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Ranking of Kings
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Ranking of Kings
As Bojji would put it, “Aaa aaa aa aaaaauhaaa!” Or, as Kage would translate for me: I hate this show.
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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…
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「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 – 22
「魔神との約束」 (Majin to no yakusoku) "A Promise to the Demon" I have issues.
Ousama Ranking – 18
Nope, still don't feel sorry for her. Read more
Ousama Ranking – 19
I hope Shiina kicks Miranjo's spirit butt. Read more
Ousama Ranking – 16
if Death-Har is here to take down Miranjo, I don't see any good reason why Bojji (or anyone else with a shred of decency) should oppose him. Read…
Ousama Ranking – 05
For someone in his position, loyalty is about the most precious thing imaginable for Bojji. Read more
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 – 03
I haven't gotten these sorts of feels from characters I barely know in a long time. Read more
Ousama Ranking – 06
Ousama Ranking isn't just good, it's sofa king good. Read more
Ousama Ranking – 08
「夢のいけにえ」 (Yume no ike ni e) "The Sacrifice of Dreams" The thick plottens...
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 – 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 – 09
「王妃と盾」 (Ouhi to tate) "Queen and Shield" Damn, this is hard to watch sometimes.
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 – 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 – 08
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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 – 12
This is not a show you want to take your eyes off for even a moment. Read more
Ousama Ranking – 17
This is feeling awfully climactic considering we still have six episodes to go. Read more
Ousama Ranking – 10
The dexterity on display down to the fine details stamps this as TVs best production of the year. Read more
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 – 09
Damn, this is hard to watch sometimes. 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 – 22
I have issues. Read more
Ousama Ranking – 11
After being spread to the winds for a while the most of the major players in the story are on a collision course. Read more
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 – 19
「最後の砦」 (Saigo no toride) "Last Stand" I hope Shiina kicks Miranjo’s spirit butt.
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 – 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 – 07
How things have changed in so little time - a reminder that they could turn again just as quickly. Read more