It’s not unusual for anime to be based on webcomics or webtoons, but what sets “The Beginning After the End” apart is its unique origin story. The web series was created by Korean-American author Brandon Lee, also known as TurtleMe, and illustrated by Fuyuki23. Unlike most webtoons, this one was produced in America, making it the first American web novel to receive an anime adaptation. The original webcomic is published by Tapas, a Korean digital platform with a focus on North American markets. This shows that anime’s global appeal is expanding, as more and more brands and companies are capitalizing on the growing popularity of this medium.
Regardless of its American roots, “The Beginning After the End” has garnered a substantial global fanbase. The original web novel boasts a significant following both in the Eastern and Western regions, making it an attractive series for global distribution. The popularity of “The Beginning After the End” is also a testament to the growing appeal of webcomics, particularly in the West, where series derived from web series like “Solo Leveling” have been transformed into massive anime shows with extensive marketing campaigns. Webcomics such as manga, manhwa, and others are gaining recognition and may soon become the next major trend in anime.
The Beginning After the End, A Western Anime
In an interesting twist, “The Beginning After the End” will mark the first instance of an American web novel being adapted into an anime by an Asian studio. However, it’s worth noting that American cartoons have a history of outsourcing their animation to Asian studios for quite some time. For example, “The Simpsons” has used Korean studio AKOM for several years during its peak period. Shows like “Avatar: The Last Airbender” draw obvious inspiration from Asia, and the Netflix series “Scott Pilgrim vs. the World” was penned by an American team but animated in Japan by Science Saru, Inc.
In a chat with Anitrendz, TurtleMe talked about his impact on “The Beginning After the End,” explaining why he thinks the series resonated on both sides of the world. The author credits his diverse upbringing with American and Asian media as the key influence, naming “Fullmetal Alchemist,” “Hunter x Hunter,” “Eragon,” and “The Name of the Wind” among his biggest inspirations. He attributes the series’ success to writing something he wished he had growing up, a blend of Western and Eastern elements, making it appealing to audiences in both the East and West. TurtleMe is actively engaged with the anime adaptation’s development and hopes fans of the webcomic will appreciate the unique experience the medium offers.
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2025-01-12 06:40