At long last, one of manga’s best series is making its way to the United States. The historical masterpieceKingdomhas been in publication for years now, but it has always avoided licensing in the United States. Not long ago, reports surfaced that suggestedKingdomhad finally found its way stateside, and the rumor put fans on edge. After all, decades have passed since the hit manga went live, and its popularity has prompted a growing interest in its story. Now, we know Viz Media has licensedKingdomfor an English release, and it will hit shelves before long.
According to Viz Media,Kingdomhas been licensed at long last, and it is now eyeing a Fall 2025 release. The print release will go live on November 11 with volume one. At this time, the manga publisher has not given any update onKingdom’s digital release. As you can imagine,Shōnen Jumpfans are eager to read the manga digitally given Viz Media’s high-tech libraries. At this time, there is also no word on whetherKingdomcould be simulpublished in the future. After all, Kingdom is still in publication, and it has 74 volumes to its name as of 2025.
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Written and illustrated by Yasuhisa Hara,Kingdomis one of thebest-selling manga everas it has more than 100 million copies in circulation globally. Well, except for in the United States due to licensing restrictions. Across the world,Kingdomis incredibly popular given its large-scale fights, and U.S. fans have long asked for its debut across the pond.
Given how popularKingdomis, many fans have wondered why it has taken so long for the series to receive an English translation, especially when other Shueisha manga that were less popular got translations before. The reason for the delay is still a mystery, but fans have their theories.Kingdomis a long-running series as it began back in 2006. With nearly 20 years of content under its belt, thecommitment it would take to publishKingdomis high. There is no doubt publishers have been hesitant to commit to such a push, but of course, manga’s recent growth globally may have changed that tune.
According to the official press release, the English version ofKingdomwill opt for the manga’s Chinese names,
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There is no denying thatKingdomis not justone of the best seinen mangain history but one of the best manga titles to date.Kingdomis an excellent peek at one of the most interesting historical periods on record, and while it does fictionalize some events to make the story more intriguing, the manga remains loyal to history. So if a publisher wants to bringKingdomto the United States with a license, the fandom will not complain.
