International Courant
EXCLUSIVE: Crunchyroll’s subsequent unique sequence might be an anime sequence adaptation of the Tapas Leisure-published webcomic The Starting After the Finish.
Set to drop subsequent 12 months, the sequence will observe the journey of King Gray, a once-powerful ruler reborn right into a world of magic, legendary creatures and epic battles as Arthur Leywin, a bay with untapped potential. As he discovers his new life is stuffed with hazard and journey, he’s pressured to grasp {powerful} spells and face fierce enemies to guard these he cares about and uncover the secrets and techniques of his mysterious reincarnation.
Notably, this Crunchyroll and the producers say this marks the primary time an American webcomic has been tailored as an anime sequence.
The official announcement of The Starting After the Finish is coming immediately at a New York Comedian-Con panel, the place the webcomic’s actor, TurtleMe, introduced it alongside Crunchyroll. Gradual Curve is producing, with animation from A-CAT. Crunchyroll will stream the sequence worldwide (together with India however excluding the remainder of Asia). You possibly can watch a trailer right here.
Keitaro Motonaga (Date A Stay, Katanagatari is director, with Takamitsu Kouno (Utawarerumono, Revue Starlight) overseeing the sequence composition. Masami Sueoka, recognized for his or her work on Destiny/Grand Order: Camelot and Black Clover, leads character design, whereas Keiji Inai (Is It Flawed to Attempt to Decide Up Ladies in a Dungeon?, The Rising of the Protect Hero) composes the sequence’ musical rating.
TurtleMe
Tapas Leisure
TurtleMe, the unique creator, might be carefully concerned within the adaptation as story supervisor and as an govt producer. Tapas’s Mike Zhu, Kevin Nicklaus, and TurtleMe LLC’s Gabrielle Luu are additionally govt producers.
The Starting After the Finish books have been revealed in seven languages up to now, with 5 volumes launched by Yen Press. One other is one the best way in 2025.
“I am excited to share that The Starting After the Finish is changing into an anime on Crunchyroll,” stated TurtleM. “Once I first began writing TBATE as an internet novel years in the past, I by no means imagined it will sooner or later attain this level. This milestone would not have been potential with out the unbelievable assist from each fan alongside the best way. I am unable to wait to rejoice the premiere subsequent 12 months with all of you, whether or not you are a long-time reader or a brand new viewer.”
“We’re extremely excited to introduce The Starting After the Finish as an anime, marking an thrilling new chapter for each Tapas and this beloved sequence,” stated Zhu, Head of Comedian and Movie & TV at Tapas. “It is a fantastic alternative that enables us to share TBATE’s epic story with followers around the globe in a complete new manner. This collaboration represents a significant milestone for us and US created webcomics, and we won’t wait to see the joy it sparks amongst our neighborhood and past.”
