The Twelve Kingdoms 2002
What is The Twelve Kingdoms?
The Twelve Kingdoms is a television series that originated from the novels written by Fuyumi Ono. The series is an animated television adaptation with illustrations by Akihiro Yamada and was produced by Studio Pierrot.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 2002
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 45
- Runtime
- 25 minutes
- First aired
- Apr 9, 2002
- Last aired
- Aug 30, 2003
- Original language
- JA
- Origin
- JP
- Networks
- NHK BS1
- Genres
- Animation, Action & Adventure, Sci-Fi & Fantasy
- Updated
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Overview
The Twelve Kingdoms is a television series that originated from the novels written by Fuyumi Ono. The series is an animated television adaptation with illustrations by Akihiro Yamada and was produced by Studio Pierrot. The story follows Nakajima Youko, a high school student, who is pulled into a different world along with her friends. A strange man named Keiki appears before her, swearing allegiance, and demon-like creatures attack, leading to their transportation to this new world. The series aired on Japan's NHK and consists of 45 episodes, which were broadcast from April 9, 2002 to August 30, 2003. The Twelve Kingdoms anime has also been made available in an English dub. The series has been documented on various online platforms, including IMDb and The Movie Database.
Should you watch it?
“A timid high school student is thrust into a dangerous, unfamiliar world after a mysterious encounter.”
- engaging premise
- character-driven survival story
- abrupt transition into a new world
Watch it if you enjoy stories about ordinary people navigating high-stakes fantasy realms.
The series contains depictions of fantasy combat and survival situations.
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Season 1 · 14 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide & lore primer →- E1 Shadow of the Moon, Sea of the Shadow - The First Chapter Mytharc Apr 9, 2002
- E2 Shadow of the Moon, Sea of the Shadow - The Second Chapter Mytharc Apr 16, 2002
- E3 Shadow of the Moon, Sea of the Shadow - The Third Chapter Core Apr 23, 2002
- E4 Shadow of the Moon, Sea of the Shadow - The Fourth Chapter Core Apr 30, 2002
- E5 Shadow of the Moon, Sea of the Shadow - The Fifth Chapter Core May 7, 2002
- E6 Shadow of the Moon, Sea of the Shadow - The Sixth Chapter Core May 21, 2002
- E7 Shadow of the Moon, Sea of the Shadow - The Seventh Chapter Core May 28, 2002
- E8 Shadow of the Moon, Sea of the Shadow - The Eighth Chapter Core Jun 4, 2002
- E9 Shadow of the Moon, Sea of the Shadow - The Ninth Chapter Core Jun 11, 2002
- E10 Shadow of the Moon, Sea of the Shadow - The Tenth Chapter Core Jun 18, 2002
- E11 Shadow of the Moon, Sea of the Shadow - The Eleventh Chapter Core Jun 25, 2002
- E12 Shadow of the Moon, Sea of the Shadow - The Twelveth Chapter Core Jul 2, 2002
- E13 Shadow of the Moon, Sea of the Shadow - The Final Chapter Mytharc Jul 9, 2002
- E14 Shadow of the Moon, Sea of the Shadow - Chapter of Recollection Mytharc Jul 16, 2002
Season 2 · 8 episodes
Open the complete Season 2 guide & lore primer →- E1 Sea of the Wind, Shore of the Labyrinth - Chapter One Mytharc Sep 3, 2002
- E2 Sea of the Wind, Shore of the Labyrinth - Chapter Two Core Sep 10, 2002
- E3 Sea of the Wind, Shore of the Labyrinth - Chapter Three Mytharc Sep 17, 2002
- E4 Sea of the Wind, Shore of the Labyrinth - Chapter Four Core Sep 24, 2002
- E5 Sea of the Wind, Shore of the Labyrinth - Chapter Five Core Oct 1, 2002
- E6 Sea of the Wind, Shore of the Labyrinth - Final Chapter Core Oct 8, 2002
- E7 Sea of the Wind, Shore of the Labyrinth - Reminiscence Chapter Mytharc Oct 15, 2002
- E8 A Letter Mytharc Oct 22, 2002
Season 3 · 18 episodes
Open the complete Season 3 guide & lore primer →- E1 A Great Distance in the Wind, the Sky at Dawn - Chapter One Mytharc Oct 29, 2002
- E2 A Great Distance in the Wind, the Sky at Dawn - Chapter Two Mytharc Nov 5, 2002
- E3 A Great Distance in the Wind, the Sky at Dawn - Chapter Three Core Nov 12, 2002
- E4 A Great Distance in the Wind, the Sky at Dawn - Chapter Four Core Nov 19, 2002
- E5 A Great Distance in the Wind, the Sky at Dawn - Chapter Five Core Nov 26, 2002
- E6 A Great Distance in the Wind, the Sky at Dawn - Chapter Six Core Dec 3, 2002
- E7 A Great Distance in the Wind, the Sky at Dawn - Chapter Seven Core Dec 10, 2002
- E8 A Great Distance In The Wind, The Sky At Dawn - Chapter Eight Core Dec 17, 2002
- E9 A Great Distance In The Wind, The Sky At Dawn - Reminiscence Chapter Mytharc Jan 7, 2003
- E10 A Great Distance In The Wind, The Sky At Dawn - Chapter Nine Mytharc Jan 14, 2003
- E11 A Great Distance In The Wind, The Sky At Dawn - Chapter Ten Core Jan 21, 2003
- E12 A Great Distance In The Wind, The Sky At Dawn - Chapter Eleven Core Jan 28, 2003
- E13 A Great Distance In The Wind, The Sky At Dawn - Chapter Twelve Core Feb 4, 2003
- E14 A Great Distance In The Wind, The Sky At Dawn - Chapter Thirteen Core Feb 18, 2003
- E15 A Great Distance In The Wind, The Sky At Dawn - Chapter Fourteen Core Feb 25, 2003
- E16 A Great Distance In The Wind, The Sky At Dawn - Chapter Fifteen Core Mar 4, 2003
- E17 A Great Distance In The Wind, The Sky At Dawn - Final Chapter Mytharc Mar 11, 2003
- E18 In the Moonlight Mytharc Jul 5, 2003
Season 4 · 5 episodes
Open the complete Season 4 guide & lore primer →- E1 The God of the Sea in the East, the Mighty Ocean in the West - Chapter One Mytharc Jul 26, 2003
- E2 The God of the Sea in the East, the Mighty Ocean in the West - Chapter Two Core Aug 2, 2003
- E3 The God of the Sea in the East, the Mighty Ocean in the West - Chapter Three Core Aug 16, 2003
- E4 The God of the Sea in the East, the Mighty Ocean in the West - Final Chapter Core Aug 23, 2003
- E5 The God of the Sea in the East, the Mighty Ocean in the West - Reminiscence Chapter Mytharc Aug 30, 2003
Frequently asked questions
Who is the protagonist?
The protagonist is a high school student named Nakajima Youko.
What happens to Youko?
She is pulled into a different world after being attacked by demon-like creatures.
Who is Keiki?
Keiki is a strange man who appears before Youko and swears allegiance to her.
Are Youko's friends involved?
Yes, Youko's friends are pulled into the new world with her.
What is the primary conflict?
The primary conflict involves Youko and her friends attempting to survive in a world they do not know.
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