Japan The Twelve Kingdoms sits in the top 4% of Japan seriess on this catalog — ranked #185 of 4,579 by TMDB audience score.
Synopsis
十二国記
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.
The 2001–2003 Japan Window
247 Japan seriess released in this three-year window, ranked here by audience rating. The Twelve Kingdoms sits at position #11.
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Also On NHK BS1
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The 2000s Japan Landscape
Catalog density by release year in the 2000s. Highlighted year (yellow) is when The Twelve Kingdoms premiered. 1020 total titles in this decade from Japan.
Broadcast Timeline
Reception Benchmarks
Ranked #185 of 4,579 Japan seriess indexed here (96th percentile by TMDB audience score).
Rating is +1.6 points above the Japan average of 6.9/10.
Among Japan Animation productions specifically: #156 of 2,532 (top 6%).
Production Details
| Primary Country | Japan |
|---|---|
| Original Language | Japanese |
| Production Companies | Pierrot |
| Series Type | Scripted |
| Seasons / Episodes | 4 / 45 |
| Release Date | April 9, 2002 |
| Official Site | www6.nhk.or.jp |
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Questions Answered
When did The Twelve Kingdoms end?
The Twelve Kingdoms finished its run with its final episode airing on August 30, 2003.
How highly rated is The Twelve Kingdoms?
Among Japan Asian seriess in this catalog, The Twelve Kingdoms ranks #185 of 4579 — in the top 4%.
Where did The Twelve Kingdoms air?
The Twelve Kingdoms aired on NHK BS1, which has broadcast 7+ other Asian series indexed in this catalog.