7.9
Kingdom
キングダム
7.9
Rank
#958
Popularity
#1075
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258.2K
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Synopsis
China’s Warring States period, a raging dragon that would raze the land for 500 years, saw many kingdoms rise and fall, making way for the next generation of kings and generals to fight for supremacy. Eventually, seven powerful states emerged from the endless cycle of warfare. In the kingdom of Qin, Xin, a war-orphaned slave, trains vigorously with fellow slave and best friend, Piao, who shares his proud dream of one day becoming a Great General of the Heavens. However, the two are suddenly for...
Background
Kingdom adapts chapters 1-173 of the original manga.
AI Synopsis
AI · OriginalA slave's dream of glory ignites a war‑torn China into a quest for unification.
Set amid the brutal Warring States era, *Kingdom* follows Xin, a lowly orphaned slave with a firebrand ambition to rise beyond his station and become a legendary general. Together with his childhood friend Piao, Xin trains relentlessly, dreaming of commanding armies that will reshape the map of ancient China. Their bond is shattered when Piao is whisked away to serve in the royal court, thrust into a deadly political maelstrom that leaves him gravely wounded and bearing a secret mission. Reunited under the banner of the young, ruthless King Ying Zheng—later known as Qin Shi Huang—Xin is thrust onto the front lines of a relentless campaign to unify the fractured lands. The series chronicles his gritty ascent from battlefield footsoldier to battlefield commander, navigating treacherous betrayals, massive sieges, and the ever‑looming specter of death. With each clash, Xin’s resolve hardens, and the series paints a vivid portrait of ambition, loyalty, and the cost of power in a world where the only constant is war.
epic battlefieldrising from asheshistorical gritfriendship forged in steelstrategic warfare
Audience Guidance
AIRecommended age: 15+
strong
ViolenceFrequent battlefield combat with swords, spears, and arrows; on-screen deaths, blood spray, and corpses; large-scale warfare depicted realistically.
moderate
Disturbing themesChild slavery, war orphans, political assassination, coup d'état, and the psychological toll of survival in a brutal era.
moderate
LanguageHarsh insults, threats, and coarse soldier talk consistent with a military setting.
mild
Sexual contentOccasional suggestive designs or innuendo; not a focus of the series.
mild
Substance useBackground alcohol consumption in camp or banquet scenes.
Kingdom is a war-centric historical action series set in China's Warring States period, featuring intense, bloody battles and the grim realities of slavery and political intrigue. The violence is frequent and graphic enough to warrant a mid-teen floor, but the story centers on ambition, loyalty, and strategy rather than gratuitous shock.
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FAQ
Kingdom has 38 episodes.
Kingdom is currently finished airing.
Kingdom was produced by Studio Pierrot.
Kingdom aired Jun 4, 2012 to Feb 25, 2013.
Kingdom is based on a Manga.
Kingdom is a war-centric historical action series set in China's Warring States period, featuring intense, bloody battles and the grim realities of slavery and political intrigue. The violence is frequent and graphic enough to warrant a mid-teen floor, but the story centers on ambition, loyalty, and strategy rather than gratuitous shock.
