Jing: King of Bandits 2002
“The King of Bandits steals stars from the sky.”
What is Jing: King of Bandits?
Jing: King of Bandits is a television series centered on a young boy who is recognized as one of the most feared thieves in the world. Despite his youthful appearance, he travels between various towns with his feathered companion, Kir, to steal valuable items regardless of the security measures protecting them.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 2002
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 13
- Runtime
- 25 minutes
- First aired
- May 15, 2002
- Last aired
- Aug 14, 2002
- Original language
- JA
- Origin
- JP
- Networks
- NHK BS1, NHK BS2
- Genres
- Animation, Action & Adventure, Comedy
- Updated
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Jing: King of Bandits is a television series centered on a young boy who is recognized as one of the most feared thieves in the world. Despite his youthful appearance, he travels between various towns with his feathered companion, Kir, to steal valuable items regardless of the security measures protecting them. The series explores the partnership between the two characters, particularly when they face difficult situations. During these moments, Kir bonds with the right arm of Jing to execute a powerful maneuver known as the Kir Royale attack. This specific skill and his reputation for successfully targeting high-security items have earned the protagonist the title of the King of Bandits. The narrative follows their ongoing travels as they continue to operate as thieves across the planet. The provided documentation does not contain further information regarding the production history, cast, or release details of the program.
Should you watch it?
“A young master thief with a deadly feathered partner commits high-stakes heists.”
- Unique feather-based combat system
- Constant heist variety
- Strong central partnership
- Limited character development
- Repetitive plot structure
You enjoy stylish heist anime with supernatural elements.
Suitable for general audiences with mild action violence.
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Season 1 · 13 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide & lore primer →- E1 The Capital of Theives Mytharc May 15, 2002
- E2 The Ghost Ship of Blue Hawaii Core May 22, 2002
- E3 The Adonis Capital of Time (part 1) Mytharc May 29, 2002
- E4 The Adonis Capital of Time (part 2) Mytharc Jun 5, 2002
- E5 The Little Girl from the Technicolor Town Core Jun 12, 2002
- E6 The Eternal City of Revaiva (Part 1) Mytharc Jun 19, 2002
- E7 The Eternal City of Revaiva (Part 2) Mytharc Jun 26, 2002
- E8 Don't Drop the Por Vora Core Jul 3, 2002
- E9 The Musical Island of Coco-Oco Core Jul 17, 2002
- E10 The Lullaby of the Por Vora Core Jul 24, 2002
- E11 The Masquerade Ball of ZaZa (Part 1) Mytharc Jul 31, 2002
- E12 The Masquerade Ball of ZaZa (Part 2) Mytharc Aug 7, 2002
- E13 The Masquerade Ball of ZaZa (Part 3) Mytharc Aug 14, 2002
Frequently asked questions
What makes Jing different from other thieves?
Jing has a unique partnership with his feathered companion Kir who transforms into weapons.
Is this series ongoing or completed?
The series has a definitive conclusion to its main storyline.
Does Jing work alone or with others?
Jing primarily works with his feathered partner Kir but occasionally interacts with other characters.
What kind of powers does Jing have?
Jing relies on his exceptional thieving skills and his ability to bond with Kir for combat.
Is this show appropriate for children?
The show contains mild action content suitable for most general audiences.
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