The Twelve Kingdoms

Name: The Twelve Kingdoms
Genre: Anime, Adventure
Released: 2002-01-01
Cast: Mari Devon, Kate Higgins, Houko Kuwashima

2002

TV-14

Anime · Adventure

A high school student is approached by a stranger, claiming he's been searching for her because she is the rightful ruler of his kingdom.

StarringMari Devon Kate Higgins Houko Kuwashima

Directed byTsuneo Kobayashi Tetsuji Nakamura Masakatsu Oyagai

S01:E01 - Shadow of the Moon, Sea of the Shadow (Pt. 1)

A stranger from another world swears fealty to a timid, red-haired outcast.

S01:E02 - Shadow of the Moon, Sea of the Shadow (Pt. 2)

On the run from an evil kaikyaku, Youko meets up with classmates Yuka and Asano.

S01:E03 - Shadow of the Moon, Sea of the Shadow (Pt. 3)

Youko uses Keiki's mystical sword; a native woman offers the three work in another town.

S01:E04 - Shadow of the Moon, Sea of the Shadow (Pt. 4)

Takki, the group's apparent savior, has less-than-innocent plans for Youko and Yuka.

S01:E05 - Shadow of the Moon, Sea of the Shadow (Pt. 5)

Yuka takes up with the kirin Kourin after believing she is the true chosen one.

S01:E06 - Shadow of the Moon, Sea of the Shadow (Pt. 6)

Youko is saved by the rat half-beast Rakushun; Yuka is betrayed.

S01:E07 - Shadow of the Moon, Sea of the Shadow (Pt. 7)

The entertainers help Youko on the ship to En, but it's full of officials looking for her.

S01:E08 - Shadow of the Moon, Sea of the Shadow (Pt. 8)

King Kou alters Yuka's appearance so she can fight Youko without being recognized.

S01:E09 - Shadow of the Moon, Sea of the Shadow (Pt. 9)

Youko and Rakushun go see a kaikyaku teacher who can explain more about the world.

S01:E10 - Shadow of the Moon, Sea of the Shadow (Pt. 10

King En takes Youko and Rakushun to his palace; Yuka gets a lesson from the kaikyaku teacher.

S01:E11 - Shadow of the Moon, Sea of the Shadow (Pt. 11)

En's minister explains how he came to choose the King of En to Youko and Rakushun.

S01:E12 - Shadow of the Moon, Sea of the Shadow (Pt. 12)

Youko doubts her ability to rule after finding out about what happened to the previous queen.

S01:E13 - Shadow of the Moon, Sea of the Shadow: The Final Chapter

Youko defeats King Kou and reluctantly agrees to take the throne; Keiki restores Yuka to Japan.

S01:E14 - Shadow of the Moon, Sea of the Shadow: Chapter of Recollection

Youko receives a history lesson of the world from Rakushun, who explains the importance of her role.

S01:E15 - Sea of the Wind, Shore of the Labyrinth (Pt. 1)

Keiki and Youko travel to Mt Hou for the coronation of the new Kei queen.

S01:E16 - Sea of the Wind, Shore of the Labyrinth (Pt. 2)

Taiki discovers more of the history of the 12 kingdoms, and of his own destiny.

S01:E17 - Sea of the Wind, Shore of the Labyrinth (Pt. 3)

Lady Gyokuyou introduces Keiki to Taiki, and they soon become friends and learn from each other.

S01:E18 - Sea of the Wind, Shore of the Labyrinth (Pt. 4)

Taiki walks among those assembled at the solstice fails in an attempt to search for the true ruler.

S01:E19 - Sea of the Wind, Shore of the Labyrinth (Pt. 5)

Taiki tries to tame one of the most dangerous demons in the 12 kingdoms to be his first demon.

S01:E20 - Sea of the Wind, Shore of the Labyrinth: The Final Chapter

In Japan, Yuka is certain the mysterious young man belongs to the 12 kingdoms.

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