Character Relationship Map: Kingdom

Characters

• Ri Shin (Li Xin) (played by Kento Yamazaki) — protagonist

  Orphaned slave turned Qin general, driven by ambition and loyalty to King Ying Zheng.

• Ei Sei (Yin Zheng) / Piao (played by Ryo Yoshizawa) — protagonist

  King Ying Zheng and his slave double, central to the political struggle.

• Yo Tan Wa (Yang Duan He) (played by Masami Nagasawa) — supporting

  Mountain tribe chieftain who allies with Qin after testing Shin's loyalty.

• Ka Ryo Ten (He Liao Diao) (played by Kanna Hashimoto) — supporting

  Mountain tribe child who aids Shin, later becomes a military strategist.

• Shukyou (played by Motoki Fukami) — supporting

  Elite assassin, highly skilled in stealth and combat.

• Cheng Jiao (played by Kanata Hongo) — supporting

  Qin prince, rebel brother of Ying Zheng, seeks the throne.

• Heki (Bi) (played by Shinnosuke Mitsushima) — supporting

  Qin soldier and loyal subordinate in Shin's military campaigns.

• Shi Shi (Si Shi) (played by Masaya Katō) — minor

  Qin infantry soldier serving under Ou Ki and Shin.

• Zuo Ci (played by Tak Sakaguchi) — minor

  Mysterious figure, possibly a strategist or healer.

• Tou (Teng) (played by Jun Kaname) — supporting

  Dedicated Qin soldier and close comrade of Shin in the Hi Shin Unit.

• Ou Ki (Wang Qi) (played by Takao Osawa) — supporting

  Qin Six Great General who mentors Shin and commands major campaigns.

Key Relationships

• Ri Shin (Li Xin) → Ou Ki (Wang Qi) (professional)
• Ri Shin (Li Xin) → Yo Tan Wa (Yang Duan He) (alliance)
• Ri Shin (Li Xin) → Ka Ryo Ten (He Liao Diao) (alliance)
• Ri Shin (Li Xin) → Tou (Teng) (alliance)
• Ri Shin (Li Xin) → Tou (Teng) (professional)
• Ou Ki (Wang Qi) → Tou (Teng) (professional)
• Yo Tan Wa (Yang Duan He) → Ka Ryo Ten (He Liao Diao) (professional)
• Ri Shin (Li Xin) → Shi Shi (Si Shi) (professional)
• Ri Shin (Li Xin) → Shi Shi (Si Shi) (alliance)
• Ou Ki (Wang Qi) → Shi Shi (Si Shi) (professional)
• Ri Shin (Li Xin) → Heki (Bi) (professional)
• Ou Ki (Wang Qi) → Heki (Bi) (professional)
• Yo Tan Wa (Yang Duan He) → Shi Shi (Si Shi) (power)
• Tou (Teng) → Shi Shi (Si Shi) (alliance)
• Ri Shin (Li Xin) → Heki (Bi) (alliance)

Story Analysis

A slave and his double navigate political intrigue, assassination, and war to secure the throne and fulfill their dreams of becoming generals.

Plot Progression

1. Shadows of Slavery
2. Blood and Betrayal
3. Poison and Refuge
4. Mountain Alliance
5. Siege of the Throne