Kingdom backdrop
Action & Adventure•Animation•Drama

The Best Episodes of Kingdom

Every episode of Kingdom ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of Kingdom!

Binge this in 2d 17h•Peaking at 10.0/10

In the Warring States period, young orphan Xin vows to aid King Zheng of Qin in his quest to unify China by becoming a general himself.

Airs on
NHK GNHK BS Premium
BestEpisodes
WorstEpisodes
BestSeasons
AllEpisodes

Seasons6

All123456

Episode Rankings

  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Click to reveal
    Kingdom Season 1 Episode 9 - Now, to Xianyang!
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #1 - Now, to Xianyang!

    S1:E9

    Zheng 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.

    Director:Daisuke Tsukushi
    Writer:Unknown

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  2. Kingdom Season 1 Episode 10 - Invading the Royal Capital
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #2 - Invading the Royal Capital

    S1:E10

    Zheng, 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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  3. Kingdom Season 1 Episode 11 - The Fierce Fighting Begins
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #3 - The Fierce Fighting Begins

    S1:E11

    Blocked 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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  4. Kingdom Season 1 Episode 12 - The Ultimate Blade
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #4 - The Ultimate Blade

    S1:E12

    Xin, 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.

    Director:Masahiro Takada
    Writer:Unknown

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  5. Kingdom Season 1 Episode 13 - The Roar of Lankai
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #5 - The Roar of Lankai

    S1:E13

    The 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?

    Director:Mitsutoshi Sato
    Writer:Unknown

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  6. Kingdom Season 1 Episode 14 - The Power of the Sword
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #6 - The Power of the Sword

    S1:E14

    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.

    Director:Daisuke Tsukushi
    Writer:Unknown

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

    7. Trending NowTRENDING NOW

    The 20 WORST Episodes of Kingdom

    READ
  7. Kingdom Season 1 Episode 15 - Qualifications of a King
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #7 - Qualifications of a King

    S1:E15

    A face-off with Jiao Cheng awaits, but before that can come, Zheng Ying, 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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  8. Kingdom Season 1 Episode 16 - Lü Buwei
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #8 - Lü Buwei

    S1:E16

    The 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 Zheng Ying.

    Director:Masahiro Takada
    Writer:Unknown

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  9. Kingdom Season 1 Episode 18 - The Threat of the Chariot Corps
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #9 - The Threat of the Chariot Corps

    S1:E18

    The 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.

    Director:Daisuke Tsukushi
    Writer:Unknown

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  10. Kingdom Season 1 Episode 19 - A Blazing Battle
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #10 - A Blazing Battle

    S1:E19

    The 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?

    Director:Shintaro Itoga
    Writer:Unknown

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  11. Kingdom Season 1 Episode 20 - Wang Qi Intrudes
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #11 - Wang Qi Intrudes

    S1:E20

    Just 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!

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  12. Kingdom Season 1 Episode 21 - The Meaning of General
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #12 - The Meaning of General

    S1:E21

    Xin 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.

    Director:Mitsutoshi Sato
    Writer:Unknown

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  13. Kingdom Season 1 Episode 22 - Wise General vs Courageous General
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #13 - Wise General vs Courageous General

    S1:E22

    Lord Biao and Wu Qing are both fighting all-out, and whoever wins this one-on-one battle also wins the war.

    Director:Masahiro Takada
    Writer:Unknown

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  14. Kingdom Season 1 Episode 24 - A New Trial
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #14 - A New Trial

    S1:E24

    When Xin approaches Wang Yi looking for a mentor to make him stronger, he discovers that the great general doesn't make things easy.

    Director:Shintaro Itoga
    Writer:Unknown

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  15. Kingdom Season 1 Episode 25 - Appointment
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #15 - Appointment

    S1:E25

    Just as Qin is successfully waging war with one of its neighboring kingdoms, Han, another neighbor makes its own attack against Qin.

    Director:Daisuke Tsukushi
    Writer:Unknown

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  16. Kingdom Season 1 Episode 26 - War God Pang Nuan
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #16 - War God Pang Nuan

    S1:E26

    Xin and his comrades march into battle together again, this time under the command of the great general Wang Yi. Meanwhile, the Royal Court begins to suspect that Wang Yi has his own ulterior motive for taking on this particular battle.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  17. Kingdom Season 1 Episode 27 - Birth of the Feixin Unit
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #17 - Birth of the Feixin Unit

    S1:E27

    The 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.

    Director:Masahiro Takada
    Writer:Unknown

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  18. Kingdom Season 1 Episode 28 - Wang Qi's Flying Arrow
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #18 - Wang Qi's Flying Arrow

    S1:E28

    The 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?

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  19. Kingdom Season 1 Episode 29 - Sudden Change in the Tide of Battle
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #19 - Sudden Change in the Tide of Battle

    S1:E29

    Xin has his first taste of fame, and Wu Meng is back to leading the Qin offensive. Will it go the same way as the last one, or does Wu Meng have a trick up his sleeve?

    Director:Shigeki Kawai
    Writer:Unknown

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  20. Kingdom Season 1 Episode 30 - Disaster
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #20 - Disaster

    S1:E30

    Wang Yi smells something fishy about Zhao's sudden retreat, but his endgame remains the same: find and kill Nuan Pang. Xin and Qiang Lei give him a little inadvertent help.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  21. Kingdom Season 1 Episode 31 - The Power of a Group
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #21 - The Power of a Group

    S1:E31

    Nuan Pang 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.

    Director:Shintaro Itoga
    Writer:Unknown

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  22. Kingdom Season 1 Episode 32 - The Feixin Unit Flees
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #22 - The Feixin Unit Flees

    S1:E32

    The 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.

    Director:Daisuke Tsukushi
    Writer:Unknown

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  23. Kingdom Season 1 Episode 33 - Wang Qi Takes to the Field!
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #23 - Wang Qi Takes to the Field!

    S1:E33

    The 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.

    Director:Mitsutoshi Sato
    Writer:Unknown

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  24. Kingdom Season 1 Episode 34 - Central Performers
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #24 - Central Performers

    S1:E34

    King Zheng Ying 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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  25. Kingdom Season 1 Episode 37 - I Am at the Verge of Death
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #25 - I Am at the Verge of Death

    S1:E37

    The plot to slay Wang Yi takes a turn no one was expecting.

    Director:Mitsutoshi Sato
    Writer:Unknown

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

Best Episodes Summary

"Now, to Xianyang!" is the best rated episode of "Kingdom". It scored 10/10 based on 1 votes. Directed by Daisuke Tsukushi and written by Unknown, it aired on 7/30/2012. This episode scored 0.0 points higher than the second highest rated, "Invading the Royal Capital".