The fifth live-action Kingdom film, Tamashii no Kessen, opened at #1 in Japan the weekend of July 17, 2026, pulling 1.58 billion yen (about $9.67 million) across its first three days and 2.06 billion yen over four. That's the franchise's biggest live-action bow yet, and it's sending a wave of new viewers toward the anime — so here's where to watch it and whether it holds up.
Quick answer
Kingdom's anime is currently in its 6th Season, adapting Yasuhisa Hara's war epic about Xin's rise from war orphan to general during China's Warring States period. The live-action Tamashii no Kessen (director Shinsuke Satō) topped Japan's box office on July 17, 2026. According to SenpaiRanks, Kingdom's current season carries a raw 8.46 that settles to a lifecycle-adjusted 7.34 — a gap that tells you it's broadly loved by its established fanbase but rewards commitment, exactly the read a single MyAnimeList number hides.
Why the box office matters for the anime
The first Kingdom film in 2019 earned 5.73 billion yen; the fifth just posted the strongest opening of the run. Live-action success reliably pulls curious viewers back to the source anime, and Kingdom's TV run is deep — six seasons of CG-heavy battlefield strategy. If the film sold you, the anime is where the full campaign lives.
Here's the current-season trailer:
Is the Kingdom anime good?
Short version: yes, but it asks for patience. SenpaiRanks tracks it at a raw 8.46 — the crowd clearly rates it — with the adjusted 7.34 reflecting the early-CG rough patches and its sheer length. This is the dual-axis wedge in action: "broadly liked" and "holds up start to finish" are different questions, and we score both instead of averaging them into one blurry number.
Where to watch Kingdom
Kingdom's seasons are spread across streaming services and rotate by region, so we list every platform rather than pushing one. Check the Kingdom 6th Season page for the current where-to-watch breakdown and the full season order before you dive in.
Where it lands this year
Kingdom is one of the season's heavyweight returns. Stack it against the rest of summer on our best summer 2026 action anime and what to watch this summer boards, or the top anime airing now ratings-vs-ranking breakdown. If big-swing action is your lane, our Sakamoto Days and Tokyo Revengers reads pair well. Then rate Kingdom yourself — your vote is what moves the board.
Frequently asked questions
Q: Where can I watch the Kingdom anime?
A: Kingdom's six seasons stream across rotating platforms by region. Check the Kingdom season page on SenpaiRanks for the current where-to-watch list.
Q: Is the Kingdom anime good?
A: Yes — SenpaiRanks tracks it at a raw 8.46 with a lifecycle-adjusted 7.34, meaning a devoted fanbase rates it highly while the score accounts for early-CG rough patches and its length.
Q: How many seasons of Kingdom are there?
A: The anime is currently in its 6th Season, adapting Yasuhisa Hara's ongoing manga.
Q: Did the live-action Kingdom film do well?
A: Yes. The fifth film, Tamashii no Kessen, opened at #1 in Japan on July 17, 2026, with about 2.06 billion yen over four days — the franchise's biggest opening.
Q: What is Kingdom about?
A: It follows Xin, a war orphan aiming to become the greatest general under heaven during China's Warring States period, based on Yasuhisa Hara's manga.