Kingdom

Also known as: キングダム

Kingdom is a TV series by Studio Pierrot that premiered in Summer 2012. It is finished airing with 38 episodes of about 25 minutes each. Genres: Action, Drama. Average AniList score: 7.4/10.

Synopsis

When low-born servant boys Piao and Xin set out to become the world’s greatest war generals, they quickly find themselves caught up in a violent struggle between two noblemen plotting to overthrow the King. After Piao is killed protecting the rightful ruler of the kingdom of Qin, Xin sets out on a campaign for revenge that leads him straight into the fire of war.

Now, with a target on his back and an army of enemies standing in his way, it will be up to a boy with no name and a young king without a throne to return order to their war-torn country in this historical action-drama based on the Tezuka Award-winning manga, Kingdom.

(Source: Funimation)

Note: The first episode aired with a runtime of 50 minutes as opposed to the standard 25 minute runtime.

Kingdom episodes

  1. Episode 1: The Boy with No Name — aired June 3, 2012
  2. Episode 2: An Encounter with Destiny — aired June 10, 2012
  3. Episode 3: For a Friend — aired June 17, 2012
  4. Episode 4: The King and the Sword — aired June 24, 2012
  5. Episode 5: Unbroken Heart — aired July 1, 2012
  6. Episode 6: The Path to Becoming a General — aired July 8, 2012
  7. Episode 7: The Fearsome Folk of the Mountains — aired July 15, 2012
  8. Episode 8: Each One`s Dream — aired July 22, 2012
  9. Episode 9: On to Xianyang — aired July 29, 2012
  10. Episode 10: Storming the Capital — aired August 5, 2012
  11. Episode 11: A Fierce Battle Begins — aired August 12, 2012
  12. Episode 12: The Ultimate Sword-Blow — aired August 19, 2012
  13. Episode 13: Lan Kai Roars — aired August 26, 2012
  14. Episode 14: The Strength of the Sword — aired September 2, 2012
  15. Episode 15: The Qualities of a King — aired September 9, 2012
  16. Episode 16: Lu Buwei — aired September 16, 2012
  17. Episode 17: First Campaign — aired September 23, 2012
  18. Episode 18: The Chariot Squadron`s Menace — aired September 30, 2012
  19. Episode 19: Raging Battle — aired October 7, 2012
  20. Episode 20: Wang Yi Intrudes — aired October 14, 2012
  21. Episode 21: The Meaning of a General — aired October 21, 2012
  22. Episode 22: The Clever General vs. the Daring General — aired October 28, 2012
  23. Episode 23: An Evening Story — aired November 4, 2012
  24. Episode 24: A New Trial — aired November 11, 2012
  25. Episode 25: Commission — aired November 18, 2012
  26. Episode 26: Pang Nuan, God of War — aired November 25, 2012
  27. Episode 27: The Fei Xin Force Is Born — aired December 2, 2012
  28. Episode 28: Wang Yi`s Flying Arrow — aired December 9, 2012
  29. Episode 29: The Tides of War Suddenly Turn — aired December 16, 2012
  30. Episode 30: An Act of God — aired December 23, 2012
  31. Episode 31: The Power of Unity — aired January 6, 2013
  32. Episode 32: The Fei Xin Force on the Run — aired January 13, 2013
  33. Episode 33: Wang Yi Takes the Field! — aired January 20, 2013
  34. Episode 34: The Main Attraction — aired January 27, 2013
  35. Episode 35: Commanding Generals Face to Face — aired February 3, 2013
  36. Episode 36: Wang Yi and Liao — aired February 10, 2013
  37. Episode 37: I Stand on the Verge of Death — aired February 17, 2013
  38. Episode 38: Succession — aired February 24, 2013

Main characters

  • Zheng Ying (Main) — voiced by Jun Fukuyama
  • Xin Li (Main) — voiced by Masakazu Morita
  • Liao Diao He (Main) — voiced by Rie Kugimiya
  • Lei Qiang (Main) — voiced by Youko Hikasa
  • Chang Wen Jun (Supporting) — voiced by Yutaka Nakano
  • Muta (Supporting) — voiced by Susumu Akagi
  • Jiao Cheng (Supporting) — voiced by Kouki Miyata
  • Piao (Supporting) — voiced by Jun Fukuyama
  • Bi (Supporting) — voiced by Kouji Yusa
  • Shi Jie (Supporting) — voiced by Shinpachi Tsuji

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Genres: Action, Drama · Season: Summer 2012