Ranking of Kings Episode 1: The Prince's New Clothes

Manga chapter 1-3

Canon/HIGH

OSHIMETER

10.0

13 Fans

5

4

3

2

1

PacingVisualWritingEmo ImpactSoundtrack

← Prev: EPNext: EP 2 →

Ranking of Kings Episode 1: The Prince's New Clothes

Manga chapter 1-3

Canon/HIGH

← Prev: EPNext: EP 2 →

OSHIMETER

10.0

13 Fans

5

4

3

2

1

PacingVisualWritingEmo ImpactSoundtrack

QUICK TAKES

Not your typical MC. Lip reading Boji redefines what it means to be a protagonist and his gentle nature pulls you in and makes you root for him

Finally starting to watch this series, lot of people saying this series is a masterpiece so i must watch it with my own eyes, first episode really great for opening the world building of this series also have good pace

If Episode 1 alone can make you feel like you’ve wronged a fictional child, the show is doing something very right. just watch it

Wow! What a start! Absolutely loving this, the art is insanely good! I did not expect this anime to make me tear up in the first minutes, but guess what. Maybe it's just me though, but I'm sure you'll love it.

The art feels nostalgic, it's like I'm watching an old anime but the animation is smooth, the effects and coloring are refined. An introduction about Bojji, a hearing impaired prince and the people around him. I'm curious how he will fulfill his promise despite his disability.

This anime is AWESOME! The art is beautiful and the characters are full of personality and engaging. You very quickly take on the pain of the main character, Boji. Boji is speech-impaired and doesn't listen well, and I love that these conditions are seen and explored!

WIT Studio returns with another anime with distinct animation, beautiful soundtrack & great designs. A great opening to introduce the charming MCs, Bojji & Kage and multi-dimensional side casts.. Tears start flowing down as we see Bojji stayed strong despite his disabilities.

pranavi_birhade

Looks like a children's book and hits like something much more. A tiny, deaf prince who can't fight is the last hero you'd expect and the first one you root for. The art style is rather gentle

Didn’t expect this to hit emotionally this fast. Bojji’s situation is simple on the surface, but the way the episode frames how others treat him adds quiet weight. It’s slow in parts, but that restraint makes the payoff land harder. 🥺

this story is more complex as you watch each episode and can get pretty dark at times. Honestly, this is such an underrated anime with really good animation at times, surprisingly.

charlesronlagutin

Ranking of Kings is one of the most emotionally powerful yet underrated anime of recent years. At first glance, its soft, storybook art style may seem simple, but beneath that gentle exterior lies a deeply layered narrative about courage, prejudice, and true strength.

EPISODE CONTEXT

As the first of twenty-three episodes, this premiere shoulders the full weight of world-building, character introduction, and thematic foundation — and delivers convincingly. The Bojji-Kage dynamic introduced here becomes the emotional backbone of the entire season, so this episode is essential viewing rather than mere setup. Everything that follows in the kingdom's political conflicts and Bojji's journey traces directly back to what's established in this opening chapter.

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EPISODE CONTEXT

As the first of twenty-three episodes, this premiere shoulders the full weight of world-building, character introduction, and thematic foundation — and delivers convincingly. The Bojji-Kage dynamic introduced here becomes the emotional backbone of the entire season, so this episode is essential viewing rather than mere setup. Everything that follows in the kingdom's political conflicts and Bojji's journey traces directly back to what's established in this opening chapter.

QUICK TAKES

Not your typical MC. Lip reading Boji redefines what it means to be a protagonist and his gentle nature pulls you in and makes you root for him

Finally starting to watch this series, lot of people saying this series is a masterpiece so i must watch it with my own eyes, first episode really great for opening the world building of this series also have good pace

If Episode 1 alone can make you feel like you’ve wronged a fictional child, the show is doing something very right. just watch it

Wow! What a start! Absolutely loving this, the art is insanely good! I did not expect this anime to make me tear up in the first minutes, but guess what. Maybe it's just me though, but I'm sure you'll love it.

The art feels nostalgic, it's like I'm watching an old anime but the animation is smooth, the effects and coloring are refined. An introduction about Bojji, a hearing impaired prince and the people around him. I'm curious how he will fulfill his promise despite his disability.

This anime is AWESOME! The art is beautiful and the characters are full of personality and engaging. You very quickly take on the pain of the main character, Boji. Boji is speech-impaired and doesn't listen well, and I love that these conditions are seen and explored!

WIT Studio returns with another anime with distinct animation, beautiful soundtrack & great designs. A great opening to introduce the charming MCs, Bojji & Kage and multi-dimensional side casts.. Tears start flowing down as we see Bojji stayed strong despite his disabilities.

pranavi_birhade

Looks like a children's book and hits like something much more. A tiny, deaf prince who can't fight is the last hero you'd expect and the first one you root for. The art style is rather gentle

Didn’t expect this to hit emotionally this fast. Bojji’s situation is simple on the surface, but the way the episode frames how others treat him adds quiet weight. It’s slow in parts, but that restraint makes the payoff land harder. 🥺

this story is more complex as you watch each episode and can get pretty dark at times. Honestly, this is such an underrated anime with really good animation at times, surprisingly.

charlesronlagutin

Ranking of Kings is one of the most emotionally powerful yet underrated anime of recent years. At first glance, its soft, storybook art style may seem simple, but beneath that gentle exterior lies a deeply layered narrative about courage, prejudice, and true strength.

©十日草輔・KADOKAWA刊／アニメ「王様ランキング」製作委員会

AnimeOshi.com refers to anime titles, character names, logos, and other trademarked or copyrighted materials to identify and describe the works being reviewed, discussed, ranked or otherwise referenced on this site. This usage is believed to be nominative fair use or non-infringing and is not intended to imply any affiliation with the respective rights holders.

All trademarks and copyrights remain the property of their owners. If you are a rights holder and have concerns about any content on this site, please contact us at legal@animeoshi.com

©十日草輔・KADOKAWA刊／アニメ「王様ランキング」製作委員会

AnimeOshi.com refers to anime titles, character names, logos, and other trademarked or copyrighted materials to identify and describe the works being reviewed, discussed, ranked or otherwise referenced on this site. This usage is believed to be nominative fair use or non-infringing and is not intended to imply any affiliation with the respective rights holders.

All trademarks and copyrights remain the property of their owners. If you are a rights holder and have concerns about any content on this site, please contact us at legal@animeoshi.com