“Empire hunts witches to erase magic; witch Chloe and apprentice Adonis fight for survival in dying magical age.”
The Kingdoms of Ruin
はめつのおうこく
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Synopsis
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.
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Derived from 43 sampled reviews
What 43 viewers settled on.
Polarized
σ 2.13 · split reception
4.2 pts
Recommenders 8.1 · others 4.0
↑ 4.00
Running avg · Dec 2023 → Feb 2026
- 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 “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 “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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A Tv Production · Fall 2023
Yokohama Animation Laboratory.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
Produced by
- Mainichi Broadcasting System Producer
- Nikkatsu Producer
- Mag Garden Producer
- RAY Producer
- Nichion Producer
- arma bianca Producer
- NetEase Producer
- CTW Producer
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- Crunchyroll Licensor