The Nameless Boy is the 1st episode of the first season and Kingdom anime series.
Synopsis[]
The first episode basically introduces Shin and Hyou, two young slaves who have grown as sword training buddies and pseudo brothers with a common dream of growing up to be great generals.
One day whilst training, Hyou gets selected to by a minister to enter the palace as an aid leaving Shin behind. A month later, Hyou appears in front of Shin at death’s door with a cryptic instruction and the news of a coup d’etat happening in the palace fronted by the King’s little brother.
Shin then runs away following Hyou instructions and a map that leads him to a shed that contains a second Hyou.
Characters Introduced[]
- Shin
- Hyou
- Shou Bun Kun
- Ryo Fui (mentioned)
- Ketsu Shi
- Sei Kyou
- Village Head's Wife
- Village Head
- Village Head's Son
- Ran Kai
- Ton
- Ou Ki
- Tou
- Jo Kan
- Ka Ryo Ten
- Ei Sei
Notes[]
- Jun Kamiya and Kiichi Takaoka directed the episode while Naruhisa Arakawa served as the writer.