Honor of Kings to get its own animated series on Crunchyroll

The world of Honor of Kings is expanding beyond the mobile game with exciting new developments announced at the recent Tencent Spark showcase. Among the highlights was the unveiling of gameplay footage for the eagerly awaited Honor of Kings: World, but that's not all the showcase had in store. Fans of the franchise have another reason to celebrate with the confirmation that the animated series, Honor of Kings: Destiny, will soon be available on Crunchyroll.

This upcoming series will spotlight the beloved character Kai, aiming to capture the hearts of viewers much like Arcane did for League of Legends fans. Tencent's ambitions for Honor of Kings: Destiny are clear: they hope to replicate the success and widespread appeal that Arcane brought to its source material.

In addition to the animated series, Honor of Kings is set to collaborate with the popular Chinese animated film Ne Zha 2. Although this partnership may primarily cater to audiences in China, it underscores Tencent's broader strategy to elevate Honor of Kings' profile across different media and markets.

Honor of Kings has already begun making inroads into Western markets, notably with its inclusion in the Amazon anthology Secret Level. However, the launch of Honor of Kings: Destiny on Crunchyroll, tentatively slated for May 31st according to unconfirmed reports, represents a significant step in this direction. Early glimpses from trailers suggest a visually stunning series, but its success may hinge on its ability to distill the complex lore of the MOBA into a narrative that appeals to a general audience, much like Arcane did.

As excitement builds around these announcements, now might be the perfect time to dive back into Honor of Kings. To ensure you're fully prepared, take a look at our Honor of Kings tier list to stay updated on the top characters in the game.

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