Exclusive Main Key Visual for Kingdom Season 5 Revealed Prior to Release

The main key visual for season 5 of the popular anime Kingdom was unveiled on the official website on Tuesday, November 14, 2023. Alongside the visual, the series announced the return of previous cast members and the addition of new ones. Fans can expect the highly anticipated season to debut on Sunday, January 7, 2024. Written and illustrated by Yasuhisa Hara, Kingdom is a seinen manga series that has been serialized in Shueisha's Weekly Young Jump since January 2006. With 69 tankōbon volumes published to date, the manga has already spawned four anime adaptations, and the upcoming fifth season is eagerly awaited.

Kingdom season 5 announces main key visual and additional cast

This upcoming season of the anime will focus on the Koku You Campaign Arc, as evident from the key visual featuring Xin, Zheng Ying, and Yi Huan, alongside prominent figures from the Zhao Military - Ri Boku, Kei Sha, and Ki Sui. Excitingly, the anime has also announced the talented cast members, bringing fans a mix of familiar voices and new additions.

Ri Boku, as depicted in the Kingdom anime (Image via Studio Pierrot, Studio Signpost)

Toshiyuki Morikawa has been chosen to lend his voice to the character of Ri Boku/Li Mu in the upcoming fifth season of Kingdom. His previous roles include Two-Face in Batman Ninja (movie), Julius Novachrono in Black Clover, Minato Namikaze in Naruto, and Kagaya Ubuyashiki in Demon Slayer.

Daisuke Hirakawa has been cast as Kei Sha/Qing She in Kingdom season 5. Notable previous voice roles include Enmu in Demon Slayer, Rei Ryugazaki in Free!, and Noriaki Kakyoin in JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Stardust Crusaders.

Kōji Ishii will be voicing Ki Sui/Ji Hui in Kingdom season 5. Noteworthy past voice roles include Silva Zoldyck in Hunter X Hunter and Zenburu Gugu in Overlord.

What is Kingdom anime about?

Xin as seen in the Kingdom anime (Image via Studio Pierrot, Studio Signpost)

The Kingdom anime series revolves around Xin, a slave boy who aspires to become a renowned General for the state of Qin. In his quest to fulfill his dream, Xin chooses to assist the young king of Qin, Ying Zheng, in achieving their mutual goal of unifying China.

As the state of Qin gains prominence, Xin dedicates himself to honing his military skills and eventually becomes a distinguished General, commanding an army that proves victorious against the Seven Warring States.

Editor's P/S

Kingdom Season 5 is finally here, and I can't wait to see what it has in store for us. The main key visual looks amazing, and I'm excited to see the new cast members in action. Ri Boku, Kei Sha, and Ki Sui are all important characters in the manga, and I'm sure the anime will do them justice.

I'm also looking forward to seeing how the story progresses. The Koku You Campaign Arc is one of my favorite arcs in the manga, and I'm excited to see it animated. This arc is full of action, suspense, and political intrigue, and I can't wait to see how the anime team brings it to life.