

🧙‍♂️ Main Characters

Character	Role	Voice (Fan Trailers)
Arthur Leywin	Reincarnated king, powerful mage/fighter	Fan dub: Various
Sylvie	Arthur’s bond (dragon companion)	—
Tessia Eralith	Elf princess, love interest, strong mage	—
Virion	Tessia’s grandfather, wise mentor	—
Lucas Wykes	Antagonist mage with sinister goals	—

🌍 Global Impact

With its mix of epic fantasy and emotional character arcs, The Beginning After the End became one of Tapas’ top-performing titles, pulling in millions of reads and fans worldwide.

🌟 Over 14 million views on Tapas
🏆 Frequently ranked #1 in fantasy categories
📚 Print books in major retailers worldwide
🎨 Massive fan art and theory community on Reddit, Discord, and TikTok

🎮 Games & Merchandise

Though no official game exists, fans speculate about potential RPG adaptations due to the series’ class and leveling system. Some merch like posters, pins, and art prints are available via creator platforms and conventions.

Webcomic collabs: Limited Tapas events
Merch: Redbubble, Etsy, Tapas Merch Store