Kingdom (manga)

Kingdom is a Japanese historical manga series set during the Warring States period of ancient China. The narrative follows the journey of a war orphan named Shin as he strives to become the greatest general under the heavens. It intricately details his alliance with the young king, Ying Zheng, as they work to unify China.

The series is written and illustrated by Japanese author Yasuhisa Hara. It has been serialized in Shueisha's Weekly Young Jump magazine since 2006. Hara heavily researched Chinese history to adapt the real-life unification of the Qin state into this epic narrative.

Yes, Kingdom has been adapted into a highly successful anime television series that began airing in 2012. It has spanned multiple seasons, with later seasons utilizing advanced CG animation to bring the massive battle sequences to life. The anime closely follows the progression of Shin and the Hi Shin Unit through various historical campaigns.

Since its debut in 2006, the manga has been collected into over 70 tankōbon volumes. It is one of the best-selling manga series in history, with over 100 million copies in circulation worldwide. The story is still ongoing, continually adding new arcs and battles to its massive library.