5 Major Differences Between The Beginning After The End Anime and Web Novel You Won’t Believe!

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Summary

  • Pacing in the childhood arc is faster, omitting key scenes and character development.
  • Arthur’s inner voice in anime is more present-focused compared to the web novel.
  • The bandit attack arc is rushed in the anime, skipping critical character interactions and details.

I’ve found myself swept up in the ripples caused by “The Beginning After The End Anime” since its debut, as numerous viewers, including myself, have observed subtle discrepancies between the anime and the original Web Novel and Manhwa. These differences could potentially influence the direction of the series moving forward. However, it’s clear that there have been significant alterations made during the adaptation process.

In this discussion, we’ll explore some modifications made in the anime adaptation of “The Beginning After The End,” compared to its original web novel and manhwa versions. These alterations significantly influence the narrative flow, world creation, and character growth.

We’ll be looking at differences between the anime version of “The Beginning After The End” and its source material (web novel and manhwa) and discussing how these changes impact the storytelling aspects like pace, world-building, and character development.

5. The Pacing In The Childhood Arc Is Faster

Arthur’s Early Years Chapters Skip A Lot Of Important Details

It’s plausible that this change stands out significantly among the series thus far. While both the Web Novel and Manhwa delve deeply into Arthur’s childhood, his evolution as a magician (Emitter) and warrior, drawing upon his previous life experiences during training, the anime omits many key scenes and challenges faced by young Arthur as he acclimates to this new environment.

The anime tends to emphasize comedic moments over depicting Arthur’s gradual transformation from a brooding character to someone who embraces his new family, which is an important aspect of his character growth that isn’t fully explored.

4. Arthur’s Inner Voice Seems To Be More Focused On The Present

In The Web Novel, He Seems More Concerned About The Life He Left Behind

One characteristic of Arthur’s personality is his ability to recall every detail from his past life vividly. However, as he matures, his focus on the past diminishes and he learns to live more in the present moment. Although traumatic events can suddenly bring back memories (in the form of sporadic flashbacks) of his former life, it’s important to note that the Arthur portrayed in the anime adapts relatively quickly to the present circumstances.

In the anime adaptation, King Grey’s ‘inner voice’ appears more as an observer rather than a fundamental aspect of his character. Conversely, Arthur from the web novel and manhwa struggles significantly to progress, while the anime version seems to advance effortlessly. This shift in portrayal has noticeably influenced the pace at which the character evolves.

3. The Bandit Attack Arc Happens Way Faster And With More Obvious Consequences

There’s An Obvious Time Skip Before And After The Attack

In my observation, there’s a significant leap forward in the ‘Journey to Xyryus’ storyline that seems to bypass crucial moments detailing Arthur’s bonding experiences with his fellow Twin Horns party members. This skip also appears to have brushed over some intriguing aspects of Arthur’s parents’ past as adventurers, information that would have added depth to the narrative. It almost feels as though these elements had to be condensed to accommodate the limited scope of just two episodes in the series.

In the Web Novel adaptation, the storyline unfolds over several weeks, however, the anime condenses this timeline for a quicker progression, thereby presenting Arthur’s encounter with Sylvia in a more intense and streamlined fashion. Certain moments have been labeled as “time skips,” but it’s important to note that subsequent episodes also alter significant plot developments within the series.

2. The Anime Skips The Lost In The Forest Part

Arthur Simply Appears At Sylvia’s Nest

One significant alteration in the series, omitting the part where Arthur is lost in the forest following the bandit attack, has been a subject of much debate due to its impact. Instead of surviving miraculously and immediately meeting Sylvia, both the Web Novel and Manhwa portray Arthur’s condition as critical after his fall. He didn’t just recover quickly; rather, he endured days of struggle with his body severely injured, on the brink of starvation and dehydration.

Fans often find themselves troubled by the sequence in which Arthur cautiously navigates through the forest, eventually locating Sylvia’s hideout by tracking her voice. Some argue that this scene had to be cut for the story to align with the adaptation, while others believe it should have been included. In reality, this portion of the series underscored not just Arthur’s tenacity to endure, but also his cunningness and composure in a perilous circumstance.

1. Sylvia’s Design Is Much More Human-like

A Change Many Fans Have Seen As A Mistake

In both the Manhwa and the Novel, Arthur encounters Sylvia who is in a unique state known as her ‘battle-form.’ This form combines characteristics of an anthropomorphic beast and a dragon, unexpectedly appearing when Arthur wakes up in Episode 3 of The Beginning After The End. However, it was the disclosure of Sylvia’s true appearance that left fans most astonished, given the numerous variations between the Webnovel and the Anime.

In Webnovel, Sylvia’s draconic essence is highlighted, but the anime portrays a human-like figure with hair and features resembling humans and Asuras. Although it might enhance the emotional impact, the appearance in the anime significantly deviates from the initial concept.

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2025-05-01 03:34