Kingdom 5th Season

A masterpiece in the most literal way. It deserves 10x more attention than it receives, and for some reason I don't understand why it's not hyped more.

This is a review for overall all of Kingdom up to S5. S1 has that nasty cgi that can put you off, but that is for half of the season only, and then it gets much better. Story is already fantastic, S2 has a lot less of the cgi and the story gets better and better. S3 might be one of the best season in anime that I have watched, it is simply astonishing in magnitude, character development, it ... plays with your feelings and keeps you on the edge. One of the best arcs in anime that I have ever seen.

S4 and S5 are also packed with drama and fights, and maybe not as good as 3, but they are amazing in their own, everything develops, characters grow. S4 has a fantastic duel of words between Ryo Shi and Ei Sei where the king has such a winning speech that brought tears to my eyes, it moved me deeply. I never imagined that a duel of words could be so good.

I've made this review long it seems, but if you ever have a chance to watch Kingdom, go for it, it deserves so much more love and hype. I watched 140 episodes in a week off, and I can't wait for more honestly.

Having watched hundreds of anime, especially Shonen anime, honestly I didn't expect any series to make me binge watch it, however Kingdom took me by surprise, this season especially made me extremely emotional, In war death always wins.....the backstory of the opponents whom Shin and Kanki's army face in this season is so good, personally it made me root for them, every character has their own intentions for fighting and it makes you wonder who is good and who is evil in the end?

Apart from the story, Shin's character development across the entire series is rewarding to watch, Shin is a way more complex character ... than most Shonen protagonists. Kyou kai, Ka Ryo Ten, Bi Hei, En san....all the other supporting characters go through their own growth/development in this season which is extremely satisfying to watch to say the least.

Battles are my favorite part of this series, even though its the one to one battles between the generals that decide most of the outcomes during wars, but wars in Kingdom feel more like a game of chess, especially Kanki's thoughts and strategies are unique, this season makes you understand why Kanki is comparable with Chin's 6 great generals.

Long story short, I can't believe I haven't heard of Kingdom for long, I can confidently say this series as a whole is a masterpiece which will stay rent free in my head for years and I can't recommend it enough, just watch it, you will be thankful that you did!

I suggest this anime if you're into strategic thinking, meticulous planning, and captivating characters, I highly recommend this anime. It's a compelling watch for those who appreciate the art of strategy and enjoy unraveling intricate plots. With its focus on clever tactics and the thrill of outmaneuvering opponents, this series keeps viewers engaged from start to finish. Each episode is a masterclass in cunning schemes and calculated moves, guaranteed to satisfy fans of the genre. So, if you're looking for an anime that will challenge your intellect and keep you on the edge of your seat, this is definitely one to add to your watchlist.