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Ranking of Kings

2021 – 2022Show1 season23 episodesTV-14

Action & AdventureAnimation
85
ExcellentGoodWatch score
IMDb8.4Rotten Tomatoes–90%

A deeply moving, violent animated series about fantasy and growing up, with standout cinematography and score.

Good for friends night · teens · binge-friendly

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Episodes

1 season · 23 episodes · best: S1E2 "The Prince and Kage" 9.4

Episodes

8.6

Story

In a world where kings are ranked, a kindly little hearing-impaired prince sets off on a journey to become a powerful king, despite all odds.

Feels like

  • Emotional Coming-of-Age
  • High-Fantasy Adventure
  • Beautifully Animated Action
  • Profound Character Growth
  • Melodramatic & Tear-Jerking
  • Political Intrigue
  • Epic Orchestral Score
  • Tragic Backstory Exploration
  • Hopeful Resolution
  • Visually Stunning Fantasy World

Cast

24 of 32 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Makoto Fuchigami, Yousuke Hatta, Hitomi Ezoe
Written by
Taku Kishimoto, Tomomi Kawaguchi, Fuka Ishii
Produced by
Maiko Okada, Megumi Inoue, Kazuki Oshima
Music by
MAYUKO

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Facts

October 15, 2021 · March 25, 2022 · Ended

First aired
October 15, 2021
Last aired
March 25, 2022
Status
Ended
Length
1 season · 23 episodes
Age rating
TV-14
Content
Violence, Disturbing Imagery, Suicide Themes
Genres
Animation, Action & Adventure, Sci-Fi & Fantasy
Original language
Japanese
Made in
Japan
Available in
109 countries

Tropes

Disability Superpower, Bedsheet Ladder, Asskicking Leads to Leadership +9

  • Disability Superpower
  • Bedsheet Ladder
  • Asskicking Leads to Leadership
  • Adaptation Expansion
  • Deconstructor Fleet
  • Huge Guy, Tiny Girl
  • Pragmatic Adaptation
  • Wicked Stepmother
  • Informed Attribute
  • Contagious Heroism
  • Curb-Stomp Battle
  • Would Hurt a Child

12 of 58 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Ranking of Kings?"

Questions about Ranking of Kings

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Where can I stream Ranking of Kings?

Crunchyroll

In the United States, Ranking of Kings streams on Crunchyroll. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. It also streams in 108 other countries.

Is Ranking of Kings worth watching?

85
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 85 (IMDb 8.4).

Is Ranking of Kings okay for kids?

TV-14ViolenceDisturbing imagerySuicide themes

Not for young kids: it's rated TV-14 in the United States for violence, disturbing imagery, and suicide themes, and the viewing guide lists it for teens and adults.

How long does it take to watch Ranking of Kings?

9 h

About 9 hours: 23 episodes in 1 season of about 23 minutes each, aired from 2021 to 2022.

Is Ranking of Kings in English?

Japanese

No, it was made in Japanese.

What tropes does Ranking of Kings use?

Disability SuperpowerBedsheet LadderAsskicking Leads to LeadershipAdaptation ExpansionDeconstructor FleetHuge Guy, Tiny GirlPragmatic AdaptationWicked StepmotherInformed AttributeContagious HeroismCurb-Stomp BattleWould Hurt a Childand 46 more

TV Tropes lists 58 tropes for it, including Disability Superpower, Bedsheet Ladder, and Asskicking Leads to Leadership.