The Beginning After the End?

What is The Beginning After the End?

“The Beginning After the End” (often abbreviated as TBATE) is an Original English Language (OEL) webtoon series created by American author TurtleMe (Brandon Lee) and illustrated by Indonesian artist Fuyuki23. Published on Tapas in July 2018 and licensed by Yen Press for print editions, the series is adapted from TurtleMe’s highly successful web novel that began on RoyalRoad in 2015.
The webtoon has become an award-winning series with over 30 million views and 460K+ subscribers on Tapas Amazon, establishing itself as one of the most-read fantasy manhwa globally IchiVerse. The series has surpassed over 1.5 billion views worldwide cumulatively and has been translated into over ten languages BookSeriesInOrder, with an impressive 8.5/10 rating from readers.
With its blend of reincarnation themes, complex magic systems, and emotionally driven character development, TBATE appeals to fans of isekai and Western-style fantasy who appreciate protagonists with depth and strategic intelligence.

Plot Overview

King Grey once stood as an unparalleled ruler—wealthy, powerful, and respected throughout his kingdom. Yet beneath the crown and glory lay a hollow existence, where opulence could not fill the void of loneliness that plagued his soul. His reign, however brilliant, comes to an unexpected end. He awakens reborn as Arthur Leywin, a newborn infant in a vibrant world brimming with magic and mythical creatures. Carrying the memories and regrets of his previous life, Arthur is determined not to repeat his past mistakes.

This time, he vows to protect the warmth of family and friendship that now surrounds him – treasures he never truly possessed as King Grey. To safeguard his loved ones and this precious second chance, Arthur embarks on an ambitious journey to become the strongest warrior imaginable. He throws himself into rigorous sword training, studies the formation of mana cores, and masters powerful magic – pushing his limits at every turn. But as Arthur grows stronger, dark forces begin to stir in the shadows. Will his newfound power and determination be enough to protect everything he holds dear? Or will the threats looming over his second life prove too formidable even for a reincarnated king?

Associated Names

• El comienzo después del fin
• La Vida después de la Muerte
• O Começo Depois do Fim
• Sondan Sonraki Başlangıç
• TBATE
• Ánh sáng cuối con đường
• آغاز پس از پایان
• البداية بعد النهاية
• 三岁开始做王者
• 最強の王様、二度目の人生は何をする?
• 终末起点끝이 아닌 시작

Where to Read TBATE?

You can read The Beginning After the End on the official Tapas platform and through Yen Press print volumes. However, if you’re short on time or simply want to experience the story in a completely new way, we offer concise manhwa recaps that capture all the essential plot points and exciting moments.