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Jul 27, 2013 10:04 AM
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The episode was really slow. The episode focuses on the nightmares of Zheng and the relationship with Zi Jia.At least we will have more action in the next episode
Jul 27, 2013 6:37 PM
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Kinda funny even a king cannot escape from nightmare: no one can protect him in nightmare. In this respect, the episode a bit reminded me of Macbeth. The episode was interesting. I felt Seirei no Moribito vibe: Sei and Seika reminded me of Chagum and Balsa. Seika acted like Balsa to protect Sei. That persecution was painful to watch. No wonder he suffered from a trauma. Glad she healed it in the end. The escape was tense. Next episode also seems flashback.
Jul 28, 2013 6:06 PM
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That was some nightmare he had.
Jul 28, 2013 6:37 PM
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What a terrible childhood he had. Even having illusions..
Jul 28, 2013 6:49 PM
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Seemed like a budget saving episode, the ol' CG crept back in with that gate officer lol.
Hopefully the chase scene will be well animated, should be intense.

Could we classify the ''nightmare" as MPD due to ongoing trauma? That is some heavy shit for a child to go through. I wanna see how he assimilated into the Qin culture and turned all that despair into strength and became such a confident King.
Jul 28, 2013 8:01 PM
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I like that they went into his past but I don't think they should have made it this long, I'd rather have seen what Xin is doing since he is basically the most important MC, also because he gets most of the action, which there has been little of so far.
Also, Zheng had a insane childhood, he is amazing for coming through that!
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Jul 28, 2013 8:35 PM
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Mahiro-Petto said:
I like that they went into his past but I don't think they should have made it this long, I'd rather have seen what Xin is doing since he is basically the most important MC, also because he gets most of the action, which there has been little of so far.
Also, Zheng had a insane childhood, he is amazing for coming through that!


I agree. Been missing Xin for a while now. Before I used to think that Zheng has a litte screen time. But now, all I want is to see Xin kicking some ass.
Jul 29, 2013 4:19 PM
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That arrow part and his reason for reacting so chill was crazy. I was laughing at the people being all nervous about getting through one gate or another. I was sure they would give everything away.
Jul 29, 2013 4:47 PM
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God, those checkpoints were intense, i was also holding my breath at a couple a places, that arrow scene in particular, talk about tension, i hope not all of them die next ep, cause the preview isn't looking too good for them.

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Jul 29, 2013 6:31 PM
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What a childhood he had... looks like next episode won‘t end up being good for them
Jul 30, 2013 5:00 AM
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yet again a boring ep and another one is coming can we get going with the new season.
Jul 30, 2013 5:20 AM

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This is getting boring. I hope to see Xin in action soon.
Jul 30, 2013 8:14 AM

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ainky said:
This is getting boring. I hope to see Xin in action soon.


Funny cause I forgot about his existence these past three episodes. I'm enjoying these Zheng episodes.
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Jul 30, 2013 4:06 PM
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I agree with Sayan12, Kingdom isn't just about Xin,and the focus of this season seems to be also on political warfare which I suprisingly enjoyed up till now, and I don't mind some character development on one of the other MC's
Jul 31, 2013 11:45 AM
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After the last episode I tought they would get on with the action after ep.8,but letting the flashback flow in a different pace than expected will surely add more depth to Sei(or Zheng,the different names in the sub are slowly killing me...) than just 1 or 2 episode(s).Of course,I miss the battlefield with Shin(Xin,argh),but I'm sure we'll get our fair share of fighting scenes later on(becoming a full general and all)
I hope next episode won't kill everyone except Sei,but I'm afraid it's quite possible :(
"You must not be preoccupied with yourself. You won’t be able to see anything. You’ll be unable to move a step. Care about other people, if you do, you’ll understand that it’s worth living no matter how painful the world is."
Jul 31, 2013 5:58 PM

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Nooo, please Zi Xia and the two brothers please don't die
Jul 31, 2013 10:18 PM

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More memories this episode, and next episode. I think it is pretty interesting and really develops Zhengs character, but I would be lying if I didnt say I miss Xin and the battles
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Aug 1, 2013 9:30 PM

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ok, I like character development and all but this flash back is taking bit too long.
Aug 2, 2013 8:07 PM

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Kingdom season 1 also had slow start, they always taking time but you will get full battle in the end. So why complain?

The episode was good and I saw "nostalgic" 3D faces in the end lol
Aug 31, 2013 8:08 PM

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Nooo, please Zi Xia and the two brothers please don't die

her death is basically set, hopefully she'll live, doubt it
Dec 3, 2013 1:18 PM

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.... I don't like the vibes I'm getting

Dammit woman don't you dare die in the next few episodes!
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Feb 10, 2014 1:41 AM
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Oh man so Zheng was borderline schizophrenic when he was a kid. And all he needed was a hug. Hope the woman doesn't die :(
Feb 10, 2014 1:57 AM

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This is such a sad thread...
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Apr 8, 2014 7:27 PM

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A little cheesy.... and easy resolution. A hug is all it took.
But I like Zi Xia. Except she triggered her death flag...
Jun 21, 2014 2:33 PM

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It had a nice berserk type feel to it..

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Aug 4, 2014 9:15 PM
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Enjoying the focus on Zheng's childhood.

They need to hurry up and announce a third season before I finish this.
Nov 19, 2014 4:28 AM

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I have a feeling Zi Xia will die next ep. Hopefully Im wrong.
Jun 14, 2015 1:45 AM

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So, Zheng had it tough in the past...
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I have a feeling Zi Xia will die next ep. Hopefully Im wrong.

Yes, maybe she will sacrifice herself to save him and that will make Zheng come to his senses finally.
Jul 27, 2015 1:23 AM

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And we raise the death flags!!!
Sep 9, 2017 6:22 AM

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Those people are cruel, Zheng didn't even do anything wrong
I'm just glad there's someone reached Zheng, if not he probably became the same person like those people

I hope everything went well until the next episode :(
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Jun 23, 2019 4:09 AM

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I wonder what would have happened if nobody reached out to Zheng.

Jun 25, 2019 12:17 PM

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He needed that hug, now all the ghosts are gone!
Jan 19, 2022 4:34 PM

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those episodes just supposed to be a movie rather in the series, i feel this is little distraction from the main story, but though that it's still intriguing in the same time.
zheng needed that hug, i'm surprised zia didn't hugged him earlier.

i'm feeling the ending is more fitting to the story, the opening is just... too one piece'ish lol.
Oct 31, 2022 10:45 PM

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poor kid was abused his whole life that he's become physically numb and got mentally fucked up. And I'm guessing since Zi Xia is not currently around, she's gonna die protecting Zheng from their pursuers.
Oct 3, 2023 4:30 AM
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Nice ep full of emotions
Dec 25, 2023 3:56 AM
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yeah we know he came back to qin and we now learn that he's a traumatic loser not suitable for the throne.

can we skip to another disillusioned loser xin and his rivals story next?

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