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The Twelve Kingdoms

7.820024 seasonsTV SeriesAnimationAction & AdventureSci-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…

DirectorTsuneo Kobayashi

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Seasons & Episodes

E1
The God of the Sea in the East, the Mighty Ocean in the West - Chapter One
Jul 26, 2003
E2
The God of the Sea in the East, the Mighty Ocean in the West - Chapter Two
Aug 2, 2003
E3
The God of the Sea in the East, the Mighty Ocean in the West - Chapter Three
Aug 16, 2003
E4
The God of the Sea in the East, the Mighty Ocean in the West - Final Chapter
Aug 23, 2003
E5
The God of the Sea in the East, the Mighty Ocean in the West - Reminiscence Chapter
Aug 30, 2003

Cast · Directed by Tsuneo Kobayashi

Takehito Koyasu
Takehito Koyasu
Keiki (voice)
Kenichi Suzumura
Kenichi Suzumura
Rakushun (voice)
Masaki Aizawa
Masaki Aizawa
Shōryū (voice)
Kappei Yamaguchi
Kappei Yamaguchi
Rokuta (voice)
Aya Ishizu
Aya Ishizu
Yuka Sugimoto (voice)
Yuji Ueda
Yuji Ueda
Ikuya Asano (voice)
Rie Kugimiya
Rie Kugimiya
Taiki (voice)
Kousuke Okano
Kousuke Okano
Takasato (voice)
Naomi Wakabayashi
Naomi Wakabayashi
Suzu (voice)

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The Twelve Kingdoms — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Twelve Kingdoms?

The Twelve Kingdoms is streaming on Crunchyroll in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is The Twelve Kingdoms on Netflix?

No, The Twelve Kingdoms is not on Netflix in United States as of August 2026. It's currently on Crunchyroll.

Is The Twelve Kingdoms on Amazon Prime Video?

The Twelve Kingdoms isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in United States, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

Where can I watch The Twelve Kingdoms for free?

The Twelve Kingdoms is available to stream free (with ads) on The CW and The Roku Channel in United States.

How many seasons are in The Twelve Kingdoms?

The Twelve Kingdoms has 4 seasons in total (45 episodes). The series concluded in 2003.

Are all episodes of The Twelve Kingdoms out yet?

Yes — all 45 episodes across 4 seasons of The Twelve Kingdoms are out and available to stream.

Is there a Season 5 of The Twelve Kingdoms?

No — The Twelve Kingdoms ended after 4 seasons, so there is no Season 5.

What light novel is The Twelve Kingdoms based on?

The Twelve Kingdoms is based on The Twelve Kingdoms by Fuyumi Ono.