Kingdom, the anime adaptation of Yasuhisa Hara’s manga, is a dramatic and epic narrative depicting ancient China’s Warring States period. The anime depicts the exploits of Shin, a young orphan who aspires to be a great general, and Ei Sei, King of Qin who seeks to unite the separated kingdoms.
The anime has received accolades for its realistic and fierce fighting, engaging characters, and faithful adaptation of the source material.
Four seasons of the anime have already aired, and fans are looking forward to the fifth season, which will continue the story of the Koku You Campaign arc. Everything you need to know about Kingdom Season 5 is right here, including the release date, cast, plot, and more.
Kingdom Season 5 Release Date
Kingdom Season 5 will air on NHK General TV in Japan on January 6, 2024, according to the anime’s official website. Crunchyroll, which has licensed the series for foreign distribution, will also broadcast the anime. The anime will stream weekly episodes in the same format as previous seasons.
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Kingdom cast and crew
- Masakazu Morita as Shin
- Jun Fukuyama as Ei Sei
- Rie Kugimiya as Karyo Ten
- Youko Hikasa as Kyou Kai
- Susumu Akagi as En
- Kousuke Toriumi as Bihei
Although fans will be relieved to know that many of their favorite 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
- Kenta Miyake as Ba Tei
- Yoshihisa Kawahara as Ryuu Tou
Furthermore, the staff for Kingdom Season 5 will be the same as for the previous ones, assuring that it will have a similar feel to the ones that helped it become a fan favorite.
Kenichi Imaizumi, well known for Lost Song (2018), will return as director, Noboru Takagi as series screenwriter, Hiroyuki, and Kohta Yamamoto as music composers, and Hisashi Abe as character designer under Studio Pierrot and Studio Signpost.
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Kingdom Season 5 Plot
Kingdom Season 5’s plot will be based on the events of the Koku You Campaign arc, which spans chapters 441 to 499 of the manga.
The story revolves around the fight between the forces of Qin and Zhao for control of the Koku You region, a key location that connects the two realms.
Fighting against the Zhao troops under the command of Li Mu, Ryuu Tou, Kei Sha, and Ki Sui will be the Hi Shin Unit, Kan Ki Army, Ou Sen Army, and Mou Gou Army. The arc will also investigate the protagonists’ personal and political problems, as well as the history and culture of the fighting republics.
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