Spring 2025 brings with it two highly anticipated isekai anime: The Beginning After the End (Saikyou no Ousama Nidome no Jinsei wa Nani wo Suru?) and I’m the Evil Lord of an Intergalactic Empire! (Ore wa Seikan Kokka no Akutoku Ryoushu!). While both series explore the concept of reincarnation, their execution — especially in terms of animation — couldn’t be more different.
A Rough Start for The Beginning After the End
Expectations were high for The Beginning After the End, but fans were quick to notice the lackluster animation quality, especially in its first five episodes. The fight scenes lacked polish, and many viewers hoped episode six would bring some visual improvements. Unfortunately, those hopes were dashed as the animation remained largely unimproved.
Stellar Animation in I’m the Evil Lord of an Intergalactic Empire!
In contrast, I’m the Evil Lord of an Intergalactic Empire! launched with a bang. From its very first episode, the anime showcased impressive space visuals, smooth fight choreography, and high-quality mecha and spaceship battles. It stands out not only for its story, but also for consistently fluid animation, with no noticeable stutters or frame drops — a stark contrast to its seasonal counterpart.
A Visual Gap as Wide as Space
Though both titles fall under the reincarnation genre, the gap in animation quality between them is hard to ignore. While The Beginning After the End struggles to visually capture its fantasy action sequences, I’m the Evil Lord of an Intergalactic Empire! thrives with its dynamic space battles and aesthetic precision.
Final Thoughts
It’s clear that Spring 2025 is a season of contrasts. For viewers looking for a visually thrilling ride, I’m the Evil Lord of an Intergalactic Empire! is currently the stronger contender. Still, fans of The Beginning After the End may continue to hold out hope for improvements in the second half of the season.
Available on Crunchyroll
Both anime are currently streaming on Crunchyroll, giving fans easy access to compare these two reincarnation stories for themselves.