TV animation "Kingdom" will start airing from the first episode on April 4, 2021 (Sunday)!

The TV anime "Kingdom" will begin airing on NHK Sogo from 24:10 on Sunday, April 4, 2021. A new visual has also been released.

⇒ TV anime "Kingdom" will resume broadcasting in April 2021! New visual and special PV depicting "indomitable Nobu" have been released!

⇒ Click here for the list of anime for spring 2021.

This is a TV animation of the manga "Kingdom" by Yasuhisa Hara, which is serialized in "Weekly Young Jump" (Shueisha). The original comics have sold over 70 million copies, and the first live-action movie was a huge hit in April 2019, becoming a social phenomenon.

The story is set in China during the Spring and Autumn and Warring States Period and follows the adventures of a boy named Nobu (CV: Seiichi Morita), who aspires to become a great general, and a young king named Eisei (CV: Jun Fukuyama), who later becomes the first emperor of China. The second series aired from June 2013 to March 2014.

The third series will depict the Gasshogun Arc, which is said to be the largest scale battle in the history of "Kingdom," and will begin airing in April 2020. A new visual has been released.

New visual revealed!

The new visual depicts Nobu (CV: Seiichi Morita) and Yomei (CV: Jun Fukuyama) fighting with swords in their hands against the backdrop of Kangokukan, the national gate of Qin Dynasty, which will be the battleground in the third series. The scene of the battlefield, with Hakogokan ablaze, shows that this was not an easy battle. Nobu and Kazumasa's determination to face the unprecedented crisis and hopeless situation of the "attack of the combined armies" is a powerful reminder that "hope must not be lost. The visuals are powerful and powerful, just like the words "Do not lose hope.

Comments from Seiichi Morita and Jun Fukuyama

Comments from the cast have also arrived. Seiichi Morita, who plays the role of Makoto, commented, "We fought various unprecedented battles. But we were sure that we would win. And we survived. So now we are going to the real battle. The Kingdom is coming back. Jun Fukuyama, who plays Yuzei, said, "The battle of Hakodogogan was put on hold right after it started, but during that time, a hot battle had been going on for a long time. Please watch the end of the intense battle between Nobu and Yuzei and the State of Qin with great passion! he added in a strong message, along with his thoughts leading up to the resumption of the series.

The TV anime "Kingdom" will begin airing on NHK General from 24:10 on Sunday, April 4, 2021. This work is expected to gain more and more popularity.

<Full text of comments> *Original text
Seiichi Morita as Nobu
Kingdom" is coming back.
It was a very long battle.
It was a very tough battle.
It was a battle against an invisible enemy.
We fought various unprecedented battles.
But we were sure that we would win.
And we survived.
So now we are going to the real battle.
The Kingdom will return.
No, "Kingdom" is starting.

Jun Fukuyama as Yomei
Thank you for waiting!
The third series of "Kingdom" is back on the air!
The battle of Hakodogokan was put on hold right after the battle of Hakodogokan began, but during that time, a heated battle had been raging for a long time.
Please watch the end of the fierce battle between Nobu, Yuzei, and the State of Qin with great passion!

The first and second series are now available on Blu-ray for the first time at an affordable price!

Product Information
Kingdom Blu-ray BOX -Recapture of King's Landing
Release date: March 19, 2021 (Friday)
Item number: EYXA-13296 / Price: 16,000 yen (excluding tax)

The death of his best friend Drifting! The two face adversity in their quest to recapture the royal capital. Nobu begins his journey to become the "Great General of Heaven!

<Contents
Episode 1 "An Unknown Boy" / Episode 2 "Fateful Encounter" / Episode 3 "My Friends...! Episode 4 "The King and the Sword" / Episode 5 "Unbreakable Heart" Episode 6 "The Road to the General" / Episode 7 "Terrible People of the Mountain" / Episode 8 "Dreams of Each" / Episode 9 "Heading for Kamyang" / Episode 10 "Entering the Capital" / Episode 11 "The Battle Begins" / Episode 12 "The Ultimate Sword" / Episode 13 "Lankai Howls" / Episode 14 "The Power of Swords" / Episode 15 "The King's Qualification" / Episode 16 "The King's Qualification Episode 16 Lu Biwei / Episode 17 The First Battle / Episode 18 The Threat of the Chariots / Episode 19 The Battle of the Fiery Fires

Kingdom Blu-ray BOX -Wang Ki Falling to Death
Release date: March 19, 2021 (Friday)
Item number: EYXA-13297 / Price: 16,000 yen (excluding tax)

The birth of the Flying squadron, Zhao's general Bingyan vs. Qin's general Wang Qi! At the end of the fierce battle, Nobu inherits the spear of Wang Ki.

＜The end of the fierce battle, Nobu inherits Wang Ki's spear.
Episode 20 "Wang Qi Rushes In" / Episode 21 "The Meaning of a General" / Episode 22 "The Wise General vs. the Fierce General" / Episode 23 "Night Talk" / Episode 24 "A New Test" / Episode 25 "Appointment" / Episode 26 "The God of War, Bin Yan" / Episode 27 "Birth of the Flying Stars" / Episode 28 "Wang Qi's Flying Arrows" / Episode 29 "A Quick Turn" / Episode 30 "Natural Disaster" / Episode 31 "The Power of Gathering Episode 32 "The Defeated Flying Squadron" / Episode 33 "Wang Ki Departs for Battle! Episode 34 "The Battle" Episode 35 "General Seen" / Episode 36 "Wang Ki and Yu" / Episode 37 "I am in the Line of Death" / Episode 38 "Succession"

Kingdom Blu-ray BOX - Qin-Chao Alliance
Release Date : April 23, 2021 (Friday)
Item number : EYXA-13298 / Price : 16,000 yen (excluding tax)

After the Qin-Chao Alliance, the invasion against Wei begins in order to seize the key strategic location "Sanyang". Feixin Corps competes with Jade Phoenix Corps and Lehua Corps on its way to becoming a great general.

＜Included in the program
Episode 1 "A New Era" / Episode 2 "Silent Battlefield" / Episode 3 "Stormy Celebration" / Episode 4 "The King and the Ants" / Episode 5 "The Third Force" / Episode 6 "Beautiful Poison" / Episode 7 "The Cursed Prince" / Episode 8 "Masa and Zixia" / Episode 9 "Connecting Wishes" / Episode 10 "Shattered Love" / Episode 11 "Alignment" / Episode 12 "The Battle for High Wolf City" / Episode 13 Episode 13 "My Way of War" / Episode 14 "The Man, Ren Phowa" / Episode 15 "The King's Qualification" / Episode 16 "The General at Midnight" / Episode 17 "The Night Before the War" / Episode 18 "The Threat of Tanks" / Episode 19 "Genpo's Strange Plan"

Kingdom Blu-ray BOX - Sanyo Retrieval Arc
Release date: April 23, 2021 (Friday)
Item number: EYXA-13299 / Price: 16,000 yen (excluding tax)

Nobu is promoted to the rank of general of 1,000 men after his military exploits in the fierce battle against the Wei army, but he continues to suffer defeat after defeat due to the absence of Qiang Xiang. However, with the addition of the military strategist Kawarakiten, he achieves victory!

<Contents
Episode 20 "Hishintai Strikes Back" / Episode 21 "Thieves vs. Strategists" / Episode 22 "Mongyan's Proposal" / Episode 23 "Three Teams Fight Together" / Episode 24 "The Wall to Cross" / Episode 25 "Behind the Back" / Episode 26 "A General's Instrument" / Episode 27 "Time of Decision" / Episode 28 "The Last Measure" / Episode 29 "A Moment" / Episode 30 "An Important Friend" / Episode 31 "Mongol, Episode 31 "Mongyong, Not Retreat" / Episode 32 "The Fading Era" / Episode 33 "Victory...and" Episode 34 "The Arrival of the Strategist" / Episode 35 "Trials and Determination" / Episode 36 "Going Up" / Episode 37 "Distant Thunder" / Episode 38 "The Stage of Plotting" Episode 39 "A New Legend"

Production Information
TV animation "Kingdom

<Broadcast Information>
NHK General: April 4, 2021 (Sun.) 24:10～
Broadcasting from episode 1

<Synopsis
In B.C., in the western part of China's Qin Dynasty, there was a young general, Shin, who was aiming to become a "great general under heaven," as he dreamed of with his late best friend.

Once upon a time, Nobu was involved in a coup d'état in the royal capital and fate brought him into contact with the current King of Qin, Eisei Yeisei, who fulfilled his own dream and helped him achieve the unification of China. He is destined to fulfill his own dream and join forces with the King to achieve his goal of "unifying China. Overcoming the death of his mentor Ouqi, who died in battle, Shinobu steadily climbs the ladder to his dream while engaging in friendly competition with other captains of his generation, such as Mouten and Ouhen. Meanwhile, Nobu is also working hard to achieve his grand goal. Meanwhile, with a grand goal in mind, Masashi also focuses his efforts on expanding his power within the court in order to regain control of the country from his rival, Lu Fwei.

In the meantime, the Qin Dynasty succeeded in capturing Sanyang, one of the most important military bases in China, bringing it one step closer to the unification of China. However, the genius military strategist Li Moku of the Zhao Kingdom, feeling threatened by this move that could change the balance of power among the Seven Kingdoms, launches an invasion of Qin Dynasty with Chuxing, Zhao, Wei, Yan, Han, and Qi as general commanders, forming a combined force of the six kingdoms of Chuxing, Zhao, Wei, Yan, Han, and Qi. Qin Dynasty!
In this unprecedented crisis, the State of Qin rallies all the military power it possesses to intercept the combined armies!

＜Staff
Original Story/Supervisor：Yasuhisa Hara (serialized in Shueisha's "Weekly Young Jump")
Director : Kenichi Imaizumi
Series Composition： Noboru Takagi
Character Design : Hisashi Abe
Art Director：Yusuke Mizuno
Color Designer: Miyuki Abe
Director of Photography: Daichi Nogami
3DCG Production: Dandelion Animation Studio
Editing: Keisuke Yanagi
Music: Hiroyuki Sawano/KOHTA YAMAMOTO
Music Production: Avex Pictures
Sound Director: Kisuke Koizumi
Sound Production: Jinnan Studio
Animation Production: PIERO / Studio Signpost

Opening theme: "TOMORROW" / BiSH (avex trax)
Ending theme: "Deep inside" / waterweed (maximum10)

<Cast
Nobu: Seiichi Morita
Hasei: Jun Fukuyama
Koryoten: Kugimiya Rie
Lu Fwei: Tetsuaki Genda
Shohei-kun: Junichi Suwabe
Changwen: Yutaka Nakano
Kammuki: Kentaro Ito
Mongbu: Kusunoki Daisuke
Zhang Tang: Urayama Xun
Teng: Akio Kato
Duke: Shiro Saito Duke: Shiro Saito
Wangsun: Keno Horiuchi
Mong ? Kazuaki Ito
Wang Pun: Yoshimasa Hosoya
Mongchang: Hiroshi Nojima

Li Moku: Tomoyuki Morikawa
Chunsingkun: Yuya Uchida
Sweatmyung: Mio Tanaka
Ordo: Hiroyuki Kinoshita
Wu Fengming: Daisuke Namikawa
Sei Houmei: Kosuke Toriumi
Keisha: Daisuke Hirakawa
? Rin: Atsuko Tanaka
Hou Tsubasa: Tatsuo Suzuki
Hakurei: Yusho Kamimura
　etc.

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