It’s not just accurate to describe anime enthusiasts as passionate; it’s an understatement. While there are many who maintain their composure, a significant portion of the fanbase tends to receive attention due to their intense reactions, often expressing strong disapproval about new series, films, actors, and more. This phenomenon is what recently affected the anime adaptation of “The Beginning After the End“. In response to the release of the first two episodes, over 50,000 fans started an online petition demanding that the anime be canceled and remade.
Among the people who have added their names to the petition, some may genuinely care about TurtleMe’s web novels and webtoons being adapted with quality and care. However, like any dedicated fanbase, there could be a few individuals whose intense feelings border on excessive negativity. The petition has garnered significant attention online, but is its popularity due to fans overstepping boundaries or simply reflecting deep-seated passion?
Is The Beginning After the End’s Petition Disrespectful, or Justified?
It’s worth noting that due to individual preferences, perspectives, and backgrounds, there isn’t one universally agreed-upon answer regarding the quality of a particular anime like “The Beginning After the End.” Factors such as your personal history with the franchise, other anime experiences, and unique taste in animation can greatly influence your opinion. Despite a significant number of people (over 50,000) voicing their disapproval by signing a petition to cancel it, many viewers continue to appreciate the ongoing series. On Crunchyroll, it currently holds a 4-star rating based on nearly 40,000 reviews and maintains moderately successful IMDb ratings for each episode.
The counter-argument against the online petition stems from a standpoint of respect. It’s quite simple for viewers to watch an ordinary or poor quality anime and conclude that the creators didn’t care about the original content, or didn’t fully grasp its intricacies. However, in most instances, this isn’t accurate. Animators typically join their profession out of a deep love for art and anime. Despite the general mediocrity of The Beginning After the End‘s animation, it doesn’t necessarily mean that there weren’t animators and staff who invested their heart and soul into the production. To many, a petition asking for all this passion to be discarded and remade by someone else is disrespectful towards the efforts of the animators, as it undermines the hard work they put into their creation.
To those who cherish TurtleMe’s series, the petition doesn’t intend disrespect towards Studio A-Cat animators. Rather, it arises from a passionate fondness for the original content and a hope that the anime adaptation mirrors the novels’ excellence. The captivating aspects of “The Beginning After the End” lie primarily in its power fantasy and combat scenes. Consequently, a lackluster action sequence in the anime has made fans feel as though the source material hasn’t been fully appreciated.
What Next for The Beginning After the End?
One significant query about the effectiveness of the fan petition for the series “The Beginning After the End” persists: will it truly make a difference? With over 50,000 signatures, this petition has garnered considerable support. The intense criticism towards the program led TurtleMe to communicate with the audience, urging fans to appreciate Studio A-Cat’s efforts. However, while the petition is gaining momentum, it does not necessarily guarantee a role in shaping the show’s future.
Given the extensive investment of time and resources Studio A-Cat has made in The Beginning After the End, it’s less likely than fans might anticipate that they would cancel the series. At present, four episodes are accessible to stream on Crunchyroll, with fresh installments being unveiled weekly. The first season is planned to span 24 episodes in total.
It seems doubtful that significant improvements in animation quality will occur in Season 1. Even though a fan petition might not lead to the show’s cancellation and remake, if The Beginning After the End is renewed for a second season, there may be an opportunity for the enthusiasm of the fanbase to impact the animation quality of Season 2. However, this is something that we’ll need to wait and see.
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2025-04-25 19:13