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The Kingdoms of Ruin

Original title: Hametsu no Oukoku
  • TV Series
  • 2023
  • TV-14
  • 24m
IMDb RATING
6.2/10
1.7K
YOUR RATING
The Kingdoms of Ruin (2023)
In a world of science vs. magic, Adonis has sworn revenge on the human race for taking away his beloved mentor. What lies at the end of his destructive path?
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In a world of science vs. magic, Adonis has sworn revenge on the human race for taking away his beloved mentor. What lies at the end of his destructive path?In a world of science vs. magic, Adonis has sworn revenge on the human race for taking away his beloved mentor. What lies at the end of his destructive path?In a world of science vs. magic, Adonis has sworn revenge on the human race for taking away his beloved mentor. What lies at the end of his destructive path?

  • Creator
    • Yoruhashi
  • Stars
    • Ben Stegmair
    • Kaito Ishikawa
    • Azumi Waki
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    6.2/10
    1.7K
    YOUR RATING
    • Creator
      • Yoruhashi
    • Stars
      • Ben Stegmair
      • Kaito Ishikawa
      • Azumi Waki
    • 26User reviews
    • 1Critic review
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • Episodes12

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    Ben Stegmair
    • Adonis
    • 2023
    Kaito Ishikawa
    • Adonis
    • 2023
    Azumi Waki
    • Doroka
    • 2023
    Takaaki Torashima
    • Soldier…
    • 2023
    Makoto Takahashi
    • Soldier…
    • 2023
    Kohei Yanagi
    • Soldier…
    • 2023
    Kishô Taniyama
    • Shiro Usagi
    • 2023
    Hikaru Tono
    • Yuki…
    • 2023
    Mizuki Mano
    • Eli…
    • 2023
    Satoshi Hino
    Satoshi Hino
    • Yamato
    • 2023
    Ryôko Shiraishi
    • Chloe…
    • 2023
    Taiki Yamashita
    • Soldier…
    • 2023
    Narihide Ito
    • Waste People…
    • 2023
    Jirô Saitô
    • Goethe
    • 2023
    Meiko Kawasaki
    • Female Student…
    • 2023
    Rie Takahashi
    Rie Takahashi
    • Anna…
    • 2023
    Yôko Hikasa
    • Theta
    • 2023
    Robin Clayton
    Robin Clayton
    • Director Theta Samanstah
    • 2023
    • Creator
      • Yoruhashi
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    User reviews26

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    7chelseajmbelehar

    Not Bad

    Honestly at the beginning it was boring but once you got to the middle it was not bad. The beginning was slow and boring with descent visuals. Once your mid way it actually starts to draw you in. Explaining the world and everyone's emotions about it. Though the characters are very one one dimensional which isn't not plus. Though the story line towards the end seems to get really interesting. Which makes me think it has promise.

    Good emotional anime to teach about letting go of one overwhelming emotion. That and just something to watch. At the very least its better than most TVs shows out there now. Not everything has to be a 10/10.
    1levicadler

    What a waste...

    "Huurrr duurrr REVENGE!" That's it. Extremely bad decisions one after the other.

    5 episodes in. What a complete dumb waste of time. Protagonist appears to have an IQ in the 50's. Witches can only talk and die. Humanity is out of resources but has unlimited resources. I feel bad for the artists and voice actors. What a great premise with an adult rating. What a waste of time for all involved...

    I used to think that an adult anime with decent production was impossible to screw up. Yet here we are. Unnecessary long fights. REALLY DUMB decision making from every character. Mages, soldiers, space, violence, what could go wrong?!? Really bad writing.
    6rishisudhakar-68157

    Villain origin! Kindness meets vengeance.

    The storyline unfolds seamlessly, striking a perfect balance with a steady pace that never feels rushed. The characters, particularly Adonis (the protagonist) and his girlfriend, undergo substantial development in Season 1, laying a promising foundation for future growth. The anime's dark tone is captivating, offering a glimpse into a world filled with revenge, portraying Adonis as a kind-hearted soul tainted by darkness. The contrast between his inherent kindness and vengeful pursuits adds a compelling layer to his character. The narrative skillfully navigates the complexities of revenge, showcasing the misery of humans and influencing the perspectives of key characters. The story's depth is solid, hinting at a rich tapestry that promises further exploration in upcoming seasons. 'Kingdom of Ruin' excels in building anticipation for the witch queen's role and the various human empires yet to be fully unveiled. Season 1 serves as a captivating introduction, leaving viewers eager for the unfolding saga in the seasons to come.
    1shadecode

    All style, no substance

    The beginning is good, but not amazing. The more you get into the story, the worse it gets. For me 1 star is almost to much. I've seen some animes, I don't consider an expert, because I am not, but to have 10 episodes (so far) with almost 16-18 minutes per episode...this is straight up BS. For me, it means only one thing: "I am a writer, I have only a couple of ideas, let's see how much can I go with those episodes in order to increase my viewership, because I am lacking of more imagination." Fun fact, there are animes with 30min per episodes with Seasons, alright? And there are better at storytelling than most of the nowadays movies. Think about it.

    To be fair, I don't know where the story wants to go. At this point its just a waste of time.
    6Mysterygeneration

    This is some excellent

    This is some excellent "so bad, it's good" material. It is tough to take seriously since it is so incredibly edgy. It's funny because the (many) tragic scenes are absurdly extravagant. It seems like the show was written by a child who was taken straight out of an Xbox voice chat for Call of Duty.

    There aren't many characters in this that you will like. The protagonist assaults others for incredibly trivial motives. The empire, our adversarial force, is committing genocide because, well, they're nasty. If someone watched this and all they took away was that it's edgy and all the subtlety is lost, then it sounds a lot like a certain megahit series with a wicked protagonist seeking retribution on the world for genocide. Kingdoms of Ruin is a great comedy even if it has rapidly established itself as absolutely awful television.

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      Based on a dark fantasy manga by Yoruhashi.
    • Soundtracks
      Kieru Made
      (Until it Disappears)

      [Opening Theme]

      Music by Uta

      Arranged by Uta

      Lyrics by Uta, AKIRA

      Performed by Hana Hope

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    • Release date
      • October 6, 2023 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • Japan
    • Official sites
      • Ani-One Asia
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    • Languages
      • English
      • Japanese
    • Also known as
      • Hametsu
    • Production companies
      • Yokohama Animation Lab
      • Armabianca
      • CTW
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      • 24m
    • Color
      • Color
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.78 : 1

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