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During the Warring States Period in the Kingdom of Qin, there is a young war-orphaned servant boy named Li Xin (Shin) ([[Kento Yamazaki]]), who dreams of becoming a Great General under the heavens. One day, Li Xin has a fateful encounter with Ying Zheng (Ei Sei) ([[Ryo Yoshizawa|Ryo Yoshizawa)]], the young King of Qin who dreams of becoming |
During the Warring States Period in the Kingdom of Qin, there is a young war-orphaned servant boy named Li Xin (Shin) ([[Kento Yamazaki]]), who dreams of becoming a Great General under the heavens. One day, Li Xin has a fateful encounter with Ying Zheng (Ei Sei) ([[Ryo Yoshizawa|Ryo Yoshizawa)]], the young King of Qin who dreams of becoming a King who shall unite all of the Warring States under a single banner. Together, they must gather allies that would help to ousted the King reclaims his throne after a rebellion by his half-brother Cheng Jiao (Sei Kyō) ([[Kanata Hongō]]). |
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On 17 April 2016, a special short movie was released by the manga's publishing magazine, ''Young Jump'', to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the manga.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YwevH2yP3Hc|script-title= キングダム連載10周年実写特別動画（主演：山﨑賢人）KINGDOM SPECIAL MOVIE|accessdate= October 13, 2018}}</ref> The short movie was filmed by [[Hengdian World Studios]] in China. |
On 17 April 2016, a special short movie was released by the manga's publishing magazine, ''Young Jump'', to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the manga.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YwevH2yP3Hc|script-title= キングダム連載10周年実写特別動画（主演：山﨑賢人）KINGDOM SPECIAL MOVIE|accessdate= October 13, 2018}}</ref> The short movie was filmed by [[Hengdian World Studios]] in China. |
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On April 8 2018, Kingdom's creator Yasuhira Hara issued a handwritten statement revealing that a live-action film of his series was green-lit. The author stated that he took part in script meetings, praising the 'satisfying screenplay', the 'unprecedented' budget, and everyone in the |
On April 8 2018, Kingdom's creator Yasuhira Hara issued a handwritten statement revealing that a live-action film of his series was green-lit. The author stated that he took part in script meetings, praising the 'satisfying screenplay', the 'unprecedented' budget, and everyone in the cast.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://comicbook.com/anime/2018/04/17/kingdom-live-action-movie-cast-announced/|title= ''Kingdom'' Live Action Movie Cast Announced|website= ComicBook|date= April 17, 2018}}</ref> On April 19, 2018 Hara tweeted an illustration to the live action movie. This image was also released on the day of the 50th volume of the ''Kingdom ''manga.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://twitter.com/HaraYassa/status/986769701475778561|script-title=そして今日は木曜日、ヤンジャン発売日です！}}</ref> |
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On 9 October 2018, the movie was officially announced along with a poster, trailer, and interview about the creation of the film. Kento Yamazaki was cast in the role of Shin in this live action movie. A press conference, attended by the cast, was also held on the same day. The film is scheduled to be released on April 19, 2019.<ref>{{Citeweb |url=https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2018-10-09/live-action-kingdom-film-unveils-cast-director-april-19-opening/.137904|title= Live Action ''Kingdom'' Film Unveils Cast, Director, April 19 Opening|website= [[AnimeNewsNetwork]]|date= October 8, 2018|accessdate= October 8, 2018}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url= https://www.oricon.co.jp/news/2109136/full/ |title= 『キングダム』実写映画化決定 作者・原泰久氏、1年間脚本会議に参加「納得の脚本です!!」 |newspaper= ORICON NEWS |publisher= oricon ME |date= April 8, 2018 |accessdate= April 8, 2018 }}</ref><ref> {{Cite web |url= https://natalie.mu/comic/news/302913 |title= 映画「キングダム」信は山崎賢人、政は吉沢亮！キャスト、監督らが製作発表会見 |publisher=コミックナタリー | date=October 9, 2018 |accessdate=October 9, 2018}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://comicbook.com/anime/2018/04/17/kingdom-live-action-movie-cast-announced/|title= ''Kingdom'' Live Action Movie Cast Announced|website= ComicBook|date= April 17, 2018}}</ref> |
On 9 October 2018, the movie was officially announced along with a poster, trailer, and an interview about the creation of the film. Kento Yamazaki was cast in the role of Shin in this live action movie. A press conference, attended by the cast, was also held on the same day. The film is scheduled to be released on April 19, 2019.<ref>{{Citeweb |url=https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2018-10-09/live-action-kingdom-film-unveils-cast-director-april-19-opening/.137904|title= Live Action ''Kingdom'' Film Unveils Cast, Director, April 19 Opening|website= [[AnimeNewsNetwork]]|date= October 8, 2018|accessdate= October 8, 2018}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url= https://www.oricon.co.jp/news/2109136/full/ |title= 『キングダム』実写映画化決定 作者・原泰久氏、1年間脚本会議に参加「納得の脚本です!!」 |newspaper= ORICON NEWS |publisher= oricon ME |date= April 8, 2018 |accessdate= April 8, 2018 }}</ref><ref> {{Cite web |url= https://natalie.mu/comic/news/302913 |title= 映画「キングダム」信は山崎賢人、政は吉沢亮！キャスト、監督らが製作発表会見 |publisher=コミックナタリー | date=October 9, 2018 |accessdate=October 9, 2018}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://comicbook.com/anime/2018/04/17/kingdom-live-action-movie-cast-announced/|title= ''Kingdom'' Live Action Movie Cast Announced|website= ComicBook|date= April 17, 2018}}</ref> |
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Filming took place in China from April 2018 and continued in Japan. |
Filming took place in China from April 2018 and continued in Japan. |
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Kingdom (Japanese: キングダム, Hepburn: Kingudamu) is an upcoming 2019 Japanese adventure, fantasy, historical live-action film adaptation of a manga series of the same name. Written and illustrated by Yasuhisa Hara, the story provides a fictionalised account of the Warring States Period, primarily through the experiences of the war orphan Xin and his comrades. Xin fights to become the greatest general under the heavens and, in doing so, unifies China for the first time in history.
The film is directed by Shinsuke Sato and distributed by Toho in Japan and Columbia Pictures worldwide. The film will be released in theatres on 19 April 2019. [1]
Plot
During the Warring States Period in the Kingdom of Qin, there is a young war-orphaned servant boy named Li Xin (Shin) (Kento Yamazaki), who dreams of becoming a Great General under the heavens. One day, Li Xin has a fateful encounter with Ying Zheng (Ei Sei) (Ryo Yoshizawa), the young King of Qin who dreams of becoming a King who shall unite all of the Warring States under a single banner. Together, they must gather allies that would help to ousted the King reclaims his throne after a rebellion by his half-brother Cheng Jiao (Sei Kyō) (Kanata Hongō).
Cast
- Kento Yamazaki as Li Xin (Shin)
- Ryo Yoshizawa as Ying Zheng (Ei Sei) / Piao (Hyō)
- Kanna Hashimoto as He Liao Diao (Ka Ryō Ten)
- Masami Nagasawa as Yang Duan He (Yo Tan Wa)
- Kanata Hongō as Cheng Jiao (Sei Kyō)
- Shinnosuke Mitsushima as Bi (Heki)
- Masahiro Takashima as Chang Wen (Shō Bun Kun)
- Takao Osawa as Wang Qi (Ou Ki)
- Jun Kaname as Teng (Tō)
- Shinnosuke Abe as Ba Jiō
- Wataru Ichinose as Ta Jifu
- Masaya Kato as Jie Shi (Ketsu Shi)
- Renji Ishibashi as Si Shi (Shi Shi)
- Tak Sakaguchi as Zuo Ci (Sa Ji)
- Takashi Ukaji as Wei Xing (Gi Kō)
- Ami 201 as Lang Kai
- Yuhei Ouchida as Dun (Ton)
- Jun Hashimoto as Muta
- Masa Musakanao as the village chief
Production
On 17 April 2016, a special short movie was released by the manga's publishing magazine, Young Jump, to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the manga.[2] The short movie was filmed by Hengdian World Studios in China.
On April 8 2018, Kingdom's creator Yasuhira Hara issued a handwritten statement revealing that a live-action film of his series was green-lit. The author stated that he took part in script meetings, praising the 'satisfying screenplay', the 'unprecedented' budget, and everyone in the cast.[3] On April 19, 2018 Hara tweeted an illustration to the live action movie. This image was also released on the day of the 50th volume of the Kingdom manga.[4]
On 9 October 2018, the movie was officially announced along with a poster, trailer, and an interview about the creation of the film. Kento Yamazaki was cast in the role of Shin in this live action movie. A press conference, attended by the cast, was also held on the same day. The film is scheduled to be released on April 19, 2019.[5][6][7][8]
Filming took place in China from April 2018 and continued in Japan.
Kento Yamazaki was chosen by Hara himself to play the lead role of Shin.
References
- ^ "SPEJ and Square Enix Unveils China-Set Manga Adaptation "Kingdom"!". Variety. October 8, 2018. Retrieved October 8, 2018.
- ^ キングダム連載10周年実写特別動画（主演：山﨑賢人）KINGDOM SPECIAL MOVIE. Retrieved October 13, 2018.
{{cite web}}: Invalid|script-title=: missing prefix (help) - ^ "Kingdom Live Action Movie Cast Announced". ComicBook. April 17, 2018.
- ^ そして今日は木曜日、ヤンジャン発売日です！.
{{cite web}}: Invalid|script-title=: missing prefix (help) - ^ "Live Action Kingdom Film Unveils Cast, Director, April 19 Opening". AnimeNewsNetwork. October 8, 2018. Retrieved October 8, 2018.
- ^ "『キングダム』実写映画化決定 作者・原泰久氏、1年間脚本会議に参加「納得の脚本です!!」". ORICON NEWS. oricon ME. April 8, 2018. Retrieved April 8, 2018.
- ^ "映画「キングダム」信は山崎賢人、政は吉沢亮！キャスト、監督らが製作発表会見". コミックナタリー. October 9, 2018. Retrieved October 9, 2018.
- ^ "Kingdom Live Action Movie Cast Announced". ComicBook. April 17, 2018.
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