Kingdom English Sub & Dub

About Kingdom

If you are hunting for a new action series, Kingdom (キングダム) deserves a look (2012). The setup goes like this. In short: When low-born servant boys Piao and Xin set out to become the world’s greatest war generals, they rapidly 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 realm of Qin, Xin sets out on a campaign for revenge that leads him straight into the fire of war.

Soon after, now, with a target on his back and an army of foes 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. (Source: Funimation) Note: The first episode aired with a runtime of 50 minutes as opposed to the standard 25 minute runtime.

With action at the core, fight choreography, pacing and sound design carry much of the weight. Narrator (Masaya Takatsuka) and Zheng Ying (Jun Fukuyama) are two of the characters you will meet early. If you count yourself among viewers who like fast, high-impact fights, put it on your list. With 38 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 follows that studio's craft. Within the action category, fight choreography, pacing and sound design carry much of the weight. At 7.4/10 it earns a solid reception, a safe pick for fans of the genre. Voice casting, including Masaya Takatsuka as Narrator, adds to the appeal for fans who follow seiyuu. It aired in 2012, which makes it easy to place in the wider anime calendar.