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The Twelve Kingdoms

Season 1 Episode 1: Shadow of the Moon, Sea of the Shadow: Part 1

In the next episode, a young girl with striking red hair is haunted by a recurring nightmare, making her feel like an outcast. Her life takes a thrilling turn when a mysterious stranger appears, pledging his loyalty to her, and is then whisked away to a mystical realm by a winged being.

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Season 1 Episodes:

Episode 1 Shadow of the Moon, Sea of the Shadow: Part 1

1. Shadow of the Moon, Sea of the Shadow: Part 1

Aired: Apr 9, 2002

In the next episode, a young girl with striking red hair is haunted by a recu...

Episode 2 Shadow of the Moon, Sea of the Shadow: Part 2

2. Shadow of the Moon, Sea of the Shadow: Part 2

Aired: Apr 16, 2002

Next episode, Youko is taken away to face judgment as a malevolent sea refuge...

Episode 3 Shadow of the Moon, Sea of the Shadow: Part 3

3. Shadow of the Moon, Sea of the Shadow: Part 3

Aired: Apr 23, 2002

Youko and her companions are ambushed on their way to judgment, but she valia...

Episode 4 Shadow of the Moon, Sea of the Shadow: Part 4

4. Shadow of the Moon, Sea of the Shadow: Part 4

Aired: Apr 30, 2002

Takki's true intentions for Youko and Yuka are far from pure, as he aims to m...

Episode 5 Shadow of the Moon, Sea of the Shadow: Part 5

5. Shadow of the Moon, Sea of the Shadow: Part 5

Aired: May 7, 2002

Yuka mistakenly believes she's the chosen one, leading her to form an allianc...

Episode 6 Shadow of the Moon, Sea of the Shadow: Part 6

6. Shadow of the Moon, Sea of the Shadow: Part 6

Aired: May 21, 2002

Youko gains new understanding of the 12 Kingdoms after her ordeal, thanks to ...

Episode 7 Shadow of the Moon, Sea of the Shadow: Part 7

7. Shadow of the Moon, Sea of the Shadow: Part 7

Aired: May 28, 2002

Next episode, Youko rescues her companions, but Rakushun's condition is criti...

Episode 8 Shadow of the Moon, Sea of the Shadow: Part 8

8. Shadow of the Moon, Sea of the Shadow: Part 8

Aired: Jun 4, 2002

King Kou cleverly disguises Yuka, allowing her to duel with Youko in secret. ...

Episode 9 Shadow of the Moon, Sea of the Shadow: Part 9

9. Shadow of the Moon, Sea of the Shadow: Part 9

Aired: Jun 11, 2002

Youko and Rakushun reunite with a kaikyaku teacher, gaining valuable insight ...

Episode 10 Shadow of the Moon, Sea of the Shadow: Part 10

10. Shadow of the Moon, Sea of the Shadow: Part 10

Aired: Jun 18, 2002

King En's palace becomes a classroom as he teaches Youko and Rakushun about t...

Episode 11 Shadow of the Moon, Sea of the Shadow: Part 11

11. Shadow of the Moon, Sea of the Shadow: Part 11

Aired: Jun 25, 2002

The birth of Enki, as told by the minister of En, reveals the pivotal events ...

Episode 12 Shadow of the Moon, Sea of the Shadow: Part 12

12. Shadow of the Moon, Sea of the Shadow: Part 12

Aired: Jul 2, 2002

Youko's royal duties are rocked by a revelation about the last queen of Kei, ...

Episode 13 Shadow of the Moon, Sea of the Shadow: The Final Chapter

13. Shadow of the Moon, Sea of the Shadow: The Final Chapter

Aired: Jul 9, 2002

King Kou's downfall paves the way for a new era under King En's rule, while Y...

Episode 14 Shadow of the Moon, Sea of the Shadow: Chapter of Recollection

14. Shadow of the Moon, Sea of the Shadow: Chapter of Recollection

Aired: Jul 16, 2002

Youko discovers her crucial role in shaping the course of world history, and ...

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Main Cast

Aya HisakawaYoko Nakajima (voice)

Takehito KoyasuKeiki (voice)

Kappei YamaguchiRokuta (voice)

Aya IshizuYuka Sugimoto (voice)

Mari Devon

Mari DevonRitsuko Nakajima, Kaiko

Jin HorikawaTeacher Watanabe

Yûko KaidaSchool Girl

Creators

Sho AikawaCreator

Tsuneo Kobayashi

Tsuneo KobayashiCreator, Director

Info about The Twelve Kingdoms

Seasons: 4

Current Status: Ended

Network: NHK BS1

Production Country: Japan

Genres:Drama, Adventure, Animation, Fantasy

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