# Where to Watch Kingdom

**Kingdom streams on Crunchyroll and Hulu, and it's the definitive war epic in anime — the sweeping story of a war orphan clawing his way toward becoming the greatest general in a China torn apart by the Warring States. If you want scale, strategy, and raw ambition, start here.**

## Where to Watch

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

Crunchyroll has the deepest catalog of the series' many seasons, while Hulu is the natural pick if you'd rather keep everything on one subscription. Either way, begin with the first season.

## Synopsis

Xin is a war orphan in the state of Qin who trains relentlessly beside his best friend, both of them dreaming of becoming a Great General under the heavens. When palace intrigue pulls Xin into the orbit of the young king Ying Zheng, his sword and his ambition become tangled up in a far larger dream: unifying all of China under one banner. From there the series builds into massive clashes of armies, battlefield tactics, and rivalries that unfold over years. It's a story about foot soldiers and kings alike, where personal grit and grand strategy collide on an enormous canvas.

## Fast Facts

- **Format:** TV
- **Episodes:** 38
- **Premiered:** 2012
- **Studio:** pierrot co., ltd., ikif+
- **Score:** 7.4

## Watch Order

This is the first season and the entry point to a long, ongoing saga — begin here before the later seasons.

- Kingdom 2nd Season — sequel

## If You Liked This

- **[Vinland Saga](https://hozuna.com/anime/vinland-saga)** — Vinland Saga trades Warring States China for the Viking age but delivers the same grounded, brutal, character-driven historical epic.
- **[Attack on Titan](https://hozuna.com/anime/attack-on-titan)** — Attack on Titan shares Kingdom's scale, its life-or-death stakes, and its knack for turning strategy into edge-of-your-seat tension.
- **[Golden Kamuy](https://hozuna.com/anime/golden-kamuy)** — Golden Kamuy offers another gritty historical adventure with unforgettable characters and a relentless forward drive.
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- **[Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood](https://hozuna.com/anime/fullmetal-alchemist-brotherhood)** — 
- **[Re:Zero Season 4](https://hozuna.com/anime/re-zero-season-4)** — 
- **[Attack on Titan Season 3 Part 2](https://hozuna.com/anime/attack-on-titan-season-3-part-2)** — 

## FAQ

### Where can I watch Kingdom?

Kingdom is available to stream on Crunchyroll and Hulu.

### How many episodes is the first season of Kingdom?

The first season runs for 38 episodes.

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

Not at all — the series introduces its world, factions, and stakes as it goes, so newcomers can jump in cold.