The anime adaptation of "The Beginning After the End" has only been on the air for two episodes and has already become a topic of debate among fans. The reason? The animation quality has disappointed many, and criticism has been swift. Given this situation, the creator of the original work decided to break the silence with a very personal message on Reddit, seeking to clarify things and ease the tension.
From the
start, the author made it clear that he's no stranger to the buzz on social
media: " Things have gotten... noisy, for lack of a better word ,"
he wrote, acknowledging the controversy. But far from being bothered, he
expressed his gratitude for the support he's received from his most loyal fans:
" I've been truly moved by the heartfelt messages I've
received. In these nearly ten years of writing TBATE, this story has brought
together an incredible community ."
He also
talked about how his role has changed since the story became so big: “ Before,
it was just me writing in the corner of a coffee shop. Now I have a team,
partners, readers… and every new step brings its own challenges .”
On producing the anime, he was quite honest: “ Working with so many
people—Tapas, Studio A-Cat, Crunchyroll—has been a total learning experience.
Everyone has their own vision of what TBATE could be. In the end, there will
always be creative differences, but I truly believe everyone is doing their best .”
And he made
one thing very clear to those who think he's behind every decision in the
adaptation: " In the anime industry, it's extremely rare for
the author to have control over the details of the project from the beginning.
It was a shock for me, because I'm used to overseeing everything, from the
novel to the comic ." Despite everything, he hasn't lost
faith in what they're building: " When you love something—a
pet, your story, your child—and it faces problems, you don't throw everything
away and start from scratch. You support it and help it grow ."
He recalled
that when they started the manhwa adaptation, there was also criticism:
" We could only make chapters of 30-50 panels, much less than
'normal'. But thanks to the support, the team grew and we were able to improve.
This isn't so different ." Near the end of his message,
he issued a call to the community: " I'm not asking you to like
something you don't like, but please be respectful and set an example in this
vast ocean that is the internet ." He added: " Many
creators see their fandom as a double-edged sword. I am fortunate to wield that
sword, and that starts with recognizing and respecting both edges ."
The author
ended by announcing that he would indeed be attending Sakura-Con, and that he
has a special announcement prepared for those who can attend. His
message generated all sorts of reactions: many applauded him for speaking so
sincerely, while others remain frustrated by the quality of the anime. Still,
several critics even acknowledged that the author is making an effort to
maintain a genuine connection with his readers, which is unusual in the
industry.
