Kingdom III: The Flame of Destiny

2023 2h 9m JA

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7.5

BANGER

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6.7

IMDB

★7.5TMDB · 141★6.7IMDB · 1,449

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Synopsis

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To defend their kingdom against a sudden invasion, a mighty general returns to the battlefield alongside a war orphan, now grown up, who dreams of glory.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Kento Yamazaki
Ri Shin (Li Xin)
Ryo Yoshizawa
Ei Sei (Yin Zheng)
Kanna Hashimoto
Ka Ryo Ten (He Liao Diao)
Nana Seino
Kyou Kai (Qiang Lei)
Amane Okayama
Bi Hei (Wei Ping)
Takahiro Miura
Bi Tou (Wei Dao)
Shinnosuke Mitsushima
Heki (Bi)
Kunito Watanabe
Shou Kaku (Shang Lu)

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Shinsuke Sato
Writers: Tsutomu Kuroiwa, Hara Yasuhisa, Hara Yasuhisa
Languages: Japanese
Countries: Japan

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ERA

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Released 3 years ago.

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CINEMA

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Part of the "Kingdom Collection" — so the characters or world continue elsewhere.

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3 / 7

DIRECTOR

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Directed by Shinsuke Sato, shot by Akira Sako. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Original score by Yutaka Yamada. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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5 / 7

DIRECTOR

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Editor Tsuyoshi Imai shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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6 / 7

CAST

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Kento Yamazaki and Ryo Yoshizawa and Kanna Hashimoto carry the top of the cast.

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7 / 7

WILD

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IMDB entry: tt25406052 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Shinsuke Sato directs. Akira Sako behind the camera. Yutaka Yamada scores. Tsuyoshi Imai cuts. Produced in Japan. Dialogue in Japanese.

Trivia

Things worth knowing

1Released 3 years ago.
2Part of the "Kingdom Collection" — so the characters or world continue elsewhere.
3Directed by Shinsuke Sato, shot by Akira Sako. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
4Original score by Yutaka Yamada. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
5Editor Tsuyoshi Imai shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
6Kento Yamazaki and Ryo Yoshizawa and Kanna Hashimoto carry the top of the cast.
7IMDB entry: tt25406052 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

The technical file

Cinematography: Akira Sako
Original score: Yutaka Yamada
Editing: Tsuyoshi Imai
Sound: Kensuke Matsui
Runtime: 129 min · 2h 9m
Status: Released
Box office: $36,259,522
Original language: JA
Certification (US): PG-13
IMDB: Kingdom III: The Flame of Destiny (2023)
IMDB rating: 6.7/10 · 1,449 votes

Awards

2 nominations total

Part of

Kingdom Collection

The films portray the life of Li Xin, a general of Qin, from his childhood as an orphan through his military career during the Warring States period of ancient China.

Also by

Shinsuke Sato

Trailers & featurettes

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Community reviews

What people are saying

Alunauwie2025-08-31
★ 8/10
Kingdom 3: The Flame of Destiny (2023) continues the story from the first two films but shifts focus, dedicating much of the runtime to Eisei’s past rather than Shin’s development. While the foundation of the story is strong, this choice causes some confusion about the main character’s role, and Shin’s six months of training are noticeably absent. This impacts the film’s pacing and weakens the connection viewers might have with Shin as the protagonist. The conflicts involve Qin’s limited forces strategizing to defeat Zhao, but the battles feel less intense compared to earlier films. The tension fluctuates due to frequent dialogue and slower scenes interrupting fight sequences, partly because Shin’s character has become more strategic and calm as a commander. The movie ends with an open conclusion, introducing a new antagonist and setting the stage for future conflict. Performances remain solid, especially Takao Osawa as Ouki, whose unique yet authoritative presence stands out. However, Kento Yamazaki’s portrayal of Shin lacks consistency, with the character’s emotional intensity and “badass” aura fading unpredictably. Technically, the film delivers satisfactory visuals and sound, though some scenes—like a background shot from a hilltop—feel noticeably artificial. Overall, the film remains worth watching for fans interested in the ongoing story. Read the full review here: (Indonesian version : alunauwie.com) and (English version : uwiepuspita.com)

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