The Kingdoms of Ruin

When technology overtakes tradition, witches who once offered counsel and magic are recast as obstacles to progress. In The Kingdoms of Ruin, the Gear Expansion era elevates scientific authority and criminalizes sorcery, triggering a brutal purge. A young man named Adonis sees his witch mentor murdered and responds by abandoning ordinary life, embracing violence as a means of revenge. The series follows his descent into vengeance and the ripple effects his actions have on communities, scientists, and surviving witches, asking harsh questions about justice, retribution, and what society sacrifices when it values advancement above human life.

Released in 2023, the anime was created by Takamitsu Kohno and yoruhashi. The voice cast includes Kaito Ishikawa as Adonis, Azumi Waki as Doroka, Ryoko Shiraishi as Chloe, Satoshi Hino as Yamato, and Hikaru Tono as Yuki.

Critics and fans generally reacted positively, reflected in a 7.57/10 viewer average from available ratings. Reviews tend to highlight the show’s dark tone, moral ambiguity, and action sequences, while some viewers noted uneven pacing and graphic violence. Major themes include the clash between science and tradition, the cost of ideological purity, and how grief can reshape a person’s ethics.

Among anime fans the show sparked active discussion about its bleak worldview and antihero lead, inspiring fan art and theory threads online. It’s often brought up in conversations about modern dark fantasy anime that question institutional power, and viewers compared its mood to other works that mix political commentary with supernatural elements.

As of now, there are no widely reported major industry awards attached to the series. Despite that, The Kingdoms of Ruin has carved out a dedicated niche audience and continues to be recommended to viewers who like morally complex stories and action-driven animation.