The Twelve Kingdoms
Where to watch The Twelve Kingdoms in Japan
The Twelve Kingdoms is streaming on Hulu, U-NEXT, Anime Times Amazon Channel, dAnime Amazon Channel, FOD Channel Amazon Channel and FOD in Japan. Availability checked 25 May 2026.
About The Twelve Kingdoms
The Twelve Kingdoms is a 2002 web series in the Animation, Action & Adventure and Sci-Fi & Fantasy genres, created by Tsuneo Kobayashi and Sho Aikawa, starring Takehito Koyasu, Kenichi Suzumura and Masaki Aizawa. It spans 4 seasons and 45 episodes, and originally aired on NHK BS1. It holds an average rating of 7.8/10 from 51 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Twelve Kingdoms in Japan — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.
The Twelve Kingdoms trailer
Overview
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.
Seasons (4)
- Shadow of the Moon, The Sea of Shadow14 episodes · 2002
- The Sea of Wind, The Shore of the Maze8 episodes · 2002
- A Great Distance in the Wind, the Sky at Dawn18 episodes · 2002
- The God of the Sea in the East, the Mighty Ocean in the West5 episodes · 2003
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Frequently asked questions
Where can I watch The Twelve Kingdoms in Japan?+
In Japan, you can stream The Twelve Kingdoms on Hulu, U-NEXT, Anime Times Amazon Channel, dAnime Amazon Channel, FOD Channel Amazon Channel and FOD.
Is The Twelve Kingdoms on Netflix?+
The Twelve Kingdoms is not on Netflix in Japan right now, but you can stream it on Hulu, U-NEXT, Anime Times Amazon Channel, dAnime Amazon Channel, FOD Channel Amazon Channel and FOD.
How many seasons of The Twelve Kingdoms are there?+
The Twelve Kingdoms has 4 seasons and 45 episodes in total.
Who stars in The Twelve Kingdoms?+
The Twelve Kingdoms stars Takehito Koyasu, Kenichi Suzumura, Masaki Aizawa, Kappei Yamaguchi and Aya Ishizu.
When did The Twelve Kingdoms come out?+
The Twelve Kingdoms is a 2002 web series created by Tsuneo Kobayashi and Sho Aikawa.
What genre is The Twelve Kingdoms?+
The Twelve Kingdoms is Animation, Action & Adventure and Sci-Fi & Fantasy series.
Who created The Twelve Kingdoms?+
The Twelve Kingdoms was created by Tsuneo Kobayashi and Sho Aikawa.
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