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The Twelve Kingdoms
2002·Show
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A , animated series: , but never scary, .
Good for friends night · teens · binge-friendly
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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.
High Fantasy Political DramaPhilosophical GovernanceConfucian Ethics in FictionEpic World-BuildingReluctant Hero's JourneyComplex Character DynamicsMelancholic AtmosphereMasterful SoundtrackMature Thematic DepthSlow-Burn Narrative
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Is The Twelve Kingdoms worth watching?
78
GreatGoodWatch scoreMostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 78 (IMDb 7.8).
How long does it take to watch The Twelve Kingdoms?
19 h
About 19 hours: 45 episodes in 4 seasons of about 25 minutes each, aired from 2002 to 2003.
Can I half-watch The Twelve Kingdoms?
Easy watchDemanding
No, it needs your attention: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for complexity and 9 for philosophical.
Is The Twelve Kingdoms in English?
Japanese
No, it was made in Japanese.
What tropes does The Twelve Kingdoms use?
Translation ConventionHuman Outside, Alien InsideKirinHybrid MonsterUnbuilt TropeForgotten PhlebotinumMighty WhiteyTo Win Without FightingLate-Arrival SpoilerSketchy SuccessorScenery PornBizarre Alien Reproductionand 88 more
TV Tropes lists 100 tropes for it, including Translation Convention, Human Outside, Alien Inside, and Kirin.