"Kingdom: Battle of Souls": New Cast and Teaser Revealed

The fifth live-action adaptation of the successful manga "Kingdom" by Yasuhisa Hara is gaining more high-profile newcomers. It has now been announced that Jun Shison and Fuju Kamio will take on the roles of the young generals Mouten and Ouhon, who, like the protagonist Shin, aspire to rise to become great generals. While Shison portrays the strategically clever and always composed Mouten, Kamio plays the dutiful and highly talented lance-wielder Ouhon. Additionally, a series of other prominent new additions have been confirmed: Kenji Sakaguchi takes on the role of the charismatic and unconventional general Kanki, Ayumu Tanida plays the ice-cold strategist Ousen, Jūsaburō Bandō the experienced commander Mougou, Satoshi Hashimoto the veteran general Choutou, and Takashi Sasano the long-time diplomat Saitaku. Alongside the announcement of the new faces, a first teaser trailer was released, showing action-packed scenes from the upcoming battle and capturing the dark atmosphere at the Qin court. The film titled "Kingdom: Battle of Souls" (original title: "Kingdom: Tamashii no Kessen") is set to premiere in Japanese theaters on July 17 and promises to adapt one of the saga's greatest conflicts—the war against the coalition of six states. Shison commented on the responsibility of playing such a beloved character, emphasizing that he approached the portrayal with the utmost respect. Kamio, in turn, spoke about the intense preparations, especially for the demanding lance fight scenes. Sakaguchi, who took on the role of Kanki, revealed that after much consideration and thorough research, he accepted the challenge and described transforming into the character as a highlight of his career. Lead actor Kento Yamazaki returns once again in the role of Shin.