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Ranking of Kings (王様ランキング, Ōsama Rankingu) is a Japanese manga series 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 seventeen tankōbon volumes by Enterbrain. The story follows the adventures of a little prince named Bojji, who was born deaf and tiny in size, and his friend Kage, a survivor of a wiped-out assassin clan, who understands Bojji’s words despite him being unable to speak.

An anime television series adaptation produced by Wit Studio aired from October 2021 to March 2022 on Fuji TV‘s Noitamina programming block. The spin-off series Ranking of Kings: The Treasure Chest of Courage aired from April to June 2023.

An anime film adaptation has been announced.

Synopsis

Setting

The title of the series refers to a same-named system by which a committee, acting in absentia for a race of powerful magical beings known as ‘Gods’, ranks the power and prosperity of the mortal world’s many kings. The king that is bequeathed the number one ranking is entitled to a boon from the ‘Divine Treasure Vault’, a fabled stronghold brimming with untold riches and holy artifacts. While not all kings seek this power in earnest, the existence of the ranking and the ambitions of those who strive to sit atop it form the driving force of the narrative.

Plot

The story is about a little prince named Bojji who is deaf but above all naive, because despite 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 unable to speak due to his disability. The story follows the pair as they navigate the world and all of its adventures and darkness.

The inciting incident of the series’ first arc is the death of Bojji’s father, King Bosse, a legendary giant warrior who, in his prime, was widely renowned as the strongest man in the world. While Bojji’s right to succession is affirmed by Bosse on his deathbed, there are those among the royal court that believe that Bojji’s physical shortcomings make him unfit to rule and that his arrogant (but physically capable) younger half-brother, Prince Daida, is more suited for ascension. Chief among these dissenters is Bosse’s widow and Daida’s mother, Queen Hilling, who calls for a vote to circumvent Bosse’s will and forgo Bojji’s right to succession. The vote is passed and Daida is placed upon the throne.

Having been denied his birthright, Bojji requests he be allowed to undertake a journey so that he may gain experience and grow stronger. Hilling, who once had great affection for Bojji and regarded him as her own son, begrudgingly acquiesces. Unbeknownst to both of them, Daida, under the influence of an enigmatic figure, has set in motion a sinister plot to consolidate his power and achieve the position of number one in the Ranking of Kings.

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. His name is a wordplay on the Japanese word “bocchi” which means someone that does not have any friends.
Kage (カゲ): Voiced by: Ayumu Murase (Japanese); SungWon Cho, Emi Lo (young) (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. “Kage” in Japanese means “shadow”.
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, who 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. Her name is from the English word “Healing”
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. He originally served King Bosse as ‘King’s Spear’, but was later reassigned to guard the new queen, Hiling. Initially, he was upset by the decision but later was given the opportunity to decide whether or not Hiling was worth his protection, answering in the affirmative.
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 (Japanese); Cris George (English); 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. His name is from the English word “Boss”.
Shiina (シーナ, Shīna): Voiced by: Takako Honda (Japanese); Laila Berzins (English); Bosse’s first wife and subsequent First Queen of the Bosse Kingdom, and Bojji’s birth mother. She was executed by Miranjo when Bojji was young.
Miranjo/Magic mirror (魔法の鏡役, Mahō no Kagami): Voiced by: Maaya Sakamoto (Japanese); Brianna Roberts (English); 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 [King Bosse]”, later creating an elixir for Daida to become a vessel for reincarnation. Was later revealed to be the childhood friend of the devil but had an unwilling hand in what it became today. She is then devoured by the devil but is saved and forgiven by Daida after the latter learned the truth of her life
Desha (デスハー, Desuhā): Voiced by: Yoshimitsu Shimoyama (Japanese); Gabe Kunda (English); 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 due to his good looks. However, it does not stop both of them working together in some situations.
Ōken (オウケン): Voiced by: Kōji Yusa (Japanese); Shawn Gann (English); The younger brother of Desha and Despa and former commander of the Order of the Underworld. He once was a kind-hearted prince who swore to found an order of knights that shared his values. He also holds the title of ‘Sword King of The Underworld’ due to his master skills in swordsmanship. After unwillingly receiving true immortality, an ability that also slowly consumed his humanity, he became a remorseless monster that inflicts pain on his victims.; Due to his madness, both of his brothers have no choice other than to imprison him in the Underworld, where he remained until freed by Miranjo to conquer the Bosse Kingdom.
Despa (デスパー, Desupā): Voiced by: Takahiro Sakurai (Japanese); Christopher R. Sabat (English); The middle brother of the king of the Underworld and Ōken. 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 (for a price).
Devil: An unknown creature that came out of Bosse’s mouth after the king’s death. He is known to grant wishes at a certain price and does so at the detriment of others. Originally a kind, childlike entity who befriended Miranjo, he became a monstrous, sadistic and nearly immortal creature. It is said from an old prophecy that Bojji is fated to kill the Devil, but given the presence of others, it is not known if this devil is the devil that was mentioned

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 20, 2017 and has been collected in seventeen tankōbon volumes by Enterbrain as of August 12, 2023. The series is published in English digitally by BookLive on BookWalker. In April 2023, it was announced that the manga has gone on hiatus.

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
13	April 12, 2022	978-4-04-737007-4
14	August 12, 2022	978-4-04-737154-5
15	December 12, 2022	978-4-04-737284-9
16	April 12, 2023	978-4-04-737446-1
17	August 12, 2023	978-4-04-737598-7

Anime

The anime television series adaptation is produced by Wit Studio and aired from October 15, 2021, to March 25, 2022, 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 streamed it on iQIYI and Netflix. The Tokyo Federation for the Deaf supervises the sign language depicted in the show. Funimation announced an English dub version of the show.

In August 2022, a spin-off series, titled Ranking of Kings: The Treasure Chest of Courage (王様ランキング勇気の宝箱, Ōsama Ranking: Yūki no Takarabako), was announced. The cast and staff from the anime series returned for the series, which features a story that was not in the original anime. It aired from April 14 to June 16, 2023, on Fuji TV’s Noitamina block. People 1 performed the opening theme “Gold”, while Aimer performed the ending theme “Atemonaku” (Aimlessly). Crunchyroll licensed the series, and is streaming it along with an English dub.

Film

An anime film adaptation was announced on June 22, 2023.

Episodes

Main series (2021–22)

No.	Title	Directed by	Written by	Storyboard by	Original air date
1	“The Prince’s New Clothes” Transcription: “Hadaka no Ōji” (Japanese: 裸の王子)	Yōsuke Hatta	Taku Kishimoto	Yōsuke Hatta	October 15, 2021
2	“The Prince and Kage” Transcription: “Ōji to Kage” (Japanese: 王子とカゲ)	Makoto Fuchigami	Taku Kishimoto	Yōsuke Hatta	October 22, 2021
3	“The New King” Transcription: “Atarashii Kokuō” (Japanese: 新しい国王)	Kazuaki Imai	Taku Kishimoto	Kazuaki Imai	October 29, 2021
4	“His First Journey” Transcription: “Hajimete no Tabi” (Japanese: 初めての旅)	Makoto Fuchigami	Taku Kishimoto	Makoto Fuchigami	November 5, 2021
5	“Intertwining Plots” Transcription: “Karamiau Inbō” (Japanese: からみあう陰謀)	Masahiro Okamura	Taku Kishimoto	Shinobu Tagashira	November 12, 2021
6	“The King of the Underworld” Transcription: “Meifu no Ō” (Japanese: 冥府の王)	Hitomi Ezoe	Taku Kishimoto	Shintarō Nakazawa	November 19, 2021
7	“The Prince’s Apprenticeship” Transcription: “Ōji no Deshiiri” (Japanese: 王子の弟子入り)	Shōta Goshozono	Taku Kishimoto	Shōta Goshozono	November 26, 2021
8	“The Sacrifice of Dreams” Transcription: “Yume no Ikenie” (Japanese: 夢のいけにえ)	Yumi Kamakura	Taku Kishimoto	Makoto Fuchigami	December 3, 2021
9	“The Queen and the Shield” Transcription: “Ōhi to Tate” (Japanese: 王妃と盾)	Arifumi Imai	Taku Kishimoto	Arifumi Imai	December 10, 2021
10	“The Prince’s Sword” Transcription: “Ōji no Ken” (Japanese: 王子の剣)	Mai Teshima	Taku Kishimoto	Mai Teshima	December 17, 2021
11	“Older and Younger Brothers” Transcription: “Ani to Otōto” (Japanese: 兄と弟)	Ryōta Aikei	Taku Kishimoto	Ryōta Aikei	December 24, 2021
12	“The Footsteps of War” Transcription: “Tatakai no Ashioto” (Japanese: 戦いの足音)	Makoto Fuchigami	Taku Kishimoto	Shinsaku Sasaki	January 7, 2022
13	“The Kingdom in Turmoil” Transcription: “Ōkoku no Midare” (Japanese: 王国の乱れ)	Chihiro Kumano & Atsushi Nakagawa	Taku Kishimoto	Masayuki Miyaji	January 14, 2022
14	“The Return of the Prince” Transcription: “Ōji no Kikan” (Japanese: 王子の帰還)	Yumi Kamakura	Taku Kishimoto	Yumi Kamakura	January 21, 2022
15	“The Order of the Underworld” Transcription: “Meifu Kishidan” (Japanese: 冥府騎士団)	Hitomi Ezoe	Tomomi Kawaguchi	Shinsaku Sasaki	January 28, 2022
16	“Royal Majesty” Transcription: “Ō no Igen” (Japanese: 王の威厳)	Mai Teshima	Tomomi Kawaguchi	Yoshiki Kitai, Yōko Kanemori & Mai Teshima	February 4, 2022
17	“The Curse of Immortality” Transcription: “Fushi no Noroi” (Japanese: 不死の呪い)	Tomoko Hiramuki, Mitsutoshi Satō & Atsushi Nakagawa	Fūka Ishii	Hiroaki Shimura	February 11, 2022
18	“Battle with the Gods” Transcription: “Kamigami to no Arasoi” (Japanese: 神々との争い)	Makoto Fuchigami, Mitsutoshi Satō & Hitomi Ezoe	Fūka Ishii	Shintarō Nakazawa	February 18, 2022
19	“The Last Bastion” Transcription: “Saigo no Toride” (Japanese: 最後の砦)	Arifumi Imai	Taku Kishimoto	Atsushi Takahashi	February 25, 2022
20	“Immortal vs. Invincible” Transcription: ““Fujimi” tai ”Muteki”” (Japanese: “不死身” 対 ”無敵”)	Yumi Kamakura	Taku Kishimoto	Yumi Kamakura	March 4, 2022
21	“The Swordsmanship of a King” Transcription: “Ō no Ken” (Japanese: 王の剣)	Shōta Goshozono	Taku Kishimoto	Shōta Goshozono	March 11, 2022
22	“A Promise to the Demon” Transcription: “Majin to no Yakusoku” (Japanese: 魔神との約束)	Hitomi Ezoe	Taku Kishimoto	Yoshiki Kitai	March 18, 2022
23	“The King and the Sun” Transcription: “Ōsama to Taiyō” (Japanese: 王様と太陽)	Se Jun Kim & Yōsuke Hatta	Taku Kishimoto	Se Jun Kim & Yōsuke Hatta	March 25, 2022

The Treasure Chest of Courage (2023)

No.	Title	Directed by	Written by	Storyboard by	Original air date
1	“Kage’s Errand” Transcription: “Kage no Ōtsukai” (Japanese: カゲのおつかい)	Makoto Fuchigami	Tomomi Kawaguchi	Makoto Fuchigami	April 14, 2023
1	“The Prince and Money” Transcription: “Ōji to Okane” (Japanese: 王子とお金)	Makoto Fuchigami	Tomomi Kawaguchi	Makoto Fuchigami	April 14, 2023
2	“Beasts of the Wilderness” Transcription: “Arano no Shishi” (Japanese: 荒野の獣)	Yoshitane Hosogawa	Fūka Ishii	Atsushi Takahashi	April 21, 2023
2	“A Mysterious Desert” Transcription: “Fushigina Sabaku” (Japanese: ふしぎな砂漠)	Tomoko Hiramuki	Fūka Ishii	Atsushi Takahashi	April 21, 2023
3	“Hiling’s Old Friend” Transcription: “Hiringu no Kyūyū” (Japanese: ヒリングの旧友)	Makoto Fuchigami	Tomomi Kawaguchi	Shinsaku Sasaki	April 28, 2023
3	“Daida and Magic” Transcription: “Daida to Mahō” (Japanese: ダイダと魔法)	Atsuko Nozaki	Tomomi Kawaguchi	Atsuko Nozaki	April 28, 2023
4	“Immortality and the Three Brothers” Transcription: “Fushi to Sankyōdai” (Japanese: 不死と三兄弟)	Yōsuke Hatta	Fūka Ishii	Yōsuke Hatta	May 5, 2023
5	“The Laws of the Underworld” Transcription: “Meifu no Okite” (Japanese: 冥府の掟)	Tagashira Shinobu	Fūka Ishii	Tagashira Shinobu	May 12, 2023
	“A White Horse in Love” Transcription: “Koisuru Hakuba” (Japanese: 恋する白馬)
	“The Gentle Soldier, Hokuro” Transcription: “Yasashiki Heishi Hokuro” (Japanese: 優しき兵士ホクロ)
6	“Bojji the King” Transcription: “Oni natta Bojji” (Japanese: 王になったボッジ)	Yoshiyuki Kaneko	Tomomi Kawaguchi	Yoshiyuki Kaneko	May 19, 2023
6	“The Melancholy of King Daida” Transcription: “Daida O no Yūutsu” (Japanese: ダイダ王の憂鬱)	Yoshiyuki Kaneko	Tomomi Kawaguchi	Yoshiyuki Kaneko	May 19, 2023
7	“The Snake Charmer with the Crooked Smile” Transcription: “Susukira Warai no Hebizukai” (Japanese: 薄ら笑いの蛇使い)	Yoshimichi Kameda	Tomomi Kawaguchi	Atsushi Takahashi	May 26, 2023
7	“The Big Four’s Banquet” Transcription: “Shitennō no Utage” (Japanese: 四天王の宴)	Yoshimichi Kameda	Tomomi Kawaguchi	Yoshimichi Kameda	May 26, 2023
8	“Kage’s Yearning” Transcription: “Kage no Akogare” (Japanese: カゲのあこがれ)	Makoto Fuchigami & Yoshitane Hosogawa	Fūka Ishii	Hikaru Saito	June 2, 2023
8	“A Great Mother” Transcription: “Idaina Haha” (Japanese: 偉大な母)	Kaga Ryouya	Fūka Ishii	Kaga Ryouya	June 2, 2023
9	“Miranjo and the Demon” Transcription: “Miranjo to Majin” (Japanese: ミランジョと魔神)	Akino Fukuji	Fūka Ishii	Akino Fukuji	June 9, 2023
9	“The Prince and His Treasures” Transcription: “Oji to Hōmotsu” (Japanese: 王子と宝物)	Makoto Fuchigami & Yoshitane Hosogawa	Fūka Ishii	Makoto Fuchigami	June 9, 2023
10	“Return of the Sword King” Transcription: “Kenō no Fukkatsu” (Japanese: 剣王の復活)	Yōsuke Hatta	Taku Kishimoto	Yōsuke Hatta	June 16, 2023

Reception

Manga

By December 2021, the manga had over 1.5 million copies in circulation.

Ranking of Kings ranked sixth place on the Tsutaya Comic Awards 2019. It ranked fifth on Manga Shimbun Taishō 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. The characters Bojji and Kage were nominated in the Best lead male actor and Best supporting male actor respectively, in the Magademy Award 2022. Ranking of Kings was nominated in the Youth Selections category at the 50th Angoulême International Comics Festival in 2023.

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.

Awards and nominations

Year	Award	Category	Nominee	Result
2022	6th Crunchyroll Anime Awards	Anime of the Year	Ranking of Kings	Nominated
		Best Boy	Bojji	Won
		Best Protagonist	Bojji	Nominated
		Best Character Design	Ranking of Kings	Nominated
		Best Fantasy	Ranking of Kings	Nominated
		Best VA Performance (FR)	Alexis Tomassian as Kage	Nominated
	Galaxy Awards	Monthly Galaxy Awards	Ranking of Kings	Won
	12th Newtype Anime Awards	Best Mascot Character	Kage	4th place
	IGN Awards	Best Anime Series	Ranking of Kings	Nominated
2023	7th Crunchyroll Anime Awards	Anime of the Year		Nominated
		Best Fantasy		Nominated
		Best Animation		Nominated
		Best Character Design	Atsuko Nozaki	Nominated
		Best Main Character	Bojji	Nominated
		Best Supporting Character	Kage	Nominated
		“Must Protect At All Costs” Character	Bojji	Nominated
		“Must Protect At All Costs” Character	Kage	Nominated
		Best Director	Yōsuke Hatta	Nominated
		Best Opening Sequence	“Hadaka no Yūsha” by Vaundy	Nominated
		Best VA Performance (English)	SungWon Cho as Kage	Nominated
		Best VA Performance (Arabic)	Adel Abo Hassoon as Kage	Nominated
		Best VA Performance (Castilian)	Marc Gómez as Daida	Nominated
		Best VA Performance (Castilian)	Mónica Padrós as Hiling	Nominated
		Best VA Performance (French)	Alexis Tomassian as Kage	Nominated
		Best VA Performance (French)	Brigitte Lecordier as Bojji	Won
		Best VA Performance (Italian)	Andrea Oldani as Daida	Nominated

Notes

^ Jump up to:^a ^b Chief Unit Director (チーフ演出)
^ Fuji TV listed the series premiere at 24:55 on October 14, 2021, which is effectively 12:55 a.m. JST on October 15.
^ Fuji TV listed the series premiere at 24:55 on April 13, 2023, which is effectively 12:55 a.m. JST on April 14.
^ This episode aired at 1:28 a.m. JST, 33 minutes after the original air time on Fuji TV.
^ Jump up to:^a ^b ^c ^d ^e ^f 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.
^ Jump up to:^a ^b ^c This episode aired at 1:15 a.m. JST, 20 minutes after the original air time on Fuji TV.
^ Jump up to:^a ^b ^c This episode aired at 1:00 a.m. JST, 5 minutes after the original air time on Fuji TV.
^ Jump up to:^a ^b This episode aired at 1:25 a.m. JST, 30 minutes after the original air time on Fuji TV.
^ Jump up to:^a ^b This episode aired at 1:10 a.m. JST, 15 minutes after the original air time on Fuji TV.
^ This episode aired at 1:55 a.m. JST, 1 hour after the original air time on Fuji TV.

王様ランキング (Ōsama Rankingu)
Ranking of Kings
First tankōbon volume cover, featuring Bojji (right) and Kage (left)
Genre	Coming-of-age Fantasy comedy
Manga
Written by	Sōsuke Tōka
Published by	Echoes Enterbrain
English publisher	^NA BookLive
Imprint	Beam Comix
Magazine	Manga Hack
Demographic	Shōnen
Original run	May 20, 2017 – present
Volumes	17 (List of volumes)
Anime television series
Directed by	Yōsuke Hatta Makoto Fuchigami
Produced by	Megumi Inoue Kazuki Oshima Maiko Okada
Written by	Taku Kishimoto
Music by	MAYUKO
Studio	Wit Studio
Licensed by	Crunchyroll ^SEA Medialink
Original network	Fuji TV (Noitamina)
Original run	October 15, 2021 – March 25, 2022
Episodes	23 (List of episodes)
Anime television series
Ranking of Kings: The Treasure Chest of Courage
Directed by	Yōsuke Hatta Makoto Fuchigam.
Written by	Taku Kishimoto
Music by	MAYUKO
Studio	Wit Studio
Licensed by	Crunchyroll
Original network	Fuji TV (Noitamina)
Original run	April 14, 2023 – June 16, 2023
Episodes	10 (19 segments) (List of episodes)
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