The poster visual and a new trailer for "Kingdom: The Soulful Showdown," the fifth film in the "Kingdom" series starring Kento Yamazaki(directed by Shinsuke Sato, opening July 17), were released on April 7.
This live-action adaptation of the original manga's most popular episode, the "Coalition Army Arc," depicts a fierce battle for the survival of the Qin state against the "Coalition Army," formed by the six allied states of Chu, Zhao, Wei, Han, Yan, and Qi. The poster features a design of elite soldiers from both sides clashing in battle.
The new trailer released on Toho's YouTube channel, which distributes the film, begins with Shin's (Yamazaki) voice saying, "We're the ones who will start this great war!", followed by a series of breathtaking action scenes. It also includes a scene of Shin engaging in a fierce battle with Mangoku (Yuki Yamada), a "mad general" whose desire for revenge against Qin is burning.
The film "Kingdom" is based on the historical manga by Yasuhisa Hara (Shueisha), set in the Spring and Autumn and Warring States periods of ancient China. It depicts the exploits of Shin, who aims to become a great general, and Ei Sei, who would later become the First Emperor of Qin. Kento Yamazaki plays Shin, and Ryo Yoshizawa plays Ei Sei. The series has been released in 2019 ("Kingdom"), 2022 ("Kingdom 2: To the Faraway Land"), 2023 ("Kingdom: Flame of Destiny"), and 2024 ("Kingdom: The Return of the Great General"). The series has attracted approximately 17.34 million viewers and grossed over 24.5 billion yen at the box office.
