Fans of the historical epic Kingdom have reason to celebrate at the beginning of 2026. This Sunday, January 4th, the sixth season of the anime based on Yasuhisa Hara’s manga came to an end, and right after the credits, the official announcement of a sequel followed. The reveal happened in Japan, but with global reach thanks to streaming services, keeping the flame alive for one of the most ambitious series in the genre. The news is important because it confirms that the adaptation of the work, which narrates the journey of the slave Xin towards becoming a great general, will continue to expand its universe, even after almost two decades of history.
As a result, Brazilian fans will be able to follow more chapters of the war between the states of Qin and Zhao. In this season that just ended, Xin took up Wang Yi’s spear and headed to the battlefield, promising even more intense conflicts. The series, which premiered its first adaptation in 2012, has even overcome a forced pause due to the pandemic in 2020 and returned with full force. Thus, the confirmation of more episodes ensures that the narrative about the unification of China will continue to captivate the audience, with the original manga still in publication since 2006 serving as a solid foundation.
The Journey of a Modern Classic
Since its debut, Kingdom has built a legion of fans around the world, including in Brazil. The story follows the ambitious Xin and his support for the young king Ying Zheng, who shares the dream of unifying the Seven Warring States. However, the path up to here has not been without obstacles. The third season, for example, had to take an unexpected break after only four episodes, due to COVID-19. Despite this, production resumed broadcasts in 2021, demonstrating the resilience and passion behind the project. Moreover, the success is not limited to screens, as the work has also inspired a series of live-action films, with a fifth movie planned for the Japanese summer of this year 2026.
For the Brazilian audience, access to Xin’s adventures has always been facilitated. Platforms like Crunchyroll streamed the most recent seasons simultaneously with Japan, while Funimation handled the first waves. With the new sequel already announced, it’s only a matter of time before the new episodes officially arrive here. Therefore, those who have been following the saga from the beginning or are thinking of embarking now have plenty of content to binge-watch. After all, with a narrative full of strategy, epic battles, and character development, Kingdom stands as one of the most consistent anime of the last decade and a half.
