Xin’s story will continue in Kingdom Season 5. The series’ website gives fans an official look at what they’re about to see in the continuation of this epic story. It also unveils new character visuals and more. So, here’s everything you need to know.
The anime series Kingdom is based on the historical manga by Yasuhisa Hara, published by Shueisha. It tells the story of the slave boy Xin, who dreams of becoming the great general of Qin. As his journey continues, you'd be able to learn more about his future in the upcoming Kingdom Season 5.
Kingdom Season 5 Key Visuals
After nine months of waiting, fans finally have a glimpse of Kingdom Season 5. The first key visual features the Hi Shin Unit members. Of course, it includes Kyou Kai, Ri Shin, and En.
It also gives a good look at the new character visuals of Xin, He Laiao Diao, and Qiang Lei. With their fierce appearances, the upcoming new season will likely be another action-packed one. For more images, you can visit Kingdom's official website.
What will Kingdom Season 5 be about?
Kingdom Season 5 will cover the manga from Chapter 441 onwards. There are no words yet on its extent, but it will begin with the Koku You Campaign arc.
It will see the animated adaptation of the Qin army, the Zhao army’s fight, and the battle over Koku You Hill. General Kan Ki will now serve as the commander-in-chief, while Shin and the rest of the Hi Shin Unit will join the reinforcements.
Now, the question is, what kind of battle Shin and the Hi Shin Unit can deliver with the Kan Ki Army? Can they win the fight against Zhao? Fans will finally have the answers to these questions when Kingdom Season 5 officially drops.
Credit: Yasuhisa Hara, Studio Pierrot
Kingdom Season 5 Cast
Fans will once again hear their favorite characters in Kingdom Season 5. It will feature the voices of Masakazu Morita as Shin, Jun Fukuyama as Ei Sei, Rie Kugimiya as Karyo Ten, Youko Hikasa as Kyou Kai, Susumi Akagi as En, and Kousuke Toriumi as Bihei.
Kingdom Season 5 Staff
Kenichi Imaizumi directs Kingdom Season 5 with Noboru Takagi as the series composer, Hisashi Abe as the character designer, and Miyuki Abe as the color designer. It also includes Hiroyuki Sawano and KOHTA YAMAMOTO as music composers. Pierrot and its subsidiary St. Signpost produce the new season.
Credit: Yasuhisa Hara, Studio Pierrot
Where to Watch Kingdom Season 5?
Kingdom Season 5 is licensed by Funimation and available to stream on Crunchyroll. Unfortunately, there are currently no plans to release the anime on Netflix and HIDIVE.
Kingdom Season 5 Release Date
Kingdom Season 5 is set to be out in January 2024. No exact release date has been announced yet.