Gold Kingdom and Water Kingdom
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Format:MOVIE
Episodes:1
Episode Length:117 mins
Season:WINTER 2023
Studio:MADHOUSE
Source:manga
Estimated watch time
1h 57m
⚡ 1 days at 5 eps/day

Tags & Tropes

Foreign80%Royal Affairs76%Primarily Adult Cast75%Female Protagonist75%Arranged Marriage74%Josei73%Politics73%Male Protagonist70%Heterosexual70%Medieval70%
MOVIEFINISHED2023 WINTER7.2 / 10 AniList score

Gold Kingdom and Water Kingdom

金の国水の国• Kin no Kuni Mizu no Kuni
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Synopsis & Story

The Gold Kingdom and the Water Kingdom had a long, troubled history filled with epic battles before they decided to take the drastic steps of building a wall between the two lands. But 100 years later, they make good on an agreement in hopes of bringing stability to all. The rulers from each land had decided that the Gold Kingdom would offer the most beautiful girl in their kingdom as a bride, to be wed to the most clever man from the Water Kingdom, creating not just a couple but the promise of renewed relations and peace. When it comes time for the rulers to make good on their promise, neither is entirely honest or admirable in their attempts. The Gold Kingdom offers Sara, a kind-hearted, but homely princess while the Water Kingdom marries off Naranbayar, a lanky scholar of modest background. To add insult to injury, the two separately find themselves with a dog (for Sara) and a cat (for Naranbayar) as their partner-to-be. As Sara and Naranbayar individually navigate the palace schemes of their respective homelands, their paths soon converge in a heartwarming new spin on the classic fairytale set-up. (Source: JAPAN HOUSE Los Angeles)

Source Material Continuity

Continue in Manga at Chapter 495 (Volume 46)

Seasons 1-5 adapted Chapters 1 through 494 (Koku You Hills Campaign concluded). Season 3 to 5 evolved into a spectacular historical military drama.

Manga Arc Guide →

Where to Watch Officially

A streaming link is not listed for this title yet.

Franchise Universe & Related Entries

Aniphoria guide

Gold Kingdom and Water Kingdom: should you watch it?

At a glance

Gold Kingdom and Water Kingdom has been well received, with an average AniList score of 72/100 — 55% of 1,073 ratings are 8/10 or higher.

It ranks #23 highest-rated film of 2023, and #14 most popular film of 2023 on AniList.

Of the 1.9K AniList users who started it, 3.3% dropped it, so it is rarely abandoned; 1.5K have finished it.

As a 117-minute film, it fits in a single evening.

Best for viewers who enjoy Adventure, Fantasy, Romance — especially foreign, royal affairs, primarily adult cast, female protagonist.

Main cast & creators

Original creator
Nao Iwamoto

Gold Kingdom and Water Kingdom FAQ

How long is Gold Kingdom and Water Kingdom?
Gold Kingdom and Water Kingdom runs 117 minutes (1 h 57 min).
Is Gold Kingdom and Water Kingdom finished?
Yes. Gold Kingdom and Water Kingdom has finished airing — the final episode aired January 27, 2023.
Is Gold Kingdom and Water Kingdom based on a manga?
Yes. Gold Kingdom and Water Kingdom adapts the manga by Nao Iwamoto. See the continuation guide on this page for where the anime ends in the source.
Who animated Gold Kingdom and Water Kingdom?
Gold Kingdom and Water Kingdom was animated by MADHOUSE and directed by Kotono Watanabe.