TV-Series
Description
"Ranking of Kings" centers on Bojji, a young, deaf, and seemingly weak prince of the Kingdom of Bosse. Despite his physical limitations and being underestimated by his subjects, Bojji aspires to become a great king like his father, King Bosse, a towering and powerful ruler. The kingdom operates under a ranking system that evaluates the strength and capabilities of its rulers, and Bojji’s perceived inadequacies place him at a disadvantage. His journey begins when he befriends Kage, a shadowy, exiled assassin from a nearly extinct clan. Kage becomes Bojji’s loyal companion and interpreter, helping him navigate a world that often dismisses him.

The narrative explores themes of resilience, friendship, and the complexities of power. Bojji’s determination to prove himself is tested as he uncovers hidden truths about his family and kingdom. King Bosse, though revered, harbors a dark secret tied to his immense strength, which involves a pact with a demon. This revelation intertwines with the ambitions of Queen Hiling, Bojji’s stepmother, who initially appears cold and calculating but gradually reveals her own struggles and motivations. Her actions are driven by a desire to protect her biological son, Daida, who is next in line for the throne.

As Bojji and Kage embark on their journey, they encounter a diverse cast of characters, each with their own agendas and moral ambiguities. The story delves into the consequences of power, the weight of legacy, and the importance of empathy and understanding. Bojji’s growth is marked by his ability to inspire those around him, challenging societal expectations and redefining what it means to be strong. The series balances moments of heartfelt emotion with intense action and political intrigue, creating a layered narrative that resonates with themes of perseverance and self-discovery.
Information
Ranking of Kings
王様ランキング
Type: TV-Series
Date: 10/14/2021
Categories
Genre
ActionDramaComedy
Settings
Fantasy
Tags
PsychologicallyHeavenly BeingsMonster
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Episodes
Staffel 1
1The Prince`s New Clothes
2The Prince and Kage
3The New King
4His First Journey
5Intertwining Plots
6The King of the Underworld
7The Prince`s Apprenticeship
8The Sacrifice of Dreams
9The Queen and the Shield
10The Prince`s Sword
11Older and Younger Brothers
12The Footsteps of War
13The Kingdom in Turmoil
14The Return of the Prince
15The Order of the Underworld
16Royal Majesty
17The Curse of Immortality
18Battle with the Gods
19The Last Bastion
20Immortal vs. Invincible
21The Swordsmanship of a King
22A Promise to the Demon
23The King and the Sun
Cast
Comment(s)
Staff
  • Director
    Yōsuke Hatta
  • Script
    Tomomi Kawaguchi
    Fūka Ishii
  • Episode Director
    Masahiro Okamura
    Makoto Fuchigami
    Yumi Kamakura
    Tomoko Hiramuki
    Kazuaki Imai
    Atsushi Nakagawa
    Sejoon Kim
    Arifumi Imai
    Mitsutoshi Satō
    Yōsuke Hatta
    Mai Teshima
    Hitomi Ezoe
    Shōta Goshozono
    Ryota Aikei
    Chihiro Kumano
  • Music
    MAYUKO
  • Character Design
    Atsuko Nozaki
  • Chief Animation Director
    Atsuko Nozaki
    Masaki Kawake
    Tomoyo Kamoi
    Yū Kawauchi
  • Sound Director
    Yasunori Ebina
  • Key Animation Director
    Atsuko Nozaki
    Mika Saitō
    Hideyuki Arao
    Kaoru Maehara
    Chisa Shibata
    Yuri Naminoue
    Kumiko Nakata
    Mai Teshima
    Natsuki Shimabukuro
    Yosuke Yajima
    Yoko Kuji
    Shinobu Ikakko
    Ayaka Uwaseki
    Su Min Oh
    Ayaka Ōfusa
  • Producer
    Megumi Inoue
    Maiko Okada
    Kenta Yamada
    Kazuki Ōshima
  • Series Composition
  • Storyboard
    Atsushi Takahashi
    Shinsaku Sasaki
    Hiroaki Shimura
    Shinobu Tagashira
    Makoto Fuchigami
    Yumi Kamakura
    Kazuaki Imai
    Masayuki Miyaji
    Sejoon Kim
    Arifumi Imai
    Shingo Yamashita
    Shintarō Nakazawa
    Yōko Kanamori
    Yōsuke Hatta
    Mai Teshima
    Yoshiki Kitai
    Shōta Goshozono
    Ryota Aikei
  • Unit Director
    Shingo Yamashita
    Yōsuke Hatta
  • Original creator
  • Art Director
    Yūji Kaneko
  • Animation Director
    Masaaki Sakurai
    Yūko Yamamoto
    Hirofumi Masuda
    Wakako Yoshida
    Tatsuo Kamiuto
    Masaru Ōshiro
    Tomoyuki Kitamura
    Atsuko Nozaki
    Mika Saitō
    Hideyuki Arao
    Mariko Ishikawa
    Yukiko Watabe
    Kaoru Maehara
    Yoshihiro Maeda
    Sejoon Kim
    Ayumi Abe
    Arifumi Imai
    Yuri Naminoue
    Hisako Shimozuma
    Shunryō Yamamura
    Shin'ya Kitamura
    Nozomu Fujii
    Hisae Ikezu
    Nao Takano
    Mai Ogawa
    Aya Nishimura
    SNIPES
    Satoshi Nagura
    Kanako Yoshida
    Osamu Murata
    Kumiko Nakata
    Ai Watanabe
    Masaki Kawake
    Natsumi Yamashita
    Kenichi Fujisawa
    Natsuki Shimabukuro
    Shin Ogasawara
    Shunsuke Aoki
    Rena Hiura
    Tomoyo Kamoi
    Takeshi Maenami
    Itsuki Tsuchigami
    Kōki Fujimoto
    Shōta Goshozono
    Yi Wan
    Spike
    Ayaka Uwaseki
    Takeshi Noda
    Su Min Oh
    Yong Jiang
    Yao Wu
    Claire Launay
    Yuki Togashi
    Xin Yuan Guo
    Shilin Wang
    Zhao Wei Weng
    Chae Eun Kim
    Rui Yang
    Tuan Tang
    Ayaka Ōfusa
    Yū Kawauchi
  • Director of Photography
    Shingo Yamashita
    Noriyuki Ueda
    Kazuto Izumita
  • Executive producer
    Atsuhiro Iwakami
    Masayuki Aoyagi
    Jōji Wada
    Yukio Haruyama
    Kyōichi Takeda
    Yasushi Kuwata
Production
  • Production
    Kadokawa
    Wit Studio
    Aniplex
    Fuji Television Network
    Bandai Spirits
    Dentsu Inc.
  • Animation Production
    Wit Studio
Relations
Anime overview
Music
Opening
“BOY”
“Hadaka no Yuusha”
Ending
“Oz.”
“Flare”