"Honor of Kings Animated Series Coming to Crunchyroll"

Excitement is building for fans of Honor of Kings as the animated series Honor of Kings: Destiny is set to launch on Crunchyroll. This eagerly anticipated show will spotlight the beloved character Kai, promising to delve deep into his world and adventures. Tencent, the powerhouse behind Honor of Kings, is clearly aiming to replicate the success that Arcane brought to League of Legends by expanding the franchise into multimedia.

This news broke during the recent Tencent Spark showcase, which was packed with updates on Honor of Kings. Alongside the animated series announcement, there was also a reveal of fresh gameplay footage for Honor of Kings: World, stirring up even more anticipation among the game's community.

In addition to the animated series, Honor of Kings is set to collaborate with the popular Chinese animated film Ne Zha 2. While this partnership might be more relevant to audiences in China, it underscores Tencent's strategy to broaden the game's reach and enhance its multimedia presence.

Honor of Kings has been making strides to capture the attention of Western audiences, notably with its inclusion in the Amazon anthology Secret Level. However, Honor of Kings: Destiny might be the most significant step yet in this direction. Although unconfirmed sources suggest a premiere date of May 31st on Crunchyroll, the series has already impressed with its trailers. The success of Honor of Kings: Destiny will likely hinge on its ability to make the intricate lore of the MOBA accessible and engaging to a broader audience, much like Arcane did.

With all this buzz around Honor of Kings, now might be the perfect time to dive back into the game. To ensure you're well-equipped, take a look at our Honor of Kings tier list to stay updated on the best characters to use in your battles.