The Isekai genre was sensational within the anime franchise at the start of its creation, birthing several shows with unique plots and peculiar characters. But, unfortunately, in recent years, the genre has become oversaturated and somewhat repetitive, starring different stories with similar themes and undertones. Interestingly, the webcomic, The Beginning After The End, popularly known as “TBATE”, features the predominant reincarnation theme in a different and refreshing way, contrary to most Isekai manga.

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Based on the fantasy web novel authored by TurtleMe, the story revolves around King Grey, who reincarnates into the continent of Dicathen as a gifted mage. To readers' delight, the webcomic manages to avoid the common Isekai tropes while dishing out an awesome storyline. Here’s what The Beginning After The End does better than most Isekai manga.

8 The Beginning After The End Has Zero Fan Service

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Fan service in the anime-manga industry is marked by characters' display of sensual elements to induce readers. The Isekai franchise heavily relies on this ‘fan service,' which is sometimes borderline inappropriate. These ‘questionable’ scenes can surprise unsuspecting readers, expecting to discover an entertaining read without sexualized themes.

From the start, The Beginning After The End has no such themes. Instead, the plot sticks to the storyline, revealing the constant mage battles and adventures without introducing any sexual-oriented or mildly erotic scenes. The absence of such cliché tropes makes the webcomic a refreshing read compared to most Isekai manga.

7 The Beginning After The End Has A Refined And Detailed Power System

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A common occurrence in most Isekai manga is the depiction of a somewhat complex power system without a proper explanation of how the character gains the skills and abilities. Most Isekai manga authors rarely make out time to properly introduce readers to the story's power system. Consequently, the protagonists often experience sudden exponential boosts in skills and abilities without any connection to what readers already know about the story.

When it comes to a defined & refined power system, TBATE leads most Isekai manga. The story clearly outlines the concept of mana and how mages can obtain their mana-based powers by properly explaining the quirks and advantages connected to the fantasy-lined entity.

6 The Beginning After The End Presents A Talented Protagonist, Not An Overpowered One

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Protagonists in Isekai differ in terms of abilities and characteristics. They can be stuck in a gaming world as an MMORPG player; they can resemble animals, such as a slime, and many show up as demon lords. Regardless of their nature, these protagonists always have one clear similarity. They are always overpowered from the start. Consequently, the story's narrative then relies on the protagonist's absurd strength to restore balance to their new world.

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In contrast, The Beginning After The End introduces readers to a talented protagonist, Arthur, who uses his otherworldly intellect to train his abilities. Despite Arthur's exceptional pace in mastering mana manipulation, there are still powerful side characters in the story that he can't measure up against. So, the story allows readers to experience the painstaking process of Arthur trying to become an exemplary mage.

5 The Beginning After The End Debunks The Isekai Harem Trope

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A popular, silly premise most Isekai manga are based on is the unavoidable harem narrative with the protagonist at the epicenter. This common trope, often characterized by fan service, contributes to the decline of a story's creative features since it's a predominant affair in the Isekai world.

Conversely, The Beginning After The End leaves no trace of the popular harem trope. Instead, the story focuses on the blossoming of the healthy friendship between Arthur Leywin and Tessia Eralith. Their relationship differs from the cliché Isekai trope, accentuating a warm friendship that closely mirrors the bonding that occurs in the real world.

4 The Beginning After The End Rejects Non-Human Reincarnation

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In recent years, Isekai manga involving the reincarnation of a human into a monster or non-human entity has skyrocketed in the past years. A classic example is Overlord, which features a skeletal being as the protagonist. That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime also adopts this narrative, using the slime Rimuru Tempest as its protagonist.

On the other hand, TBATE reincarnation, which is pretty straightforward, allows Arthur to retain his original human look, allowing readers to witness the interesting phase of the character, slowly adapting to his new, young human body, using improvised battle techniques to counter this unprecedented shortcoming.

3 The Beginning After The End’s Art Is Better Than Most Isekai Manga

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Usually, manga is drawn in black and white, so there's not much opportunity for detailing, except on rare occasions like Yusuke Murata's One-Punch Man and Berserk, which are not Isekai manga. However, The Beginning After The End is colored, and the art style is quite detailed, allowing readers to clearly make out the characters' movements during fights.

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Furthermore, the art properly accentuated the story's setting and the inherent fantasy-based elements. For instance, the Elshire Forest and the Kingdom of Elenoir were depicted using breathtaking art styles.

2 The Beginning After The End Has Solid Character Development

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As the Isekai genre grew popular with every passing year, the quality of the stories regressed significantly. The focus of the most recent Isekai manga centered around the unique skills and capabilities of the protagonist, leaving little room for character development. The absence of proper character development makes most Isekai stories sparse in terms of quality and depth.

On the contrary, the webcomic properly explores its characters, showing readers their visible growth occasionally. Arthur, for one, was used to being cold and withdrawn, a bad habit he picked up in his old world to assuage his emotional turmoil instead of tackling it. However, in the continent of Dicathen, readers see Arthur trying to kill this habit and open up to his new family, signaling a distinct growth in the character’s emotional maturity.

1 The Beginning After The End Has Great Pacing Compared To Most Isekai Manga

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Generally, the goal of Isekai manga is usually geared toward providing readers with quality entertainment. However, recent Isekai stories entertain readers using cheap storylines with numerous plot holes and bad pacing. So, it’s rare to see new Isekai manga with a well-detailed and unpredictable storyline.

Meanwhile, The Beginning After The End fleshes out a good story, using terrific pacing and unpredictable development. A perfect example is the Fall of Xyrus Academy, which no one expected to happen anytime soon. The webcomic threw fans off guard by using a plot development no one expected but was prepared for. In other words, the story's pacing was already well-crafted, allowing for a smooth transition into the unexpected scenario.

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