Ranking of Kings Episode 3: The New King

This episode is the ultimate "Don't Judge by its Cover", my view on the queen really changing 180° in this episode

jmdagreat

things start to feel… off. wholesome… but something is very wrong. i dunno

lordofheroes

Really interesting episode! Lots of interesting developments. A lot of things I assumed and expected turned out to be wrong or got more complex. The main thing was the mother. I wholly assumed about her but lol, I'm very much liking the anime so far.

j_k_c

I've got a lot of questions regarding this episode but I believe they will be answered as I progress through the anime. The queen isn't actually a bad person she loves Bojji like he is her own son, all her actions and decisions are for Bojji's sake.

giolinsb

Slower episode, but great nonetheless. I enjoyed getting to know more about Queen Hiling because by now I wasn't enjoying her very much. Ranking of Kings is this great anime where you can see all human sides and reasoning. Slower pace but great impact.

kamilia90

This episode shows many cute moments between a mother & a child, though not blood related. Hiling is a tsundere queen who will do everything to protect Bojji, including new king election. Soundtrack is fire as usual and the voice acting for Bojji is impressive without much words.

pranavi_birhade

The fairy tale wrapping comes off a little here, and underneath it is a full-blooded political drama. A succession shake-up reframes what this show actually is. The writing is smarter than the art style advertises

matchablaze1

That training reveal hits differently. It reframes everything you thought about Bojji’s weakness and turns it into something deliberate. The pacing is tight, and the emotional payoff feels earned without forcing it. 🔥

ahmadrom44

EPISODE CONTEXT

After episodes one and two established Bojji's world and cemented his bond with Kage, episode three broadens the lens to the royal family's internal fractures and the political machinery of the kingdom. This marks a critical pivot point early in the 23-episode run, transitioning from character introductions to the power struggles that will drive the overarching narrative. It lays essential groundwork for Bojji's journey ahead by defining exactly what — and who — stands between him and his potential.

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azrazelra

This episode is the ultimate "Don't Judge by its Cover", my view on the queen really changing 180° in this episode

jmdagreat