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The Genius Prince's Guide to Raising a Nation Out of Debt 2022

“It ain't easy being a genius...”

★ 7.8/10 · 106 votes TV-14 AnimationComedySci-Fi & Fantasy 1 seasons · 12 eps Ended
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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
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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.

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Should you watch it?

“A lazy prince attempts to sell his struggling kingdom but accidentally achieves success instead.”

Reasons to watch
  • clever protagonist
  • humorous premise
  • unexpected plot developments
Keep in mind
  • 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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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.