A Critical Turning Point in The Beginning After The End Season 2: The Elderwood Arc Begins!
Making a huge impact in the anime world, The Beginning After The End (TBATE) continues to keep fans glued to their screens with its second season. A new trailer and visual have been shared for the series' highly anticipated Elderwood Arc. Starting with the 5th episode, which will be released on April 29, 2026, this new arc will play a crucial role in the development of our protagonist Arthur Leywin and the progression of the story. The released trailer gives the first clues about how fierce the upcoming battles will be.
Written by TurtleMe (Brandon Lee) and originally an American web novel, the series holds the distinction of being the first American work to be adapted into an anime by a Japanese studio. The anime, produced by Studio A-CAT, is directed by Keitaro Motonaga, known for works such as Date A Live and Katanagatari. Having reached a large fan base with its first season, the production aims to faithfully bring Arthur's adventures to the screen in its second season as well. In this new arc in particular, we will see Arthur's development in swordsmanship alongside his magic abilities up close.
At this stage of the story, Arthur is sharpening his skills by completing various missions with his adventuring companion Jasmine Flamesworth. However, a mysterious invitation from the AA-rank adventurer Brald will change everything. Accepting this offer as his final mission before entering the academy, Arthur will find himself in the middle of a tragedy and a massive struggle he could never have imagined. The Elderwood Arc is known as one of the most beloved parts of the series for both its emotional depth and high-paced fight scenes, and fans are especially looking forward to the encounter with the Elderwood Guardian.
The series, which features successful voice actors such as Natsumi Fujiwara (Arthur Leywin), Makoto Furukawa (Grey), and Kana Ichinose (Tessia Eralith), can be watched globally via Crunchyroll. Expected to consist of 12 episodes in total, the visual quality the season will offer in its action scenes is one of the most discussed topics among the community. The performance Studio A-CAT displays in this critical arc will play a decisive role for the future seasons of the series.
