Kingdom · Episode 14: The Strength of the Sword
The Strength of the Sword
2012-09-0325 min
His companions battered, Xin must rise to face the monstrous Lan Kai; in doing so he learns something of the true nature of the sword. Outside, Zheng's desperate fight is interrupted by the unwelcome arrival of the mysterious and powerful General Wang Yi.
1The Boy with No Name2012-06-0425 minOrphan and small-town servant Piao is unexpectedly invited to work at the Royal Court. Some months later, he returns to his village mortally wounded and, before he dies, sends his friend Xin off to a dangerous village, where Xin has a shocking encounter.
2An Encounter with Destiny2012-06-1125 minXin discovers Ying Zheng, the young King of Qin, who's fleeing his half-brother's uprising. But when Piao's killer arrives to murder Ying Zheng, Xin, who's learned that Piao died serving as Zheng's stand-in, must decide which to help and which to kill.
3For a Friend2012-06-1825 minXin and Zheng, the King, entrust their escape to young Diao, who knows a secret way out of Heibei Village. Xin still blames Zheng for Piao's death, and even as this simmering conflict boils over, a new and deadly pursuer takes up the chase.
4The King and the Sword2012-06-2525 minFleeing pursuit, Zheng and Xin struggle with exhaustion, and with each other. When they reach the appointed meeting-site, there's no sign of Zheng's sole supporter, Lord Changwen . . . and the murderous tracker Mu Ta is hot on their trail.
5Unbroken Heart2012-07-0225 minXin, who's vowed in the name of his own ambitions to help the King, must singlehandedly face the treacherous assassin Mu Ta. Meanwhile, General Wang Yi brings a piece of tribute to the Court that seems to spell the end for all young King Zheng's hopes.
6The Path to Becoming a General2012-07-0925 minXin hears a tale of Piao's heroism during Wang Yi's ambush, but he also learns that King Zheng has even fewer allies than he'd been told. With little time left to forestall a civil war, Zheng decides on a dangerous path, to seek out unlikely allies.
7The Fearsome Folk of the Mountains2012-07-1625 minXin sets out into the western mountains with Zheng and his handful of soldiers, seeking the aid of the mountain king. The mountain folk, though, have little liking for flatlanders, and when he meets them, King Zheng is forced to make a perilous choice.
8Each One’s Dream2012-07-2325 minIn the stronghold of the mountain folk, Zheng treats with their king, who seems determined to kill the young King of Qin in retribution for longstanding grudges. And the arrival of Xin and his companions pushes this confrontation to its crisis.
9On to Xianyang2012-07-3025 minZheng and Xin return to where Lord Changwen waits. They make ready to ride to the capital, but they'll need remarkable strategy to overcome the terrible odds. Meanwhile, in the capital, Jie Shi has raised a vast army to face the formidable Lu Buwei.
10Storming the Capital2012-08-0625 minZheng, Xin, and their companions arrive at the gates of Xianyang, capital of the Qin Kingdom, with a force far too small to assault such a great fortress. A stratagem may get them inside the walls, but they won't reach the Royal Court without a fight.
11A Fierce Battle Begins2012-08-1325 minBlocked by Wei Xing's elite crossbowmen, the forces of Zheng and the mountain folk split up. Xin accompanies a smaller force to seek out the usurper Cheng Jiao in the palace... but their way, too, is blocked, by the deadly assassin Zuo Ci and his men.
12The Ultimate Sword-Blow2012-08-2025 minXin, Bi, and the breakaway force, fighting to reach the throne room, face the seemingly invincible Zuo Ci in the "Right-Side Dragon" corridor, while outside, the King and Lord Changwen hold out against Si Shi and Wei Xing.
13Lan Kai Roars2012-08-2725 minThe breakaway force reaches the Throne Room, only to find the traitor Cheng Jiao guarded by his monstrous "pet," who's seemingly impervious to weapons. Ba Jio reveals a previously unseen savagery, but can he contend with the brute strength of Lan Kai?
14The Strength of the Sword2012-09-0325 minHis companions battered, Xin must rise to face the monstrous Lan Kai; in doing so he learns something of the true nature of the sword. Outside, Zheng's desperate fight is interrupted by the unwelcome arrival of the mysterious and powerful General Wang Yi.15The Qualities of a King2012-09-1025 minA faceoff with Cheng Jiao awaits, but before that can come, Ying Zheng, facing death at General Wang Yi's hand, must convince the "Strange Bird of Xin" that his vision of the future makes him a worthy successor to his great-grandfather, King Zhao.
16Lu Buwei2012-09-1725 minThe recalcitrant and powerful Lü Buwei finally makes his appearance, accompanied by his more-than-formidable "Four Pillars." But condescension and a scarcely veiled threat of violence show right through his half-hearted show of respect to King Ying Zheng.
17First Campaign2012-09-2425 minXin's first true campaign as a soldier comes at last, but when Wei makes a surprise move, the battle doesn't go as he expected.
18The Chariot Squadron’s Menace2012-10-0125 minThe battle heats up as Wei's forces bring out their trump card. This isn't going to be a fair fight--but luckily, Xin isn't looking for one.
19Raging Battle2012-10-0825 minThe Fourth Army's victory against the chariots gives Lord Biao an idea. How far can he push behind enemy lines if the infantry's survival is no object?
20Wang Yi Intrudes2012-10-1525 minJust when it seems the battle on the She Gan Plain is finally going their way, Qin's forces are suddenly surprised by the advent of three generals: their own, the enemy's... and one who's not even supposed to be there!
21The Meaning of a General2012-10-2225 minXin has his very first conversation with a true general, and Wu Qing of Wei and Lord Biao of Qin are finally batting each other in earnest.
22The Clever General vs. the Daring General2012-10-2925 minLord Biao and Wu Qing are both fighting all-out, and whoever wins this one-on-one battle also wins the war.
23An Evening Story2012-11-0525 minXin learns some things about Qiang Lei's past, and Diao has to make an important decision about the future.
24A New Trial2012-11-1225 minWhen Xin approaches Wang Yi looking for a mentor to make him stronger, he discovers that the great general doesn't make things easy.
25Commission2012-11-1925 minJust as Qin is successfully waging war with one of its neighboring kingdoms, Han, another neighbor makes its own attack against Qin.
26Pang Nuan, God of War2012-11-2625 minXin y sus compañeros marchan a la guerra de nuevo. Esta vez será el gran general Wang Yi quien esté al frente. Mientras tanto, el palacio sospecha que existe una razón detrás por la cual Wang Yi decidió participar en esta batalla en particular.
27The Fei Xin Force Is Born2012-12-0325 minThe battle against Zhao is underway, and both sides have tricks up their sleeves. In recognition of Xin's growth as a commander, Wang Yi gives his squadron a special mission that could determine the outcome of the war.
28Wang Yi’s Flying Arrow2012-12-1025 minThe Fei Xin Force is up against a brilliant tactician in their very first mission. Xin and his men may be good, but is Feng Ji better?
29The Tides of War Suddenly Turn2012-12-1725 minXin has his first taste of fame, and Meng Wu is back to leading the Qin offensive. Will it go the same way as the last one, or does Meng Wu have a trick up his sleeve?
30An Act of God2012-12-2425 minWang Yi smells something fishy about Zhao's sudden retreat, but his endgame remains the same: find and kill Pang Nuan. Xin and Qiang Lei give him a little inadvertent help.
31The Power of Unity2013-01-0725 minPang Nuan is still unleashing the wrath of the gods on all around him, and at this point he seems almost untouchable. But this is the Fei Xin Force's camp, and they're not giving up without a fight.
32The Fei Xin Force on the Run2013-01-1425 minThe Fei Xin Force scatters, running deep into the mountains with Wan Ji in hot pursuit. This time they're on a self-assigned mission: protect their leader at all costs.
33Wang Yi Takes the Field!2013-01-2125 minThe original 100-man Fei Xin Force is down to 36 men, and Zhao's generals are closing in. However, morning has dawned, and Wang Yi is on the move.
34The Main Attraction2013-01-2825 minKing Ying Zheng receives some disturbing news about Zhao's forces, Diao and Meng Yi learn the true identities of their fellow spectators, and the war begins to take a new turn.
35Commanding Generals Face to Face2013-02-0425 minWang Yi and Pang Nuan begin their showdown at last. Meanwhile, Lord Changwen tells Zheng the truth about Liao.
36Wang Yi and Liao2013-02-1125 minNine years ago, Wang Yi, Lord Changwen, and Liao shared a secret with the King that altered the course of one woman's life and death.
37I Stand on the Verge of Death2013-02-1825 minThe plot to slay Wang Yi takes a turn no one was expecting.
38Succession2013-02-2525 minAs the war between Qin and Zhao comes to an end, the Middle Kingdom witnesses the dawn of a new era.
2An Encounter with Destiny2012-06-1125 minXin discovers Ying Zheng, the young King of Qin, who's fleeing his half-brother's uprising. But when Piao's killer arrives to murder Ying Zheng, Xin, who's learned that Piao died serving as Zheng's stand-in, must decide which to help and which to kill.3For a Friend2012-06-1825 minXin and Zheng, the King, entrust their escape to young Diao, who knows a secret way out of Heibei Village. Xin still blames Zheng for Piao's death, and even as this simmering conflict boils over, a new and deadly pursuer takes up the chase.4The King and the Sword2012-06-2525 minFleeing pursuit, Zheng and Xin struggle with exhaustion, and with each other. When they reach the appointed meeting-site, there's no sign of Zheng's sole supporter, Lord Changwen . . . and the murderous tracker Mu Ta is hot on their trail.5Unbroken Heart2012-07-0225 minXin, who's vowed in the name of his own ambitions to help the King, must singlehandedly face the treacherous assassin Mu Ta. Meanwhile, General Wang Yi brings a piece of tribute to the Court that seems to spell the end for all young King Zheng's hopes.6The Path to Becoming a General2012-07-0925 minXin hears a tale of Piao's heroism during Wang Yi's ambush, but he also learns that King Zheng has even fewer allies than he'd been told. With little time left to forestall a civil war, Zheng decides on a dangerous path, to seek out unlikely allies.7The Fearsome Folk of the Mountains2012-07-1625 minXin sets out into the western mountains with Zheng and his handful of soldiers, seeking the aid of the mountain king. The mountain folk, though, have little liking for flatlanders, and when he meets them, King Zheng is forced to make a perilous choice.8Each One’s Dream2012-07-2325 minIn the stronghold of the mountain folk, Zheng treats with their king, who seems determined to kill the young King of Qin in retribution for longstanding grudges. And the arrival of Xin and his companions pushes this confrontation to its crisis.9On to Xianyang2012-07-3025 minZheng and Xin return to where Lord Changwen waits. They make ready to ride to the capital, but they'll need remarkable strategy to overcome the terrible odds. Meanwhile, in the capital, Jie Shi has raised a vast army to face the formidable Lu Buwei.10Storming the Capital2012-08-0625 minZheng, Xin, and their companions arrive at the gates of Xianyang, capital of the Qin Kingdom, with a force far too small to assault such a great fortress. A stratagem may get them inside the walls, but they won't reach the Royal Court without a fight.11A Fierce Battle Begins2012-08-1325 minBlocked by Wei Xing's elite crossbowmen, the forces of Zheng and the mountain folk split up. Xin accompanies a smaller force to seek out the usurper Cheng Jiao in the palace... but their way, too, is blocked, by the deadly assassin Zuo Ci and his men.12The Ultimate Sword-Blow2012-08-2025 minXin, Bi, and the breakaway force, fighting to reach the throne room, face the seemingly invincible Zuo Ci in the "Right-Side Dragon" corridor, while outside, the King and Lord Changwen hold out against Si Shi and Wei Xing.13Lan Kai Roars2012-08-2725 minThe breakaway force reaches the Throne Room, only to find the traitor Cheng Jiao guarded by his monstrous "pet," who's seemingly impervious to weapons. Ba Jio reveals a previously unseen savagery, but can he contend with the brute strength of Lan Kai?14The Strength of the Sword2012-09-0325 minHis companions battered, Xin must rise to face the monstrous Lan Kai; in doing so he learns something of the true nature of the sword. Outside, Zheng's desperate fight is interrupted by the unwelcome arrival of the mysterious and powerful General Wang Yi.15The Qualities of a King2012-09-1025 minA faceoff with Cheng Jiao awaits, but before that can come, Ying Zheng, facing death at General Wang Yi's hand, must convince the "Strange Bird of Xin" that his vision of the future makes him a worthy successor to his great-grandfather, King Zhao.16Lu Buwei2012-09-1725 minThe recalcitrant and powerful Lü Buwei finally makes his appearance, accompanied by his more-than-formidable "Four Pillars." But condescension and a scarcely veiled threat of violence show right through his half-hearted show of respect to King Ying Zheng.17First Campaign2012-09-2425 minXin's first true campaign as a soldier comes at last, but when Wei makes a surprise move, the battle doesn't go as he expected.18The Chariot Squadron’s Menace2012-10-0125 minThe battle heats up as Wei's forces bring out their trump card. This isn't going to be a fair fight--but luckily, Xin isn't looking for one.19Raging Battle2012-10-0825 minThe Fourth Army's victory against the chariots gives Lord Biao an idea. How far can he push behind enemy lines if the infantry's survival is no object?20Wang Yi Intrudes2012-10-1525 minJust when it seems the battle on the She Gan Plain is finally going their way, Qin's forces are suddenly surprised by the advent of three generals: their own, the enemy's... and one who's not even supposed to be there!21The Meaning of a General2012-10-2225 minXin has his very first conversation with a true general, and Wu Qing of Wei and Lord Biao of Qin are finally batting each other in earnest.22The Clever General vs. the Daring General2012-10-2925 minLord Biao and Wu Qing are both fighting all-out, and whoever wins this one-on-one battle also wins the war.23An Evening Story2012-11-0525 minXin learns some things about Qiang Lei's past, and Diao has to make an important decision about the future.24A New Trial2012-11-1225 minWhen Xin approaches Wang Yi looking for a mentor to make him stronger, he discovers that the great general doesn't make things easy.25Commission2012-11-1925 minJust as Qin is successfully waging war with one of its neighboring kingdoms, Han, another neighbor makes its own attack against Qin.26Pang Nuan, God of War2012-11-2625 minXin y sus compañeros marchan a la guerra de nuevo. Esta vez será el gran general Wang Yi quien esté al frente. Mientras tanto, el palacio sospecha que existe una razón detrás por la cual Wang Yi decidió participar en esta batalla en particular.27The Fei Xin Force Is Born2012-12-0325 minThe battle against Zhao is underway, and both sides have tricks up their sleeves. In recognition of Xin's growth as a commander, Wang Yi gives his squadron a special mission that could determine the outcome of the war.28Wang Yi’s Flying Arrow2012-12-1025 minThe Fei Xin Force is up against a brilliant tactician in their very first mission. Xin and his men may be good, but is Feng Ji better?29The Tides of War Suddenly Turn2012-12-1725 minXin has his first taste of fame, and Meng Wu is back to leading the Qin offensive. Will it go the same way as the last one, or does Meng Wu have a trick up his sleeve?30An Act of God2012-12-2425 minWang Yi smells something fishy about Zhao's sudden retreat, but his endgame remains the same: find and kill Pang Nuan. Xin and Qiang Lei give him a little inadvertent help.31The Power of Unity2013-01-0725 minPang Nuan is still unleashing the wrath of the gods on all around him, and at this point he seems almost untouchable. But this is the Fei Xin Force's camp, and they're not giving up without a fight.32The Fei Xin Force on the Run2013-01-1425 minThe Fei Xin Force scatters, running deep into the mountains with Wan Ji in hot pursuit. This time they're on a self-assigned mission: protect their leader at all costs.33Wang Yi Takes the Field!2013-01-2125 minThe original 100-man Fei Xin Force is down to 36 men, and Zhao's generals are closing in. However, morning has dawned, and Wang Yi is on the move.34The Main Attraction2013-01-2825 minKing Ying Zheng receives some disturbing news about Zhao's forces, Diao and Meng Yi learn the true identities of their fellow spectators, and the war begins to take a new turn.35Commanding Generals Face to Face2013-02-0425 minWang Yi and Pang Nuan begin their showdown at last. Meanwhile, Lord Changwen tells Zheng the truth about Liao.36Wang Yi and Liao2013-02-1125 minNine years ago, Wang Yi, Lord Changwen, and Liao shared a secret with the King that altered the course of one woman's life and death.37I Stand on the Verge of Death2013-02-1825 minThe plot to slay Wang Yi takes a turn no one was expecting.38Succession2013-02-2525 minAs the war between Qin and Zhao comes to an end, the Middle Kingdom witnesses the dawn of a new era.
Kingdom★ 74%Synopsis
When low-born servant boys Piao and Xin set out to become the world’s greatest war generals, they quickly find themselves caught up in a violent struggle between two noblemen plotting to overthrow the King. After Piao is killed protecting the rightful ruler of the kingdom of Qin, Xin sets out on a campaign for revenge that leads him straight into the fire of war. Now, with a target on his back and an army of enemies standing in his way, it will be up to a boy with no name and a young king without a throne to return order to their war-torn country in this historical action-drama based on the Tezuka Award-winning manga, Kingdom. (Source: Funimation) Note: The first episode aired with a runtime of 50 minutes as opposed to the standard 25 minute runtime.
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Characters & Voice Actors
Lei QiangMain
Youko HikasaJP
Liao Diao HeMain
Rie KugimiyaJP
Zheng YingMain
Jun FukuyamaJP
Xin LiMain
Masakazu MoritaJP
Mu LiSupporting
Toshiyuki MorikawaJP
Jiao ChengSupporting
Kouki MiyataJP
Jio BaSupporting
Tarusuke ShingakiJP
Dao WeiSupporting
Masaya TakatsukaJP
Qing WuSupporting
Susumu AkagiJP
Shi SiSupporting
Akimitsu TakaseJP
Ze CaiSupporting
Mitsuo SendaJP
Zhuang ZhaoSupporting
Kenjirou TsudaJP
Staff
Moriyasu TaniguchiKey Animation (eps 5, 11, 14, 19, 25, 28, 30)
Naruhisa ArakawaSeries Composition
Naruhisa ArakawaScript
Yasuhisa HaraOriginal Creator
Jun KamiyaDirector
Hajime TakakuwaSound Director
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DasokuTheme Song Performance (ED3)
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