Ranking of Kings Episode 9: The Queen and the Shield

Manga chapter 25-27

Canon/HIGH

OSHIMETER

10.0

9 Fans

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Ranking of Kings Episode 9: The Queen and the Shield

Manga chapter 25-27

Canon/HIGH
← Prev: EP 8Next: EP 10 →

OSHIMETER

10.0

9 Fans

5star
4star
3star
2star
1star
PacingVisualWritingEmo ImpactSoundtrack

QUICK TAKES

j_k_c's avatar
j_k_c
VerifiedVerified
As always the fighting animation is smooth a superb work of WIT studios. We also get to see that Queen Hiling truly loves both of her boys equally and a childish wailing of Daida unlike with his actions in past episode, it clearly shows that Daida is still a child after all.
azrazelra's avatar
azrazelra
In this episode once again we learn how good hiling character is, she really is good mother figure for bojji and daida, but for bosse... I hope he really have good reason for his action
jmdagreat's avatar
jmdagreat
training arc starts paying off, Domas continues to act as the perfect mentor. emotional depth keeps you invested.
pranavi_birhade's avatar
pranavi_birhade
A character who's been operating in moral gray gets a full episode, and the writing refuses to simplify her. That refusal is the whole point. The show's ability to extend genuine empathy to complicated people is on full display here.
lordofheroes's avatar
lordofheroes
What a great use of a flashback, and a seamless transition back to the present. Beautiful!
King Bosse in Daida's body is not exactly King Bosse... or is he?? If he truly IS King Bosse, they better have a damn good explanation as to why he wants to kill his own wife. Lol crazy
matchablaze1's avatar
matchablaze1
Everything starts connecting here. The pacing tightens, and the narrative threads begin to align. It feels like the story is finally locking into place. 🔥
kamilia90's avatar
kamilia90
This episode served the strong & loyalty Queen's guard, Dorshe. The action sequence is short yet incredible. The voice acting of Hiling when she confronts Daida is chilling, showing the protectiveness of a mother to her child & willing to do anything to save him.
giolinsb's avatar
giolinsb
We finally see the characters get some understanding of who the real villain is in their story. I've enjoyed seeing a softer side of Daida and the strength of Queen Hiling's love for her children. A very nostalgic episode with important context for what's to follow.
ahmadrom44's avatar
ahmadrom44

EPISODE CONTEXT

Sitting at the midpoint of the 23-episode run, episode 9 follows the major revelations about King Bosse's pact with the demon in 'The Sacrifice of Dreams,' shifting perspective to Queen Hiling and grounding the kingdom's internal conflicts on a personal level. It functions as a critical bridge episode—deepening character motivations and emotional stakes before the narrative escalates into 'The Prince's Sword' and the back half of the season.

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EPISODE CONTEXT

Sitting at the midpoint of the 23-episode run, episode 9 follows the major revelations about King Bosse's pact with the demon in 'The Sacrifice of Dreams,' shifting perspective to Queen Hiling and grounding the kingdom's internal conflicts on a personal level. It functions as a critical bridge episode—deepening character motivations and emotional stakes before the narrative escalates into 'The Prince's Sword' and the back half of the season.

QUICK TAKES

j_k_c's avatar
j_k_c
VerifiedVerified
As always the fighting animation is smooth a superb work of WIT studios. We also get to see that Queen Hiling truly loves both of her boys equally and a childish wailing of Daida unlike with his actions in past episode, it clearly shows that Daida is still a child after all.
azrazelra's avatar
azrazelra
In this episode once again we learn how good hiling character is, she really is good mother figure for bojji and daida, but for bosse... I hope he really have good reason for his action
jmdagreat's avatar
jmdagreat
training arc starts paying off, Domas continues to act as the perfect mentor. emotional depth keeps you invested.
pranavi_birhade's avatar
pranavi_birhade
A character who's been operating in moral gray gets a full episode, and the writing refuses to simplify her. That refusal is the whole point. The show's ability to extend genuine empathy to complicated people is on full display here.
lordofheroes's avatar
lordofheroes
What a great use of a flashback, and a seamless transition back to the present. Beautiful!
King Bosse in Daida's body is not exactly King Bosse... or is he?? If he truly IS King Bosse, they better have a damn good explanation as to why he wants to kill his own wife. Lol crazy
matchablaze1's avatar
matchablaze1
Everything starts connecting here. The pacing tightens, and the narrative threads begin to align. It feels like the story is finally locking into place. 🔥
kamilia90's avatar
kamilia90
This episode served the strong & loyalty Queen's guard, Dorshe. The action sequence is short yet incredible. The voice acting of Hiling when she confronts Daida is chilling, showing the protectiveness of a mother to her child & willing to do anything to save him.
giolinsb's avatar
giolinsb
We finally see the characters get some understanding of who the real villain is in their story. I've enjoyed seeing a softer side of Daida and the strength of Queen Hiling's love for her children. A very nostalgic episode with important context for what's to follow.
ahmadrom44's avatar
ahmadrom44

©十日草輔・KADOKAWA刊／アニメ「王様ランキング」製作委員会

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©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