The Kingdoms of Ruin
The Kingdoms of Ruin
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The Kingdoms of Ruin

7.6
Yr 2023
Rt 24m
Status Ended
Animation Action & Adventure Sci-Fi & Fantasy
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Series Brief

Overview

Witches were once respected for the wisdom and magic they gifted to humans. But with the rise of the Gear Expansion era, the new science community deemed them as enemies who hindered the progress of society. Thus began the slaughter of all witches, including one who had mentored a human boy named Adonis. After witnessing her death, Adonis vows to bring bloodshed and terror to the human race.

Critical Reception

What critics are saying

Score 48 /100

The Kingdoms of Ruin grabbed critics' attention early on with its striking aesthetic and high-concept collision of fantasy magic and futuristic sci-fi technology. Reviewers praised the show's initial world-building, creative spellcasting concepts, and impressive visual presentation, highlighting its potential as an intense, ultra-violent revenge story.

However, critical reception deteriorated significantly as the season unfolded. Reviewers expressed frustration with the show's one-dimensional character writing, noting that protagonist Adonis remains trapped in a single note of unyielding rage while co-stars make nonsensical decisions or serve primarily as targets for violence. Narrative pacing slumps and an unsettled tone further detached viewers from the drama.

Ultimately, while the series offers visually grand action sequences and a compelling core theme of magic versus technology, critics found the overall execution deeply frustrating, concluding that the show failed to live up to its promising start.

“a fantastic blend of fantasy and futuristic science fiction setting”

“The action and technology made for an impressive visual showcase, and I liked the characters, but the series has a problem nailing down a convincing tone”

“Despite its great animation and character designs, and its strong start, The Kingdoms of Ruin Episode 12 is a frustrating end to a series that could have been so much more”

Transmission Paths

Where to Watch

Crunchyroll Amazon Channel
UK • US • CA
Crunchyroll
US • CA • UK
Why fans love it

The Kingdoms of Ruin pushes the traditional shounen power struggle into a grim direction. It pits a fading era of magic against a relentless wave of technological expansion, turning the expected mentor dynamic into a desperate vendetta. Kaito Ishikawa anchors the descent into vengeance as the tone shifts rapidly from fantasy reverence to cold, calculated retaliation.

The series is defined by this clash between old world mystery and industrial efficiency. By framing its central conflict as a retaliation for systematic slaughter, the story avoids typical hero tropes in favor of an unapologetically dark path. This science fantasy approach offers a frantic pace that emphasizes how quickly humanity discards its past in the name of progress.

Production Board

Crew

Producer
Shigeru Tateishi Cao Cong Hideyuki Wakabayashi Hiroyuki Aoi Naofumi Shiotani Shintaro Yoshitake Atsushi Yoshikawa
Art Designer
Satoshi Miura Daigoro Yamaguchi
Prop Designer
Akiko Murayama
Original Music Composer
Shu Kanematsu Hanae Nakamura Miki Sakurai
2D Artist
Hiroyuki Yazaki
Sound Director
Yasunori Ebina
Director of Photography
Hideki Imaizumi
Animation Director
Taro Tanaka Shiori Sakaguchi
Series Director
Keitaro Motonaga
CGI Director
Makoto Endo
Series Composition
Takamitsu Kohno
Editor
Yoshiaki Kimura
Art Direction
Hirotsugu Kakoi
Director
Kang Seo-ki
Key Animation
Kang Seo-ki
Theme Song Performance
Hana Hope
Color Designer
Aiko Matsuyama
Comic Book
yoruhashi
Character Designer
Hiromi Kato
Writer
Koujirou Nakamura
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Keyword Cloud

Keywords

magic based on comic based on manga shounen anime edge science fantasy
Technical Sheet

Details

First Aired
October 07, 2023
Status
Ended
Episode Runtime
24 minutes
Origin
JP
TMDB Votes
93