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Kingdom

  • TV Series
  • 2012–
  • TV-MA
  • 25m
IMDb RATING
8.8/10
5.7K
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Kingdom (2012)
In ancient China, a young boy dreams of becoming the greatest general of the Qin Kingdom.
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JapaneseAction EpicAdult AnimationAnimeEpicHistorical EpicMartial ArtsPeriod DramaSeinenWar Epic

In ancient China, a young boy dreams of becoming the greatest general of the Qin Kingdom.In ancient China, a young boy dreams of becoming the greatest general of the Qin Kingdom.In ancient China, a young boy dreams of becoming the greatest general of the Qin Kingdom.

  • Stars
    • Masakazu Morita
    • Jun Fukuyama
    • Rie Kugimiya
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    8.8/10
    5.7K
    YOUR RATING
    POPULARITY
    521
    43
    • Stars
      • Masakazu Morita
      • Jun Fukuyama
      • Rie Kugimiya
    • 50User reviews
    • 1Critic review
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 win & 1 nomination total

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    Masakazu Morita
    Masakazu Morita
    • Li Xin…
    • 2012–2024
    Jun Fukuyama
    Jun Fukuyama
    • Ei Sei
    • 2012–2024
    Rie Kugimiya
    Rie Kugimiya
    • Ka Ryo Ten
    • 2012–2024
    Yôko Hikasa
    • Kyou Kai…
    • 2012–2024
    Shô Okumura
    • Zhao Soldier…
    • 2020–2025
    Francesca Calo
    Francesca Calo
    • Kyou Kai
    • 2021
    Melissa Medína
    Melissa Medína
    • Wa Lin
    • 2021
    Brian Doe Chua
    Brian Doe Chua
    • Ying Zheng
    • 2020–2021
    Yûya Uchida
    • Shun Shin Kun
    • 2020–2022
    Kosuke Onishi
    • Hi Shin Unit Member…
    • 2024–2025
    Motoki Sakuma
    • Ma Ron…
    • 2024–2025
    Jun Inoue
    • Hi Shin Unit Member…
    • 2024–2025
    Yinan Shentu
    • Lord Chunshen
    • 2020–2021
    Alex Mai
    • Xiang Yi
    • 2021
    Fumitake Ishiguro
    • Rigan Soldier…
    • 2024–2025
    Ryûichi Hirose
    • Rigan Soldier…
    • 2024–2025
    Shogo Miyakita
    • Teng
    • 2020–2021
    Nicholas Andrew Louie
    • Lu Wuwei…
    • 2020–2021
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    10sz92

    What a legendary anime

    One of best openings on anime kingdom is a masterpiece one of the best anime i saw and i know i never will see like kingdom what a beautiful journey I lived with kingdom
    10nuhrioaisha

    Most Underrated Series out of hundreds I have watched till now

    It's based on Chinese independence story

    Its the best anime on large scale war. Everything is put in it beautifully. It has suspense, strategy and love is also shown in real way. It's so sad the the characters like Kanki (Huan Yi) is not on the one of the best written character list.

    I would rate this anime as one of the best anime in strategy.

    I think the people who like Attack on Titan and Violet Evergarden will definitely have this as their one of the favorite anime like me.

    The first few episodes animation is not great and I think that's why many people don't give it a try but the animation got better quickly. The animation and story of last two seasons is soo underrated like why it's not on the best season list 😔

    I have seen many underrated anime and I can say for sure that it's the most underrated anime Its so sad that people don't recommend this anime on their YouTube videos.
    9WarFirel

    This show need more attetion

    It is really underrated, I know, the first season is awful because of the 3D/CGI animation, but the storytelling, characters, plot, wordbuilding and every else is simpli magnificent, watch the show, it worth the time. By the way, this show talk about the real history in China, the battles, the characters and the places existed 2000 years ago.

    Realmente está infravalorado, yo sé, la primera temporada es horrible gracias a la animación 3D/CGI, pero la narración, los personajes, la trama, la construcción de palabras y todo lo demás es simplemente magnífico, miren Kingdom, vale totalmente la pena. Por cierto, Kingom habla sobre la historia real de China, las batallas, los personajes y los lugares existieron hace 2000 años.
    10Qinsella

    HISTORY IN AN ENTERTAINING EPIC PACKAGE

    Kingdom anime is just one of the media with which the story is presented. The manga is ongoing, 762 chapters and counting. The live action film is on its third installment but available only in Japanese theaters. It's a franchise that will not likely reach Kimetsu No Yaiba or Attack on Titan levels internationally with the stark absence of English translations, but for a huge fan like me, it is worth crossing the language barrier for.

    Chinese war drama in the hands of mangaka Yasuhisa Hara. This is what it is. Many of Hara's characters jump straight out of history, and they transform into larger-than-life generals, kings, vassals, and scholars, warriors, courtiers, in often flamboyant costumes and hairpieces. The two main leads, orphan warrior Shin and 31st King of Qin Ei Sei, carry the heart of the series (these two are the least flamboyantly dressed tough), and through their stories, together or apart, they share the goal of unifying the warring states and ending war for good.

    There is some criticism about the inconsistency and cartoonish aspects of the anime, but that can be overlooked as the story unfolds. Overall, Kingdom is epic storytelling, and I can see many more chapters, seasons, and movie sequels on the horizon.
    10AnimeGeek7

    Excellent Story

    First few episodes feels shaky due to animation but you get used to it. Impressive story, great characters design, excellent plot and most important thing is you won't feel tired or clumsy or lazy during watching this anime.

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      The third season which was set for Spring 2020 was delayed by a year due to COVID-19.
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    • Release date
      • June 4, 2012 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • Japan
    • Official sites
      • Anime Kingdom official site
      • kingdom-anime
    • Language
      • Japanese
    • Also known as
      • 王者天下
    • Production companies
      • NHK
      • Pierrot
      • Sogo Vision
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    • Runtime
      • 25m
    • Color
      • Color

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