The Elderwood Arc is a fan-favorite turning point in the source material, so webnovel and webcomic readers have been waiting to see this animated and episode 5 onwards is going to feel like a major payoff moment. A-CAT's continued work on Season 2 has been solid, with the adaptation keeping the spirit of TurtleMe's series intact, and entering a more action-heavy arc should give them room to flex. TurtleMe's direct involvement as story supervisor matters too because having the original creator overseeing the adaptation helps keep the anime aligned with what readers actually love about the series. Dropping a hype trailer right before a major arc shift is also smart marketing because it keeps weekly viewers locked in and brings lapsed watchers back.

The currently broadcasting second season of the anime adapting TurtleMe's The Beginning After the End webnovel/webcomic series enters a new story arc beginning with the broadcast of episode 5 on April 29, and now a new trailer hints at climactic things to come in the "Elderwood Arc."

The Beginning After the End Elderwood Arc Trailer

Production Staff

• Director: Keitao Motonaga

• Organization: Takamitsu Kono

• Story Supervision: TurtleMe

• Character Designs: Masami Sueoka

• Music: Keiji Inai

• Studio: A-CAT

About the Series

The Beginning After the End is based on the novel and comic series created by TurtleMe and published by Tapas Entertainment. Crunchyroll streams the anime adaptation.

The Story

Studio Echo describes the story.

Broadcast Information

The "Elderwood Arc" of The Beginning After the End Season 2 begins with episode 5 on April 29, streaming on Crunchyroll.

How are you feeling about the Elderwood Arc finally being adapted? Is A-CAT's handling of Season 2 living up to your expectations as a fan of TurtleMe's original webnovel and webcomic, or is the new trailer pulling you back in for the April 29 broadcast? Let us know in the comments.