---
title: "Ranking of Kings"
year: 2021
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/ranking-of-kings-2021"
media_type: "tv"
tmdb_id: 112613
imdb_id: "tt13409432"
status: "Ended"
seasons_count: 1
episodes_count: 23
runtime_minutes: 23
community_rating: 8.0
vote_count: 332
content_rating: "TV-14"
---

# Ranking of Kings (2021) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/ranking-of-kings-2021

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

The television series Ranking of Kings is an anime adaptation that premiered in 2021. It is based on a story that takes place in a world where kings are ranked. The series follows the journey of a kindly little hearing-impaired prince who sets off to become a powerful king despite all odds. The people of the kingdom look down on the young prince, calling him "The Useless Prince" while jeering at his supposed foolishness. The series was produced by Wit Studio and aired on Fuji TV's Noitamina programming block. An anime film adaptation has been announced, in addition to a spin-off series titled Ranking of Kings: The Treasure Chest of Courage, which aired from April to June 2023. The series has been documented on various online platforms, including IMDb and The Movie Database.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A hearing-impaired prince embarks on a courageous journey to prove his worth as a future king."

### Why Watch
- unique protagonist
- compelling character growth

### Caveats & Content Note
- protagonist faces frequent social ridicule
- Tone & Suitability: The series depicts social exclusion and the emotional challenges faced by the young prince.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: emotional, adventurous, heartwarming, inspirational

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Crunchyroll, Crunchyroll Amazon Channel | None | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Crunchyroll, Crunchyroll Amazon Channel | None | Apple TV Store |
| **Canada (CA)** | Crunchyroll Amazon Channel, Crunchyroll | None | Apple TV Store |
| **Australia (AU)** | Crunchyroll, Crunchyroll Amazon Channel | None | Apple TV Store |

## Season Architecture & Lore Primers

### Season 1 (23 Episodes)
## Filler vs. Essential Episode Classifier

- **Total Tracked Episodes**: 23
- **Crucial Mytharc Episodes**: 3 (13%)
- **Character Core Episodes**: 20 (87%)
- **Side Quest / Filler Episodes**: 0 (0%)

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Minami Hinata** as *Bojji (voice)*
- **Ayumu Murase** as *Kage (voice)*
- **Yuki Kaji** as *Daida (voice)*
- **Takuya Eguchi** as *Domas (voice)*
- **Yoji Ueda** as *Bebin (voice)*
- **Daiki Yamashita** as *Hokuro (voice)*
- **Shoumaru Zouza** as *Captain (voice)*
- **Maaya Sakamoto** as *Miranjo (voice)*
- **Hinata Tadokoro** as *Dorshe (voice)*
- **Hiroki Yasumoto** as *Apeas (voice)*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: What is the premise of Ranking of Kings?
The series follows a young, hearing-impaired prince who strives to become a powerful king in a world where rulers are ranked.

### Q: Who created the series?
The series was created by Sosuke Toka.

### Q: When did the series air?
The original anime television series aired from October 2021 to March 2022.

### Q: Is there additional content related to the series?
Yes, a spin-off series titled Ranking of Kings: The Treasure Chest of Courage aired in 2023, and an anime film has been announced.

### Q: What is the protagonist's name?
The protagonist is Prince Bojji.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Tier List Maker for Everything - TierMaker](https://tiermaker.com/)
- [Ranking of Kings (TV Series 2021-2022) - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt13409432)
- [FIFA/Coca-Cola World Rankings](https://www.fifa.com/en/world-rankings)
- [Ranking of Kings (TV Series 2021-2022) — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/tv/112613)
- [2026-2027 Best Universities in the World - US News](https://www.usnews.com/education/best-global-universities/rankings)
- [Ranking of Kings - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ranking_of_Kings)

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*Generated by Archytele Open Intelligence Systems. Data verified against TMDB and JustWatch APIs.*