In the context of the popular manga and anime series , "Chinese Name" typically refers to the use of historical Chinese pronunciations (e.g., Li Xin , Ying Zheng ) rather than the Japanese readings of the same kanji characters (e.g., Ri Shin , Ei Sei ) commonly used in earlier translations. Season 4 Overview (Anime)
: Following Kyou Kai (Qiang Lei) on her personal quest. Kingdom 4th Season (Chinese Name)
Fans often debate the use of Japanese vs. Chinese names. In many official English localizations (like those from Viz Media), there has been a shift toward using the Chinese historical names to maintain accuracy with the setting. In the context of the popular manga and