Kingdom will soon return to our screens for Season Five. So, here’s everything we know so far about the historical action epic, from its release date to its trailer, and more.
Since the premiere of its first season in 2012, Kingdom, which is based on the well-known manga by Yasuhisa Hara, has gained a devoted following among fans of anime.
Fans of this critically acclaimed anime have been eager to see what new experiences the fifth season would bring, more than ten years after the show’s debut and four seasons in. And the wait will come to an end shortly.
Here is all we currently know about Kingdom’s impending new season, including the official release date and the release of the official trailer.
Kingdom Season 5 release date
Kingdom Season 5 will debut on Crunchyroll on January 6, 2024, with weekly episodes.
Kingdom’s official Twitter account revealed the official release date for the fifth season of the Warring States epic on September 25, 2023. The announcement was accompanied by a crucial image that featured the Great General and other Kan Ki army soldiers.
Crunchyroll also streams the first four seasons of the Kingdom TV anime, and Netflix and Amazon Prime Video provide the live-action movies that followed.
Kingdom Season 5 plot
What then is the content of Kingdom? If you’re holding out for the fifth season, you’ve probably already seen all four of the episodes in their entirety. Still, we’ll provide you with a brief synopsis.
The historical series, which is based on a manga by Yasuhisa Hara, chronicles the lives of two orphan slave boys named Shin and Hyou as they navigate the Warring States era of ancient China (475–221 BCE).
Chapter 441 of the manga will be adapted for the fifth season, which will show the Koku You Campaign arc, which culminates in a titanic conflict between the forces of Qin and Zhou. Viewers will witness as Ryuu Tou, the General of the Zhao army and the Lord of the City of Rigan, ambush Shin’s Hi Shin Unit in an effort to take vital territory. Who, though, will prevail in the end? To discover out, watch Season 5.
Kingdom cast and crew
Although much of the original cast will return for Kingdom Season 5, there will be several significant changes, including:
- Masakazu Morita as Shin
- Jun Fukuyama as Ei Sei
- Rie Kugimiya as Karyo Ten
- Youko Hikasa as Kyou Kai
- Susumi Akagi as En
- Kousuke Toriumi as Bihei
Although fans will be relieved to know that many of their favourite characters are returning:
- Yoshimasa Hosoya as Li Xin
- Hiroki Yasumoto as Ri Boku
- Takehito Koyasu as Ou Sen
- Masaki Terasoma as Mou Gou
- Takaya Hashi as Hyou
- Ayumu Murase as Shou Hei Kun
- Takanori Hoshino as Sei Kyou
- Daiki Yamashita as Mou Ten
- Yoshimasa Hosoya as Ri Boku
Alongside several new voice actors:
- Kentarou Itou as Kan Ki
- Haruka Nagamine as Koku’ou
- Kenji Nomura as Raido
- Motoki Sakuma as Ma Ron/Mo Lun.
- Toshiyuki Morikawa as Riboku
- Daisuke Hirakawa as Keisha
- Koji Ishii as Kisui
As well as this, the crew behind Kingdom Season 5 will be the same as the previous ones, ensuring that it will have a similar feel to the ones which lead it to become such a fan favorite.
Under Studio Pierrot and Studio Signpost, Kenichi Imaizumi, also known for Lost Song (2018), will return as director, Noboru Takagi as the series screenwriter, and Hiroyuki and Kohta Yamamoto as the music composers and Hisashi Abe as the character designer.
Is there a trailer for Kingdom Season 5?
On November 21, 2023, Kingdom released a brand-new full-length trailer for Season 5.
Fans will have to settle for the stunning new teaser, which features their favorite characters, lots of tension, and exciting fight sequences, while they wait for the next season to premiere.
It’s understandable why Kingdom has been acclaimed as the greatest war anime ever created, given its praise for its historical authenticity, superbly developed characters, and huge animated battles.
Follow along for updates on the most recent information on Kingdom Season 5. More intriguing information will undoubtedly surface as the debut date approaches.
