Honor of Kings Anime Debuts on Crunchyroll

• The animated series Honor of Kings: Destiny is coming soon to Crunchyroll.
• It will center on the popular character Kai.
• This series is a key part of Tencent's broader multimedia expansion.

While today's major Honor of Kings news featured fresh gameplay from the highly anticipated Honor of Kings: World, the recent Tencent Spark showcase also delivered significant updates for the franchise.

The highlight was the official announcement that the animated series Honor of Kings: Destiny will premiere on Crunchyroll. Starring fan-favorite hero Kai, Tencent likely hopes this adaptation will replicate the mainstream success that Arcane achieved for League of Legends.

Additionally, Honor of Kings is planning a collaboration (likely limited to China) with the popular animated film Ne Zha 2. Although this may not directly impact global audiences, it underscores the concerted effort to broaden the game's reach.

Honor of Kings has already sought Western attention with a feature in Amazon's Secret Level anthology. Yet, Honor of Kings: Destiny represents its most ambitious move yet.

Rumors suggest Honor of Kings: Destiny could arrive on Crunchyroll by May 31st, though this remains unconfirmed. Based on previews, the series appears visually striking. Its true test will be whether it can, like Arcane, make a MOBA's complex lore accessible and engaging to a general audience.

If this news has you eager to dive back into the game, be sure to check our updated Honor of Kings tier list to stay competitive with the best characters.