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Ousama Ranking – 12
「戦いの足音」 (Tatakai no ashioto) "The Footsteps of War" This is not a show you want to take your eyes off for even a moment.
Ousama Ranking
A manga about young prince Boji who despite being born weak and deaf, wants to become a king to enter into the world ranking of kings. Continue reading…
Ousama Ranking – 06
「冥府の王」 (Meifu no ōu) "King of the Underworld" Ousama Ranking isn’t just good, it’s sofa king good.
Ousama Ranking – 08
The thick plottens... Read more
Ousama Ranking – 15
Coming on the heels of a run of episodes that have been very good rather than stunning, this was a pretty nice return to form. Read more
Ousama Ranking – 09
「王妃と盾」 (Ouhi to tate) "Queen and Shield" Damn, this is hard to watch sometimes.
Ousama Ranking – 05
「からみあう陰謀」 (Karamiau inbou) "Entangled Conspiracy" For someone in his position, loyalty is about the most precious thing imaginable for Bojji.
Ousama Ranking – 20
「不死身"対"無敵"」 (Fujimi" tai" muteki") "Immortal vs. "Invincible"" Names are more than just names in Ousama Ranking, and "Bosse" is hardly called that by accident.
Ousama Ranking – 08
「夢のいけにえ」 (Yume no ike ni e) "The Sacrifice of Dreams" The thick plottens...
Ousama Ranking – 18
Nope, still don't feel sorry for her. Read more
Ousama Ranking – 02
「王子とカゲ」 (Ouji to kage) "Prince and Shadow" If I’m dropping some pretty serious names here, it’s because these two eps deserve it.
Ousama Ranking – 22
「魔神との約束」 (Majin to no yakusoku) "A Promise to the Demon" I have issues.
Ousama Ranking – 14
「王子の帰還」 (Oujinokikan) "Return of the Prince" Bojji is the hero we need, but not the one we deserve.
Ousama Ranking Review
There was once a boy named Bojji, who walked the streets with no clothes. Despite his appearance, Bojji was a prince, and aspired to fulfill the duty of…
Ousama Ranking – 10
「王子の剣」 (Ouji no ken) "The Prince's Sword" The dexterity on display down to the fine details stamps this as TVs best production of the year.
Ousama Ranking – 19
「最後の砦」 (Saigo no toride) "Last Stand" I hope Shiina kicks Miranjo’s spirit butt.
Ousama Ranking – 03
「新しい国王」 (Atarashī kokuou) "New King" I haven’t gotten these sorts of feels from characters I barely know in a long time.
Ousama Ranking – 07
「王子の弟子入り」 (Ouji no deshiiri) "The Prince's Apprenticeship" How things have changed in so little time - a reminder that they could turn again just as quickly.
Ousama Ranking – 01
「裸の王子」 (Hadaka no ouji) "Naked Prince" Now that’s what I call NoitaminA.
Ousama Ranking – 21
「王の剣」 () "The Swordsmanship of a King" We all know Wit is at the very top of the anime game when they choose to be. But sometimes they just…
Ousama Ranking – 15
「冥府騎士団」 (Meifu kishi-dan) "Knights of the Underworld" Coming on the heels of a run of episodes that have been very good rather than stunning, this was a pretty nice return…
Ousama Ranking – 18
「神々との争い」 (Kamigami to no arasoi) "Battle With the Gods" Nope, still don't feel sorry for her.
Ousama Ranking – 21
Wit is at the very top of the anime game when they choose to be. But sometimes they just have to show off, you know? Read more
Ousama Ranking – 09
Damn, this is hard to watch sometimes. Read more
Ousama Ranking – 13
Ousama Ranking seems to be a story of good persevering against overpowering evil, but that never comes easily. Read more
Ousama Ranking – 17
「不死の呪い」 (Fushi no noroi) "The Curse of Immortality" This is feeling awfully climactic considering we still have six episodes to go.
Ousama Ranking – 03
I haven't gotten these sorts of feels from characters I barely know in a long time. Read more
Ousama Ranking – 16
「王の威厳」 (Ou no igen) "The Dignity of the King" If Death-Har is here to take down Miranjo, I don't see any good reason why Bojji (or anyone else with a…
Ousama Ranking – 20
Names are more than just names in Ousama Ranking, and "Bosse" is hardly called that by accident. Read more
Ousama Ranking – 11
「兄と弟」 (Ani to otouto) "Big Brother and Little Brother" After being spread to the winds for a while the most of the major players in the story are on a…
Ousama Ranking – 04
What a powerfully emotional and beautifully constructed series Ousama Ranking is. Read more
Ousama Ranking – 04
「初めての旅」 (Hajimete no tabi) "First Trip" What a powerfully emotional and beautifully constructed series Ousama Ranking is.
Ousama Ranking – 13
「王国の乱れ」 (Oukoku no midare) "The Kingdom in Turmoil" Ousama Ranking seems to be a story of good persevering against overpowering evil, but that never comes easily.
Ousama Ranking – 23 (END)
「王様と太陽」 (Ousama to taiyou) "The King and the Sun" This is going to be complicated...
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.
Ousama Ranking/Ranking of Kings Anime Review
Animation: ★★★★★★★★★★ Story/Plot: ★★★★★★★★★☆ Theme song/s and animation: ★★★★★★★★★★
Ousama Ranking – 04 [First Trip]
Alright, this week’s goal is to generate ZERO controversy with my post. Just a nice, simple post saying how great this episode was, how I love the show,…
Ousama Ranking – 03 [New King]
True colors emerge around episode three, and I would say this episode should provide an excellent barometer to determine if you want to continue watching. How does it…
Ousama Ranking 10 – [Prince’s Sword]
We finally get to see our Bojji in action! This week features a bar fight, a scam, and some very understandable suspicions. Let’s go! Ousama Ranking is doing…
Ousama Ranking – 15/16/17
There’s not an easy way to put this – I just haven’t been as into anime lately. Aside from Yaiba which finished out this week (excellently, I might…
Ousama Ranking Review – 83/100
I really wanted Ousama Ranking to be the next Odd Taxi. Both started out fairly similar – neither had very much pre-season hype (Odd Taxi premise wasn’t even…
Ousama Ranking – 05 [Intertwining Plots]
I’ve been harder on Ousama Ranking than any other reviewer I’ve seen. I’ve criticized, nitpicked, complained. But it’s not out of spite – it’s out of love, because…
Ousama Ranking – 11/12 [Older and Younger Brothers/ Footsteps of War]
Ousama Ranking ends its first half with a bang…and a banger of a new OP. Seriously, check it out: That is clearly my OP of the new season!…
Ranking of Kings / Ousama Ranking – Production Notes 01-03
Despite being a directorial debut for Yosuke Hatta, the cohesive clarity of Ousama Ranking makes it a masterclass in adaptation already. And so it’s time to explore the…
Ousama Ranking: Yuuki no Takarabako – 02
These eps pretty much cover themselves. Read more
Ranking of Kings, Ranking of Kings: The Treasure Chest of Courage
Ousama Ranking: Yuuki no Takarabako – 06
We didn’t get to see much of Bojji as king, so even a little taste of it is welcome. Read more
Ranking of Kings, Ranking of Kings: The Treasure Chest of Courage
Ousama Ranking: Yuuki no Takarabako – 05
At this point we've had three good episodes in a row, Read more
Ranking of Kings, Ranking of Kings: The Treasure Chest of Courage
Ousama Ranking: Yuuki no Takarabako – 03
If all the episodes were on the level of this one, I think this season would solidly contribute to the franchise as a whole. Read more
Ranking of Kings, Ranking of Kings: The Treasure Chest of Courage
Animating Modern Nostalgia – Ranking of Kings / Ousama Ranking Production Notes
Many works nowadays try to manufacture skin-deep nostalgia, but by naturally evoking it, Ousama Ranking can afford to combine that authentic old-school flavor with many innovative modern techniques…
Ousama Ranking – SUPER WEEK FINAL [20-23]
After a month off from writing about Ousama Ranking, I’m here to wrap up my Spring show. How did our small king end up? Will this kickstart a…