Sho Aikawa
Director
The Twelve Kingdoms (2002)
The God of the Sea in the East, the Mighty Ocean in the West
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.
Released April 9, 2002
Episode 25 min
14+
Genres: Action, Adventure, Animation, Anime, Anime: Isekai, Drama, Science Fiction
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Production Companies: Pierrot
Network: NHK
S4E1 - The God of the Sea in the East, the Mighty Ocean in the West - Chapter One
Shouryuu begins his tale about Atsuyu, an officer of Gen State who raised a rebelliion against his rule. And of Koya, a boy that was raised by a pack of monsters.
July 26, 2003, midnight
S4E2 - The God of the Sea in the East, the Mighty Ocean in the West - Chapter Two
Shouryuu continues his tale of Atsuyu. With Rokuta held captive in Gen State, Atsuyu sends a messenger to Shouryuu at Kankyuu, to give him his terms.
Aug. 2, 2003, midnight
S4E3 - The God of the Sea in the East, the Mighty Ocean in the West - Chapter Three
The river embankment is under construction causing Atsuyu to fear that the king is attempting to flood his town. Rokuta discovers Atsuyu's father, Genkai, weakened and locked in a cell.
Aug. 16, 2003, midnight
S4E4 - The God of the Sea in the East, the Mighty Ocean in the West - Final Chapter
Atsuya loses support from his people when the people rebel against Atsuya's army for attempting to destroy the dam that the king had ordered his men to built.
Later face to face with the King of En, Atsuya is given a choice to either surrender or to take the throne by a one to one sword battle.
Aug. 23, 2003, midnight
S4E5 - The God of the Sea in the East, the Mighty Ocean in the West - Reminiscence Chapter
En-O concludes his tale of Tatsuyu and the Gen State rebellion.
Aug. 30, 2003, midnight
Network: NHK
Episode Runtime: 25 min.
Season Runtime: 1125 min.
Released: April 9, 2002
Last Air Date: Aug. 30, 2003, midnight
Status: Ended
Certification: TV-14 / 14+
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