When Does Kingdom Season 7 Come Out? Is It Renewed?
Kingdom Season 7 has not been confirmed yet.
IMDb
8.7/10
Seasons
6
Episodes
155
Diagnostics
- Network
- NHK G
- Genres
- Action & Adventure, Animation, Drama
- First aired
- 2012-06-04
- Last aired
- 2025-12-28
- Runtime
- 25 min
- Rated
- TV-MA
Awards 1 win & 1 nomination total
Predictive Logic Analysis
Kingdom has been on air since 2012 and maintains a loyal audience with steady Trakt watchers and robust ratings. Season 6 averaged 8.6 out of 10, an improvement over Season 5's 7.4, suggesting the show has recovered viewer confidence or at least held quality consistent. The IMDb rating of 8.7 across 5463 votes places it well above average for anime. These metrics indicate the show has not lost audience appeal and may even be strengthening. However, five months have passed since the finale aired without any public renewal signal or official announcement, which is a notable absence for a show that has sustained itself across six seasons.
NHK's renewal patterns for anime are less transparent than those of streaming platforms like Netflix or Crunchyroll. Japanese broadcasters often make renewal decisions later in the production cycle, and for a show this established, an announcement may not come until commitments are in place. The steady Trakt watcher count and the improvement in Season 6 episode ratings suggest active interest, but falling search interest is a mild warning sign that mainstream awareness may be declining. The show's long history and stable production cadence (new seasons arriving with reasonable regularity) work in its favor, but the lack of any renewal signal five months out is the dominant uncertainty.
What is Kingdom about?
Kingdom brings the blood-soaked ambitions of ancient China's Warring States period to visceral life, following young orphan Xin as he rises from slavery to become a pivotal military force in King Zheng's audacious campaign to unify the fractured realm. The show's central appeal lies in its refusal to treat unification as mere historical inevitability—instead, it grounds the grand political machinations in the personal stakes of soldiers, strategists, and rulers who must sacrifice everything to reshape a nation. Xin's journey from nameless foot soldier to trusted general provides the narrative engine, but the true hook emerges from how the series weaves together intimate character relationships with large-scale warfare, creating a story where tactical brilliance and emotional bonds prove equally decisive. Viewers seeking a sprawling military epic with genuine stakes and character depth find themselves drawn into a world where loyalty and ambition constantly collide.
The show distinguishes itself through fluid, dynamic animation that captures both the chaos of battlefield combat and the quieter political intrigue of the court. Rather than glamorizing warfare, Kingdom presents battle sequences as brutal tests of strategy, courage, and sacrifice—moments where individual valor matters but cannot overcome poor tactics or overwhelming numbers. The tonal balance proves crucial to its appeal: the series shifts fluidly between the camaraderie and humor shared between soldiers, the crushing weight of leadership decisions, and the visceral horror of death in combat. This tonal sophistication elevates it beyond standard action fare, creating emotional resonance that persists long after each battle concludes.
Kingdom has accumulated a devoted international following and maintains a remarkably strong critical reception with an 8.7 IMDb rating, reflecting sustained viewer appreciation across its six seasons. The anime has found particular resonance among audiences hungry for ambitious historical narratives adapted from manga source material, establishing itself as a cornerstone of the historical drama genre. Over more than a decade of releases, it has demonstrated remarkable longevity and the capacity to deepen its thematic exploration rather than retreating into formula repetition, earning credibility as a series willing to challenge both its characters and its audience's expectations about warfare and nation-building.
Themes
Is Kingdom renewed or cancelled?
Working toward renewal
Season 6 episode ratings averaged 8.6/10, up from 7.4 in Season 5
IMDb rating of 8.7 with strong vote count indicates solid audience reception
Steady Trakt active watchers (3011) with no declining momentum
Six-season history and established production cycle
Working against it
No renewal signal five months after Season 6 finale
NHK anime renewal decisions are opaque and often delayed
Falling search interest trend
Kingdom Season 7 Release Date
Without a renewal announcement, timing for a potential Season 7 is unknowable. Kingdom has historically released new seasons with gaps of one to two years between them, so even if renewal were confirmed today, viewers would likely not see new episodes until 2026 at the earliest. The absence of any forward-looking casting, production updates, or network statements makes it impossible to predict whether a next season is in development or greenlit. NHK may announce renewal closer to production start, or the announcement may have already been made in Japanese-language sources not captured in international coverage.
Best & worst episodes
Kingdom seasons
Season 12012 · 38 ep
- 1. The Boy With No Name2012-06-04 · ★ 8.0
- 2. Fated Meeting2012-06-11 · ★ 8.8
- 3. Friend!2012-06-18 · ★ 8.8
- 4. The King and the Sword2012-06-25 · ★ 9.5
- 5. An Unbreakable Heart2012-07-02 · ★ 9.5
- 6. The Path to a Great General2012-07-09 · ★ 8.0
- 7. The Terrifying Mountain People2012-07-16 · ★ 8.7
- 8. Each One's Dream2012-07-23 · ★ 8.7
- 9. Now, to Xianyang!2012-07-30 · ★ 10.0
- 10. Invading the Royal Capital2012-08-06 · ★ 10.0
- 11. The Fierce Fighting Begins2012-08-13 · ★ 10.0
- 12. The Ultimate Blade2012-08-20 · ★ 10.0
- 13. The Roar of Lankai2012-08-27 · ★ 10.0
- 14. The Power of the Sword2012-09-03 · ★ 10.0
- 15. Qualifications of a King2012-09-10 · ★ 10.0
- 16. Lü Buwei2012-09-17 · ★ 10.0
- 17. First Campaign2012-09-24 · ★ 6.7
- 18. The Threat of the Chariot Corps2012-10-01 · ★ 10.0
- 19. A Blazing Battle2012-10-08 · ★ 10.0
- 20. Wang Qi Intrudes2012-10-15 · ★ 10.0
- 21. The Meaning of General2012-10-22 · ★ 10.0
- 22. Wise General vs Courageous General2012-10-29 · ★ 10.0
- 23. Night Tale2012-11-05 · ★ 7.3
- 24. A New Trial2012-11-12 · ★ 10.0
- 25. Appointment2012-11-19 · ★ 10.0
- 26. War God Pang Nuan2012-11-26 · ★ 10.0
- 27. Birth of the Feixin Unit2012-12-03 · ★ 10.0
- 28. Wang Qi's Flying Arrow2012-12-10 · ★ 10.0
- 29. Sudden Change in the Tide of Battle2012-12-17 · ★ 10.0
- 30. Disaster2012-12-24 · ★ 10.0
- 31. The Power of a Group2013-01-07 · ★ 10.0
- 32. The Feixin Unit Flees2013-01-14 · ★ 10.0
- 33. Wang Qi Takes to the Field!2013-01-21 · ★ 10.0
- 34. Central Performers2013-01-28 · ★ 10.0
- 35. Confrontation of Supreme Commanders2013-02-04 · ★ 8.0
- 36. Wang Qi and Liao2013-02-11 · ★ 6.7
- 37. I Am at the Verge of Death2013-02-18 · ★ 10.0
- 38. Succession2013-02-25 · ★ 8.0
Season 22013 · 39 ep
- 1. New Era2013-06-08 · ★ 3.0
- 2. A Quiet Battlefield2013-06-15 · ★ 9.0
- 3. A Tumultuous Banquet2013-06-22
- 4. Kings and Ants2013-06-29 · ★ 4.0
- 5. A Third Force2013-07-06 · ★ 8.0
- 6. Beautiful Venom2013-07-13 · ★ 1.0
- 7. A Cursed Prince2013-07-20 · ★ 2.0
- 8. Zheng and Zi Xia2013-07-27 · ★ 2.0
- 9. Binding Wish2013-08-03 · ★ 8.0
- 10. Broken Love2013-08-10 · ★ 1.0
- 11. Assemblage2013-08-17 · ★ 2.0
- 12. Siege of Gaolang Castle2013-08-24 · ★ 1.0
- 13. My Way of Fighting2013-08-31
- 14. The Man Lian Po2013-09-07
- 15. Air of a Military Commander2013-09-14
- 16. Midnight Great General2013-09-21
- 17. The Night Before the Start of War2013-09-28
- 18. Clash!2013-10-06
- 19. Xuan Feng's Scheme2013-10-13
- 20. The Feixin Unit's Counterattack2013-10-20
- 21. The Thief vs. The Strategist2013-10-27
- 22. Meng Tian's Proposal2013-11-03
- 23. United Front of Three Units2013-11-10
- 24. A Wall That Must be Overcome2013-11-17
- 25. Double Bluff2013-11-24
- 26. The Caliber of a General2013-12-01
- 27. The Hour of Conclusion2013-12-08
- 28. The Final Plan2013-12-15
- 29. A Single Moment2013-12-22
- 30. Precious Comrades2013-12-29
- 31. Meng Ao, Standing Firm2014-01-05
- 32. Unfading Era2014-01-12
- 33. Victory... And...2014-01-19
- 34. The Strategist Arrives2014-01-26
- 35. Trial and Resolve2014-02-02
- 36. Outwit2014-02-09
- 37. Distant Thunder2014-02-16
- 38. Stage of Strategy2014-02-23
- 39. A New Legend2014-03-02
Season 32020 · 26 ep
- 1. The Encroaching Coalition Army2020-04-06
- 2. A Coming Together2020-04-13
- 3. The Battle of Hangu Pass2020-04-20
- 4. Two Battlefields2020-04-27
- 5. Rise of a Young General2021-05-03
- 6. A Mutual Self-Confidence2021-05-10
- 7. A Wasteland Riddled with Holes2021-05-17
- 8. Wa Lin: A Spirited Woman2021-05-24
- 9. Meng Wu's Proclamation2021-05-31
- 10. A Promotion in a Predicament2021-06-07
- 11. A General's Pride2021-06-14
- 12. The Wa Lin Army's Charge2021-06-21
- 13. The Strongest2021-06-28
- 14. The Mightiest Man2021-07-19
- 15. Beyond Hangu Pass2021-07-26
- 16. Li Mu's Whereabouts2021-08-02
- 17. The Ultimate Instinctive Type2021-08-16
- 18. Zheng's Decision2021-08-23
- 19. Zheng Speaks2021-08-30
- 20. The First Night2021-09-06
- 21. A Secret Revealed2021-09-13 · ★ 10.0
- 22. With All We Have2021-09-20
- 23. Unprecedented Aid2021-09-27
- 24. Deepest Gratitude2021-10-04 · ★ 3.0
- 25. Difference in Dances2021-10-11 · ★ 5.0
- 26. A Different Path2021-10-18
Season 42022 · 26 ep
- 1. Seven Nations, After the War2022-04-10 · ★ 1.0
- 2. Omnious Shadow2022-04-17 · ★ 3.3
- 3. The Punitive Force Moves Out2022-04-24 · ★ 3.0
- 4. Assault on Tunliu2022-05-01 · ★ 4.7
- 5. Sword and Shield2022-05-08 · ★ 5.0
- 6. A New Strategic Base2022-05-15
- 7. The Call2022-05-22
- 8. Diao2022-05-29
- 9. Zi Bai's Name2022-06-05
- 10. The Eyes of the Middle Kingdom2022-06-12
- 11. Training Days2022-06-19
- 12. Age of Giants2022-06-26
- 13. Movement in Xianyang2022-07-03 · ★ 1.0
- 14. A New Nation2022-07-10 · ★ 1.0
- 15. The Man Who Was Nothing2022-07-17 · ★ 1.0
- 16. The Crowning Ceremony2022-07-24 · ★ 3.0
- 17. Three Sides, Unyielding2022-07-30 · ★ 3.7
- 18. River-Crossing Battle2022-08-07 · ★ 7.0
- 19. A Parting of Ways2022-08-14 · ★ 8.0
- 20. A Dream Nation2022-08-21 · ★ 7.0
- 21. Our One Shot at Victory2022-08-28 · ★ 10.0
- 22. Running For Your Lives2022-09-04 · ★ 9.0
- 23. Reversal Rush2022-09-11 · ★ 8.0
- 24. The Rebellion's Conclusion2022-09-25 · ★ 7.0
- 25. A Time for Venturing Forth2022-09-25 · ★ 3.0
- 26. The Six Great Generals' Whereabouts2022-10-02 · ★ 3.0
Season 52024 · 13 ep
- 1. Monsters Take the Field2024-01-14 · ★ 8.0
- 2. The Stench of the Battlefield2024-01-21 · ★ 7.0
- 3. Heiyong at Night2024-01-28 · ★ 8.0
- 4. A Lieutenant's Responsibility2024-02-04 · ★ 7.0
- 5. A Determined Crossing2024-02-11 · ★ 8.0
- 6. Heiyong's Crucial Moment2024-02-18 · ★ 7.0
- 7. The Tragedy of Liyǎn2024-02-25 · ★ 6.0
- 8. In an Instant2024-03-03 · ★ 7.0
- 9. Misfortune2024-03-10 · ★ 9.0
- 10. Roar of Pride2024-03-17 · ★ 7.0
- 11. Wei Ping and the Fei Xin Force2024-03-24 · ★ 7.0
- 12. The Small Hours Before a Showdown2024-03-31 · ★ 7.0
- 13. Cai Ze's Honor2024-03-31 · ★ 8.0
Season 62025 · 13 ep
- 1. Qin's Stumbling Block2025-10-05 · ★ 9.0
- 2. The Rising Tumult2025-10-12 · ★ 8.0
- 3. The Qin Army Lineup2025-10-19 · ★ 9.0
- 4. Zhao's National Gate2025-10-26 · ★ 8.0
- 5. Storming Liewei2025-11-02
- 6. Liewei's Trap2025-11-09
- 7. Weapons of Conquest2025-11-16 · ★ 9.0
- 8. The Battle Begins2025-11-23
- 9. The Weight of Resolve2025-11-30
- 10. Descendants of the Quanrong2025-12-07
- 11. The One-Hit-Kill Detached Force2025-12-14
- 12. Insufficient Rank2025-12-21
- 13. A Great General's View2025-12-28
Kingdom trailer
Kingdom cast
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Masakazu Morita
Li Xin (voice)
Jun Fukuyama
Ei Sei (voice)
Rie Kugimiya
Karyou Ten (voice)
Yoko Hikasa
Kyoukai (voice)
Yoshimasa Hosoya
Wang Ben (voice)
Hirofumi Nojima
Meng Tian (voice)
Kenyu Horiuchi
Wang Jian (voice)
Mie Sonozaki
Yang Duanhe (voice)
Kentaro Ito
Huan Yi (voice)
Toshiyuki Morikawa
Li Mu (voice)
Koji Ishii
Ji Hui (voice)
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AI Verdict
Kingdom is a long-running NHK anime with strong audience reception (8.7 IMDb, improved Season 6 ratings), but no official renewal announcement nearly five months after the season finale. NHK's renewal patterns for anime are opaque, and the absence of clear signals leaves the show genuinely uncertain despite its quality credentials.
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Frequently asked
- When does Kingdom Season 7 come out?
- Kingdom Season 7 has not been confirmed yet.
- Is Kingdom renewed or cancelled?
- Kingdom is a long-running NHK anime with strong audience reception (8.7 IMDb, improved Season 6 ratings), but no official renewal announcement nearly five months after the season finale. NHK's renewal patterns for anime are opaque, and the absence of clear signals leaves the show genuinely uncertain despite its quality credentials.
- How many seasons of Kingdom are there?
- Kingdom has aired 6 seasons so far.
- How many episodes of Kingdom are there?
- There are 155 episodes of Kingdom across 6 seasons.
- Where can I watch Kingdom?
- Kingdom is available to stream on Crunchyroll, Crunchyroll Amazon Channel, Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
- What is Kingdom's IMDb rating?
- Kingdom holds an IMDb rating of 8.7/10 from 5,463 votes.