Kingdom Manga English Edition Guide: Which Volumes Are Available?
Kingdom spent years as one of the biggest manga series without an official English print release. That has finally changed, and UK readers can now collect Yasuhisa Hara's historical epic physically in English.
Kingdom now has an official English paperback release from VIZ Media.
The English edition began with Volume 1 in late 2025 and is being released progressively. If you are starting Kingdom physically in English, start with Volume 1.
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Volume 1 introduces Xin, Ying Zheng and the political conflict that begins Xin's journey towards becoming a great general.
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Browse Manga & ManhwaIs Kingdom manga officially available in English?
Yes.
VIZ Media announced the first official English edition of Kingdom in 2025, ending a very long wait for readers who wanted a licensed physical English release.
Before that, English-speaking Kingdom fans were often relying on digital fan translations or importing editions in other languages.
The VIZ release means new readers can now build a normal English paperback collection from Volume 1 onwards.
How many Kingdom manga volumes are available in English?
As of August 2026, VIZ's English physical programme has reached Volume 9, with further volumes already listed to follow.
| English Kingdom release | Status |
|---|---|
| Volumes 1 to 9 | Published / released in the English programme |
| Volumes 10 to 12 | Listed by VIZ as forthcoming / preorder |
Important: the English volume count is much lower than the Japanese count because the official English print release only began in 2025.
Why are there so few Kingdom volumes in English?
Kingdom itself is not a new manga.
The series began in Japan many years before VIZ launched its English paperback edition.
That means the English release is effectively catching up with a long-running Japanese series rather than publishing alongside Japan from the beginning.
If you search for "how many Kingdom manga volumes are there?" you may therefore see a much larger number than you can currently buy in official English print.
Both numbers can be correct. They are answering different questions.
What is Kingdom manga about?
Kingdom is a large-scale historical manga set during China's Warring States period.
It follows Xin, a war orphan who dreams of rising from poverty to become one of the greatest generals under the heavens.
His path becomes tied to Ying Zheng, the young king of Qin, whose ambitions stretch far beyond simply keeping his throne.
From there, Kingdom grows into a mixture of:
Large-scale warfare
Armies, tactics, generals, sieges and battles involving far more than one hero winning a fight.
Political conflict
Court politics, alliances, rival states and the struggle to change the future of China.
Character progression
Xin begins with almost nothing and has to earn every step towards the general he wants to become.
Historical inspiration
The story uses real historical figures and events while presenting them as a dramatic manga epic.
What Kingdom manga volume should you start with?
Kingdom Volume 1.
There is no reason for a new English reader to begin anywhere else.
The first volume establishes Xin, Piao, Ying Zheng and the political upheaval that launches the entire story.
Even if you have watched some of the anime, starting with Volume 1 also gives you the cleanest route into a physical English collection.
Should anime fans start Kingdom from Volume 1?
For most people buying the new English edition, yes.
The English books are still relatively early in their release programme, so trying to jump deep into the manga based on your anime position may take you beyond the physical English volumes currently available.
If your goal is to collect Kingdom in English, beginning with Volume 1 keeps the series straightforward.
Is Kingdom a good manga to collect?
Kingdom makes most sense for someone who actively wants a long-term series.
This is not a short manga you will finish by buying five books.
The upside is that the English release is still young. New collectors can begin near the start of the VIZ programme rather than trying to hunt down dozens of older English editions.
Readers who enjoy military strategy, historical settings, long character journeys, political drama and large-scale action.
Kingdom English manga FAQs
Is Kingdom manga officially available in English?
Yes. VIZ Media launched the first official English paperback edition in 2025.
How many Kingdom manga volumes are available in English?
As of August 2026, the physical VIZ programme has reached Volume 9, with additional volumes already listed to follow.
Why does Kingdom have more Japanese volumes than English volumes?
The manga had already been running in Japan for many years before the official English print release began, so the VIZ edition is gradually catching up.
What Kingdom volume should I start with?
Start with Kingdom Volume 1 and continue numerically.
Who publishes Kingdom manga in English?
The official English manga edition is published by VIZ Media.
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The long-awaited physical English edition is finally here. Begin Xin's journey with Kingdom Volume 1.
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