Kingdom, Vol. 1

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What is Kingdom, Vol. 1 about?

In ancient China, war orphan Xin dreams of becoming one of the greatest generals under the heavens. His closest friend, Piao, shares that dream until he is summoned to the royal court—and later returns mortally wounded with a final message. Following Piao’s instructions, Xin meets Ying Zheng, the young king of Qin, who looks exactly like his friend and is being hunted by assassins. Together, they must survive a dangerous conspiracy while setting out on a journey that could change China’s history.

About the author

Yasuhisa Hara is a Japanese manga artist and writer best known for creating Kingdom, an exciting adventure series inspired by ancient China. His stories follow brave young characters who dream of achieving great things, showing the importance of friendship, courage and determination. Hara combines lively artwork with clever plans, memorable heroes and thrilling journeys. Kingdom has become famous around the world and has been enjoyed as manga, animation and live-action films.