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The Twelve Kingdoms

十二国記

2002 · 4 Seasons · Ended

Animation, Action & Adventure, Sci-Fi & Fantasy

Nakajima Youko is your average somewhat timid high school student. One day, a strange man named Keiki appears before her, swearing allegiance. Before she could properly register what was happening, demon-like creatures attack Youko and her friends, after which they are pulled into a different world. A world unlike what she has ever known. Separated from Keiki, Youko and her friends must do whatever they can if they wish to survive in this new world.

7.8 The Movie Database
Read the book by Fuyumi Ono

Where to stream The Twelve Kingdoms

Streaming now in the United States on Crunchyroll, The CW, The Roku Channel, Pluto TV, Retrocrush, and AsianCrush.

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Trailer

The Twelve Kingdoms | Official Trailer | Full Anime Series Streaming on AsianCrush

Top cast and crew

Aya Hisakawa
Takehito Koyasu Keiki (voice)
Kenichi Suzumura Rakushun (voice)
Masaki Aizawa Shōryū (voice)
Kappei Yamaguchi Rokuta (voice)
Aya Ishizu Yuka Sugimoto (voice)
Yuji Ueda Ikuya Asano (voice)
Rie Kugimiya Taiki (voice)
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Frequently asked questions about The Twelve Kingdoms

Where can I watch The Twelve Kingdoms in the United States?

The Twelve Kingdoms is available to stream on Crunchyroll, The CW, The Roku Channel, Pluto TV, Retrocrush, and AsianCrush in the United States, and to rent or buy on Amazon Video. Streaming availability is provided by JustWatch and can change over time.

Can I watch The Twelve Kingdoms for free?

The Twelve Kingdoms streams free with ads in the United States on The CW, The Roku Channel, Pluto TV, and Retrocrush. A subscription is not required, though the service may ask you to register.

What are the ratings for The Twelve Kingdoms?

The Twelve Kingdoms scores 7.8 on The Movie Database.

Who stars in The Twelve Kingdoms?

The Twelve Kingdoms stars Aya Hisakawa, Takehito Koyasu, Kenichi Suzumura, Masaki Aizawa, and Kappei Yamaguchi.

How many seasons of The Twelve Kingdoms are there?

The Twelve Kingdoms has 4 seasons and 45 episodes, and is ended.

How long does it take to watch all of The Twelve Kingdoms?

All 45 episodes of The Twelve Kingdoms add up to about 18 hours 45 minutes at roughly 25 minutes each. At two hours a night that is about 9 evenings; at four hours a day it takes about 5 days.

What network is The Twelve Kingdoms on?

The Twelve Kingdoms airs on NHK BS1, and is produced by Pierrot, NHK Enterprise 21, and Sogo Vision.

What language is The Twelve Kingdoms in?

The Twelve Kingdoms is in Japanese, and its original title is 十二国記.

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