Kingdom Season 5 Unveils Exciting Key Visual and Surprises Fans with Official Release Date!
Get ready for the highly anticipated Kingdom season 5! Mark your calendars for January 6, 2024, as the thrilling anime returns with a captivating new key visual Don't miss the epic premiere on NHK General!
The release date for Kingdom season 5 has been confirmed through a new key visual unveiled on September 25, 2023. Fans can expect the anime to premiere on January 6, 2024, at 12 am JST. The series will be broadcasted on NHK General TV in Japan. Produced by Studio Pierrot and Studio Signpost, Kingdom season 5 has generated high anticipation among viewers. The key visual showcases the popular characters from Kan Ki's Cavalry, such as Kan Ki, Raido, Koku'Ou, and Ma Ron. Additionally, information about the cast for these characters has also been disclosed.
Kingdom season 5 will premiere on January 6, 2024, at NHK General
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According to the most recent key visual, released on Monday, September 25th, 2023, Kingdom season 5 is set to premiere on January 6th, 2024, at 12 am JST on NHK General in Japan. This new illustration features the "Band of Bandits," which consists of the four members of Kan Ki's Army, as opposed to the previous key visual showcasing the Hi Shin Unit.
The Kan Ki Army, also known as the Huan Cavalry, is a military force led by the captivating General Kan Ki. As per the story of Kingdom, the Kan Ki Army (Qin Army) originated as a bandit group formed by Kan Ki, consisting of various independent bandit clans.
Studio Pierrot/Studio Signpost has released the newest key visual for the anticipated fifth season of Kingdom. This visual features General Kan Ki, accompanied by his skilled female archer Koku'Ou, his trusted staff member Rai Do, and the fierce fighter Ma Ron. The artwork portrays them preparing for a monumental battle against the Zhao army at Koku You Hill. Their presence in this powerful image hints at the significant roles they will play in the upcoming season.
In addition to the key visual, the cast of Kingdom season 5 has been unveiled on the official website, along with their insightful comments. Excitingly, fans will be thrilled to learn that Kentaro Ito, known for his portrayal of Renji Abarai in Bleach, will lend his voice to Kan Ki, the captivating leader.
The seiyuu (voice actor) eagerly anticipates witnessing the Kanki family's impressive demonstration of their skills as former bandits, as stated in his comments. Additionally, Haruka Nagamine has been chosen to voice the character Koku'Ou, and she expressed immense joy when reading about the battle for the first time in the original manga.
Kenji Nomura, as announced on Kingdom season 5's official website, will be portraying the character Rai Do. The seiyuu expressed gratitude for being included in the series and hopes to faithfully portray the role of Rai Do. Finally, Mototeru Sakuma has been selected as the voice actor for Ma Ron. He shares his excitement for being part of the show and encourages viewers to eagerly await the fifth season.
About Kingdom season 5
Ri Shin, as seen in the anime (Image via Perriot/Studio Sign Post)
The Kingdom anime's fifth season, adapted from Yasuhisa Hara's manga series, is set to release on January 6, 2024. This installment will follow Ri Shin's journey and delve into the thrilling Koku You Campaign Arc. Specifically, it will begin with chapter 441 of the manga and showcase the intense clash between the Qin Army (under General Kan Ki) and the Zhao Army at Koku You Hill. Fans of the Kingdom anime can look forward to an enthralling exploration of General Kan Ki's character.
Be sure to keep up with more anime news and manga updates as 2023 progresses.
