Kingdom English Sub & Dub

About Kingdom

Kingdom (キングダム) blends action and drama by Studio Pierrot (2012). Below is a fresh retelling of what the story is about. In short: 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 realm of Qin, Xin sets out on a campaign for revenge that leads him straight into the fire of war.

As things develop, 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. Voice work is led by Masaya Takatsuka as Narrator and Jun Fukuyama as Zheng Ying. If you count yourself among viewers who like fast, high-impact fights, put it on your list. The run is 38 episodes in total, so you know what you are signing up for.

Production & Appeal

Studio Pierrot is the studio behind Kingdom, and its direction shapes everything from character design to motion. Within the action category, fight choreography, pacing and sound design carry much of the weight. A 7.4/10 score points to a dependable, well-liked series. 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.