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| :The main protagonist of the story and the first prince of the Kingdom of Bosse. Born deaf and tiny in size, he was ridiculed and scorned openly by many within the palace and kingdom. Despite his disability, Bojji dreams of becoming a strong king like his father and always tries to maintain a smile in front of others. He is known for his kindness, which has earned him many unexpected allies, diligence, and intuition, which allows him to read lips and know what people are saying. He also possesses extreme agility and dodging ability unconventional for kings that tend to rely on strength, and impervious to poison. Following Daida's coronation, he and Kage set off on a journey. | :The main protagonist of the story and the first prince of the Kingdom of Bosse. Born deaf and tiny in size, he was ridiculed and scorned openly by many within the palace and kingdom. Despite his disability, Bojji dreams of becoming a strong king like his father and always tries to maintain a smile in front of others. He is known for his kindness, which has earned him many unexpected allies, diligence, and intuition, which allows him to read lips and know what people are saying. He also possesses extreme agility and dodging ability unconventional for kings that tend to rely on strength, and like all members of his race is impervious to poison. Following Daida's coronation, he and Kage set off on a journey. | ||
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Japanese manga series| Ranking of Kings | |
 First tankōbon volume cover, featuring Bojji (right) and Kage (left) | |
| 王様ランキング (Ōsama Rankingu) | |
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| Genre | |
| Manga | |
| Written by | Sōsuke Tōka |
| Published by |
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| Imprint | Beam Comix |
| Magazine | Manga Hack |
| Demographic | Shōnen |
| Original run | May 2017 – present |
| Volumes | 12 (List of volumes) |
| Anime television series | |
| Directed by |
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| Produced by |
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| Written by | Taku Kishimoto |
| Music by | MAYUKO |
| Studio | Wit Studio |
| Licensed by | Funimation |
| Original network | Fuji TV (Noitamina) |
| Original run | October 15, 2021 – present |
| Episodes | 13 (List of episodes) |
Ranking of Kings (王様ランキング, Ōsama Rankingu) is a Japanese fantasy manga series by Sōsuke Tōka. It has been serialized online via Echoes' user-submitted Manga Hack website since May 2017 and has been collected in twelve tankōbon volumes by Enterbrain. An anime television series adaptation by Wit Studio premiered in October 2021 on Fuji TV's Noitamina programming block.
Synopsis
The story is about a little prince named Bojji who is deaf-mute but above all naive, because despite his many dumplings and many criticisms from his people about his accession to the throne, he does his best and dreams of becoming the greatest of kings. One day, he meets Kage (Shadow), a survivor of a wiped out assassin clan, who understands his words despite Bojji being silent.
Characters
- Bojji (ボッジ)
- Voiced by: Minami Hinata (Japanese); Emily Fajardo (English)
- The main protagonist of the story and the first prince of the Kingdom of Bosse. Born deaf and tiny in size, he was ridiculed and scorned openly by many within the palace and kingdom. Despite his disability, Bojji dreams of becoming a strong king like his father and always tries to maintain a smile in front of others. He is known for his kindness, which has earned him many unexpected allies, diligence, and intuition, which allows him to read lips and know what people are saying. He also possesses extreme agility and dodging ability unconventional for kings that tend to rely on strength, and like all members of his race is impervious to poison. Following Daida's coronation, he and Kage set off on a journey.
- Kage (カゲ)
- Voiced by: Ayumu Murase (Japanese); SungWon Cho (English)
- A last surviving member of the shadow clan and Bojji's companion. Born to a clan of assassins, Kage was a young child when he witnessed his entire family murdered by the kingdom they served. He subsequently escaped and was exploited by a thug, who eventually sold him out for his ransom. Tempered by the rough way of the world, Kage then grew up using his clan's abilities to make a living off thieving. He eventually meets Bojji and is touched by his kindness and his situation, pledging to be his faithful friend. He is tasked by Bebin to follow and protect Bojji on their journey.
- Daida (ダイダ)
- Voiced by: Yuki Kaji (Japanese); Justin Briner (English)
- Bojji's younger half-brother, the birth son of Queen Hiling and the current king. Like Bojji he is hardworking and resilient, but possesses a streak of pride and arrogance in his strength that seems to take after their father. Deep down, he is secretly jealous of his brother, whom he believes was able to get everyone's love and the position of king without any effort. In the time leading up to his coronation, Daida is manipulated by a Magic Mirror and is forcibly made the vessel for Bosse's reincarnation.
- Hiling (ヒリング, Hiringu)
- Voiced by: Rina Satō (Japanese); Luci Christian (English)
- The queen, Daida's mother, and Bojji's stepmother. She used to be more doting and affectionate to Bojji, but following Daida's birth adopted a stricter and more practical-minded personality regarding royal affairs, ultimately deeming Bojji unfit for rule. Despite being highly critical of Bojji, she treasures him just as much as her birth son, often spending much energy to heal any injuries he sustains. She allows Bojji to go on his journey with Domas and Hokuro, setting their destination to be her parents' home.
- Domas (ドーマス, Dōmasu)
- Voiced by: Takuya Eguchi (Japanese); A. J. Locascio (English)
- The greatest swordsmaster in the Kingdom of Bosse, whose sword style reflects King Bosse's strength. He was assigned to be Bojji's tutor and while he treasures the prince very dearly, decided that he would never have power equivalent to his father and gave up on him. In an attempt to reaffirm his loyalty to a single lord, he pledges allegiance to Daida and attempts to assassinate Bojji by pushing him into the Hole of the Underworld. Overcome with regret, he cuts off his right hand later and rescues Hokuro from execution, intending to train him to become stronger.
- Bebin (ベビン)
- Voiced by: Yōji Ueda (Japanese); Christopher Wehkamp (English)
- Daida's teacher who cares very deeply for his lord and has helped keep the Magic Mirror's deadly influence at bay. He wields a curved dagger, shuriken and is a snake tamer. Under Daida's orders, he tried to assassinate Apeas but was supposedly killed by the latter and sank through the ground, leaving his whereabouts unknown. He sends Kage to accompany Bojji and help him get stronger.
- Apeas (アピス, Apisu)
- Voiced by: Hiroki Yasumoto (Japanese); Luis Bermudez (English)
- An expressionless commander dubbed "Spear of the King" who is heavily loyal to King Bosse. Once a cowardly man, he trained with monsters under the supervision of Miranjo and earned his current title. He worked with the Magic Mirror to transfer Bosse's consciousness to Daida's body.
- Dorshe (ドルーシ, Dorūshi)
- Voiced by: Hinata Tadokoro (Japanese); Brent Mukai (English)
- A large man dubbed "Shield of the Queen" who guards Hiling.
- Hokuro (ホクロ)
- Voiced by: Daiki Yamashita (Japanese); Bryce Papenbrook (English)
- A low-ranking knight who deeply cares for Bojji after the latter comforted him upon his mother's death. He was ordered to accompany Bojji on his journey and look after his personal care, being the only knight that knew sign language. After Domas' betrayal, his pride as a knight and loyalty to Bojji compel him to return to the kingdom, risking his life to inform Hiling of the news. He is rescued by Domas just before his execution and undergoes training to become stronger.
- Bosse (ボッス, Bossu)
- Voiced by: Kenta Miyake
- The former king and father of Bojji and Daida. He was a giant who yearned to be the strongest man in the world and made a deal with a demon, choosing to steal power from his very own son. Feeling remorseful later, Bosse chose to become king and establish a country to ensure Bojji had everything he ever wanted in life. He is subsequently reincarnated in Daida's body.
- Shiina (シーナ, Shīna)
- Voiced by: Takako Honda (Japanese); Laila Berzins (English)
- Magic Mirror (魔法の鏡役, Mahō no Kagami)
- Voiced by: Maaya Sakamoto
- A mysterious mirror who advises Daida on his actions. Sealed within is actually the spirit of a woman named Miranjo, whose body is encased in ice within the palace's basement alongside various other deadly monsters. Miranjo has two masked guards who serve her and was previously involved in Apeas' training to become a high-ranking official. She describes herself as "someone who shared the joys and sorrows of ", later creating an elixir for Daida to become a vessel for reincarnation.
- Desha (デスハー, Desuhā)
- Voiced by: Yoshimitsu Shimoyama
- The king of the Underworld and commander of the Order of the Underworld – the most powerful legion of soldiers that slaughter demons and prevent them from wrecking havoc. He has a complex about his face and wide mouth and dislikes his younger brother Despa.
- Despa (デスパー, Desupā)
- Voiced by: Takahiro Sakurai
- The brother of the king of the Underworld. Unlike his older brother Despa is much weaker, vainer and money-minded. He takes Bojji and Kage into his care and promises to train Bojji up to become stronger.
- Ōken (オウケン)
- Voiced by: Kōji Yusa
Media
Manga
Ranking of Kings is written and illustrated by Sōsuke Tōka. It has been serialized online via Echoes' user-submitted Manga Hack website since May 2017 and has been collected in twelve tankōbon volumes by Enterbrain as of December 10, 2021.
| No. | Release date | ISBN |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | February 12, 2019 | 978-4-04-735517-0 |
| 2 | February 12, 2019 | 978-4-04-735518-7 |
| 3 | April 12, 2019 | 978-4-04-735599-6 |
| 4 | June 12, 2019 | 978-4-04-735684-9 |
| 5 | August 10, 2019 | 978-4-04-735719-8 |
| 6 | December 12, 2019 | 978-4-04-735807-2 |
| 7 | April 11, 2020 | 978-4-04-735854-6 |
| 8 | August 12, 2020 | 978-4-04-736228-4 |
| 9 | December 11, 2020 | 978-4-04-736458-5 |
| 10 | April 12, 2021 | 978-4-04-736602-2 |
| 11 | August 12, 2021 | 978-4-04-736743-2 |
| 12 | December 10, 2021 | 978-4-04-736868-2 |
Anime
The anime television series adaptation is produced by Wit Studio and premiered on October 15, 2021 on Fuji TV's Noitamina block. The series is directed by Yōsuke Hatta, with Taku Kishimoto supervising the series' scripts, Atsuko Nozaki designing the characters, and MAYUKO composing the series' music. King Gnu performed the first opening theme "BOY", while Yama performed the first ending theme "Oz." Vaundy performed the second opening theme "Hadaka no Yūsha" (Naked Hero), while Milet performed the second ending theme "Flare." Funimation licensed the series for streaming outside of Asia. Medialink licensed the series in Southeast Asia and will stream it exclusively on iQIYI. The Tokyo Federation for the Deaf supervises the sign language depicted in the show. Funimation announced an English dub version of the show.
Episode list
| No. | Title | Directed by | Written by | Storyboarded by | Original release date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | "The Prince's New Clothes" Transliteration: "Hadaka no Ōji" (Japanese: 裸の王子) | Yōsuke Hatta | Taku Kishimoto | Yōsuke Hatta | October 15, 2021 (2021-10-15) |
| 2 | "The Prince and Kage" Transliteration: "Ōji to Kage" (Japanese: 王子とカゲ) | Makoto Fuchigami | Taku Kishimoto | Yōsuke Hatta | October 22, 2021 (2021-10-22) |
| 3 | "The New King" Transliteration: "Atarashii Kokuō" (Japanese: 新しい国王) | Kazuaki Imai | Taku Kishimoto | Kazuaki Imai | October 29, 2021 (2021-10-29) |
| 4 | "His First Journey" Transliteration: "Hajimete no Tabi" (Japanese: 初めての旅) | Makoto Fuchigami | Taku Kishimoto | Makoto Fuchigami | November 5, 2021 (2021-11-05) |
| 5 | "Intertwining Plots" Transliteration: "Karamiau Inbō" (Japanese: からみあう陰謀) | Masahiro Okamura | Taku Kishimoto | Shinobu Tagashira | November 12, 2021 (2021-11-12) |
| 6 | "The King of the Underworld" Transliteration: "Meifu no Ō" (Japanese: 冥府の王) | Hitomi Ezoe | Taku Kishimoto | Shintarō Nakazawa | November 19, 2021 (2021-11-19) |
| 7 | "The Prince's Apprenticeship" Transliteration: "Ōji no Deshiiri" (Japanese: 王子の弟子入り) | Shōta Goshozono | Taku Kishimoto | Shōta Goshozono | November 26, 2021 (2021-11-26) |
| 8 | "The Sacrifice of Dreams" Transliteration: "Yume no Ikenie" (Japanese: 夢のいけにえ) | Yumi Kamakura | Taku Kishimoto | Makoto Fuchigami | December 3, 2021 (2021-12-03) |
| 9 | "The Queen and the Shield" Transliteration: "Ōhi to Tate" (Japanese: 王妃と盾) | Arifumi Imai | Taku Kishimoto | Arifumi Imai | December 10, 2021 (2021-12-10) |
| 10 | "The Prince's Sword" Transliteration: "Ōji no Ken" (Japanese: 王子の剣) | Mai Teshima | Taku Kishimoto | Mai Teshima | December 17, 2021 (2021-12-17) |
| 11 | "Older and Younger Brothers" Transliteration: "Ani to Otōto" (Japanese: 兄と弟) | Ryōta Aikei | Taku Kishimoto | Ryōta Aikei | December 24, 2021 (2021-12-24) |
| 12 | "The Footsteps of War" Transliteration: "Tatakai no Ashioto" (Japanese: 戦いの足音) | Makoto Fuchigami | Taku Kishimoto | Shinsaku Sasaki | January 7, 2022 (2022-01-07) |
| 13 | "The Kingdom in Turmoil" Transliteration: "Ōkoku no Midare" (Japanese: 王国の乱れ) | Chihiro Kumano Atsushi Nakagawa | Taku Kishimoto | Masayuki Miyaji | January 14, 2022 (2022-01-14) |
Reception
Manga
Ranking of Kings ranked at the 6th place on the Tsutaya Comic Awards 2019. The 2020 edition of Takarajimasha's Kono Manga ga Sugoi!, which surveys professionals in the manga and publishing industry, named Ranking of Kings the seventh best manga series for male readers. As of November 2021, the manga had 1.5 million copies in circulation.
Anime
In China, the anime received acclaim from viewers for its heartwarming story. The show received nearly 48 million views on Bilibili with only 4 episodes available.
Notes
- Chief Unit Director (チーフ演出)
- Fuji TV list the series premiere at 24:55 on October 14, 2021, which is effectively 12:55 a.m. JST on October 15.
- This episode aired at 1:28 a.m. JST, 33 minutes after the original air time on Fuji TV.
- ^ This episode aired at 1:05 a.m. JST, 10 minutes after the original air time on Fuji TV.
- This episode aired at 1:30 a.m. JST, 35 minutes after the original air time on Fuji TV.
- This episode aired at 1:15 a.m. JST, 20 minutes after the original air time on Fuji TV.
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External links
- Manga official website (in Japanese)
- Anime official website (in Japanese)
- Ranking of Kings (manga) at Anime News Network's encyclopedia
- Manga series
- 2017 manga
- 2021 anime television series debuts
- 2021 anime television series
- Anime series based on manga
- Aniplex
- Comedy anime and manga
- Coming-of-age anime and manga
- Enterbrain manga
- Funimation
- Fantasy anime and manga
- Japanese webcomics
- Kadokawa Dwango franchises
- Literature about deaf people
- Medialink
- Noitamina
- Seinen manga
- Television shows about deaf people
- Webcomics in print
- Wit Studio