Kingdom Season 2

About Kingdom Season 2

Kingdom Season 2 (キングダム 第2シリーズ) blends action by Studio Pierrot (2013). Below is a fresh retelling of what the story is about. The premise: A year after the devastating clash against the formidable Zhao, the State of Qin has returned its focus to pursuing King Ying Zheng's ambition of conquering the other six states and unifying China. Their next target is Wei, a smaller state which stands as a geographic stepping stone for the sake of conquest.

Beyond that: Xin, now a three hundred man commander of the swiftly rising Fei Xin Unit, continues to seek out lofty achievements in order to garner recognition for himself and his soldiers, motivated by those previously lost in fight. In the preliminary battles ahead of Qin's invasion of Wei, Xin comes across competition in other young commanders who are of a higher social status than him. Back in Qin, the royal palace faces turmoil as opposing factions begin to make their move against Ying Zheng's regime.

In an action series like this, fight choreography, pacing and sound design carry much of the weight. Voice work is led by Masaya Takatsuka as Narrator and Jun Fukuyama as Zheng Ying. This one is best suited to viewers who like fast, high-impact fights. With 39 episodes in total, there is enough room for the story to develop.

Production & Appeal

Production sits with Studio Pierrot, which means the visual identity of Kingdom Season 2 follows that studio's craft. Because it leans on action, fight choreography, pacing and sound design carry much of the weight. A community score of 8.0/10 puts it among the better-received action titles. On the casting side, Masaya Takatsuka voicing Narrator gives the lead role a recognizable voice. Released in 2013, it competed with that season's other new series for attention.