Summary
- The Beginning After The End is based on a Manhwa written by TurtleMe.
- Similar Manhwa options are available for TBATE fans craving more adventures.
- Commonalities in worldbuilding, combat scenes, and character growth are seen in various manhwa like TBATE.
The Beginning After The End has announced the production of an anime, and many fans of the series are eager to read more of Arthur Leywyn's story. But sadly, the manhwa has suffered countless delays, and readers are thirsty for some sword and sorcery adventures.
4 Things The Beginning After The End Anime Might Do Differently To The Manhwa
The Beginning After The End's anime is set to be released in 2025. Here are four things it may do differently from the Manhwa.
For those who cannot wait until TBATE resumes, perhaps these series with similar tropes will satisfy their hunger. There are plenty of offerings, ranging from a tale of adventure and swordsmanship to an academy life drama narrated from the perspective of a late-blooming mathematical genius and mage. Every reader will find something to enjoy.
Updated May 24, 2025, by Lucas Simons: After the release of TBATE's anime in April 2025, there's just not enough sword and sorcery action Manhwa to fill the gap as readers wait for the release of new episodes. With series like The Lord Coins Aren't Decreasing!? And Magician (KIMSarae), falling right in the middle of comedy and dark fantasy adventure, more and more series that become popular in Manhwa (and Webtoon) platforms are being discovered. So, in order to help readers who love TBATE find their next favorite series, we've updated this list with some more options that will satisfy even the most hardcore fans of high fantasy.
14 Magician
A Story Where The Characters Grow As You Read
- Genres: Dark Fantasy, Adventure, Drama, Sword and Sorcery, Tragedy
- Author & Artist: Kim Sarae
Across 11 years of publication, Magician has become one of the classic Manhwa and the vanguard of Korean Fantasy Comics transcending into global status. The story of Enzu and Iremi and how they forged an incredible bond allows readers to watch them grow from children to powerful heroes.
We can say that Kim Sarae set a powerful precedent in terms of fantasy worldbuilding and story direction. With incredible twists, a unique art style, and endearing friendship moments. This Manhwa is quite similar to TBATE in certain aspects of the construction of its magic system, and how the main characters interact between time, forging lasting bonds of friendship and facing larger-than-life foes together.
13 Overpowered Sword
When The Sacred Sword Chooses Another Hero Instead Of The Promised One
- Genres: Dark Fantasy, Adventure, Drama, Sword and Sorcery, Comedy, Romance
- Author & Artist: ELDO
Overpowered Sword is the story of Leon, a failed swordsman who was suddenly chosen by Elcid, the sacred sword. Since the hero chosen by the goddess, in the eyes of the former hero's spirit inhabiting the sword, was not worthy, picking up the next best option was a harsh but righteous choice. And that sudden shift in the typical trope of the chosen hero is what makes this series so good.
Leon is a hard-working, weak but mindful fellow; instead of the typical main character who breaks the power scale from the get-go, he has to sweat blood for every small power-up, until he finally becomes the promised hero. It has lots of common points with TBATE, but mainly its setting and the sprinkles of fantasy romance that are intertwined with the plot.
12 The Lord Coins Aren't Decreasing!?
A Fantasy Adventure About Being A Ruthless Interdimensional Merchant
- Genres: Action, Fantasy, Adventure, Regression
- Author: Mokhyun
- Artist: Teava
A formidable tale of regression and smart power moves where a formidable young noble changes his fate and that of his family, leading them to prosperity through a magical tome that allows him to trade across dimensions. With a captivating worldbuilding and an intense pacing, the series focuses on the consequences of greed and how the world changes when a new rich, and powerful player decides to move the strings behind the scenes.
Most of the time, this adventure Manhwa will lead readers into believing it's a comedy, due to certain moments of respite and comic relief, but in truth, it's a dark and deep tale of corruption, revenge, and political strife. Those who enjoyed TBATE's complex political relations and obscure background narrative will surely love The Lord Coins Aren't Decreasing!?
11 The Great Mage Of The Hero's Party Lives Again
A Story About Letting Go His Past Life, For The Sake Of The World
- Genre: Action, Reincarnation, Fantasy, Sword & Sorcery, School Life, Shounen
- Author: Jeonghoon
- Artists: Potetorosu
Ages ago, the Sage of the Hero's party sacrificed himself to ensure the rest of the saviors defeated the Demon Lord. After the battle was over, the Heroine and the surviving party members rescued his comatose body, and she spent the rest of her life waiting for him to come back to life. Sadly, she passed away, and the Sage never woke up. Instead, he reincarnated as a young noble from a Magician Clan.
The Great Mage of the Hero's Party Lives Again is a School Life/Drama story, with high doses of action, supported by the same trope as TBATE: that of the legendary hero reincarnated and re-discovering what means to live life, learn to love again, and forge new bonds of friendship with his fellow magicians.
10 Star Embracing Swordsman
A Story About Honor And Revenge
- Genre: Adventure, Drama, Dark Fantasy, Action, Historical
- Author: Q10 - Hong Dae Ui (Adaptation)
- Artist: juno
Star Embracing Swordsman tells the story of Vlad of Shoara, a poor orphan who was taken in by a brothel owner and a retired mercenary. After a fateful night in which Vlad's life is destroyed by a mysterious Knight and he swore revenge, he embarks on a journey to walk the path of the sword. He draws the attention of a powerful noble and enters his service as an apprentice knight under Sir Jayad.
5 Manhwa Like The Gamer You Should Read
These manhwa are the perfect choices for readers who enjoyed the Gamer.
The story has a lot of common points with TBATE, especially the impressive combat scenes, as well as the overall mood of the art and design. The worldbuilding is a common point as well, which has high fantasy and dark fantasy elements mixed together, and even some horror elements for good measure.
9 The Reformation Of The Deadbeat Noble
A Wholesome Power-Of-Friendship Adventure
- Genre: Fantasy, Reincarnation, Sword & Sorcery, Comedy, Drama, Action, Shonen
- Author: Doip
- Artist: Lee Deung Byeol
This manhwa tells a beautiful and wholesome story about friendship, reincarnation, overcoming grief, and moving on in life. It has some strong points in common with TBATE, since the main character of the story also grows up little by little, and also assists an academy to prepare himself to be a Swordmaster.
There's not so much magic in this tale unless readers count the Mystics, which are quite rare but still roam the world spreading some spellcraft here and there. The worldbuilding is quite similar, and the main villains of the story have similar motivations. It's quite a good read as well.
8 Seoul's Station Druid
The Story Of The Beast King Learning To Live In Society Again
- Genre: Sci-Fi, Action, Reverse Isekai, Dark Fantasy, Drama, Martial Arts
- Author: Jin Seol U
- Artists: liveBear, MUN Sung-ho
The main character in this manhwa is a powerful archdruid who transcends human understanding and has returned from another world to create a paradise on Earth. It has a similar setting to TBATE, though the story is intrinsically different.
The important thing is that its main character shares a similar mindset and resolution about how to handle things, even if it means crushing his enemies without mercy. The story can get a little quirky but has a good flow.
7 Dragon Devouring Mage
A Great Combo Of Adventure And Dark Fantasy
- Genre: Adventure, Shonen, Dark Fantasy, Sword And Sorcery, Action, Reincarnation
- Author: Ilhwang
- Artist: Ramwoo
Dragon Devouring Mage is a story about regression, academy life, swords, and sorcery. It has a lot of strong points in common with TBATE, and the protagonist also has a dragon pet accompanying him during his adventures.
10 Isekai Anime & Manga Protagonists Who Use Cheats
These isekai protagonists navigate other worlds with incredible powers that nobody else can claim.
But perhaps the biggest similarity is the political strife that lies behind every twist of the story. Both manhwa feature powerful foes moving in the shadows, trying to shape the fate of the world according to their own selfish desires.
6 The Extra's Academy Survival Guide
A Reincarnation Isekai With A Twist
- Genre: Action, Isekai, Sword & Sorcery, School Life, Shounen, Drama
- Authors: Corita
- Artist: Girin Geurin
The Extra's Academy Survival Guide is a quirky and wholesome tale of a reincarnated gamer sent to his favorite Visual Novel RPG, and becoming just a side character destined for failure. But his knowledge of how the world works allows him to be one step ahead all the time, finding the optimal path for survival in a place that is hellbent on ousting him.
The story is filled to the brim with academic life tropes, as much as TBATE is: betrayal, political strife, and power corrupting people. Sword and sorcery, dark fantasy, and a similar setting with a protagonist who is as iron-willed as smart complete the mix to create a suitable story for those who enjoy those tropes.
5 The Swordmaster's Youngest Son
Turning Back The Clock To Fight Once More
- Genre: Adventure, Shonen, Dark Fantasy, Sword And Sorcery, Action
- Author: AZI, HWANGZE PENGUIN, SYS
- Artist: Mr. Big
The Swordmaster's Youngest Son is a tale of Sword and Sorcery like few other series, with lots of points in common with TBATE's dark fantasy setting and art styles. To top it off, it has some great combat scenes, and great character developments as well.
On the downside, the story progresses quite slowly, and at an abnormally relaxed rate for an action manhwa. Perhaps that's the main difference between the two series since TBATE is a little bit more fast-paced.