Kingdom
On NHK G, NHK BS Premium
A long-running historical action anime following an orphan's rise through military ranks during China's unification, balancing intimate character bonds with large-scale warfare and strategic ambition.
In the Warring States period, young orphan Xin vows to aid King Zheng of Qin in his quest to unify China by becoming a general himself.
Clusters
Where to watch
- StreamCrunchyroll
- BuyApple TV Store, Amazon Video
Questions people ask
Is Kingdom violent? Yes, very. More violent than 95% of series.
Does Kingdom leave you hopeful? Somewhat. More hopeful than 69% of series.
Is Kingdom scary? Somewhat. More frightening than 59% of series.
Is Kingdom easy watching? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
Is Kingdom sad? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
These describe how the series comes across across its whole run, compared with other well-known series. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked episode by episode, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.
Cinnamon Score
How much this series gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.
You have seen this shape before.
How unlike any other series this one feels
How much more it delivers than it promises
How much audiences actually like it
Ensemble
Like Kingdom
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as Kingdom
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like Kingdom, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like Kingdom, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like Kingdom, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.
