The Kingdoms of Ruin
はめつのおうこく
“Empire hunts witches to erase magic; witch Chloe and apprentice Adonis fight for survival in dying magical age.”
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Empire hunts witches to erase magic; witch Chloe and apprentice Adonis fight for survival in dying magical age.
In a world where magic once reigned supreme, witches blessed by divine power guided humanity's progress for centuries, earning both reverence and dread from those they served. But the age of miracles is fading. As science advances and humanity masters the forces of nature, the balance of power shifts dramatically. The formidable Redia Empire, determined to forge humanity's future through technology and conquest, has declared war on the old ways. Their decree: all witches must be eliminated, threatening to extinguish magic itself from the world forever. Among those targeted is the renowned witch Chloe and her young apprentice Adonis, who find themselves thrust into a desperate struggle for survival. As the Empire's forces close in, the pair must navigate a world growing increasingly hostile to their very existence, where the ancient arts they practice have become a death sentence.
[Written by MAL Rewrite]
Bestowed with magic from God, witches worked to guide humanity toward progress, garnering adoration and fear alike from humans. However, times have since changed. With the advancement of scientific knowledge, humans now stand on an equal footing with witches. Determined to weave their own destinies and establish supremacy over the world, the mighty Redia Empire has ordered the extermination of all witches, which may bring the era of magic to an end. Fleeing from the decree, the famed witch Chloe and her apprentice, Adonis, seek refuge. Hot on their heels, the Empire captures the duo and mercilessly executes Chloe. Agonized by the brutal murder of his master and the callousness of humans, Adonis vows to avenge Chloe by annihilating humanity with the very magic they intend to destroy.
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5.0/10
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- 10/10 “The anime delivers a well-developed plot and characters whose chemistry keeps you hooked and eager to see what happens next, making it a solid pick for viewers tired of clichés. While it isn’t...”
- 7/10 “I genuinely enjoyed this anime; it’s an entertaining, refreshingly non-cliché ride that keeps you guessing. While the world-building feels scattered and a few minor plot holes exist, they’re not...”
- 7/10 “The art and aesthetics are solid with some interesting worldbuilding, but the morality is completely warped to justify an immoral ideology while every character is twisted out of character just to...”
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Reel · 01 Cat. №BS-23575
A Tv Production · Fall 2023
Yokohama Animation Lab.in association with Mainichi Broadcasting System · Nikkatsu
- Format
- 12 × 24′
- eps × min
- Total runtime
- 4h 48m
- all episodes
- Aired
- Oct 2023 – Dec 2023
- Fall 2023
- Source
- Tv
- media type
- Rated
- R
- 17+ (violence & profanity)
- Ref.
- BS-23575
- catalog