Honor of Kings: Destiny is an upcoming animated series set to launch on Crunchyroll
It will center on the beloved character Kai
The series is part of Tencent’s broader push into multimedia
While the biggest announcement for Honor of Kings today has been the debut of new gameplay footage for the highly anticipated Honor of Kings: World, don’t overlook the recent Tencent Spark showcase — it also delivered major news for Honor of Kings.
The most significant reveal? The official confirmation that Honor of Kings: Destiny, an animated series starring the fan-favorite Kai, is coming to Crunchyroll. Tencent appears confident this adaptation could achieve the same cultural impact Arcane had for League of Legends.
Beyond this, Honor of Kings is also planning a (likely China-exclusive) collaboration with the hit animated film Ne Zha 2. Though this may not directly impact global audiences, it signals Tencent’s ambitious effort to expand Honor of Kings’ reach.
Honor of Kings has already taken steps to capture Western viewers’ attention through its appearance in Amazon’s anthology series Secret Level. But Honor of Kings: Destiny may represent its most substantial push yet.
Honor of Kings: Destiny is rumored to premiere on Crunchyroll on May 31st, though this date comes from unverified sources. Still, based on the scattered trailers released so far, the series appears visually compelling. Whether it connects with viewers will depend on whether it can do what Arcane did — make a complex MOBA universe accessible and engaging for newcomers.
In the meantime, if this news has reignited your interest in Honor of Kings, don’t dive in blind. Check out our updated Honor of Kings tier list to stay ahead on the strongest characters.
