TV series · 2025 · Animation, Action & Adventure
Is The Beginning After the End OK for kids?
After a mysterious death, King Grey is reborn as Arthur Leywin on the magical continent of Dicathen. Although he enters his second life as a baby, his previous wisdom remains. He begins to master magic and forge his own path as the years go by, seeking to correct the mistakes of his past life.
At a glance
Kids preset · gentle limits for younger children
Not a fit
Under the Kids preset it goes over the limits: nudity is mild, sexual content is severe, sexualised imagery is mild and 4 more.
Teen-safe preset · room for action and drama, nothing explicit
Not a fit
Under the Teen-safe preset it goes over the limits: sexual content is severe.
Every family draws the line differently. Set your own rules and see whether The Beginning After the End fits yours, topic by topic. Free.
Set your own rulesWhat's in it, topic by topic
Sexual & romantic
- NudityMild
IMDb lists only a child's buttocks briefly visible; Cineparenting says no nudity. Non-sexual and brief.
Sources: imdb.com, cineparenting.com
- Sexual contentSevere
Men verbally imply they plan to rape a kidnapped woman (sexual violence threat); no explicit sex scenes otherwise.
Sources: imdb.com, cineparenting.com, animenewsnetwork.com
- Sexualised imageryMild
Some outfits may be revealing, with occasional mild suggestive moments like flirtation; not emphasized.
Sources: cineparenting.com
- Kissing & romanceMild
Occasional flirtation and romantic tension; the loving parents are the only romance Common Sense lists.
Sources: commonsensemedia.org, cineparenting.com
Language & behaviour
- ProfanityMild
Strong profanity is rare; characters occasionally say 'damn' or 'hell'.
Sources: imdb.com, cineparenting.com, ageratingjuju.com, commonsensemedia.org
- Vulgarity & crude humourMild
Mild toilet humor in episode 1 (poopy diapers, itchy), toned down from the source.
Sources: animenewsnetwork.com, gamerant.com
- Verbal abuse & bullyingMild
Arthur is bullied by bratty elf kids in one episode; no sustained abuse described.
Sources: cbr.com
- Discrimination & hateMild
Racism toward a dwarf appears only in later source-story arcs, not confirmed in the anime; treated critically there.
Sources: animeuknews.net, tvtropes.org, commonsensemedia.org
- Disrespectful behaviour & role modelsNone
Characters described as wholesome and likable with kind, loving parents; no glorified defiance described.
Sources: commonsensemedia.org
- Dangerous imitable actsMild
Four-year-old fights bandits with sword and magic, shown as dangerous; sparring is a test. Mostly fantasy.
Sources: cbr.com, commonsensemedia.org
Violence & intensity
- Violence & goreModerate
Fantasy battles with swords and magic; blood, dead bodies and a bandit killed; not excessively gory.
Sources: commonsensemedia.org, imdb.com, ageratingjuju.com
- Frightening & intense scenesModerate
Bombs dropped on a city with screams implying deaths, intense battles, and a kidnapping with rape threat.
Sources: commonsensemedia.org, imdb.com, ageratingjuju.com
- Self-harm & suicideNo info
We couldn't find enough about this topic yet.
Sources: gamerant.com
- Death & griefModerate
Dragon Sylvia sacrifices her life for Arthur, who is reborn after dying; implied deaths in a bombed city. Dragon dies.
Sources: en.wikipedia.org, animenewsnetwork.com, commonsensemedia.org
- Alcohol, drugs & smokingMild
IMDb rates alcohol, drugs and smoking as mild with no specific scenes described.
Sources: imdb.com
Topics some families want to know about
- LGBTQ+ representationNot present
Sources mention no LGBTQ+ characters or themes; only absence of mentions, not an explicit statement.
- Religious contentNot present
No real-world religion; god-like Asuras are fantasy races and reincarnation is a magic plot element.
Sources: animeascension.com, cineparenting.com
- Occult & magicCentral
Fairy-tale fantasy magic is central: reborn child mage, mana, dragon companion Sylvie; not occult practice.
Sources: tvtropes.org
- Political & ideological themesNo info
We couldn't find enough about this topic yet.
Sources: cineparenting.com
- Products & advertisingNo info
We couldn't find enough about this topic yet.
- Messages & valuesPositive or neutral
Messages of living a sincere, kind and courageous life, with loving, protective parents as role models.
Sources: commonsensemedia.org, en.wikipedia.org, animenewsnetwork.com
How we rate
We read parent guides, reviews and official ratings for every title and rate 21 topics, from kissing and profanity to violence, frightening scenes, substance use and the messages a story leaves behind, each with a reason and its sources. Our team verifies what the sources leave out. You set a limit per topic, and every title gets a clear verdict against your rules, not someone else's age label.