The Twelve Kingdoms (2002)

About This Series

The Twelve Kingdoms is an action and adventure series. Its leading cast includes Aya Hisakawa, Takehito Koyasu and Kenichi Suzumura. It premiered on April 9, 2002 on NHK BS1. TMDB lists 4 seasons and 45 episodes so far and has ended. Its original language is Japanese.

Synopsis

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.

Synopsis from TMDB.

Official Trailer

The Twelve Kingdoms | Official Trailer | Full Anime Series Streaming on AsianCrush · plays from YouTube

Cast

• Aya Hisakawa Yoko Nakajima (voice) 45 episodes
• Takehito Koyasu Keiki (voice) 45 episodes
• Kenichi Suzumura Rakushun (voice) 45 episodes
• Masaki Aizawa Shōryū (voice) 45 episodes
• Kappei Yamaguchi Rokuta (voice) 45 episodes
• Yuji Ueda Ikuya Asano (voice) 45 episodes
• Rie Kugimiya Taiki (voice) 45 episodes
• Naomi Wakabayashi Suzu (voice) 5 episodes

Seasons

• Shadow of the Moon, The Sea of Shadow2002 · 14 episodes
• The Sea of Wind, The Shore of the Maze2002 · 8 episodes
• A Great Distance in the Wind, the Sky at Dawn2002 · 18 episodes
• The God of the Sea in the East, the Mighty Ocean in the West2003 · 5 episodes
• Specials4 episodes