The first season of Kingdom, a sprawling historical action series set during China's Warring States period, has arrived on Crunchyroll and Hulu. This 38-episode run, animated by Studio Pierrot, adapts the initial 173 chapters of Yasuhisa Hara's manga, immersing viewers in large-scale warfare and intense political intrigue.
Kingdom follows Xin, a young slave aspiring to be the world's greatest general, and his connection to Ying Zheng, the ambitious king aiming to unite the fractured land. The series is noted for its gritty portrayal of battles and a strong coming-of-age narrative, achieving a 7.87 rating on MyAnimeList from over 90,000 voters.
This release covers the foundational arcs of the story, establishing the core conflict and character journeys that lead into subsequent seasons. Both English dub and subtitle options are available across the platforms.
