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The Beginning After the End

2025TV-142 seasons6.9 / 10

This boy was once the strongest king.

After a mysterious death, King Grey is reborn as Arthur Leywin on the magical continent of Dicathen. Although he enters his second life as a baby, his previous wisdom remains. He begins to master magic and forge his own path as the years go by, seeking to correct the mistakes of his past life.

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Checked Jul 22, 2026

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Synopsis

After a mysterious death, King Grey is reborn as Arthur Leywin on the magical continent of Dicathen. Although he enters his second life as a baby, his previous wisdom remains. He begins to master magic and forge his own path as the years go by, seeking to correct the mistakes of his past life.

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About The Beginning After the End

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Cast

Natsumi FujiwaraArthur Leywin (voice)

Makoto FurukawaGrey (voice)

Yamato KinjoReynolds Leywin (voice)

Rena MaedaAlice Leywin (voice)

Shinya TakahashiDurden Walker (voice)

Taihi KimuraAdam Krensh (voice)

Miyuu OguraHelen Shard (voice)

Riko AkechiAngela Rose (voice)

Credits

Written by: Takamitsu Kohno

Production details

Status: Ended
Series type: Scripted
Episodes: 24
Original language: Japanese
Original title: 最強の王様、二度目の人生は何をする？

Networks & production

AT-XJapan
Studio A-CATJapan
Slow CurveJapan
Fuji Television NetworkJapan
CrunchyrollJapan
bilibiliChina

Themes

animebased on comicelfelvesenchanthigh fantasyisekaimagicplayfulreincarnationsword and sorcery

Season 1 episodes

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Episode 1

The Rebirth of the King

Apr 2, 202524m7.0 / 10

Having defeated countless enemies, obtaining wealth, fame, and everything else imaginable, the most powerful king, Grey, abruptly dies one day. He then awakens suddenly, having reincarnated in a world where magic exists. He is given the name Arthur, and begins living a second life, with loving parents.

Directed by Keitaro MotonagaWritten by Takamitsu KohnoGuest stars Yamato Kinjo, Rena Maeda, Kentaro Tone, Shiori Izawa

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Episode 2

The King, Under Attack

Apr 9, 202524m6.7 / 10

The Leywin family travels to the floating city of Xyrus so that Arthur can begin his formal education in magic. The adventuring party that Reynolds and Alice belong to, the Twin Horns, accompany them as guards, when they run into something unexpected...

Directed by Honami InamuraWritten by Takamitsu KohnoGuest stars Yamato Kinjo, Rena Maeda, Chiaki Omigawa, Shinya Takahashi, Taihi Kimura, Miyuu Ogura, Riko Akechi, Shiori Izawa

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Episode 3

Meeting the King

Apr 16, 202524m6.1 / 10

During the battle with the bandits, Arthur falls off of a cliff. When he awakens he encounters a mysterious beast, clad in armor. Her name is Sylvia. She helps Arthur, and seems to know where his family is, but who is she really...?

Guest stars Yamato Kinjo, Shiori Izawa, Reigo Yamaguchi, Kazuya Saji, Akari Yura, Takaaki Torashima

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Episode 4

Saved by the King

Apr 23, 202524m6.6 / 10

Having parted ways with Sylvia, Arthur hears a girl's scream in the woods. Upon rushing to the voice, he encounters an elf girl named Tessia, who has been captured by slavers. With Sylvia's words to "seek light in his new life" ringing in his ears, Arthur decides to challenge them by himself.

Guest stars Shiori Izawa, Kana Ichinose, Toru Nara, Kosuke Echigoya, Taiki Yamashita, Takaaki Torashima

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Episode 5

The King's Test

Apr 30, 202524m7.8 / 10

Arthur arrives in the Elenoir Kingdom with Tessia, before being arrested by elvish soldiers who harbor deep resentment toward humans. Things are looking tense until Elenoir's former ruler, Virion, has him released. Arthur is then invited to the kingdom's castle. But the pain in his mana core seems to be getting worse...

Guest stars Yamato Kinjo, Rena Maeda, Kana Ichinose, Keiichi Sonobe, Kentaro Tone, Yu Shimamura, Takaaki Torashima, Aina Kusuda

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Episode 6

The King's Training

May 7, 202523m7.4 / 10

After being informed of a way to let Reynolds and Alice know about his survival, Arthur joins Virion and they head to a witch's house. Using special sorcery, he is able to see his parents. Witnessing the depth of their grief, Arthur decides that he will train under Virion to protect those he cares about, and to control the dangerous power growing within him.

Guest stars Yamato Kinjo, Rena Maeda, Shinya Takahashi, Taihi Kimura, Kana Ichinose, Keiichi Sonobe, Kentaro Tone, Yu Shimamura

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Episode 7

The King Says Goodbye

May 14, 202523m7.6 / 10

It's been three years after Arthur began his training in the Kingdom of Elenoir, having worked alongside Tessia as they both grew stronger. Arthur enlists Virion's help in order to awaken the beast that slumbers within his mana core. Then, one night, the stone Sylvia gave him begins to shine…

Guest stars Rena Maeda, Kana Ichinose, Keiichi Sonobe, Shinnosuke Tokudome, Moe Nagamuta, Shiori Izawa, Saya Aizawa, Kokoro Asaka

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Episode 8

Reunited with the King

May 21, 202523m7.6 / 10

Having arrived in the city of Xyrus, Arthur is thrilled to meet his younger sister, Eleanor, and to reunite with his parents. While sparring with Reynolds, he demonstrates how much he has grown. After witnessing Arthur's strength, Vincent Helstea proposes that the reborn king enroll in Xyrus Academy, a prestigious sorcery school.

Guest stars Yamato Kinjo, Rena Maeda, Chiaki Omigawa, Shinya Takahashi, Taihi Kimura, Miyuu Ogura, Riko Akechi, Keiichi Sonobe

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Episode 9

The King Teaches

May 28, 202523m7.2 / 10

Vincent and his wife Tabitha are hoping to enroll their daughter, Lilia, in Xyrus Academy. And while Lilia hopes to live up to her parents’ expectations, she has yet to awaken her mana. In the meantime, Arthur runs into a group of the academy’s students while shopping in town.

Guest stars Yamato Kinjo, Rena Maeda, Shiori Izawa, Saya Aizawa, Riki Kagami, Mai Toudoh, Akari Yura, Kyo Yaoya

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Episode 10

The King’s Defiance

Jun 4, 202523m7.8 / 10

The Helstea Auction, which even the royals of the Sapin Kingdom attend, is opened. Vincent invites Arthur to the auction house. While among valuables on offer, Arthur discovers Sylvie has gone missing, and that she’s attracted the attention of a court sorcerer in the service of the Sapin Royal family!

Guest stars Yamato Kinjo, Rena Maeda, Shinya Takahashi, Taihi Kimura, Miyuu Ogura, Shiori Izawa, Saya Aizawa, Riki Kagami

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Episode 11

The King’s Decision

Jun 11, 202523m7.2 / 10

Having arrived at Xyrus Academy, Arthur displays his skills to the school’s director, Cynthia, who proves to be every bit as formidable as her position as the head of the prestigious magic academy suggests. Despite being overwhelmed, Arthur still shows his power and the two strike a deal...

Guest stars Yamato Kinjo, Rena Maeda, Chiaki Omigawa, Shinya Takahashi, Taihi Kimura, Miyuu Ogura, Riko Akechi, Shiori Izawa

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Episode 12

The King’s Departure

Jun 18, 202523m7.6 / 10Finale

Donning a mask and taking up the alter-ego of Note, Arthur arrives at the guild to begin service as an adventurer. He has new encounters meeting Elijah, a young boy with ties to dwarven royalty, and Lucas, a half-elf member of the Sapin royal family. Afterwards, Arthur and Jasmine leave on their first adventure together. In order to protect those he cares for, the king seeks even greater power.

Guest stars Yamato Kinjo, Rena Maeda, Chiaki Omigawa, Taihi Kimura, Kana Ichinose, Keiichi Sonobe, Shiori Izawa, Saya Aizawa

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