Japan’s Legendary Manga Series KINGDOM Debuts in English for the First Time

Source: VIZ Media, LLC press release
Special Thanks to Chantelle Sturt

VIZ Media proudly announced today that Kingdom (キングダム, Kingudamu, 2006-), one of Japan’s most celebrated manga series, will finally make its long-awaited debut in English, bringing Yasuhisa Hara’s epic historical saga to a brand-new global audience.

With over 110 million copies sold worldwide, Kingdom has inspired an anime adaptation, two live-action films, PlayStation and mobile games, and a devoted international fanbase. Now, this monumental series will be fully accessible to English-speaking readers for the first time, publishing November 11, 2025. Kingdom will also join the Shonen Jump service following the release of each graphic novel.

Offering readers a thrilling window into one of the most transformative periods in Chinese history, Kingdom is set during China’s Warring States period and follows Xin, a war orphan from the kingdom of Qin, who dreams of becoming a great general and uniting China. After his closest friend, Piao, dies under mysterious circumstances, Xin embarks on a journey to fulfill their shared dream. Along the way, he meets Ying Zheng, a young king bearing a striking resemblance to Piao, who seeks Xin’s help to reclaim his throne and change the course of history.

About Yasuhisa Hara

Yasuhisa Hara is an acclaimed manga artist known for his meticulous storytelling and dedication to historical themes. Kingdom is his magnum opus, regarded as one of the greatest manga series in Japan.

About VIZ Media

Wherever manga and anime fans are, we are! VIZ Media is No. 1 in Japanese pop culture, introducing fans to what’s now, new, and next. Home to the world’s most influential and groundbreaking storytellers and artists, who today drive multiple industries from publishing and animation to film and gaming. If it’s big in Japan, you can find it at VIZ.

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