Weekly reviews, discussions, episode summaries, and theories surrounding Wit Studio’s fall 2021 anime adaptation of Ranking of Kings, or Ousama Ranking.
Ranking of Kings is based on an ongoing fantasy manga series written and illustrated by Sōsuke Tōka. Ranking of Kings can be streamed on Crunchyroll.
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The King and The Sun – Ousama Ranking Ep 23 Review
Relinquishing the crown back to his younger brother Daida, Bojji decides to set out with Kage on another adventure. Bojji will instead create his own Kingdom.
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The Unexpected Proposal – Ousama Ranking Ep 22 Review
Something terrible happens after King Desha accepts the first place ranking. Meanwhile after regaining his body, Daida unexpectedly commits to marrying Miranjo.
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Promises and the King – Ousama Ranking Ep 21 Review
After the dust settles, we find out Miranjo’s true motivations for disrupting the Kingdom of Bosse. This is a review and discussion for Ousama Ranking Ep 21.
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Can We Trust King Bosse? – Ousama Ranking Ep 20 Review
King Bosse turns Ouken into a baseball, and Miranjo outmaneuvers the ass-beating of a lifetime from Queen Sheena. This is a review for Ousama Ranking Ep 20.
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The Last Bastion – Ousama Ranking Ep 19 Review
As Ouken murders Despa, Kage, and Bojji, the Four Knights of Bosse’s Kingdom face off against the immortal beast. This is a review for Ousama Ranking Ep 19.
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Battle of the Gods – Ousama Ranking Ep 18 Review
The conflict between the Houma and Gyakuza Kingdoms illustrate why the savage can never be civilized. This is a review and discussion for Ousama Ranking Ep 18.
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The Curse of Immortality – Ousama Ranking Ep 17 Review
As the Underworld brother’s full parentage is revealed, our story’s characters converge at the crossroads. This is a review for Ousama Ranking Episode 17.
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Bojji Has Become Strong – Ousama Ranking Ep 16 Review
Bojji unleashes a new power in the underworld – shocking Hokuro and Domas. This is a review and discussion for Ousama Ranking Episode 16.
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King Desha the Troll – Ousama Ranking Ep 15 Review
As Domas faces off against The Order of the Underworld forces, Bojji arrives on the scene. This is a review and discussion for Ousama Ranking Episode 15.
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Bojji no Jutsu – Ousama Ranking Ep 14 Review
Bojji and Hiling finally make up, while the Knights of the Underworld clean up Ouken’s mess. This is a review and discussion for Ousama Ranking Episode 14.
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This Was Truly Intense – Ousama Ranking Ep 13 Review
As Hiling and Dorshe are attacked in the kingdom courtyard, they receive help from an unlikely ally. This is a review and discussion for Ousama Ranking Episode 13.
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Many Paths Are Intertwined –Ousama Ranking Ep 12 Review
As our characters converge in the Kingdom of Bosse, rich backstories fill unanswered questions. This is a review and discussion for Ousama Ranking Episode 12.
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Older and Younger Brothers –Ousama Ranking Ep 11 Review
Just as Bojji and Kage venture home, multiple coup d’etat rise against the Kingdom of Bosse. This is a review and discussion for Ousama Ranking Episode 11.
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Master of the Underworld – Ousama Ranking Ep 10 Review
As Bojji finishes his Underworld training, conspiracy blossoms in his kingdom. This is a review and discussion for Ousama Ranking Episode 10.
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The Puppet and The King – Ousama Ranking Ep 9 Review
As Daida’s voice is finally heard, Queen Hiling is promptly whisked away for her own safety. This is a review and discussion for Ousama Ranking Episode 9.
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Ulterior Motives At Play – Ousama Ranking Ep 8 Review
As King Bosse makes moves, Miranjo plots to remove those she perceives to be standing in his way. This is a review and discussion for Ousama Ranking Episode 8.
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Strength in Small Victories – Ousama Ranking Ep 7 Review
While Bojji masters a new strength in the underworld, Daida completely loses control of his body. This is a review and discussion for Ousama Ranking Episode 7.
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Medieval Smoothies With Daida – Ousama Ranking Ep 5 & 6 Review
While Bojji trains in the underworld, Daida decides to venture beneath the castle and make a smoothie… This is a review for Ousama Ranking Episode 5 & 6.
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Journey to Experience Death – Ousama Ranking Ep 3 & 4 Review
As Prince Bojji journeys to find himself, King Daida seems to lose his sanity back at home. Domas commits the ultimate betrayal by attempting to kill Bojji.
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Precious Prince in a Treacherous World – Ousama Ranking Ep 1 & 2 Review
In a treacherous kingdom straight out of an enchanted fairytale, can Prince Bojji find his way to the throne? Or will his brother Daida cripple him first?
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