The recent developments in The Beginning After The End (TBATE) have continuously drawn attention from anime enthusiasts. After the initial episodes, while the animation quality seemed inconsistent and often lacking, fans began to compare it to other series to highlight the differences in quality.
TBATE Compared to Solo Leveling
Solo Leveling recently concluded its second season, featuring a remarkable battle between Sung Jinwoo and King Beru. The novelty and quality of this adaptation are key reasons why TBATE faces such scrutiny when compared to these two series.
Both The Beginning After The End and Solo Leveling are celebrated among manhwa fans as outstanding works in this genre. Since both series premiered in consecutive anime seasons, it’s understandable that fans would compare the two.
However, this comparison has led to unique nicknames like “The Frame After The End” or “Solo Framing,” which capture the perceived shortcomings in the animation quality of TBATE.
While viewers continue to hope that the animation quality will improve in future episodes of TBATE, based on the introductory segments and prior viewing experiences, it seems that substantial changes may not occur in upcoming episodes of the series.
By the end of the first part, TBATE will have 24 episodes, creating a direct 1:1 comparison with the 25 episodes of Solo Leveling across two seasons. This indicates that continuous comparisons between the two series might persist.
As Comparisons Widen, Disappointment Grows
The adaptation of popular manhwa and webtoons has become a significant trend in the anime industry lately. Unfortunately, adaptations outside of Solo Leveling often face numerous criticisms. Season 2 of the anime Tower of God received backlash from fans due to poor animation quality, while A Returner’s Magic Should Be Special also had to contend with similar negative feedback when its first episode aired in 2023.
Because of this trend, manhwa enthusiasts are increasingly wary as anime adaptations do not always live up to their expectations. The Beginning After The End represents the latest milestone in this ongoing struggle.
In this battle of adaptations, just like Solo Leveling, TBATE has emerged as one of the leading manhwa transitioning to anime, setting a benchmark in terms of quality compared to other adaptations.
However, it is important to note that the first airing of Solo Leveling sparked a significant discussion regarding the animation quality, which did not quite meet the standards expected from a beloved manhwa. Therefore, Solo Leveling has become the gold standard used to measure the quality of other manhwa adaptations, evaluating how they stack up against each other.
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