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The Best Episodes of The Beginning After the End Season 1

Every episode of The Beginning After the End Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of The Beginning After the End Season 1!

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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

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    The Beginning After the End Season 1 Episode 1 - The Rebirth of the King
    6.3/10(1243 votes)

    #1 - The Rebirth of the King

    S1:E1

    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.

    Director:Keitaro Motonaga
    Writer:Takamitsu Kohno

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  2. The Beginning After the End Season 1 Episode 2 - The King, Under Attack
    5.6/10(668 votes)

    #2 - The King, Under Attack

    S1:E2

    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...

    Director:Honami Inamura
    Writer:Takamitsu Kohno

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  3. The Beginning After the End Season 1 Episode 3 - Meeting the King
    5.6/10(400 votes)

    #3 - Meeting the King

    S1:E3

    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...?

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. The Beginning After the End Season 1 Episode 4 - Saved by the King
    5.8/10(392 votes)

    #4 - Saved by the King

    S1:E4

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. The Beginning After the End Season 1 Episode 5 - The King's Test
    6.0/10(315 votes)

    #5 - The King's Test

    S1:E5

    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...

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. The Beginning After the End Season 1 Episode 6 - The King's Training
    6.3/10(293 votes)

    #6 - The King's Training

    S1:E6

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. The Beginning After the End Season 1 Episode 7 - The King Says Goodbye
    6.6/10(312 votes)

    #7 - The King Says Goodbye

    S1:E7

    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…

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. The Beginning After the End Season 1 Episode 8 - Reunited with the King
    5.9/10(258 votes)

    #8 - Reunited with the King

    S1:E8

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. The Beginning After the End Season 1 Episode 9 - The King Teaches
    6.1/10(237 votes)

    #9 - The King Teaches

    S1:E9

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. The Beginning After the End Season 1 Episode 10 - The King’s Defiance
    7.2/10(277 votes)

    #10 - The King’s Defiance

    S1:E10

    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!

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. The Beginning After the End Season 1 Episode 11 - The King’s Decision
    6.4/10(192 votes)

    #11 - The King’s Decision

    S1:E11

    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...

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. The Beginning After the End Season 1 Episode 12 - The King’s Departure
    6.6/10(198 votes)

    #12 - The King’s Departure

    S1:E12

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"The Rebirth of the King" is the best rated episode of "The Beginning After the End" season 1. It scored 6.3/10 based on 1243 votes. Directed by Keitaro Motonaga and written by Takamitsu Kohno, it aired on 4/2/2025. This episode is rated 0.7 points higher than the second-best, "The King, Under Attack".