Ranking of Kings#Characters

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.

The story is about a little prince named Bojji who is deaf but above all naive, despite many criticisms from his people about his ascension 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 Hiling, 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. Hiling, 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.

;{{nihongo|Bojji|ボッジ}}

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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 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 portmanteau of two Japanese words "Bocchi" (lonely) and "Ōji" (prince).

;{{nihongo|Kage|カゲ}}

:{{voiced by|Ayumu Murase|SungWon Cho, Emi Lo (young)}}

: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".

;{{nihongo|Daida|ダイダ}}

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: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.

;{{nihongo|Hiling|ヒリング|Hiringu}}

:{{voiced by|Rina Satō|Luci Christian}}

: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"

;{{nihongo|Domas|ドーマス|Dōmasu}}

:{{voiced by|Takuya Eguchi|A.J. LoCascio}}

: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.

:His name derives from the Japanese pronunciation of the word "Sword Master".

;{{nihongo|Bebin|ベビン}}

:{{voiced by|Yōji Ueda|Christopher Wehkamp}}

: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.

;{{nihongo|Apeas|アピス|Apisu}}

:{{voiced by|Hiroki Yasumoto|Luis Bermudez{{cite tweet|number=1461050346155900928|url=https://twitter.com/LuisBermudezVO/status/1461050346155900928|user=LuisBermudezVO|title=Was going to hold off until episode 2 when I have *actual words to say*, but since @caitlinsvoice tagged me in her post, I'm ecstatic to say you can hear me as The Spear of The King, Apeas in #RankingOfKings! Easily my favorite show this season, SO HYPE for you all to hear it!!!|publisher=Twitter|date=November 17, 2021|access-date=March 27, 2022}}}}

: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.

:His name is an anagram of the Japanese pronunciation of the word "Spear".

;{{nihongo|Dorshe|ドルーシ|Dorūshi}}

:{{voiced by|Hinata Tadokoro|Brent Mukai}}

: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.

:His name is an anagram of the Japanese pronunciation of the word "Shield".

;{{nihongo|Hokuro|ホクロ}}

:{{voiced by|Daiki Yamashita|Bryce Papenbrook}}

: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.

:His name means "face mole" in Japanese.

;{{nihongo|Bosse|ボッス|Bossu}}

:{{voiced by|Kenta Miyake|Cris George}}

: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".

;{{nihongo|Shiina|シーナ|Shīna}}

:{{voiced by|Takako Honda|Laila Berzins}}

:Bosse's first wife and subsequent First Queen of the Bosse Kingdom, and Bojji's birth mother. She was killed by Miranjo when Bojji was young.

;{{nihongo|Miranjo/Magic Mirror|魔法の鏡役|Mahō no Kagami}}

:{{voiced by|Maaya Sakamoto|Brianna Roberts}}

: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

;{{nihongo|Desha|デスハー|Desuhā}}

:{{voiced by|Yoshimitsu Shimoyama|Gabe Kunda}}

: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.

:His name is an anagram of the name of god Hades from Greek mythology.

;{{nihongo|Ōken|オウケン}}

:{{voiced by|Kōji Yusa|Shawn Gann}}

: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.

:His name is an anagram of the Japanese word "Ken-ō" (means "Sword King").

;{{nihongo|Despa|デスパー|Desupā}}

:{{voiced by|Takahiro Sakurai|Christopher R. Sabat}}

: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.

Ranking of Kings is written and illustrated by {{ill|Sōsuke Tōka|ja|十日草輔}}. It has been serialized online via Echoes' user-submitted Manga Hack website since May 20, 2017, and has been collected in 19 {{Transliteration|ja|tankōbon}} volumes by Enterbrain as of June 12, 2025. In April 2023, it was announced that the manga would enter an hiatus.{{cite web|url=https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-04-06/ranking-of-kings-manga-goes-on-hiatus/.196850|title=Ranking of Kings Manga Goes on Hiatus|last=Mateo|first=Alex|date=April 6, 2023|website=Anime News Network|access-date=April 6, 2023}} Publication resumed in December 2024.{{cite web|url=https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2025-01-03/ranking-of-kings-manga-returns-from-21-month-hiatus/.219713|title=Ranking of Kings Manga Returns From 21-Month Hiatus|last=Loo|first=Egan|date=January 3, 2025|website=Anime News Network|access-date=January 3, 2025}}

The series is published in English digitally by BookLive on BookWalker.{{cite web|title=BookWalker Global Lists English Release of Ranking of Kings Manga by BookLive|url=https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-02-24/bookwalker-global-lists-english-release-of-ranking-of-kings-manga-by-booklive/.182957|website=Anime News Network|last=Mateo|first=Alex|date=February 24, 2022|access-date=February 24, 2022|archive-date=February 24, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220224232952/https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-02-24/bookwalker-global-lists-english-release-of-ranking-of-kings-manga-by-booklive/.182957|url-status=live}} In November 2023 BookLive released apologies from themselves and their translator, Dragon Digital Japan, for the use of "translations plagiarized from pirated copies in the English version of Ranking of Kings volumes 1 through 7".{{Cite web|url=https://www.booklive.co.jp/en/en_topics/17737|title=17737｜BookLive inc|date=November 6, 2023|website=www.booklive.co.jp}}

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The anime television series adaptation was produced by Wit Studio and aired from October 15, 2021, to March 25, 2022, on Fuji TV's Noitamina block.{{cite web|last=Loo|first=Egan|date=November 5, 2020|title=Wit Studio Animates Ōsama Ranking Fantasy Comedy for October TV Premiere on noitaminA|url=https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-11-05/wit-studio-animates-osama-ranking-fantasy-comedy-for-october-tv-premiere-on-noitamina/.166012|access-date=November 5, 2020|website=Anime News Network|archive-date=November 17, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211117233126/https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-11-05/wit-studio-animates-osama-ranking-fantasy-comedy-for-october-tv-premiere-on-noitamina/.166012|url-status=live}}{{cite web|last=Loo|first=Egan|date=September 10, 2021|title=Ranking of Kings Anime to Run for Half-Year Without Breaks|url=https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-09-10/ranking-of-kings-anime-to-run-for-half-year-without-breaks/.177237|access-date=September 10, 2021|website=Anime News Network|archive-date=November 17, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211117233231/https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-09-10/ranking-of-kings-anime-to-run-for-half-year-without-breaks/.177237|url-status=live}}{{efn|Fuji TV listed the series premiere at 24:55 on October 14, 2021, which is effectively 12:55 a.m. JST on October 15.}} The series was directed by Yōsuke Hatta, with Taku Kishimoto supervising the series' scripts, Atsuko Nozaki designing the characters, and MAYUKO composing the series' music.{{cite web|url=https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-04-07/osama-ranking-fantasy-anime-teaser-reveals-cast-staff/.171545|title=Ōsama Ranking Fantasy Anime's Teaser Reveals Cast, Staff|website=Anime News Network|first=Rafael Antonio|last=Pineda|date=April 7, 2021|access-date=April 7, 2021|archive-date=October 30, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211030112620/https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-04-07/osama-ranking-fantasy-anime-teaser-reveals-cast-staff/.171545|url-status=live}} For cour 1, King Gnu performed the opening theme "Boy", while Yama performed the ending theme "Oz".{{cite web|url=https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-08-12/ranking-of-kings-anime-1st-full-video-unveils-more-cast-opening-song-artists/.176178|title=Ranking of Kings Anime's 1st Full Video Unveils More Cast, Opening Song Artists|website=Anime News Network|first=Egan|last=Loo|date=August 12, 2021|access-date=August 12, 2021|archive-date=October 8, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211008031812/https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-08-12/ranking-of-kings-anime-1st-full-video-unveils-more-cast-opening-song/.176178|url-status=live}}{{cite web|url=https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-09-09/ranking-of-kings-anime-reveals-2nd-promo-video-ending-song-artist-october-14-debut/.177176|title=Ranking of Kings Anime Reveals 2nd Promo Video, Ending Song Artist, October 14 Debut|website=Anime News Network|first=Alex|last=Mateo|date=September 9, 2021|access-date=September 9, 2021|archive-date=October 24, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211024091759/https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-09-09/ranking-of-kings-anime-reveals-2nd-promo-video-ending-song-artist-october-14-debut/.177176|url-status=live}} For the second cour, Vaundy performed the opening theme "Hadaka no Yūsha" ("Naked Hero"), while Milet performed the ending theme "Flare".{{cite web|url=https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-12-25/ranking-of-kings-anime-3rd-promo-video-reveals-more-cast-new-theme-song-artists/.180972|title=Ranking of Kings Anime's 3rd Promo Video Reveals More Cast, New Theme Song Artists|website=Anime News Network|first=Crystalyn|last=Hodgkins|date=December 25, 2021|access-date=December 25, 2021|archive-date=December 25, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211225084001/https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-12-25/ranking-of-kings-anime-3rd-promo-video-reveals-more-cast-new-theme-song-artists/.180972|url-status=live}} Funimation streamed the series outside of Asia.{{cite web |last=Mateo |first=Alex |date=September 7, 2021 |title=Funimation to Stream WIT Studio's Ranking of Kings Fantasy Anime |url=https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-09-07/funimation-to-stream-wit-studio-ranking-of-kings-fantasy-anime/.177118 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211104045723/https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-09-07/funimation-to-stream-wit-studio-ranking-of-kings-fantasy-anime/.177118 |archive-date=November 4, 2021 |access-date=September 11, 2021 |website=Anime News Network}} Medialink licensed the series in Southeast Asia and streamed it on iQIYI and Netflix.{{Cite web|url=https://www.facebook.com/ani1Asia/posts/595826795189443|title=📌Medialink October Line-Up Simulcast on Ani-One 《Ranking of Kings》is arriving at Ani-One soon! 🤴Prince Bojji is deaf and too weak to hold a sword. Although everyone looks down on him, he is going to show us how a small bit of courage could change the world.|website=Facebook|date=October 5, 2021|accessdate=October 5, 2021|archive-date=October 5, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211005101352/https://www.facebook.com/login/?next=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fani1Asia%2Fposts%2F595826795189443|url-status=live}}{{cite web|url=https://www.netflix.com/th-en/title/81644043|title=Watch Ranking of Kings {{!}} Netflix|website=Netflix |access-date=May 2, 2023}} The Tokyo Federation for the Deaf supervises the sign language depicted in the show.{{Cite web |last=Morrissey |first=Kim |date=October 22, 2021 |title=Hard of Hearing Animator Draws Ranking of Kings Sign Language Sequence |url=https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2021-10-22/hard-of-hearing-animator-draws-ranking-of-kings-sign-language-sequence/.178722 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211103050452/https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2021-10-22/hard-of-hearing-animator-draws-ranking-of-kings-sign-language-sequence/.178722 |archive-date=November 3, 2021 |access-date=November 3, 2021 |website=Anime News Network |language=}} Funimation announced an English dub version of the show.{{Cite web |date=November 17, 2021 |title=Ranking of Kings English Dub Announced, Cast and Crew Revealed |url=https://www.funimation.com/blog/2021/11/17/ranking-of-kings-english-dub-announced-cast-and-crew-revealed/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211118111112/https://www.funimation.com/blog/2021/11/17/ranking-of-kings-english-dub-announced-cast-and-crew-revealed/ |archive-date=November 18, 2021 |access-date=November 22, 2021 |website=Funimation |language=}}

In August 2022, a spin-off series, titled {{nihongo|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.{{cite web|url=https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-08-08/ranking-of-kings-anime-gets-special-episode-in-2023/.188482|title=Ranking of Kings Anime Gets Special Episode in 2023|website=Anime News Network|first=Alex|last=Mateo|date=August 8, 2022|access-date=August 8, 2022|archive-date=August 8, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220808145045/https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-08-08/ranking-of-kings-anime-gets-special-episode-in-2023/.188482|url-status=live}} It aired from April 14 to June 16, 2023, on Fuji TV's Noitamina block.{{efn|Fuji TV listed the series premiere at 24:55 on April 13, 2023, which is effectively 12:55 a.m. JST on April 14.}} People 1 performed the opening theme "Gold", while Aimer performed the ending theme "Atemonaku" ("Aimlessly").{{cite web|url=https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-03-19/ranking-of-kings-new-anime-reveals-april-13-debut-theme-songs-in-video/.196137|title=Ranking of Kings New Anime Reveals April 13 Debut, Theme Songs in Video|website=Anime News Network|first=Crystalyn|last=Hodgkins|date=March 19, 2023|access-date=March 19, 2023|archive-date=March 19, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230319111347/https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-03-19/ranking-of-kings-new-anime-reveals-april-13-debut-theme-songs-in-video/.196137|url-status=live}} Crunchyroll streamed the series.{{cite web|url=https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-03-22/crunchyroll-announces-release-schedule-for-spring-2023-anime-season/.196249|title=Crunchyroll Announces Release Schedule for Spring 2023 Anime Season|website=Anime News Network|first1=Rafael Antonio|last1=Pineda|first2=Alex|last2=Mateo|date=March 22, 2023|access-date=March 22, 2023|archive-date=March 22, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230322163915/https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-03-22/crunchyroll-announces-release-schedule-for-spring-2023-anime-season/.196249|url-status=live}}

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| Title = The Prince's New Clothes

| TranslitTitle = Hadaka no Ōji

| NativeTitle = 裸の王子

| NativeTitleLangCode = ja

| DirectedBy = Yōsuke Hatta

| WrittenBy = Taku Kishimoto

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| Title = The Prince and Kage

| TranslitTitle = Ōji to Kage

| NativeTitle = 王子とカゲ

| NativeTitleLangCode = ja

| DirectedBy = Makoto Fuchigami

| WrittenBy = Taku Kishimoto

| Aux2 = Yōsuke Hatta

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| Title = The New King

| TranslitTitle = Atarashii Kokuō

| NativeTitle = 新しい国王

| NativeTitleLangCode = ja

| DirectedBy = Kazuaki Imai

| WrittenBy = Taku Kishimoto

| Aux2 = Kazuaki Imai

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| EpisodeNumber = 4

| Title = His First Journey

| TranslitTitle = Hajimete no Tabi

| NativeTitle = 初めての旅

| NativeTitleLangCode = ja

| DirectedBy = Makoto Fuchigami

| WrittenBy = Taku Kishimoto

| Aux2 = Makoto Fuchigami

| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2021|11|5}}

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| EpisodeNumber = 5

| Title = Intertwining Plots

| TranslitTitle = Karamiau Inbō

| NativeTitle = からみあう陰謀

| NativeTitleLangCode = ja

| DirectedBy = Masahiro Okamura

| WrittenBy = Taku Kishimoto

| Aux2 = Shinobu Tagashira

| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2021|11|12}}

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| EpisodeNumber = 6

| Title = The King of the Underworld

| TranslitTitle = Meifu no Ō

| NativeTitle = 冥府の王

| NativeTitleLangCode = ja

| DirectedBy = Hitomi Ezoe

| WrittenBy = Taku Kishimoto

| Aux2 = Shintarō Nakazawa

| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2021|11|19}}{{efn|name=1:05}}

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| EpisodeNumber = 7

| Title = The Prince's Apprenticeship

| TranslitTitle = Ōji no Deshiiri

| NativeTitle = 王子の弟子入り

| NativeTitleLangCode = ja

| DirectedBy = Shōta Goshozono

| WrittenBy = Taku Kishimoto

| Aux2 = Shōta Goshozono

| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2021|11|26}}{{efn|This episode aired at 1:30 a.m. JST, 35 minutes after the original air time on Fuji TV.}}

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| EpisodeNumber = 8

| Title = The Sacrifice of Dreams

| TranslitTitle = Yume no Ikenie

| NativeTitle = 夢のいけにえ

| NativeTitleLangCode = ja

| DirectedBy = Yumi Kamakura

| WrittenBy = Taku Kishimoto

| Aux2 = Makoto Fuchigami

| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2021|12|3}}{{efn|name=1:05}}

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| EpisodeNumber = 9

| Title = The Queen and the Shield

| TranslitTitle = Ōhi to Tate

| NativeTitle = 王妃と盾

| NativeTitleLangCode = ja

| DirectedBy = Arifumi Imai

| WrittenBy = Taku Kishimoto

| Aux2 = Arifumi Imai

| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2021|12|10}}

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| EpisodeNumber = 10

| Title = The Prince's Sword

| TranslitTitle = Ōji no Ken

| NativeTitle = 王子の剣

| NativeTitleLangCode = ja

| DirectedBy = Mai Teshima

| WrittenBy = Taku Kishimoto

| Aux2 = Mai Teshima

| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2021|12|17}}

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| EpisodeNumber = 11

| Title = Older and Younger Brothers

| TranslitTitle = Ani to Otōto

| NativeTitle = 兄と弟

| NativeTitleLangCode = ja

| DirectedBy = Ryōta Aikei

| WrittenBy = Taku Kishimoto

| Aux2 = Ryōta Aikei

| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2021|12|24}}{{efn|name=1:15|This episode aired at 1:15 a.m. JST, 20 minutes after the original air time on Fuji TV.}}

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| EpisodeNumber = 12

| Title = The Footsteps of War

| TranslitTitle = Tatakai no Ashioto

| NativeTitle = 戦いの足音

| NativeTitleLangCode = ja

| DirectedBy = Makoto Fuchigami

| WrittenBy = Taku Kishimoto

| Aux2 = Shinsaku Sasaki

| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2022|01|07}}

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| EpisodeNumber = 13

| Title = The Kingdom in Turmoil

| TranslitTitle = Ōkoku no Midare

| NativeTitle = 王国の乱れ

| NativeTitleLangCode = ja

| DirectedBy = Chihiro Kumano & Atsushi Nakagawa

| WrittenBy = Taku Kishimoto

| Aux2 = Masayuki Miyaji

| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2022|01|14}}{{efn|name=1:05}}

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| EpisodeNumber = 14

| Title = The Return of the Prince

| TranslitTitle = Ōji no Kikan

| NativeTitle = 王子の帰還

| NativeTitleLangCode = ja

| DirectedBy = Yumi Kamakura

| WrittenBy = Taku Kishimoto

| Aux2 = Yumi Kamakura

| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2022|01|21}}

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| EpisodeNumber = 15

| Title = The Order of the Underworld

| TranslitTitle = Meifu Kishidan

| NativeTitle = 冥府騎士団

| NativeTitleLangCode = ja

| DirectedBy = Hitomi Ezoe

| WrittenBy = Tomomi Kawaguchi

| Aux2 = Shinsaku Sasaki

| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2022|01|28}}

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| EpisodeNumber = 16

| Title = Royal Majesty

| TranslitTitle = Ō no Igen

| NativeTitle = 王の威厳

| NativeTitleLangCode = ja

| DirectedBy = Mai Teshima

| WrittenBy = Tomomi Kawaguchi

| Aux2 = Yoshiki Kitai, Yōko Kanemori & Mai Teshima

| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2022|02|04}}{{efn|name=1:00|This episode aired at 1:00 a.m. JST, 5 minutes after the original air time on Fuji TV.}}

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| EpisodeNumber = 17

| Title = The Curse of Immortality

| TranslitTitle = Fushi no Noroi

| NativeTitle = 不死の呪い

| NativeTitleLangCode = ja

| DirectedBy = Tomoko Hiramuki, Mitsutoshi Satō & Atsushi Nakagawa

| WrittenBy = Fūka Ishii

| Aux2 = Hiroaki Shimura

| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2022|02|11}}{{efn|name=1:00}}

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| EpisodeNumber = 18

| Title = Battle with the Gods

| TranslitTitle = Kamigami to no Arasoi

| NativeTitle = 神々との争い

| NativeTitleLangCode = ja

| DirectedBy = Makoto Fuchigami, Mitsutoshi Satō & Hitomi Ezoe

| WrittenBy = Fūka Ishii

| Aux2 = Shintarō Nakazawa

| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2022|02|18}}{{efn|name=1:00}}

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| EpisodeNumber = 19

| Title = The Last Bastion

| TranslitTitle = Saigo no Toride

| NativeTitle = 最後の砦

| NativeTitleLangCode = ja

| DirectedBy = Arifumi Imai

| WrittenBy = Taku Kishimoto

| Aux2 = Atsushi Takahashi

| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2022|02|25}}

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| EpisodeNumber = 20

| Title = Immortal vs. Invincible

| TranslitTitle = “Fujimi” tai ”Muteki”

| NativeTitle = “不死身” 対 ”無敵”

| NativeTitleLangCode = ja

| DirectedBy = Yumi Kamakura

| WrittenBy = Taku Kishimoto

| Aux2 = Yumi Kamakura

| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2022|03|04}}

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| EpisodeNumber = 21

| Title = The Swordsmanship of a King

| TranslitTitle = Ō no Ken

| NativeTitle = 王の剣

| NativeTitleLangCode = ja

| DirectedBy = Shōta Goshozono

| WrittenBy = Taku Kishimoto

| Aux2 = Shōta Goshozono

| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2022|03|11}}

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| EpisodeNumber = 22

| Title = A Promise to the Demon

| TranslitTitle = Majin to no Yakusoku

| NativeTitle = 魔神との約束

| NativeTitleLangCode = ja

| DirectedBy = Hitomi Ezoe

| WrittenBy = Taku Kishimoto

| Aux2 = Yoshiki Kitai

| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2022|03|18}}{{efn|name=1:15}}

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| EpisodeNumber = 23

| Title = The King and the Sun

| TranslitTitle = Ōsama to Taiyō

| NativeTitle = 王様と太陽

| NativeTitleLangCode = ja

| DirectedBy = Se Jun Kim & Yōsuke Hatta

| WrittenBy = Taku Kishimoto

| Aux2 = Se Jun Kim & Yōsuke Hatta

| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2022|03|25}}{{efn|name=1:25|This episode aired at 1:25 a.m. JST, 30 minutes after the original air time on Fuji TV.}}

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| Title_1 = Kage's Errand

| TranslitTitle_1 = Kage no Ōtsukai

| NativeTitle_1 = カゲのおつかい

| Title_2 = The Prince and Money

| TranslitTitle_2 = Ōji to Okane

| NativeTitle_2 = 王子とお金

| NativeTitleLangCode = ja

| DirectedBy = Makoto Fuchigami

| WrittenBy = Tomomi Kawaguchi

| Aux2 = Makoto Fuchigami

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| Title_1 = Beasts of the Wilderness

| TranslitTitle_1 = Arano no Shishi

| NativeTitle_1 = 荒野の獣

| Title_2 = A Mysterious Desert

| TranslitTitle_2 = Fushigina Sabaku

| NativeTitle_2 = ふしぎな砂漠

| NativeTitleLangCode = ja

| DirectedBy_1 = Yoshitane Hosogawa

| DirectedBy_2 = Tomoko Hiramuki

| WrittenBy = Fūka Ishii

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| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2023|4|21}}{{efn|name=1:05}}

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| Title_1 = Hiling's Old Friend

| TranslitTitle_1 = Hiringu no Kyūyū

| NativeTitle_1 = ヒリングの旧友

| Title_2 = Daida and Magic

| TranslitTitle_2 = Daida to Mahō

| NativeTitle_2 = ダイダと魔法

| NativeTitleLangCode = ja

| DirectedBy_1 = Makoto Fuchigami

| DirectedBy_2 = Atsuko Nozaki

| WrittenBy = Tomomi Kawaguchi

| Aux2_1 = Shinsaku Sasaki

| Aux2_2 = Atsuko Nozaki

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| EpisodeNumber = 4

| Title = Immortality and the Three Brothers

| TranslitTitle = Fushi to Sankyōdai

| NativeTitle = 不死と三兄弟

| NativeTitleLangCode = ja

| DirectedBy = Yōsuke Hatta

| WrittenBy = Fūka Ishii

| Aux2 = Yōsuke Hatta

| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2023|5|5}}{{efn|name=1:25}}

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| NumParts = 3

| EpisodeNumber = 5

| Title_1 = The Laws of the Underworld

| TranslitTitle_1 = Meifu no Okite

| NativeTitle_1 = 冥府の掟

| Title_2 = A White Horse in Love

| TranslitTitle_2 = Koisuru Hakuba

| NativeTitle_2 = 恋する白馬

| Title_3 = The Gentle Soldier, Hokuro

| TranslitTitle_3 = Yasashiki Heishi Hokuro

| NativeTitle_3 = 優しき兵士ホクロ

| NativeTitleLangCode = ja

| DirectedBy = Tagashira Shinobu

| WrittenBy = Fūka Ishii

| Aux2 = Tagashira Shinobu

| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2023|5|12}}{{efn|This episode aired at 1:55 a.m. JST, 1 hour after the original air time on Fuji TV.}}

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| NumParts = 2

| EpisodeNumber = 6

| Title_1 = Bojji the King

| TranslitTitle_1 = Oni natta Bojji

| NativeTitle_1 = 王になったボッジ

| Title_2 = The Melancholy of King Daida

| TranslitTitle_2 = Daida O no Yūutsu

| NativeTitle_2 = ダイダ王の憂鬱

| NativeTitleLangCode = ja

| DirectedBy = Yoshiyuki Kaneko

| WrittenBy = Tomomi Kawaguchi

| Aux2 = Yoshiyuki Kaneko

| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2023|5|19}}{{efn|name=1:05}}

| ShortSummary =

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{{Episode list

| NumParts = 2

| EpisodeNumber = 7

| Title_1 = The Snake Charmer with the Crooked Smile

| TranslitTitle_1 = Susukira Warai no Hebizukai

| NativeTitle_1 = 薄ら笑いの蛇使い

| Title_2 = The Big Four's Banquet

| TranslitTitle_2 = Shitennō no Utage

| NativeTitle_2 = 四天王の宴

| NativeTitleLangCode = ja

| DirectedBy = Yoshimichi Kameda

| WrittenBy = Tomomi Kawaguchi

| Aux2_1 = Atsushi Takahashi

| Aux2_2 = Yoshimichi Kameda

| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2023|5|26}}{{efn|name=1:15}}

| ShortSummary =

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{{Episode list

| NumParts = 2

| EpisodeNumber = 8

| Title_1 = Kage's Yearning

| TranslitTitle_1 = Kage no Akogare

| NativeTitle_1 = カゲのあこがれ

| Title_2 = A Great Mother

| TranslitTitle_2 = Idaina Haha

| NativeTitle_2 = 偉大な母

| NativeTitleLangCode = ja

| DirectedBy_1 = Makoto Fuchigami & Yoshitane Hosogawa

| DirectedBy_2 = Kaga Ryouya

| WrittenBy = Fūka Ishii

| Aux2_1 = Hikaru Saito

| Aux2_2 = Kaga Ryouya

| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2023|6|2}}

| ShortSummary =

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{{Episode list

| NumParts = 2

| EpisodeNumber = 9

| Title_1 = Miranjo and the Demon

| TranslitTitle_1 = Miranjo to Majin

| NativeTitle_1 = ミランジョと魔神

| Title_2 = The Prince and His Treasures

| TranslitTitle_2 = Oji to Hōmotsu

| NativeTitle_2 = 王子と宝物

| NativeTitleLangCode = ja

| DirectedBy_1 = Akino Fukuji

| DirectedBy_2 = Makoto Fuchigami & Yoshitane Hosogawa

| WrittenBy = Fūka Ishii

| Aux2_1 = Akino Fukuji

| Aux2_2 = Makoto Fuchigami

| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2023|6|9}}

| ShortSummary =

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{{Episode list

| EpisodeNumber = 10

| Title = Return of the Sword King

| TranslitTitle = Kenō no Fukkatsu

| NativeTitle = 剣王の復活

| NativeTitleLangCode = ja

| DirectedBy = Yōsuke Hatta

| WrittenBy = Taku Kishimoto

| Aux2 = Yōsuke Hatta

| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2023|6|16}}{{efn|name=1:10}}

| ShortSummary =

}}

}}

An anime film adaptation was announced on June 22, 2023.{{cite web|last=Loo|first=Egan|title=Ranking of Kings Anime Gets Brand-New Film|url=https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-06-22/ranking-of-kings-anime-gets-brand-new-film/.199516|website=Anime News Network|access-date=June 22, 2023|date=June 22, 2023}}

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.{{cite web |title=「みんなが選ぶTSUTAYAコミック大賞 2019」受賞作品 TOP10が決定！ |url=https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000852.000018760.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211111091046/https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000852.000018760.html |archive-date=November 11, 2021 |access-date=November 11, 2021 |website=PR Times|date=July 18, 2019 }} It ranked fifth on Manga Shimbun Taishō 2019.{{cite web |title=【トークイベント】第3回マンガ新聞大賞 授賞式&トークイベント |url=https://store.tsite.jp/ginza/event/humanities/11897-1523351225.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200928190312/https://store.tsite.jp/ginza/event/humanities/11897-1523351225.html |archive-date=September 28, 2020 |access-date=March 24, 2022 |website=Ginza Tsutaya Bookstore}} 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.{{cite web|last=Antonio|first=Rafael|date=December 11, 2019|title=Kono Manga ga Sugoi! Editors Unveil 2020 Rankings|url=https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2019-12-11/kono-manga-ga-sugoi-editors-unveil-2020-rankings/.154203|url-status=live|access-date=November 11, 2021|website=Anime News Network|language=en|archive-date=January 29, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200129051340/https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2019-12-11/kono-manga-ga-sugoi-editors-unveil-2020-rankings/.154203}} The characters Bojji and Kage were nominated in the Best lead male actor and Best supporting male actor respectively, in the Magademy Award 2022.{{cite web |title=【マガデミー賞2021】マンガのキャラクターを、讃えたい |url=https://booklive.jp/magademy-award |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220318051318/https://booklive.jp/magademy-award |archive-date=March 18, 2022 |access-date=March 19, 2022 |website=Magademy Awards |language=ja}}{{Cite web |date=February 8, 2022 |title=業界初のマンガファンみんなで"マンガのキャラクター"を讃えるアワード「マガデミー賞 2021」ノミネートキャラクター全17名を発表 |url=https://www.booklive.co.jp/archives/13889 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220306224855/https://www.booklive.co.jp/archives/13889 |archive-date=March 6, 2022 |access-date=March 19, 2022 |website=BookLive |language=ja}} Ranking of Kings was nominated in the Youth Selections category at the 50th Angoulême International Comics Festival in 2023.{{cite web|title=Official Selections 2023|url=https://www.bdangouleme.com/selections-officielles-2023/80|publisher=Angoulême International Comics Festival|accessdate=January 17, 2023}}

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.{{cite web|date=November 10, 2021|title=New Japanese Anime "Ranking of Kings" Makes China Cry|url=https://radiichina.com/ranking-of-kings/|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211110103628/https://radiichina.com/ranking-of-kings/|archive-date=November 10, 2021|access-date=November 10, 2021|website=RADII}}

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