The Genius Prince's Guide to Raising a Nation Out of Debt 2022
“It ain't easy being a genius...”
- Status
- Ended
- First Aired
- January 11, 2022
- Last Aired
- March 29, 2022
- Format
- 1 season · 12 eps
- Total Runtime
- ~4.8 hours (24 min/ep)
- Highest Rated Episode
- S1E3 "A Marriage as a Pretext" (★ 7.6/10)
- Network
- AT-X
- Where to Stream
- Crunchyroll, Crunchyroll Amazon Channel
What is The Genius Prince's Guide to Raising a Nation Out of Debt?
The Genius Prince's Guide to Raising a Nation Out of Debt is a 2022 television anime series directed by Toshiya Niidome. The program features voice performances by Soma Saito, Rie Takahashi, Dallas Reid, Michelle Rojas, and Sayaka Senbongi.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 2022
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 12
- Runtime
- 24 minutes
- First aired
- Jan 11, 2022
- Last aired
- Mar 29, 2022
- Original language
- JA
- Origin
- JP
- Networks
- AT-X
- Genres
- Animation, Comedy, Sci-Fi & Fantasy
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 7.8/10 from 106 votes
- Format
- 1 season · 12 episodes
- Episode runtime
- ~24 minutes
- Status
- Ended
- Network
- AT-X
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Overview
The Genius Prince's Guide to Raising a Nation Out of Debt is a 2022 television anime series directed by Toshiya Niidome. The program features voice performances by Soma Saito, Rie Takahashi, Dallas Reid, Michelle Rojas, and Sayaka Senbongi. The story centers on Prince Wein, a ruler who finds himself burdened with the responsibility of managing a small, struggling kingdom. Wishing to escape his duties, the prince devises a plan to auction off his country so that he may retire. However, his efforts to commit treason and divest himself of the nation lead to unexpected outcomes. Instead of achieving his goal of departure, his schemes result in accidental military victories and the growing favor of his subjects. Despite his desire to leave his position, the prince finds his plans consistently thwarted by these unintended successes, forcing him to continue leading his people. The series is available for streaming on platforms such as Crunchyroll and Plex.
Should you watch it?
“A lazy prince attempts to sell his struggling kingdom but accidentally achieves success instead.”
- clever protagonist
- humorous premise
- unexpected plot developments
- unconventional hero
- high-stakes political themes
Watch it if you enjoy comedies about reluctant leaders and unintended consequences.
The series features political themes and comedic depictions of treasonous schemes.
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Season 1 · 12 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide & lore primer →- E1 The Prince Who Would Sell His Kingdom Mytharc Jan 11, 2022
- E2 Wein Salema Arbalest, Battlefield Tactician Core Jan 18, 2022
- E3 A Marriage as a Pretext Core Jan 25, 2022
- E4 Two Intellect Core Feb 1, 2022
- E5 Hey, How About Covering the Crime Core Feb 8, 2022
- E6 Holy Intrigue! Core Feb 15, 2022
- E7 Yesterday's Enemy Is Today's… Core Feb 22, 2022
- E8 I'll Give It a Shot Core Mar 1, 2022
- E9 The Little Princess Who Could Core Mar 8, 2022
- E10 A Bubble Economy Inflates an Ego Core Mar 15, 2022
- E11 By Hook or Crook Mytharc Mar 22, 2022
- E12 A Really Motivated Seller Mytharc Mar 29, 2022
Frequently asked questions
What is the main character's goal?
Prince Wein intends to auction off his kingdom to retire.
Why does the prince want to leave?
He finds the task of ruling his kingdom impossible.
Does the plan go as expected?
No, his schemes lead to accidental victories and public favor instead of retirement.
What is the tone of the series?
The series is a comedy focused on the prince's failed attempts to escape his duties.
Is the kingdom successful?
The kingdom gains favor and success despite the prince's attempts to commit treason.
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