Kingdom

Kingdom

An epic historical anime saga that is set in the Era of China's Warring States. It follows the story of a young boy who grew up to be a great war general, alongside many other characters based on real historical figures.

Languages:
Japanese
Year of production:
2022
Country of origin:
Japan
TV shows creator:
Jun Kamiya
CAST:
The Nameless Boy

1. The Nameless Boy

Xin and Piao, two slaves who have grown as sword training buddies with a common dream of growing up to be great generals.

An Encounter With Destiny

2. An Encounter With Destiny

Xin, who's learned that Piao died serving as Zheng's stand-in, must decide which to help and which to kill.

For a Friend

3. For a Friend

Xin and Zheng, the King, entrust their escape to young Diao, who knows a secret way out of Heibei Village.

The King and the Sword

4. The King and the Sword

Fleeing pursuit, Zheng and Xin struggle with exhaustion, and with each other.

Unbroken Heart

5. Unbroken Heart

Xin, who's vowed in the name of his own ambitions to help the King, must single-handedly face the treacherous assassin Mu Ta.

The Path to Becoming a General

6. The Path to Becoming a General

Xin hears a tale of Piao's heroism during Wang Yi's ambush, but he also learns that King Zheng has even fewer allies than he'd been told.

The Fearsome Folk of the Mountains

7. The Fearsome Folk of the Mountains

Xin sets out into the western mountains with Zheng and his handful of soldiers, seeking the aid of the mountain king.

Each One's Dream

8. Each One's Dream

In the stronghold of the mountain folk, Zheng treats with their king, who seems determined to kill the young King of Qin in retribution for longstanding grudges.

On to Xianyang

9. On to Xianyang

Zheng and Xin return to where Lord Changwen waits. They make ready to ride to the capital, but they'll need remarkable strategy to overcome the terrible odds.

Storming the Capital

10. Storming the Capital

Zheng, Xin, and their companions arrive at the gates of Xianyang, capital of the Qin Kingdom, with a force far too small to assault such a great fortress.

A Fierce Battle Begins

11. A Fierce Battle Begins

Blocked by Wei Xing's elite crossbowmen, the forces of Zheng and the mountain folk split up.

The Ultimate Sword-Blow

12. The Ultimate Sword-Blow

Xin, Bi, and the breakaway force, fighting to reach the throne room, face the seemingly invincible Zuo Ci in the "Right-Side Dragon" corridor.

Lan Kai Roars

13. Lan Kai Roars

The breakaway force reaches the Throne Room, only to find the traitor Cheng Jiao guarded by his monstrous "pet," who's seemingly impervious to weapons.

The Strength of the Sword

14. The Strength of the Sword

His companions battered, Xin must rise to face the monstrous Lan Kai; in doing so he learns something of the true nature of the sword.

The Qualities of a King

15. The Qualities of a King

A face-off with Jiao Cheng awaits, but before Zheng Ying, must convince the "Strange Bird" that he is worthy successor to his great-grandfather.

Lü Buwei

16. Lü Buwei

The recalcitrant and powerful Lü Buwei finally makes his appearance, accompanied by his more-than-formidable "Four Pillars".

First Campaign

17. First Campaign

Xin's first true campaign as a soldier comes at last, but when Wei makes a surprise move, the battle doesn't go as he expected.

The Chariot Squadron's Menace

18. The Chariot Squadron's Menace

The battle heats up as Wei's forces bring out their trump card. This isn't going to be a fair fight--but luckily, Xin isn't looking for one.

Raging Battle

19. Raging Battle

The Fourth Army's victory against the chariots gives Lord Biao an idea. How far can he push behind enemy lines if the infantry's survival is no object?

Wang Yi Intrudes

20. Wang Yi Intrudes

Just when it seems the battle on the She Gan Plain is finally going their way, Qin's forces are suddenly surprised by the advent of three generals: their own, the enemy's.

The Meaning of a General

21. The Meaning of a General

Xin has his very first conversation with a true general, and Wu Qing of Wei and Lord Biao of Qin are finally batting each other in earnest.

The Clever General vs. The Daring General

22. The Clever General vs. The Daring General

Lord Biao and Wu Qing are both fighting all-out, and whoever wins this one-on-one battle also wins the war.

An Evening Story

23. An Evening Story

Xin learns some things about Qiang Lei's past, and Diao has to make an important decision about the future.

A New Trial

24. A New Trial

When Xin approaches Wang Yi looking for a mentor to make him stronger, he discovers that the great general doesn't make things easy.

Comission

25. Comission

Just as Qin is successfully waging war with one of its neighboring kingdoms, Han, another neighbor makes its own attack against Qin.

Pang Nuan, God of War

26. Pang Nuan, God of War

Xin and his comrades march into battle together again, this time under the command of the great general Wang Yi.

The Fei Xin Force is Born

27. The Fei Xin Force is Born

The battle against Zhao is underway, and both sides have tricks up their sleeves.

Wang Yi's Flying Arrow

28. Wang Yi's Flying Arrow

The Fei Xin Force is up against a brilliant tactician in their very first mission. Xin and his men may be good, but is Feng Ji better?

The Tides of War Suddenly Turn

29. The Tides of War Suddenly Turn

Xin has his first taste of fame, and Wu Meng is back to leading the Qin offensive.

An Act of God

30. An Act of God

Wang Yi smells something fishy about Zhao's sudden retreat, but his endgame remains the same: find and kill Nuan Pang.

The Power of Unity

31. The Power of Unity

Nuan Pang is still unleashing the wrath of the gods on all around him, and at this point he seems almost untouchable.

The Fei Xin Force on the Run

32. The Fei Xin Force on the Run

The Fei Xin Force scatters, running deep into the mountains with Wan Ji in hot pursuit.

Wang Yi Takes the Field

33. Wang Yi Takes the Field

The original 100-man Fei Xin Force is down to 36 men, and Zhao's generals are closing in.

The Main Attraction

34. The Main Attraction

King Zheng Ying receives some disturbing news about Zhao's forces, and the war begins to take a new turn.

Commanding Generals Face to Face

35. Commanding Generals Face to Face

Wang Yi and Nuan Pang begin their showdown at last. Meanwhile, Lord Changwen tells Zheng the truth about Liao.

Wang Yi and Liao

36. Wang Yi and Liao

Nine years ago, Wang Yi, Lord Changwen, and Liao shared a secret with the King that altered the course of one woman's life and death.

I Stand on the Verge of Death

37. I Stand on the Verge of Death

The plot to slay Wang Yi takes a turn no one was expecting.

Succession

38. Succession

As the war between Qin and Zhao comes to an end, the Middle Kingdom witnesses the dawn of a new era.