The Twelve Kingdoms

The Twelve Kingdoms

When high school student Youko Nakajima finds out she is the rightful heir of a mysterious kingdom, she sets off on a fantasy voyage of danger and magic.
IMDb 7.8/1020022 seasons
AnimeAnimation, Adult InterestImaginative
AnimeAnimation, Adult InterestImaginative
IMDb 7.8/1020022 seasons
23 episodes

  • 1. Dreams and Nightmares

    1. Dreams and Nightmares

    Yoko is a young student haunted by visions of monsters. When a mysterious boy named Keiki enters her life, Yoko finds someone to battle the deadly visions with.
    Yoko is a young student haunted by visions of monsters. When a mysterious boy named Keiki enters her life, Yoko finds someone to battle the deadly visions with.
    13+
    25min
    Apr 8, 2002

  • 2. Whirlpool of Light

    2. Whirlpool of Light

    Yoko is a stranger in a surreal land.
    Yoko is a stranger in a surreal land.
    13+
    25min
    Apr 15, 2002

  • 3. Danger in the Woods

    3. Danger in the Woods

    Yoko dodges a close bullet.
    Yoko dodges a close bullet.
    13+
    25min
    Apr 22, 2002

  • 4. Betrayals

    4. Betrayals

    Yoko finds herself ensnared in a deadly trap.
    Yoko finds herself ensnared in a deadly trap.
    13+
    25min
    Apr 29, 2002

  • 5. Thieves

    5. Thieves

    Yoko is forced to desperate measures.
    Yoko is forced to desperate measures.
    13+
    25min
    Apr 4, 2002

  • 6. Half Man, Half Beast

    6. Half Man, Half Beast

    Yoko makes a mystical friend.
    Yoko makes a mystical friend.
    13+
    25min
    Apr 4, 2002

  • 7. One Life to Live

    7. One Life to Live

    After a deadly encounter, Yoko comes to a realization.
    After a deadly encounter, Yoko comes to a realization.
    13+
    25min
    May 27, 2002

  • 8. Voyage to Sea

    8. Voyage to Sea

    Yoko's sea voyage brings about a shocking series of events.
    Yoko's sea voyage brings about a shocking series of events.
    13+
    25min
    Jun 3, 2002

  • 9. School Days

    9. School Days

    Yoko finds an ally in her voyage.
    Yoko finds an ally in her voyage.
    13+
    25min
    Jun 10, 2002

  • 10. The Sword

    10. The Sword

    Yoko uncovers a shocking truth.
    Yoko uncovers a shocking truth.
    13+
    25min
    Jun 17, 2002

  • 11. The One

    11. The One

    Rokuta faces his destiny.
    Rokuta faces his destiny.
    13+
    25min
    Apr 4, 2002

  • 12. The New Queen

    12. The New Queen

    Yoko faces her royal reality.
    Yoko faces her royal reality.
    13+
    25min
    Jul 5, 1992

  • 13. Vengeance

    13. Vengeance

    Yoko faces a harrowing plot.
    Yoko faces a harrowing plot.
    13+
    25min
    Apr 4, 2002

  • 14. Death Plot

    14. Death Plot

    Ko-o's sinister conspiracy has deadly consequences.
    Ko-o's sinister conspiracy has deadly consequences.
    13+
    25min
    Apr 4, 2002

  • 15. The Rumor

    15. The Rumor

    Sugimoto is haunted by a mysterious identity.
    Sugimoto is haunted by a mysterious identity.
    13+
    25min
    Sep 2, 2002

  • 16. On the Mountain

    16. On the Mountain

    Taiki is forced to take a difficult step.
    Taiki is forced to take a difficult step.
    13+
    25min
    Sep 9, 2002

  • 17. Transformation Practice

    17. Transformation Practice

    Keiki works to train Taiki on an important goal.
    Keiki works to train Taiki on an important goal.
    13+
    25min
    Apr 4, 2002

  • 18. Choosing the King

    18. Choosing the King

    A competitive ceremony is in place.
    A competitive ceremony is in place.
    13+
    25min
    Apr 4, 2002

  • 19. Monster Battle

    19. Monster Battle

    Taiki must face a deadly enemy.
    Taiki must face a deadly enemy.
    13+
    25min
    Apr 4, 2002

  • 20. The Winds of Time

    20. The Winds of Time

    Taiki makes a fatal mistake.
    Taiki makes a fatal mistake.
    13+
    25min
    Oct 7, 2002

  • 21. The Future of the Twelve Kingdoms

    21. The Future of the Twelve Kingdoms

    Rokuta reflects on the dangerous path that lies ahead.
    Rokuta reflects on the dangerous path that lies ahead.
    13+
    25min
    Oct 14, 2002

  • 22. The Letter

    22. The Letter

    Yoko receives a shocking message.
    Yoko receives a shocking message.
    13+
    25min
    Oct 19, 2002

  • 23. In the Distance

    23. In the Distance

    The paths of two girls collide: Suzu, born into a poor farmer's family, and Riyo, an immortal.
    The paths of two girls collide: Suzu, born into a poor farmer's family, and Riyo, an immortal.
    13+
    25min
    Apr 4, 2002

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      Season 1
    The Twelve Kingdoms
    AnimeAnimation, Adult InterestImaginative
    IMDb 7.8/1020022 seasons
    When high school student Youko Nakajima finds out she is the rightful heir of a mysterious kingdom, she sets off on a fantasy voyage of danger and magic.
    Creators and Cast
    Directors
    Tsuneo Kobayashi
    Cast
    Mari DevonKate HigginsHouko KuwashimaAya HisakawaMela LeeDorothy Elias-FahnKappei YamaguchiTomoko KawakamiWendee LeeKaren Strassman
    Studio
    AsianCrush
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    violencefoul languageFlashing lights and strobing patterns might affect photosensitive viewers
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