The Twelve Kingdoms (2002)
Original title: 十二国記
The Twelve Kingdoms is a 2002 Japanese-language animation series created by Tsuneo Kobayashi and Sho Aikawa. It stars Takehito Koyasu, Kenichi Suzumura and Masaki Aizawa.
Nakajima Youko is your average somewhat timid high school student. One day, a strange man named Keiki appears before her, swearing allegiance. Before she could properly register what was happening, demon-like creatures attack Youko and her friends, after which they are pulled into a different world. A world unlike what she has ever known. Separated from Keiki, Youko and her friends must do whatever they can if they wish to survive in this new world.
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What is The Twelve Kingdoms about?
Nakajima Youko is your average somewhat timid high school student. One day, a strange man named Keiki appears before her, swearing allegiance. Before she could properly register what was happening, demon-like creatures attack Youko and her friends, after which they are pulled into a different world. A world unlike what she has ever known. Separated from Keiki, Youko and her friends must do whatever they can if they wish to survive in this new world.
When was The Twelve Kingdoms released?
The Twelve Kingdoms was released on 9 April 2002.
How many episodes does The Twelve Kingdoms have?
The Twelve Kingdoms has 45 episodes across 4 seasons.
Who made The Twelve Kingdoms?
The Twelve Kingdoms was created by Tsuneo Kobayashi and Sho Aikawa.
Where can I watch The Twelve Kingdoms?
The Twelve Kingdoms is available on Crunchyroll, Crunchyroll Amazon Channel, The CW, AsianCrush, Cineverse and Pluto TV.
Where to watch The Twelve Kingdoms
Stream: Crunchyroll, Crunchyroll Amazon Channel
Watch free: The CW
Watch free with ads: AsianCrush, Cineverse, Pluto TV, Retrocrush, The Roku Channel, Tubi TV
Buy: Amazon Video
Cast
- Takehito Koyasu as Keiki (voice)
- Kenichi Suzumura as Rakushun (voice)
- Masaki Aizawa as Shōryū (voice)
- Kappei Yamaguchi as Rokuta (voice)
- Aya Ishizu as Yuka Sugimoto (voice)
- Yuji Ueda as Ikuya Asano (voice)
- Rie Kugimiya as Taiki (voice)
- Kousuke Okano as Takasato (voice)
- Aya Hisakawa as Yoko Nakajima (voice)
- Naomi Wakabayashi as Suzu (voice)
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