The Twelve Kingdoms

The Twelve Kingdoms

The Twelve Kingdoms

7.7

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Details

45
TV
77
34232
FINISHED
SPRING 2002
25m
JP
Action, Adventure, Fantasy, Supernatural

Description

Nakajima Youko is your average somewhat timid high school student. One day, a strange man named Keiki appears before her, swearing allegiance. Before she could properly register what was happening, demon-like creatures attack Youko and her friends, after which they are pulled into a different world. A world unlike what she has ever known. Separated from Keiki, Youko and her friends must do whatever they can if they wish to survive in this new world.

Episodes

Episode 1

1. Shadow of the Moon, The Sea of Shadow - Chapter 1

Haunted by a recurring nightmare, timid, red-haired Youko feels like an outcast, then becomes one after the stranger Keiki appears and swears fealty to her before she is carried off by a winged creature to another world.

Air Date: 4/9/2002Rating: 6.24

Episode 2

2. Shadow of the Moon, The Sea of Shadow - Chapter 2

Youko, captured and on her way for judgement as an evil kaikyaku from the sea, meets up with classmates Yuka and Asano, who were also transported here but separated during a demon attack.

Air Date: 4/16/2002Rating: 6.42

Episode 3

3. Shadow of the Moon, The Sea of Shadow - Chapter 3

Attacked on their way for judgement, Youko uses the mystical sword Keiki gave her. Escaping, the three are befriended by a native woman who feeds and clothes them, then offers them work in another town. On the way Youko has another vision.

Air Date: 4/23/2002Rating: 6.39

Episode 4

4. Shadow of the Moon, The Sea of Shadow - Chapter 4

Takki, their apparent saviour, has less innocent plans for Youko and Yuka than getting them work in an inn. While they make their escape, Asano meets another kaikyaku (people from our world), an old man who arrived before the end of WW2.

Air Date: 4/30/2002Rating: 7.20

Episode 5

5. Shadow of the Moon, The Sea of Shadow - Chapter 5

Yuka believes herself to be the chosen one instead of Youko, and takes up with the kirin Kourin. After Youko and Asano are separated, she tries to kill Youko, but injures her instead.

Air Date: 5/7/2002Rating: 8.47

Episode 6

6. Shadow of the Moon, The Sea of Shadow - Chapter 6

Rescued by the rat half-beast Rakushun, Youko recovers and Rakushun tells her about the world of the 12 Kingdoms. Together they head for En, where they will be more kindly treated. Yuka is betrayed.

Air Date: 5/21/2002Rating: 8.48

Episode 7

7. Shadow of the Moon, The Sea of Shadow - Chapter 7

Youko saves her travelling companions, but Rakushun is hurt. Youko takes up with the entertainers she'd met previously, as their guard. They arrive at the port for her to take ship to En, but it's full of officials looking for her.

Air Date: 5/28/2002Rating: 8.14

Episode 8

8. Shadow of the Moon, The Sea of Shadow - Chapter 8

King Kou changes Yuka's appearance so she can fight Youko without being recognised - then sends bird demons to do the job when the two young women are on board ship. A larger demon fights the birds, and Yuka changes back to merely human.

Air Date: 6/4/2002Rating: 8.12

Episode 9

9. Shadow of the Moon, The Sea of Shadow - Chapter 9

Youko and Rakushun are reunited, and go to see a kaikyaku teacher who, with Rakushun, explains more about the world. Youko's fate is uncovered. Fighting invading youmo, she meets King En.

Air Date: 6/11/2002Rating: 9.10

Episode 10

10. Shadow of the Moon, The Sea of Shadow - Chapter 10

King En takes Youko and Rakushun to his palace, where more explanations of how the royal system works are given. At the same time Yuka is being similarly educated by the kaikyaku teacher. Youko has important decisions to make.

Air Date: 6/18/2002Rating: 8.60

Episode 11

11. Shadow of the Moon, The Sea of Shadow - Chapter 11

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

Air Date: 6/25/2002Rating: 9.23

Episode 12

12. Shadow of the Moon, The Sea of Shadow - Chapter 12

Finding out about the last queen of Kei, Youko doubts her own ability to rule wisely. Yuka finally finds out how King Kou has used and betrayed her, and stops fighting against Youko.

Air Date: 7/2/2002Rating: 8.62

Episode 13

13. Shadow of the Moon, The Sea of Shadow - Last Chapter

King Kou defeats himself: King En and Youko rout the false queen of Kei and Youko, reluctantly, agrees to take her rightful place. Keiki restores Yuka to Japan, where she finds a strange boy whose art looks like a map of the 12 kingdoms.

Air Date: 7/9/2002Rating: 8.49

Episode 14

14. Shadow of the Moon, The Sea of Shadow - Transition Chapter

Rakushun instructs Youko in the history of the world in which she is to play such an important role, and summarises the story so far.

Air Date: 7/16/2002Rating: 4.71

Episode 15

15. The Sea of Wind, The Shore of The Maze - Chapter 1

Keiki and Youko travel to Mt Hou for the new queen's coronation. They detour to Keiki's 'home' and Youko hears the story of Taiki, the missing kirin of the kingdom of Tai.

Air Date: 9/3/2002Rating: 8.60

Episode 16

16. The Sea of Wind, The Shore of The Maze - Chapter 2

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

Air Date: 9/10/2002Rating: 7.57

Episode 17

17. The Sea of Wind, The Shore of The Maze - Chapter 3

Keiki and Taiki meet at Lady Gyokuyou's suggestion, and although their first meeting does not go well, they soon become friends and learn from each other.

Air Date: 9/17/2002Rating: 8.56

Episode 18

18. The Sea of Wind, The Shore of The Maze - Chapter 4

Taiki's first attempt to find the ruler of Tai from among those assembled at the solstice fails - although he does meet two particular people, one of whom he likes, the other of whom scares him.

Air Date: 9/24/2002Rating: 8.14

Episode 19

19. The Sea of Wind, The Shore of The Maze - Chapter 5

Taiki tames his first demon - one of the most dangerous in the 12 kingdoms - and chooses the king of Tai, but not in accordance to the will of the heavens.

Air Date: 10/1/2002Rating: 8.81

Episode 20

20. The Sea of Wind, The Shore of The Maze - Last Chapter

Keiki, Enki and King En conspire to prove Taiki correct, causing great relief. In the present, in Japan, Yuka is convinced the strange young man belongs in the 12 kingdoms.

Air Date: 10/8/2002Rating: 8.99

Episode 21

21. The Sea of Wind, The Shore of The Maze - Transition Chapter

Enki tells us more about the 12 kingdoms, then reveals that King Tai and Taiki went missing - presumed dead, although Enki doubts it - after only a year of ruling.

Air Date: 10/15/2002Rating: 6.07

Episode 22

22. A Letter

Rakushun and Youko correspond: Rakushun is doing very well, and Youko is coping, although finding the complexities of the royal court confusing. The date is set for the coronation.

Air Date: 10/22/2002Rating: 8.54

Episode 23

23. A Great Distance in The Wind, The Sky at Dawn - Chapter 1

The kaikyaku Suzu has lived as a slave to the harsh Lady Riyou for 100 years. After her father, the cruel King of Hou, is executed, Shoukei loses her immortality and is cast out. Youko prepares for her coronation.

Air Date: 10/29/2002Rating: 8.64

Episode 24

24. A Great Distance in The Wind, The Sky at Dawn - Chapter 2

Ruling a kingdom wisely is full of difficulties and pitfalls, as the new queen swiftly finds out. Suzu finds out Youko is a kaikyaku as well, and desires to visiting her.

Air Date: 11/5/2002Rating: 8.53

Episode 25

25. A Great Distance in The Wind, The Sky at Dawn - Chapter 3

Suzu dreams of Youko welcoming her as a sister. Shoukei's status is discovered and her life threatened - as is Youko's when one of her officials apparently betrays her.

Air Date: 11/12/2002Rating: 9.15

Episode 26

26. A Great Distance in The Wind, The Sky at Dawn - Chapter 4

Suzu escapes to Sai, and is made welcome. For her own protection, Shoukei is exiled to Kyou. Youko takes control - but her decisions may not be the best or wisest.

Air Date: 11/19/2002Rating: 9.43

Episode 27

27. A Great Distance in The Wind, The Sky at Dawn - Chapter 5

Shoukei is forced to work as a slave in Kyou. Suzu sets out for Kei, meeting up with the performing group that took in Youko when she first arrived, and meets Asano, who appears to have suffered some sort of dangerous mental breakdown.

Air Date: 11/26/2002Rating: 9.33

Episode 28

28. A Great Distance in The Wind, The Sky at Dawn - Chapter 6

As Youko travels through Kei, learning the realities of the kingdom, Shoukei escapes Kyou, intent on taking the Queen of Kei's place and regaining her own kingdom. Asano sneaks onto the ship carrying Suzu to Kei.

Air Date: 12/3/2002Rating: 8.37

Episode 29

29. A Great Distance in The Wind, The Sky at Dawn - Chapter 7

Wise old Enho teaches Youko about the basics of ruling the kingdom. Shoukei is caught and imprisoned for stealing from Queen Kyou. Asano proves himself less than perfectly sane.

Air Date: 12/10/2002Rating: 9.59

Episode 30

30. A Great Distance in The Wind, The Sky at Dawn - Chapter 8

Shoukei bribes her way free and she and Rakushun set off to find Youko. Suza, Asano and young orphan Seishuu arrive in Kei and Suzu unknowingly meets Youko under tragic circumstances.

Air Date: 12/17/2002Rating: 9.56

Episode 31

31. A Great Distance in The Wind, The Sky at Dawn - Interlude

Rakushun explains how the world of the 12 kingdoms works to Shoukei, which starts to change her whole attitude. Asano is tempted to join the mysterious and ruthless Shoukou.

Air Date: 1/7/2003Rating: 8.86

Episode 32

32. A Great Distance in The Wind, The Sky at Dawn - Chapter 9

Believing Youko to be responsible for the death of Seishuu, Suzu arms herself and determines to face her. Shoukei heads for Wa Province, not knowing the offer of work and a place to stay for refugees is from the evil Shoukou.

Air Date: 1/14/2003Rating: 7.59

Episode 33

33. A Great Distance in The Wind, The Sky at Dawn - Chapter 10

Suzu joins the resistance against Shoukou. Shoukei is unknowingly saved by Youko when she nearly gives herself away. Shoukou tasks Asano with finding Youko, since he knows what she looks like.

Air Date: 1/21/2003Rating: 9.89

Episode 34

34. A Great Distance in The Wind, The Sky at Dawn - Chapter 11

Asano leads Shouko to where Youko has been staying, with disastrous results. Meanwhile Suzu unwittingly instructs Youko, causing her to rethink her actions and determine to do better in future.

Air Date: 1/28/2003Rating: 9.48

Episode 35

35. A Great Distance in The Wind, The Sky at Dawn - Chapter 12

Suzu and Shoukei finally connect and find they have the same objectives. Still in disguise and seeking Enho, who has been abducted by Shoukou, Youko meets the two young women and the resistance at an inn.

Air Date: 2/4/2003Rating: 10.00

Episode 36

36. A Great Distance in The Wind, The Sky at Dawn - Chapter 13

The fighting begins, with the resistance proving itself tactically brilliant. Shoukou finds himself under siege and in considerable danger.

Air Date: 2/18/2003Rating: 9.73

Episode 37

37. A Great Distance in The Wind, The Sky at Dawn - Chapter 14

Shoukou surrenders to the queen. Asano tries to redeem himself by delivering a message to Shoukei's rebels, but they are already on the way. Youko, Suzu and Shoukei finally all meet.

Air Date: 2/25/2003Rating: 10.00

Episode 38

38. A Great Distance in The Wind, The Sky at Dawn - Chapter 15

Youko reveals her identity to Suzu and Shoukei, and their developing friendship is confirmed. The Imperial Army arrives - to Youko's alarm, as only she is supposed to be able to mobilise it. They realise there is a traitor in the court.

Air Date: 3/4/2003Rating: 9.96

Episode 39

39. A Great Distance in The Wind, The Sky at Dawn - Last Chapter

Queen Kei, having learned much about her world, her kingdom, and most of all her people, takes her rightful place, on the throne and in control. Her first order is to rescind the rule of prostration except on official or formal occasions.

Air Date: 3/11/2003Rating: 10.00

Episode 40

40. Ally of the Moon

Air Date: Invalid DateRating: 8.17

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