Kingdom III: The Flame of Destiny (2023)

★ 7.5 2h 9m 134 votes IMDb

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.

Kingdom III: The Flame of Destiny

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Cast

Kento Yamazaki
Kento Yamazaki as Ri Shin (Li Xin) Age 31 · Itabashi, Tokyo, Japan Kento Yamazaki (山﨑賢人), born on September 7, 1994, in Itabashi, Tokyo, Japan, is a renowned Japanese actor and model. He was scouted during his junior high school years and began his career as a model...
Ryo Yoshizawa
Ryo Yoshizawa as Ei Sei (Yin Zheng) Age 32 · Tokyo, Japan Ryo Yoshizawa (吉沢 亮) is a Japanese actor. His breakthrough roles include Yūichi Katagiri in the Tomodachi Game live-action television drama and films and Okita Sogo in the Gintama live-action films. H...
Kanna Hashimoto
Kanna Hashimoto as Ka Ryo Ten (He Liao Diao) Age 27 · Fukuoka, Japan Kanna Hashimoto (born 3 February 1999) is a Japanese idol singer and an actress managed by Yoshimoto R&C. She began her career as a member of the all-female pop group Rev. from DVL.
Nana Seino
Nana Seino as Kyou Kai (Qiang Lei) Age 31 · Inazawa, Aichi Prefecture, Japan Seino Nana is a Japanese female fashion model and is an actress. 2007, she won the Grand Prix pen Tees Award at the 15th Pichimo audition of teen's fashion magazine "Pichiremon" (Gakken), she was wor...
Amane Okayama
Amane Okayama as Bi Hei (Wei Ping) Age 31 · Tokyo, Japan Amane Okayama is a Japanese actor who is represented by the talent agency humanité. He made his acting debut in the long-running TV anthology series Chūgakusei nikki in 2009, after winning a national...
Takahiro Miura
Takahiro Miura as Bi Tou (Wei Dao) Age 40 · Tokyo, Japan Takahiro Miura (三浦 貴大, Miura Takahiro, born 10 November 1985, in Tokyo) is a Japanese actor. He graduated from Juntendo University Sports Health Science Department. He is represented with Anoré.

Audience Reviews

Alunauwie 8/10 Aug 31, 2025
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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