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Kingdom seasons

Kingdom is adapted from Yasuhisa Hara's manga, serialised in Shueisha's Weekly Young Jump since January 2006 and at 80 volumes as of August 2026. The anime has six seasons and 155 episodes so far, all broadcast on NHK in Japan: 38, 39, 26, 26, 13 and 13 episodes. Seasons 1 and 2 were made by Studio Pierrot; since Season 3, Pierrot has co-produced the series with Studio Signpost, with Kenichi Imaizumi directing. Season 5 ends around volume 46 of the manga. A continuation of Season 6 was announced in December 2025, but it has no broadcast date yet.

Season	Premiere	End	Episodes	Studio
Season 1	June 4, 2012	February 25, 2013	38	Studio Pierrot
Season 2	June 8, 2013	March 2, 2014	39	Studio Pierrot
Season 3	April 6, 2020	October 18, 2021	26	Studio Pierrot, Studio Signpost
Season 4	April 10, 2022	October 2, 2022	26	Studio Pierrot, Studio Signpost
Season 5	January 14, 2024	March 31, 2024	13	Studio Pierrot, Studio Signpost
Season 6	October 5, 2025	December 28, 2025	13	Studio Pierrot, Studio Signpost

Season 1

Season 1 introduces Shin and Hyou, two orphans training to become generals, and Shin's first meeting with King Ei Sei. Shin helps the young king fight back against a coup by his half-brother, then enlists as a foot soldier and fights his first battles. It aired from June 4, 2012, to February 25, 2013, with 38 episodes, covering roughly manga volumes 1 to 16.

Season 2

Season 2 follows Shin as he begins commanding his own small unit of a hundred men, the start of the Hi Shin Unit, and meets new comrades and rivals on Qin's frontlines. Meanwhile, the struggle between Ei Sei and Chancellor Ryofui heats up at court. It aired from June 8, 2013, to March 2, 2014, with 39 episodes, covering roughly volumes 17 to 24.

Season 3

Season 3 adapts the Coalition arc, in which several rival states join forces to invade Qin, and Shin's unit faces its biggest test yet. It premiered on April 6, 2020, but the COVID-19 pandemic paused it after four episodes; it resumed in 2021 and ended on October 18, 2021, with 26 episodes. It was the first season co-produced with Studio Signpost.

Season 4

Season 4 shifts between new crises at the Qin court and fresh campaigns abroad as Ei Sei approaches his coming of age as king, and Shin, Ouhon and Mouten push to prove themselves as commanders. It aired from April 10 to October 2, 2022, with 26 episodes, covering roughly the second half of volume 34 to the start of volume 41.

Season 5

Season 5 adapts the Battle of Kokuyou Hill, where the Hi Shin Unit fights against Zhao under the command of the ruthless General Kanki. Its premiere was pushed back a week by news coverage of the Noto Peninsula earthquake. It aired from January 14 to March 31, 2024, with 13 episodes, covering volumes 41 to the second half of 46.

Season 6

Season 6 covers the opening of the campaign to take Gyou (Ye) from Zhao. Generals Ousen, Kanki and Youtanwa combine their armies, while Shin, Ouhon and Mouten operate as independent units. It aired on NHK General from October 5 to December 28, 2025, with 13 episodes, and streamed on Crunchyroll in many regions.

Next season Announced

A continuation of Season 6 is confirmed. It was announced on December 28, 2025 (Japan time), right after the Season 6 finale, with new key visuals of Youtanwa and her right-hand warrior Bajiou. The story picks up the siege of Gyou and Youtanwa's fight against Rozo, king of the Inu Rong tribe. As of October 2026 there is no broadcast date or window, the official site's news has not added one, and the announcement does not use the name Season 7.

FAQ

How many seasons of Kingdom are there?

There are six seasons with 155 episodes in total, aired between 2012 and 2025: 38, 39, 26, 26, 13 and 13 episodes. A continuation of Season 6 has been announced but has no date yet.

Will there be a Kingdom season 7?

Yes, a sequel to Season 6 was announced on December 28, 2025, right after the Season 6 finale. As of October 2026 it has no broadcast date or window, and official materials have not yet called it Season 7.

When did Kingdom season 6 air and how many episodes does it have?

Season 6 aired on NHK General in Japan from October 5 to December 28, 2025, with 13 episodes. It covers the start of the campaign against Gyou and streamed on Crunchyroll in many regions.

Who is the main character of Kingdom?

Shin, a war orphan who wants to become the greatest general under the heavens, shares the lead with Ei Sei, the young king of Qin. They are based on the historical Li Xin and Ying Zheng, who later became the First Emperor.

In what order should I watch Kingdom?

Watch the seasons in broadcast order, from Season 1 to Season 6. Each season continues directly from the previous one. Seasons 1 and 2 use more CG for crowds and battles, and the style changes from Season 3 on.

Is the Kingdom manga finished?

No. Yasuhisa Hara's manga is still running in Weekly Young Jump, where it began in January 2006, and had reached 80 volumes as of August 2026. The anime still has plenty of material left to adapt.

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Updated October 22, 2026