Kingdom

Category:	TV Series
Adult:	No
Native:	キングダム
Titles:	Kingdom (2012)
Runtime:	25 minutes
Aired:	Jun 4, 2012 [12 years 7 months ago]
Ended:	Feb 25, 2013 [11 years 11 months ago]
Language:	Japanese
Genres:	Adventure Historical
Tags:	Swordplay Super Deformed War Feudal Warfare
Links:	MAL ANIDB ANN ANILIST

During the Spring and Autumn period of ancient China, in the western state of Qin, lives two boys, Shin (Xin) and Hyou (Piao), orphaned by war. They spend their days in strenuous training with the goal of one day being great military commanders. The turning point in their lives occurs when Hyou catches the eye of Minister Shou Bunkun (Changwenjun), who gives him the opportunity to serve in the imperial palace. However, a power struggle occurs shortly thereafter. Hyou is gravely wounded and barely escapes with his life to return home. He entrusts a map into the care of Shin. Following its direction, Shin encounters Sei (Zheng), the young king of Qin, who would in later life be known as Shikoutei (ShiHuangDi). ~ translated and adapted from official site by Cranston

Episode 1: The Boy with No Name Runtime: 50 minutes Air Date: 2012-06-04 Orphan and small-town servant Piao is unexpectedly invited to work at the Royal Court. Some months later, he returns to his village mortally wounded and, before he dies, sends his friend Xin off to a dangerous village, where Xin has a shocking encounter. Source: crunchyroll
Episode 2: An Encounter with Destiny Runtime: 25 minutes Air Date: 2012-06-11 Xin discovers Ying Zheng, the young King of Qin, who's fleeing his half-brother's uprising. But when Piao's killer arrives to murder Ying Zheng, Xin, who's learned that Piao died serving as Zheng's stand-in, must decide which to help and which to kill. Source: crunchyroll
Episode 3: For a Friend Runtime: 25 minutes Air Date: 2012-06-18 Xin and Zheng, the King, entrust their escape to young Diao, who knows a secret way out of Heibei Village. Xin still blames Zheng for Piao's death, and even as this simmering conflict boils over, a new and deadly pursuer takes up the chase. Source: crunchyroll
Episode 4: The King and the Sword Runtime: 25 minutes Air Date: 2012-06-25 Fleeing pursuit, Zheng and Xin struggle with exhaustion, and with each other. When they reach the appointed meeting-site, there's no sign of Zheng's sole supporter, Lord Changwen . . . and the murderous tracker Mu Ta is hot on their trail. Source: crunchyroll
Episode 5: Unbroken Heart Runtime: 25 minutes Air Date: 2012-07-02 Xin, who's vowed in the name of his own ambitions to help the King, must singlehandedly face the treacherous assassin Mu Ta. Meanwhile, General Wang Yi brings a piece of tribute to the Court that seems to spell the end for all young King Zheng's hopes. Source: crunchyroll
Episode 6: The Path to Becoming a General Runtime: 25 minutes Air Date: 2012-07-09 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. With little time left to forestall a civil war, Zheng decides on a dangerous path, to seek out unlikely allies. Source: crunchyroll
Episode 7: The Fearsome Folk of the Mountains Runtime: 25 minutes Air Date: 2012-07-16 Xin sets out into the western mountains with Zheng and his handful of soldiers, seeking the aid of the mountain king. The mountain folk, though, have little liking for flatlanders, and when he meets them, King Zheng is forced to make a perilous choice. Source: crunchyroll
Episode 8: Each One's Dream Runtime: 25 minutes Air Date: 2012-07-23 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. And the arrival of Xin and his companions pushes this confrontation to its crisis. Source: crunchyroll
Episode 9: On to Xianyang Runtime: 25 minutes Air Date: 2012-07-30 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. Meanwhile, in the capital, Jie Shi has raised a vast army to face the formidable Lu Buwei. Source: crunchyroll
Episode 10: Storming the Capital Runtime: 25 minutes Air Date: 2012-08-06 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 stratagem may get them inside the walls, but they won't reach the Royal Court without a fight. Source: crunchyroll
Episode 11: A Fierce Battle Begins Runtime: 25 minutes Air Date: 2012-08-13 Blocked by Wei Xing's elite crossbowmen, the forces of Zheng and the mountain folk split up. Xin accompanies a smaller force to seek out the usurper Cheng Jiao in the palace... but their way, too, is blocked, by the deadly assassin Zuo Ci and his men. Source: crunchyroll
Episode 12: The Ultimate Sword-Blow Runtime: 25 minutes Air Date: 2012-08-20 Xin, Bi, and the breakaway force, fighting to reach the throne room, face the seemingly invincible Zuo Ci in the "Right-Side Dragon" corridor, while outside, the King and Lord Changwen hold out against Si Shi and Wei Xing. Source: crunchyroll
Episode 13: Lan Kai Roars Runtime: 25 minutes Air Date: 2012-08-27 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. Ba Jio reveals a previously unseen savagery, but can he contend with the brute strength of Lan Kai? Source: crunchyroll
Episode 14: The Strength of the Sword Runtime: 25 minutes Air Date: 2012-09-03 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. Outside, Zheng's desperate fight is interrupted by the unwelcome arrival of the mysterious and powerful General Wang Yi. Source: crunchyroll
Episode 15: The Qualities of a King Runtime: 25 minutes Air Date: 2012-09-10 A faceoff with Cheng Jiao awaits, but before that can come, Ying Zheng, facing death at General Wang Yi's hand, must convince the "Strange Bird of Xin" that his vision of the future makes him a worthy successor to his great-grandfather, King Zhao. Source: crunchyroll
Episode 16: Lu Buwei Runtime: 25 minutes Air Date: 2012-09-17 The recalcitrant and powerful Lü Buwei finally makes his appearance, accompanied by his more-than-formidable "Four Pillars." But condescension and a scarcely veiled threat of violence show right through his half-hearted show of respect to King Ying Zheng. Source: crunchyroll
Episode 17: First Campaign Runtime: 25 minutes Air Date: 2012-09-24 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. Source: crunchyroll
Episode 18: The Chariot Squadron's Menace Runtime: 25 minutes Air Date: 2012-10-01 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. Source: crunchyroll
Episode 19: Raging Battle Runtime: 25 minutes Air Date: 2012-10-08 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? Source: crunchyroll
Episode 20: Wang Yi Intrudes Runtime: 25 minutes Air Date: 2012-10-15 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... and one who's not even supposed to be there! Source: crunchyroll
Episode 21: The Meaning of a General Runtime: 25 minutes Air Date: 2012-10-22 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. Source: crunchyroll
Episode 22: The Clever General vs. the Daring General Runtime: 25 minutes Air Date: 2012-10-29 Lord Biao and Wu Qing are both fighting all-out, and whoever wins this one-on-one battle also wins the war. Source: crunchyroll
Episode 23: An Evening Story Runtime: 25 minutes Air Date: 2012-11-05 Xin learns some things about Qiang Lei's past, and Diao has to make an important decision about the future. Source: crunchyroll
Episode 24: A New Trial Runtime: 25 minutes Air Date: 2012-11-12 When Xin approaches Wang Yi looking for a mentor to make him stronger, he discovers that the great general doesn't make things easy. Source: crunchyroll
Episode 25: Commission Runtime: 25 minutes Air Date: 2012-11-19 Just as Qin is successfully waging war with one of its neighboring kingdoms, Han, another neighbor makes its own attack against Qin. Source: crunchyroll
Episode 26: Pang Nuan, God of War Runtime: 25 minutes Air Date: 2012-11-26 Xin and his comrades march into battle together again, this time under the command of the great general Wang Yi. Meanwhile, the Royal Court begins to suspect that Wang Yi has his own ulterior motive for taking on this particular battle. Source: crunchyroll
Episode 27: The Fei Xin Force Is Born Runtime: 25 minutes Air Date: 2012-12-03 The battle against Zhao is underway, and both sides have tricks up their sleeves. In recognition of Xin's growth as a commander, Wang Yi gives his squadron a special mission that could determine the outcome of the war. Source: crunchyroll
Episode 28: Wang Yi's Flying Arrow Runtime: 25 minutes Air Date: 2012-12-10 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? Source: crunchyroll
Episode 29: The Tides of War Suddenly Turn Runtime: 25 minutes Air Date: 2012-12-17 Xin has his first taste of fame, and Meng Wu is back to leading the Qin offensive. Will it go the same way as the last one, or does Meng Wu have a trick up his sleeve? Source: crunchyroll
Episode 30: An Act of God Runtime: 25 minutes Air Date: 2012-12-24 Wang Yi smells something fishy about Zhao's sudden retreat, but his endgame remains the same: find and kill Pang Nuan. Xin and Qiang Lei give him a little inadvertent help. Source: crunchyroll
Episode 31: The Power of Unity Runtime: 25 minutes Air Date: 2013-01-07 Pang Nuan is still unleashing the wrath of the gods on all around him, and at this point he seems almost untouchable. But this is the Fei Xin Force's camp, and they're not giving up without a fight. Source: crunchyroll
Episode 32: The Fei Xin Force on the Run Runtime: 25 minutes Air Date: 2013-01-14 The Fei Xin Force scatters, running deep into the mountains with Wan Ji in hot pursuit. This time they're on a self-assigned mission: protect their leader at all costs. Source: crunchyroll
Episode 33: Wang Yi Takes the Field! Runtime: 25 minutes Air Date: 2013-01-21 The original 100-man Fei Xin Force is down to 36 men, and Zhao's generals are closing in. However, morning has dawned, and Wang Yi is on the move. Source: crunchyroll
Episode 34: The Main Attraction Runtime: 25 minutes Air Date: 2013-01-28 King Ying Zheng receives some disturbing news about Zhao's forces, Diao and Meng Yi learn the true identities of their fellow spectators, and the war begins to take a new turn. Source: crunchyroll
Episode 35: Commanding Generals Face to Face Runtime: 25 minutes Air Date: 2013-02-04 Wang Yi and Pang Nuan begin their showdown at last. Meanwhile, Lord Changwen tells Zheng the truth about Liao. Source: crunchyroll
Episode 36: Wang Yi and Liao Runtime: 25 minutes Air Date: 2013-02-11 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. Source: crunchyroll
Episode 37: I Stand on the Verge of Death Runtime: 25 minutes Air Date: 2013-02-18 The plot to slay Wang Yi takes a turn no one was expecting. Source: crunchyroll
Episode 38: Succession Runtime: 25 minutes Air Date: 2013-02-25 As the war between Qin and Zhao comes to an end, the Middle Kingdom witnesses the dawn of a new era. Source: crunchyroll