Kingdom

Kingdom is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Yasuhisa Hara. It has been serialized in Shueisha's seinen manga magazine Weekly Young Jump since January 2006, with its chapters collected in 67 tankōbon volumes as of January 2023. Kingdom provides a fictionalized account of the Warring States period primarily through the experiences of the war orphan Xin and his comrades as he fights to become the greatest general under the heavens, and in doing so, unifying China for the first time in 500 years.

The story of Kingdom is set in the Warring States period of ancient China, a time of constant warfare between the various states. Xin and Hyou are two war orphans who dream of becoming the greatest generals under the heavens. One day, Hyou is taken to the palace by a minister to be used for unknown purposes, leaving Shin alone as a household servant in their hometown. Years later, Shin meets a boy who closely resembles Hyou, Ying Zheng, who is now the king of Qin. Shin vows to continue Hyou's dream and to help Ying Zheng unify China.

Kingdom is a highly acclaimed manga series that has been praised for its historical accuracy, its realistic depiction of warfare, and its complex characters. The series has won numerous awards, including the 2013 Tezuka Osamu Cultural Award Grand Prize. It has also been adapted into an anime series, a live-action film, and a stage play.

Kingdom is a must-read for fans of historical fiction, war stories, and character-driven dramas. It is a sweeping epic that will transport you to another time and place, and it will stay with you long after you finish reading it.