Will Ei Sei become king in Kingdom season 4?

With its amazing fight scenes and bloody battles, Kingdom season 4 shows no signs of slowing down. From an odd mess of CGI in season 1 to a beautifully animated piece of art by season 4, Kingdom has massively improved in both animation as well as character development.

One such character that has seen consistent growth in the series is Ei Sei. From a cold and untrusting brat to the beloved king of Qin, Ei Sei has seen a lot of changes by being around some trusted companions like Shin.

However, throughout the series, fans have been waiting in anticipation to see when Ei Sei will finally receive the official title of ‘King’ in the Kingdom anime.

When does Ei Sei become king?

Ei Sei officially becomes king of the state of Qin after the Coming-of-Age ceremony in episode 17 of the 4th season of the Kingdom anime.

He receives the blessings of the late kings before him and is crowned the 31st King of Qin in the Kinnen Temple in the city of You, the former capital city of the state of Qin.

Will Ei Sei become king in Kingdom season 4?
Ei Sei | Source: Fandom

The coronation ceremony is attended by a massive number of officials from the state of Qin, along with officials from other states who came to observe the ceremony as representatives of their respective states.

The important persons from the enemy states include the likes of the Eietsu group from the Chu royal family, Chancellors from the states of Zhao and Han, and members of the royal families of Yan and Qi.

The Queen Mother, who broke off from Qin and established the state of Ai, is also present during the ceremony, along with the evil Qin Chancellor Ryo Fui.

Although the news of the Ai invasion almost halts the ceremony, it is carried out properly to its end. The main rites of the ceremony are completed by episode 19, and Ei Sei is officially given the title of King of Qin.

Ei Sei’s Past and Role as king before the Ceremony

Although Ei Sei is considered the king of Qin from the age of 13, it is not until the Coming-of-Age ceremony, at 22, that he officially holds the title of ‘King’. His father was the previous king of Qin, Sou Jou, and his mother was formerly a dancing girl from Zhao, now known as the Queen Mother.

Will Ei Sei become king in Kingdom season 4?
Ei Sei | Source: Fandom

Ei Sei grew up as a political hostage in the State of Zhao. He was abandoned by his father when the king fled Zhao. He was also forsaken by everyone, including his own mother, who even tried to kill him on several occasions.

Ei Sei was forced to fend for himself and steal food in order to survive. The citizens of Zhao hate Ei Sei because of his connection to Qin and the throne. The people of Zhao often tortured him since they were not allowed to kill him.

Due to Ei Sei’s father being the king of Qin, a rescue plan was set to bring him back to Qin with the help of black market merchants. Ei Sei managed to return to Qin only after the merchants sacrificed their lives to save him.

After returning to Qin, king Ei Sei was very involved in the martial matters of the state. He is known for being a beloved and wise king who actively fought on the front lines during the Coalition invasion. Ei Sei now dreams of unifying all of China’s warring states and becoming the new nation’s emperor.

Which Chapters does Season 4 cover, and where will the season end?

Kingdom season 4 consists of 26 episodes, out of which 19 have been released so far. The season is set to cover four main story arcs from the manga, beginning from chapter 364 and ending at chapter 438.

Episodes 1-5 of season 4 covered the Kyou Kai’s Revenge and Conspiracy in the Court arcs, that span chapters 364-378. Episodes 6-13 covered the Fire Dragons of Wei arc, chapters 379-401.

Will Ei Sei become king in Kingdom season 4?
Kyou Kai | Source: Fandom

Episodes 13-26 will cover the State of Ai arc, including the coronation ceremony, from chapters 402-438.

Each episode of the anime often covers 1 to 3 chapters from the manga per episode. The most recent episode 19 covered chapters 419-421. Presumably, the final episode of season 4 will cover material ranging from chapters 435-438.

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About Kingdom

Kingdom is a Japanese seinen manga series written and illustrated by Yasuhisa Hara.

The manga provides a fictionalised account of the Warring States period primarily through the experiences of the war orphan Xin and his comrades.

In the story, Xin fights to become the most significant general under the heavens, and in doing so, unifying China for the first time in history.

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