# Where to Watch Kingdom

**Kingdom opens with a war orphan chasing the distant goal of becoming a Great General while Qin is caught in conflict. Crunchyroll and Hulu are the legal services listed for this opening season. The finished 2012 TV series has 38 episodes at 25 minutes each, giving its military rise and royal struggle plenty of room to develop. Watch it for an action drama that follows ambition from the viewpoint of an inexperienced fighter, with battles shaped by the gulf between ordinary soldiers and the people commanding them.**

## Where to Watch

- [Crunchyroll](https://www.crunchyroll.com/kingdom)
- [Hulu](http://www.hulu.com/kingdom-2012)

Crunchyroll has the broader Kingdom selection, while Hulu lists this opening season. On either service, choose the 2012 season before any later entry.

## Synopsis

Xin grows up in Qin as a war orphan and trains with his closest friend, holding fast to a dream of military greatness. A dispute over the throne draws him into the path of the young ruler Ying Zheng. Their fortunes become linked as violence spreads beyond the palace and into open warfare. Xin must learn what advancement demands when personal skill meets the scale of an army, while Ying Zheng pursues the far larger aim of uniting China under one banner. The season introduces their shared journey without expecting knowledge of the manga or Chinese history.

## Fast Facts

- **Format:** TV
- **Episodes:** 38
- **Premiered:** 2012
- **Studio:** Pierrot, Ikif+
- **Score:** 7.4

## Watch Order

Start with this 38 episode season. It establishes Xin's goal and his bond with Ying Zheng, providing the story that every later Kingdom season continues.

- Kingdom 2nd Season (sequel)

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## FAQ

### Where can I legally watch Kingdom?

Crunchyroll and Hulu are the listed legal options for Kingdom. Begin with the opening season on either service before choosing a later entry.

### How many episodes are in the first season of Kingdom?

The first season has 38 episodes, each running 25 minutes. Its full TV run gives Xin's early military path time to move from personal ambition into wider conflict.

### Do I need to know Chinese history to follow Kingdom?

No knowledge of Chinese history is needed before starting. The season explains Qin's throne dispute and Xin's goal through the events he experiences.

### Which Kingdom season should I watch first?

Begin with the 2012 TV season covered here. It introduces Xin and Ying Zheng before their shared campaign carries into later seasons.

### Is the first season of Kingdom complete?

Yes, this 38 episode season is finished. It serves as the opening chapter of the larger story, rather than an installment that assumes earlier viewing.

### What type of anime is Kingdom?

Kingdom is an action drama adapted from manga and produced by Pierrot and Ikif+. It follows a war orphan's pursuit of military greatness alongside a young ruler's ambitions.