The Beginning After the End Season 2 Episode 4: The King's Homecoming

Manga chapter 79-83

Canon/HIGH

OSHIMETER

6.1

18 Fans

5

4

3

2

1

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The Beginning After the End Season 2 Episode 4: The King's Homecoming

Manga chapter 79-83

Canon/HIGH

← Prev: EP 3 Next: EP 5 →

OSHIMETER

6.1

18 Fans

5

4

3

2

1

PacingVisualWritingEmo ImpactSoundtrack

READTHROUGH

Contains spoilers • 15 scenes • 4 min read

QUICK TAKES

Un nuevo aventurero se acerca a Jasmine. Ella y Arthur se preocupan, aunque creo que por motivos distintos. Arthur también pasa tiempo con su familia y es divertido verlo complicado con salir de compras con su madre y hermana, jaja. Un episodio con más slice of life que acción.

Another episode with underwhelming animation, but at least I can appreciate what they did with the fight choreography. I really liked the combination attacks between Elijah, Note, and Lukas, and I found their banter during the fight genuinely entertaining.

This is a filler episode for me, because I thought it was going to be hype but turns out to be boring. It was such a boring episode and the episode did not just add some excitement for me. I did like the fight scene because of that I’d rate it 4/10 for this episode.

La verdad no se que decir: muy lento, no avanza nada en la trama, la animación empeora bastante en ciertos momentos, es bastante predecible con el "hype" que pretende hacer. un episodio muy pasable

I don't know what to say about this episode. So much happened but none of it really meant anything. The focus jumping from one thing to another just confused me. At least we get to see some of Arthur's increase in strength? I really hope this gets better. Filler, I guess.

The pacing in this one is slow, and no action is happening in it. It's not boring, but it could have been used to build the plot to a greater unexpected major events in the end. The slow pace didn't warrant the value of the story. I was expecting more things are gonna happen now.

Not sure what to say. Pretty mid episode, ig they're trying to set up the dungeon part but I'm not feeling the hype. This episode felt like hours with nothing much going on plot-wise

Some scenes feel unnecessary. And I'm so disappointed that the anime isn't living up to my expectations, especially for this episode. The tension's supposed to be building up by now but... Where is it?

uncultured_bovine

The transitions between scenes are done so weirdly. No indications whatsoever, I find myself confused most of the time about where we are in the narrative. The voice acting in the comedic parts feel awkward too

Seeing Arthur reflect on his family and how much they mean to him was really touching and shows how much he's grown

princess_abi_254

Jasmine always has Arthur's back but her worries about the secret quest felt so real and made you think about the danger

My favorite part was watching Arthur train with the Twin Horns he moves so fast and his power keeps surprising everyone

That dungeon reveal at the end with the glowing eyes was so creepy, and then you see Lucas going in too, which just makes everything even more tense and exciting for what's coming next

jeremiah_gottwald_175

Lucas is still so full of himself but you can see Arthur understands where that pressure comes from deep down

I thought it was sweet when Sylvie was reluctant to stay outside the dungeon and how Arthur reassured her

Bralud just walking in demanding things you could feel the power difference and it made me nervous for Arthur

EPISODE CONTEXT

Following the previous episode's isolating ordeal, this installment serves as an emotional exhale — pulling Arthur back into the orbit of his closest relationships before the season's larger conflicts demand his full attention. It functions as a transitional bridge between external adversity and internal reckoning, giving the character dynamics room to breathe. What unfolds here is likely to inform the emotional stakes of the episodes ahead.

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EPISODE CONTEXT

Following the previous episode's isolating ordeal, this installment serves as an emotional exhale — pulling Arthur back into the orbit of his closest relationships before the season's larger conflicts demand his full attention. It functions as a transitional bridge between external adversity and internal reckoning, giving the character dynamics room to breathe. What unfolds here is likely to inform the emotional stakes of the episodes ahead.

READTHROUGH

Contains spoilers • 15 scenes • 4 min read

QUICK TAKES

Un nuevo aventurero se acerca a Jasmine. Ella y Arthur se preocupan, aunque creo que por motivos distintos. Arthur también pasa tiempo con su familia y es divertido verlo complicado con salir de compras con su madre y hermana, jaja. Un episodio con más slice of life que acción.

Another episode with underwhelming animation, but at least I can appreciate what they did with the fight choreography. I really liked the combination attacks between Elijah, Note, and Lukas, and I found their banter during the fight genuinely entertaining.

This is a filler episode for me, because I thought it was going to be hype but turns out to be boring. It was such a boring episode and the episode did not just add some excitement for me. I did like the fight scene because of that I’d rate it 4/10 for this episode.

La verdad no se que decir: muy lento, no avanza nada en la trama, la animación empeora bastante en ciertos momentos, es bastante predecible con el "hype" que pretende hacer. un episodio muy pasable

I don't know what to say about this episode. So much happened but none of it really meant anything. The focus jumping from one thing to another just confused me. At least we get to see some of Arthur's increase in strength? I really hope this gets better. Filler, I guess.

The pacing in this one is slow, and no action is happening in it. It's not boring, but it could have been used to build the plot to a greater unexpected major events in the end. The slow pace didn't warrant the value of the story. I was expecting more things are gonna happen now.

Not sure what to say. Pretty mid episode, ig they're trying to set up the dungeon part but I'm not feeling the hype. This episode felt like hours with nothing much going on plot-wise

Some scenes feel unnecessary. And I'm so disappointed that the anime isn't living up to my expectations, especially for this episode. The tension's supposed to be building up by now but... Where is it?

uncultured_bovine

The transitions between scenes are done so weirdly. No indications whatsoever, I find myself confused most of the time about where we are in the narrative. The voice acting in the comedic parts feel awkward too

Seeing Arthur reflect on his family and how much they mean to him was really touching and shows how much he's grown

princess_abi_254

Jasmine always has Arthur's back but her worries about the secret quest felt so real and made you think about the danger

My favorite part was watching Arthur train with the Twin Horns he moves so fast and his power keeps surprising everyone

That dungeon reveal at the end with the glowing eyes was so creepy, and then you see Lucas going in too, which just makes everything even more tense and exciting for what's coming next

jeremiah_gottwald_175

Lucas is still so full of himself but you can see Arthur understands where that pressure comes from deep down

I thought it was sweet when Sylvie was reluctant to stay outside the dungeon and how Arthur reassured her

Bralud just walking in demanding things you could feel the power difference and it made me nervous for Arthur

©TBATE Anime Production Committee

AnimeOshi.com refers to anime titles, character names, logos, and other trademarked or copyrighted materials to identify and describe the works being reviewed, discussed, ranked or otherwise referenced on this site. This usage is believed to be nominative fair use or non-infringing and is not intended to imply any affiliation with the respective rights holders.

All trademarks and copyrights remain the property of their owners. If you are a rights holder and have concerns about any content on this site, please contact us at legal@animeoshi.com

©TBATE Anime Production Committee

AnimeOshi.com refers to anime titles, character names, logos, and other trademarked or copyrighted materials to identify and describe the works being reviewed, discussed, ranked or otherwise referenced on this site. This usage is believed to be nominative fair use or non-infringing and is not intended to imply any affiliation with the respective rights holders.

All trademarks and copyrights remain the property of their owners. If you are a rights holder and have concerns about any content on this site, please contact us at legal@animeoshi.com