Series synopsis
The Kingdoms of Ruin, also known as はめつのおうこく is a Japanese animation action & adventure sci-fi & fantasy television series that premiered on MBS on October 7, 2023. It ended on December 23, 2023. It stars Kaito Ishikawa, Azumi Waki, Ryoko Shiraishi and Satoshi Hino.
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.
Premise
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.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Kaito Ishikawa as Adonis (voice)
- Azumi Waki as Doroka (voice)
- Ryoko Shiraishi as Chloe (voice)
- Satoshi Hino as Yamato (voice)
- Hikaru Tono as Yuki (voice)
- Kisho Taniyama as Shiro Usagi (voice)
Guest cast
- Junya Ikeda as Oz (voice)
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 12 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 12 | October 7, 2023 | December 23, 2023 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
And So, Our Story Begins The rapid explosion of human technology has caused humanity to grow to fear and resent the divinely granted supernatural powers of witches. The witch Chloe and her apprentice, Adonis, find themselves caught in the crosshairs of the Redia Empire. |
October 7, 2023 |
| 2 |
Heavenly Fire Adonis uses his newfound freedom to wreak havoc on the city of New Nightmare. His long-practiced written-style summoning magic tears through the Radian citizens while Doroka races to meet up with him. |
October 14, 2023 |
| 3 |
A Gentle Death The various government institutions of Redia scramble to stop Adonis' rampage. When they go to activate the Magic Photon Suppression Device, Theta, the director of the National Science Agency, shares previously hidden information. |
October 21, 2023 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | MBS |
|---|---|
| First aired | October 7, 2023 |
| Last aired | December 23, 2023 |
| Runtime | 24 minutes |
| Status | ended |