The Beginning After the End Season 2
Also known as Saikyou no Ousama, Nidome no Jinsei wa Nani wo Suru? 2nd Season
最強の王様、二度目の人生は 何をする? 第2期
Arthur, now an adventurer, completes quest after quest alongside Jasmine, honing his swordsmanship and mana. One day, Brald, an AA-ranked adventurer, invites them to participate in a certain quest. Though Arthur and his companions wonder why they were chosen, Arthur decides to accept it as his final quest before entering the Academy. However, an unimaginable tragedy awaits them.
TV anime, 12 episodes, Spring 2026, studio A-CAT. Episode guide with the official trailer and links to licensed services. Studio studio A-CAT. Genres: Action, Adventure, Fantasy. Season: Spring 2026.
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Characters and voice cast
- Arthur Leywin (アーサー・レイウィン) - main character, voiced by Natsumi Fujiwara (藤原夏海); English dub: Amber May. In his former world, he lived as someone who stood on the top of his country in terms of combat and authority, until he was assassinated one day. However after dying as King Grey, he reawoke as Arthur Leywin as if he wasn’t assassinated.
- Jasmine Flamesworth (ジャスミン・フレームスワース) - main character, voiced by Chiaki Omigawa (小見川千明); English dub: Sarah Wiedenheft. Jasmine is a member of the adventurer party "Twin Horns" and a former comrade of Arthur’s parents. Although she is quiet and struggles to socialize, she is a skilled Augmenter who wields dual blades and is known for her sharp observational skills and high learning ability. (Source: Official Site)
- Elijah Knight (イライジャ・ナイト) - main character, voiced by Gen Satou (佐藤元); English dub: Jordan Dash Cruz
- Lucas Wykes (ルーカス・ワイクス) - main character, voiced by Shouya Chiba (千葉翔也); English dub: Drew Breedlove. Lucas Wykes is the second son of the Wykes family and the younger half-brother of Bairon Wykes.
- Tessia Eralith (テシア・エラリス) - supporting character, voiced by Kana Ichinose (市ノ瀬加那); English dub: Abigail Blythe. Tessia is an elf girl who was taken captive by slave traders in the forest and later crossed paths with Arthur. Her upbringing made her wary and reserved, but after meeting Arthur, she gradually became more cheerful and started smiling more often. (Source: Official Site)
- Reynolds Leywin (レイノルズ・レイウィン) - supporting character, voiced by Yamato Kinjou (金城大和). Father of Arthur and husband of Alice Leywin. He was the leader of the Twin Horns Party before his retirement as an adventurer.
- Helen Shard (ヘレン・シャード) - supporting character, voiced by Miyuu Ogura (小倉弥優)
- Adam Krensh (アダム・クレンシュ) - supporting character, voiced by Taihi Kimura (木村太飛)
- Alice Leywin (アリス・レイウィン) - supporting character, voiced by Rena Maeda (前田玲奈); English dub: Colleen Clinkenbeard. Mother of Arthur and wife of Reynolds Leywin.
- Durden Walker (ダーデン・ウォーカー) - supporting character, voiced by Shinya Takahashi (高橋伸也)
- Angela Rose (アンジェラ・ローズ) - supporting character, voiced by Riko Akechi (明智璃子)
- Sylvie (シルビー) - supporting character, voiced by Shiori Izawa (井澤詩織); English dub: Kayla Temshiv
- Vio (ヴィオ) - supporting character, voiced by Moe Nagamuta (永牟田萌)
- Feyrith (フェイリス) - supporting character, voiced by Shinnosuke Tokudome (徳留慎乃佑); English dub: Michelle Rojas
- Samantha Tempest (サマンサ・テンペスト) - supporting character, voiced by Yumiri Hanamori (花守ゆみり)
- Brald Landon (ブラルド・ランドン) - supporting character, voiced by Ryouta Oosaka (逢坂良太)
- Lilia Helstea (リリア・ヘルステア) - supporting character, voiced by Akari Yura (由良朱合)
- Eleanor Leywin (エレナ・レイウィン) - supporting character, voiced by Saya Aizawa (会沢紗弥)
Staff
- Original Creator: TurtleMe
- Director: Keitarou Motonaga (元永慶太郎)
- Story Supervisor: TurtleMe
- Series Composition: Takamitsu Kouno (鴻野貴光)
- Character Design: Masami Sueoka (末岡正美)
- Music: Keiji Inai (井内啓二)
- Theme Song Performance (ED): 22/7 (ナナブンノニジュウニ)
- ADR Director (Brazilian Portuguese): Raphael Ferreira
- Theme Song Performance (OP): SIX LOUNGE
- ADR Script (Brazilian Portuguese): Marcelo Del Greco
- Director of Photography: Keisuke Takahashi (高橋 圭祐)
- Music: Zio
- Art Director: Masahiro Kama (蒲 昌浩)
- Art Director: Ken Naitou (内藤 健)
Production: studio A-CAT (animation), Fuji TV, Crunchyroll, bilibili, AT-X, Movic, Hakuhodo, Kansai TV, KLOCKWORX, Slow Curve.
Opening and ending themes
- ED1: "Futatsu no Michi" by 22/7 (episodes 1-)
- OP1: "Sayonara ja Nai Hou ga Ii" by SIX LOUNGE (episodes 1-)
Latest The Beginning After the End Season 2 news
- 2026-04-24 - Hindi Dubs for The Beginning After the End Season 2, Reborn as a Vending Machine Season 3 Stream on Crunchyroll (Anime News Network)
- 2026-04-14 - The Beginning After the End Season 2 Unveils English Dub's Cast, April 15 Launch (Anime News Network)
- 2026-03-11 - The Beginning After The End Season 2's New Video Unveils More Cast, Opening Song, April 1 Debut (Anime News Network)
- 2025-11-30 - 22/7 Performs Ending Theme for The Beginning After the End Anime's 2nd Season (Anime News Network)
- 2025-10-10 - The Beginning After the End 2nd Season Anime's Teaser Reveals April 2026 Premiere (Anime News Network)
- 2025-06-14 - The Beginning After the End Anime's 2nd Season to Stream in India (Anime News Network)
- 2025-06-11 - The Beginning After the End Anime Gets 2nd Season Next Spring (Anime News Network)
12 episode discussion threads on r/anime.
Rankings on AniList: #51 most popular 2026, #17 most popular spring 2026.
AniList members score The Beginning After the End Season 2 65/100. On their lists: 12,206 watching, 21,672 completed, 12,178 planning to watch, 2,493 dropped; 918 favourites.
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The Beginning After the End Season 2 reviews
- "Now with wind physics!" - HeartbreakRebel, 61/100 (17 of 24 found it helpful) - full review on AniList
- "A disappointing adaptation of a story that deserves so much better" - MarckyuxZ, 65/100 (6 of 7 found it helpful) - full review on AniList
- "♛A stepdown from Season 1, despite marked improvements to fight scenes and general animation.♛" - DonnyRay7, 70/100 (1 of 7 found it helpful) - full review on AniList
The Beginning After the End Season 2 screenshots
Trailers and videos
- Trailer: The Beginning After the End Season 2 | Official Trailer | Crunchyroll
- Trailer: 『最強の王様』Season2 ティザーPV｜2026年4月放送開始
- Extra: 『最強の王様』Season2 ノンクレOP映像
11 episodes have their own official preview or clip on the episode page.
Episodes
- Episode 1: The King Begins Adventuring - episode preview
- Episode 2: The Princess Begins Adventuring - episode preview
- Episode 3: The King Is Stranded - episode preview
- Episode 4: The King's Homecoming - episode preview
- Episode 5: The King's Struggles - episode preview
- Episode 6: The King Is Betrayed - episode preview
- Episode 7: The King Survives - episode preview
- Episode 8: The King's Day in Court
- Episode 9: The King's Gratitude - episode preview
- Episode 10: The King Negotiates - episode preview
- Episode 11: The King Celebrates - episode preview
- Episode 12: The King Enrolls - episode preview