A new visual has been released for "Kingdom: The Soulful Showdown," the fifth film in the "Kingdom" series starring Kento Yamazaki(directed by Shinsuke Sato, opening July 17).
This film, a live-action adaptation of the original manga's most popular episode, the "Coalition Army Arc," depicts a great battle for the very survival of the Qin state when it is attacked by the "Coalition Army," formed by the six states of Chu, Zhao, Wei, Han, Yan, and Qi.
The newly released visual depicts Shin, played by Yamazaki, and the enemy general Mangoku, played by Yuki Yamada, clashing head-on, hinting at the thoughts and feelings of each character.
The film will also be released in premium large formats, including MX4D. It will be shown in MX4D and 4DX from its opening day on July 17th, and will also be screened in Dolby Cinema, SCREENX, and ULTRA 4DX from the following week, on the 24th.
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.
