The Twelve Kingdoms Books in Order
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The Twelve Kingdoms is a Japanese fantasy novel series written by Fuyumi Ono and illustrated by Akihiro Yamada, originally published by Kodansha from 1992 to 2001, and later continued under Shinchosha's Shinchō Bunko line starting in 2012. The series is set in a world divided into twelve distinct kingdoms, each with its own culture and ruler, and explores themes of power, destiny, and the struggle for survival within a complex political and mystical framework. The narrative spans multiple volumes, with each book contributing to an overarching story that unfolds across the kingdoms.
Books in this series
Ordered by first publication where known. The official numbering for this series is incomplete in our sources, so we don't show series numbers we can't verify.
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The Twelve Kingdoms: Sea of Shadow
1992 · Fuyumi Ono
The Twelve Kingdoms is a series of fantasy novels written by Japanese author Fuyumi Ono and illustrated by Akihiro Yamada. The first book, The Twelve…
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The Twelve Kingdoms: Sea of Wind
1993 · Fuyumi Ono
The Twelve Kingdoms: Sea of Wind is a 1993 novel by Fuyumi Ono, part of The Twelve Kingdoms, a fantasy series illustrated by Akihiro Yamada. The…
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The Twelve Kingdoms: The Vast Spread of the Seas
1994 · Fuyumi Ono
The Twelve Kingdoms: The Vast Spread of the Seas is a 1994 novel by Japanese author Fuyumi Ono, part of The Twelve Kingdoms, a fantasy novel series…
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The Twelve Kingdoms: Skies of Dawn
1994 · Fuyumi Ono
This is the 1994 entry in The Twelve Kingdoms, a fantasy novel series by Japanese author Fuyumi Ono, illustrated by Akihiro Yamada. The series began…
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What order should I read the The Twelve Kingdoms books in?
Read them in publication order — the list above is sorted by first publication where known, starting with “The Twelve Kingdoms: Sea of Shadow”.
How many books are in the The Twelve Kingdoms series?
We list 4 books by Fuyumi Ono , published between 1992–1994.
Where can I buy the The Twelve Kingdoms books?
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