8.7/101,049 votes#1 - The Prince's New Clothes
Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 10/15/2021
Bojji, a prince in a world where kings are ranked by their deeds and skills, is considered unfit to be the next king due to his disabilities. He runs into Kage, a shadow being with whom he can converse, but who also takes advantage of Bojji's kindness.
Director: Yousuke Hatta
Writer: Taku Kishimoto
9.4/101,275 votes#2 - The Prince and Kage
Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 10/22/2021
Kage's tragic childhood following the purge of his people from the Kingdom of Bo is recounted. As the match between Bojji and Daida continues, Bojji's fighting style is denounced as cowardly, and he is instructed by Domas to adopt a more regal style.
Director: Makoto Fuchigami
Writer: Taku Kishimoto
8.8/10896 votes#3 - The New King
Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 10/29/2021
King Bosse passes away, naming Bojji as the next king. However, the announcement of the new king does not go as Bojji expects. After being told that Kage has gone on a journey without him, Bojji resolves to go on a journey of his own, to Hiling's dismay.
Director: Kazuaki Imai
Writer: Taku Kishimoto
8.7/10810 votes#4 - His First Journey
Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 11/5/2021
A panelist from the Ranking of Kings Committee visits the kingdom to give Daida his ranking. While traveling, Bojji encounters an unusual hunter who teaches him about the mystery of life. While eating around a campfire, an attempt is made on Bojji's life.
Director: Makoto Fuchigami
Writer: Taku Kishimoto
8.7/10781 votes#5 - Intertwining Plots
Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 11/12/2021
After the latest attempt on his life, Bojji is overjoyed to discover that he has a secret guardian. Domas is willing to do whatever it takes to gain Daida's trust. The Magic Mirror directs Daida to an elixir that will supposedly grant him Bosse's power.
Director: Masahiro Okamura
Writer: Taku Kishimoto
8.3/10723 votes#6 - The King of the Underworld
Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 11/19/2021
Bojji and Kage meet Desha, the king of the underworld, who is said to be able to make ordinary men into powerful kings. However, after testing Bojji's skill level, Desha refuses to train him. Apeas finds Daida and the mirror, and must choose a side.
Director: Hitomi Ezoe
Writer: Taku Kishimoto
8.6/10731 votes#7 - The Prince's Apprenticeship
Season 1 Episode 7 - Aired 11/26/2021
Kage pleads with Desha's brother Despa to make Bojji powerful enough to be king, and Despa takes Bojji on as an apprentice. After making his assessment, Despa is astounded by how little power Bojji actually has, but refuses to give up on training him.
Director: Shota Goshozono
Writer: Taku Kishimoto
8.7/10687 votes#8 - The Sacrifice of Dreams
Season 1 Episode 8 - Aired 12/3/2021
The story of Bosse's rise to power and Bojji's birth is revealed. Domas cautions Hokuro about returning to the castle, and the fate which likely awaits him there, before deciding to walk away himself. A plot to kill one of the royal court takes shape.
Director: Yumi Kamakura
Writer: Taku Kishimoto
8.9/10707 votes#9 - The Queen and the Shield
Season 1 Episode 9 - Aired 12/10/2021
Years ago, Bosse pulled Dorshe from his position and made him the bodyguard for a reluctant Hiling, who was trying to win over a wary Bojji. Now, Dorshe is all that stands between Hiling and monsters which have been sent to assassinate her.
Director: Arifumi Imai
Writer: Taku Kishimoto
8.4/10649 votes#10 - The Prince's Sword
Season 1 Episode 10 - Aired 12/17/2021
Bojji, Kage and Despa go out to dinner to celebrate the conclusion of Bojji's training. Kage has misgivings about Bojji's sword until a fight breaks out at dinner, and Bojji has to defend himself. Bojji and Kage must consider what their next step will be.
Director: Mai Teshima
Writer: Taku Kishimoto
8.2/10614 votes#11 - Older and Younger Brothers
Season 1 Episode 11 - Aired 12/24/2021
Daida reflects on a lesson once taught to him by Sorii and Bebin about the value of life, and finds out that he is not alone in his dark exile. When six criminals are broken out of their cells in the underworld, Desha sends his knights to go after them.
Director: Ryota Aikei
Writer: Taku Kishimoto
8.0/10613 votes#12 - The Footsteps of War
Season 1 Episode 12 - Aired 1/7/2022
Outside the castle, Hiling and her elite force prepare to make their move. Meanwhile, inside the castle, The Magic Mirror and Apeas lead the six criminals toward the throne room. Bojji and Kage take heart at the news that an ally will be joining them.
Director: Makoto Fuchigami
Writer: Taku Kishimoto
8.2/10565 votes#13 - The Kingdom in Turmoil
Season 1 Episode 13 - Aired 1/14/2022
Hiling and her band of knights face intense opposition from the forces under the command of the Magic Mirror. When the fighting takes a desperate turn, Apeas's loyalties are tested. In the castle town, Ouken launches his own independent attack.
Director: Chihiro Kumano, Atsushi Nakagawa
Writer: Taku Kishimoto
8.7/10620 votes#14 - The Return of the Prince
Season 1 Episode 14 - Aired 1/21/2022
Critically wounded, Dorshe makes a desperate effort to protect Hiling, and receives help from an unexpected ally. The situation remains dire, as Gigan, one of the six criminals, continues his powerful assault, until Bojji and Kage return to the castle.
Director: Yumi Kamakura
Writer: Taku Kishimoto
7.9/10551 votes#15 - The Order of the Underworld
Season 1 Episode 15 - Aired 1/28/2022
Leaving Dorshe and Hiling behind to rest, Bojji and Kage lead a party to the underworld entrance to send the magic beasts home. Domas and Hokuro encounter the Order of the Underworld deep underground on their way to recapture the missing criminals.
Director: Hitomi Ezoe
Writer: Tomomi Kawaguchi
8.7/10607 votes#16 - Royal Majesty
Season 1 Episode 16 - Aired 2/4/2022
The name "Miranjo" triggers a traumatic flashback for Bojji. Desha relates to Bojji the circumstances that turned Gigan into a criminal. After consulting with Despa, Desha makes a change of plans, and decides to return with his knights to the underworld.
Director: Mai Teshima
Writer: Tomomi Kawaguchi
8.7/10569 votes#17 - The Curse of Immortality
Season 1 Episode 17 - Aired 2/11/2022
Bojji and Kage run into Apeas, who tells them about Miranjo's dream. Domas and Hokuro finally reach the entrance to the underworld they were ordered to destroy. The Magic Mirror calls out to Ouken, who escapes Despa's custody to come to her aid.
Director: Atsushi Nakagawa, Tomoko Hiramuki, Mitsutoshi Sato
Writer: Fuka Ishii
8.8/10585 votes#18 - Battle With the Gods
Season 1 Episode 18 - Aired 2/18/2022
From his cell, Bosse relates to Bebin the story of how he first met Miranjo when she was a little girl. Domas and Hokuro make their apologies to Hiling, then head off to assist Bojji. Bojji has his hands full with Ouken, but receives help from Despa.
Director: Makoto Fuchigami, Hitomi Ezoe, Mitsutoshi Sato
Writer: Fuka Ishii
8.9/10578 votes#19 - The Last Bastion
Season 1 Episode 19 - Aired 2/25/2022
Bosse tells Bebin the story of when he found the disfigured Miranjo, until Bebin is called away. As Bojji and Despa look on, Kage is faced with a life-or-death decision, and finds help from an unexpected source. The Big Four step forward to face Ouken.
Director: Arifumi Imai
Writer: Taku Kishimoto
8.5/10486 votes#20 - Immortal vs. Invincible
Season 1 Episode 20 - Aired 3/4/2022
Miranjo finds herself answering to Shiina and her own mother for her actions. Bojji is faced with the prospect of passing judgment on Miranjo. The situation with Ouken grows even more dire until a new warrior arrives, but is this newcomer really an ally?
Director: Yumi Kamakura
Writer: Taku Kishimoto
9.3/10687 votes#21 - The Swordsmanship of a King
Season 1 Episode 21 - Aired 3/11/2022
Realizing that Bosse did not wish to be brought back to life, Miranjo apologizes. Bosse issues an ultimatum to the others present to either side with him or be killed. Despa fears that Bojji may not measure up as his showdown with Bosse gets underway.
Director: Shota Goshozono
Writer: Taku Kishimoto
7.5/10533 votes#22 - A Promise to the Demon
Season 1 Episode 22 - Aired 3/18/2022
Bosse shows Daida the happy memories of the time he spent with Miranjo, and how he received his strength from the demon. After catching the demon, Despa attempts to get his wish for Ouken granted, but Bojji and Daida have a different wish in mind.
Director: Hitomi Ezoe
Writer: Taku Kishimoto
8.1/10440 votes#23 - The King and the Sun
Season 1 Episode 23 - Aired 3/25/2022
Daida acknowledges and accepts Miranjo's crimes, then forgives her. As part of his atonement, Daida relinquishes the throne to Bojji. However, Kage feels out of place with his friend's new position of distinction, and leaves Bojji to reign on his own.
Director: Yousuke Hatta, Sejoon Kim
Writer: Taku Kishimoto
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Season 1 Ratings Summary
"The Prince's New Clothes" is the best rated episode of "Ranking of Kings" season 1. It scored 8.7/10 based on 1049 votes. Directed by Yousuke Hatta and written by Taku Kishimoto, it aired on 10/15/2021. This episode is rated 0.7 points higher than the second-best, "The Prince and Kage".