TBATE vs Solo Leveling: The Animation Showdown Fans Can’t Ignore!

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Summary

  • TBATE anime disappoints with lackluster animation, sparking comparisons to the high-quality Solo Leveling adaptation.
  • Solo Leveling sets a high standard with top-tier animation, while TBATE struggles to meet expectations.
  • The trend of adapting manhwa to anime sees mixed reactions, but Solo Leveling emerges as a benchmark for quality comparisons.

For “The Beginning After The End,” the adaptation has been receiving some harsh feedback from anime enthusiasts lately. Following its initial episodes that featured underwhelming and occasionally comical animation sequences, disgruntled viewers have started making comparisons with other shows to highlight the disparity in quality.

One frequently heard observation among viewers is that they often draw parallels with the recently acclaimed anime version of “Solo Leveling.” In contrast to the engaging portrayal given to “Solo Leveling,” many fans find the adaptation of “The Beginning After The End” falling noticeably short, even comically so. Here’s what some enthusiasts have to say about TBATE and why discussions about Solo Leveling persistently resurface.

TBATE Versus Solo Leveling

Two Highly Celebrated Manhwa

The second season of Solo Leveling has recently ended, featuring an impressive battle between Sung Jinwoo and the Ant King Beru, which has set a high bar for animation quality. This has unfortunately put the TBATE anime in a challenging position as viewers compare the two series.

In the world of manhwa enthusiasts, The Beginning After The End and Solo Leveling are highly praised as exceptional reads within the genre. As these series are airing back-to-back in successive anime seasons, it’s inevitable for fans to compare them. Regrettably, when placed side by side, the animation quality of TBATE falls significantly short compared to its counterpart.

I’m at a loss for words” (when comparing the fight scenes in TBATE and Solo Leveling) – Reddit user Only_Knowledge_1963

Critics have coined terms such as “The Frame After The End” and “Solo Framing” to highlight the perceived drop in animation quality observed in the TBATE adaptation. Disgruntled viewers of TBATE haven’t hesitated to voice their dissatisfaction with the show’s animation issues.

User MadOliveGaming humorously points out that the pacing of Solo Leveling is approximately 30 times faster than Tbate, as evidenced by the joke ‘for every 1 frame in Tbate, there are 30 frames in Solo Leveling!’

“More like hundred.” -Reddit user uuio9 replying to MadOliveGaming.

The optimism among some viewers persists that the animation quality might enhance in upcoming episodes, but judging by trailers and previews, it appears that no significant changes will occur in future story arcs. By the conclusion of Season 1, TBATE will boast 24 episodes, mirroring SL’s 25 episodes across two seasons. As a result, comparisons between these two series are expected to remain frequent, as each episode of TBATE offers fresh material for comparison with Solo Leveling.

Widespread Disappointment

Why the Comparisons Won’t Stop

Lately, it’s common to see popular manhwa and webtoon-style series being transformed into anime. However, except for Solo Leveling, these adaptations have generally received mixed reviews from viewers. For instance, the second season of Tower of God was criticized by fans online due to its animation quality, while A Returner’s Magic Should Be Special faced similar criticism when it premiered in 2023.

Due to past disappointments with anime adaptations not meeting their high expectations, manhwa fans are growing more cautious about new series. The latest example of this dilemma is The Beginning After The End, which has sparked debate over how popular manhwa should be adapted. In this ongoing battle for quality representation, it appears that Solo Leveling has risen to the top as one of the best manhwa-to-anime adaptations, setting a high standard for other series.

It’s possible to argue that fans are a challenging group to please, regardless of how a particular adaptation turns out. For instance, when Solo Leveling initially debuted, there were debates about its animation quality not meeting the expectations for an elite manhwa. However, over time, it has become the benchmark against which other manhwa adaptations are judged.

I have some feedback: it’s completely fine. The animation might not be exceptional, but everything else is excellent. One aspect alone shouldn’t deter someone who is a big fan of the original material from enjoying it.” -Reddit user ImMarkJr commenting on the comparison between Solo Leveling and TBATE (Touch the Beast and Awaken: The Great Ascension).

The Beginning After the End can be streamed on Crunchyroll.

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2025-04-17 01:55