5/5 Now one of my all time favorites
  by S. Allen (Indian Trail, NC)
It's really weird. When I first started watching this series, I thought I was stuck with a dud. But now that I'm done, I consider it one of my all-time favorites. I'm not sure at which point it won me over (probably when we met the sexy King of En), but it ended up being great. I only wish there were more since there were a few unanswered subjects.

5/5 Black Kirin
  by John W. Brittingham (Afghanistan)
This is the absolute best anime I have ever seen. It is in depth and completely captivating. I love classics the that Studio Ghibli has produced but Studio Pierrot has out-done them and touched another area completely. I cannot agree more with the previous reviews they are absolutely correct. My only regret is that it ends so abruptly and all research I have done on when they will animate episodes 45-68 is when the author finishes the books. I have seen the titles of the upcoming books and they appear very promising. Strangely I am more drawn into the story of the Black Kirin than that of the main character Yoko. I cannot pull myself away from this series and have gone back to analyze and refamiliarize myself on different aspects numerous times. Bottom line: I am very picky about quality anime and hardly like anything I come across...this is an incredible series and I am extremely anxious to get the next 23 episodes to finish the series.

5/5 Anime at it's best!!!
  by Carroll Miles (Strasburg, Va)
I agree wholeheartedly with the previous review. Twelve Kingdoms has an excellent, well developed plot with interesting character development & beautiful artwork. The story-line always kept me interested as opposed to so many of the other animes which almost put the viewer to sleep at times. With 12 Kingdoms one stays on the edge of one's seat...& each new release is eagerly anticipated. My only complaint is that the series was not completed...and with the same artist because I love the artwork in this series.

5/5 Great Anime
  by Enaam Khayat (Saudi Arabia)
12 Kingdoms is one of the fascinating anime ever-Great story, suspense and action. The main story is about Yoko who experiences a great transformation from a shy ideal high school girl to a poweful empress in another world. However, the end is a cliff-hanger since they didn't complete the anime. I hope they will finish it one day. This box set is very beautiful and well-organized. If you want to own 12 Kingdoms, this is the best box set for you.