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Apr 13, 2023 9:40 AM
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10 eps. total
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Apr 13, 2023 11:39 AM
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Cute first episode. It’s cool to see Boji and Kage just doing slice of life stuff without the backdrop of all the drama from the main series. I particularly enjoyed the last bit with the poor girl/sick mother. That was so sweet to give the money to them. Of course despa looked at it as an investment 😂

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Apr 13, 2023 11:43 AM
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It was okay. Wasn't as charming as beginning of season 1, but still good.
Apr 13, 2023 11:44 AM
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Nice first episode I love that Boji just wanted to help the little girl and her mother
Apr 13, 2023 11:52 AM
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Ranking of Kings is back, with some side stories, potentially some original ones too. Hmm, a little mixed on this so far to be honest, on the one hand, it's nice to see some slice of life moments with Bojji and Kage, but at the same time, I'm wondering if this was really necessary in the first place, though there's not enough material for Season 2 at the moment.

Still, I more or less enjoyed it, and the art style is still as well done as before. We'll see how it pans out in the upcoming weeks.
Apr 13, 2023 11:54 AM
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cute and heartwarming first episode

to manga readers is this canon or an original side story?
Apr 13, 2023 12:21 PM
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I thought this was a direct sequel so my impression on the first episode was like "oh, nice starting point, but I hope things will escalate in the next episode"
Just realized a few seconds ago from MAL that this is a spin-off, but it's nice episode anyway.
Apr 13, 2023 12:26 PM
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I didn't know this was going to be side stories till I was watching it. That's fine I guess, should be interesting to learn more about the characters.

The old lady fooling Kage is a story that's been done a million times though, the second story was wholesome at least.
Apr 13, 2023 12:54 PM
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Episode was really slow and too dry/boring for me as a whole but I do think that this spin-off should help a bit with the world building as well as fleshing out some stuff that might have been ignored or rushed in the first season as that focused on the story.
Apr 13, 2023 12:57 PM

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There's always something with Despa. First he's freaking out over a single aging spot, then it's money, what a tutor. Well, he was kind enough to help out the girl and her mom. What he did has a greater value than the money.

Kage had to put in lots of work today. I figured the oldy lady would be kind enough to give him the shuddercap after putting him through it first. What a savage she is xD

Resorting to gamble after failing at so many jobs is such a classic. Reminded me of HxH in this instance.

Not a bad start overall. Great to have more Boji and Kage.

I wasn't expecting an opening even better than the first two, so I'm fine with this one. It's lighthearted and fits the vibe of this entry based on the first episode. The ED is a 🎯
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Apr 13, 2023 1:30 PM

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Lol that old lady was devious, playing Kage the way she did. Bojji continues to be wholesome af by wanting to help that girl and her sick mom. It was nice of Despa to come through with the assist but of course he also uses that as a way to invest his money then get it back lol. 

Even if these are just little side stories I'm glad we have Ranking of Kings back. More Bojji and Kage content is always welcome. Also, Aimer on the ED 👌👌👌 once again she doesn't miss.
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Apr 13, 2023 1:31 PM
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deg said:
cute and heartwarming first episode

to manga readers is this canon or an original side story?
Original anime story, like all these 10 episodes
Apr 13, 2023 1:42 PM
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This is an interesting case since its not a season two or a sequel but going to jump around to different periods of past events and expand upon it. Sort of like half numbered episodes that would squeeze in between episodes from the previous season. Starting off here with the premiere taking us back to when Bojji and Kage were living with Despa as they trained. Despa was a character I liked in the first season so seeing more of this time period for Bojji with him is awesome.

Despa is definitely vain and loves his money but he has a good heart too. Sending Kage to find this rare mushroom to help with aging. Kage being the sweet boy he is helping that old lady out way more than he should've. It felt like she was taking advantage of him by the end. Especially after she walked fine even after saying her ankle had been hurt. At least Kage got a pie with those rare mushrooms baked in for Despa.

The boys going out to find jobs as a new lesson from Despa. Bojji not being able to work at the restaurant because he's deaf made me sad. Kage came up with that great idea to habe Bojji dodge bean bags from people as a carnival game style moneymaker. Bojji did really good too, until that little girl came up. I felt so badly for that little girl and Bojji wanting to let her hit him so she could get the money she clearly needed. Wanting to buy some medicine for her mom. I'm glad that Despa could help that family out long term and everyone was happy at the end. I'll enjoy this show if its like this every episode showing the same kind of heart the first season did.
Apr 13, 2023 1:43 PM

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its not good. not worth watch just waste of time
Apr 13, 2023 1:53 PM
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Good side story, nice to see more of the world and Bojji & Kage again. Looking forward to the rest of the season. I thought Despa's voice sounded different and assumed it was because they replaced his VA - I didn't look up the VAs beforehand so I wasn't sure -  but apparently it's still Sakurai.
Apr 13, 2023 2:07 PM
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well, I don't know, it was... decent, I guess?
Apr 13, 2023 2:45 PM

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I'm happy Boji is back, but this just seemed so random.  I thought this was just going to be 1 an episode special.  I was surprised to find a series. I guess it's going to be a bunch of side stories.

Not a fan of the OP either. 
Apr 13, 2023 2:49 PM
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Very Murica message at the end. Have the poor child pay off the mothers medical debt, nice.
Apr 13, 2023 3:17 PM

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I really didn't know what to expect, but as a first epiosde it was decent.
Apr 13, 2023 3:17 PM
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What a good starter. Moral value yes moral value. That's why i love this series.
Apr 13, 2023 3:19 PM

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i don't really knwo what to think of this right now. It just feels different from the first season and I'm not rlly the biggest fan of the op song as well but hopefully this show becomes better later on.
Apr 13, 2023 4:49 PM

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Wise man Despa giving fishing pole instead of fish.

Apr 13, 2023 4:50 PM
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This was some Naruto filler level shit, 2 different stories 12 min each. WIT has clearly made a very bad decision to leave AOT and Vinland Saga to do this and SPYxFAMILY
Apr 13, 2023 4:59 PM

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deg said:
cute and heartwarming first episode

to manga readers is this canon or an original side story?
The first part was original and the second is from an extra chapter. The second part was meaningful lesson for Bojji who is aspired to be the greatest king in the future.
Apr 13, 2023 5:04 PM

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The design and animation are still impeccable. The story, on the other hand... the way it's going, it will be a bunch of OVA-like episodes.
Apr 13, 2023 6:00 PM
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This was such a nice heartwarming wholesome episode shit made me smile at the end😇

The opening goes hard and the animation still as good as ever cant wait for next weeks episode🤩
Apr 13, 2023 6:30 PM
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I enjoyed every seconds, it was cute like usual. I can’t wait for the next one…
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Apr 13, 2023 6:37 PM

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wit putting their whole soul into this it looks really good
Apr 13, 2023 6:53 PM
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I think ousama ranking better this way. Just a slice of life with some moral value. really enjoyed the first eps
Apr 13, 2023 6:59 PM

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Ousama Ranking is back with the OVA-like side story that's meant to couple itself with the main story, taken from the manga's extra chapters to anime-original stories.

PEOPLE 1's OP is decent, and Aimer's ED is nice for a short like this.

Despa getting an age spot, to think that this is enough for him to stop giving training to Bojji because he isn't feeling all that great, it rests on Kage to run an errand to get him a shuddercap mushroom. But the mushroom is rare, since it's protected by a turtle-bear fusion of a monster. Kage's not alone, and the coincidence of an old lady getting injured, he took her back to her home...to run her errand instead, forced by her sympathy, as Bojji continues his own training while Despa...covers himself up. Well, at the end of the day, the old lady giving him a shuddercap pie, it's better than nothing, since she is the only one who can command the monsters like her own pets.

Being money-conscious, Despa is really desperate for more, and both Bojji and Kage go out to get some work. The deaf Bojji would be already enough to limit jobs, though Kage would think of a similar manner where Bojji would be the target and have everyone throw beanbags at him to score for money, though one frail girl would do the same, and being of compassion since she is poor, and is disheartening to see her be sad and gamble her money away. This is reality that Kage inflicts on Bojji being the ways of the world, and the girl with her sickly mother, it's best to leave it to Despa to invest in her future instead.

A decent side story, all things considered.
Apr 13, 2023 7:30 PM
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Good ep and good op and ed
Apr 13, 2023 7:35 PM

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ED is good but i like the OP more, banger. episode was just okay, nice to see bojji and kage being good bois as usual.
Apr 13, 2023 7:49 PM
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legendry show. so good
Apr 13, 2023 7:52 PM

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That was a really nice episode, the ending was so wholesome. Aimer back at with the fire ED, really fits the show.
Apr 13, 2023 8:17 PM

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cute slice of life feel to this episode with some interesting lessons for our characters.
Apr 13, 2023 9:02 PM

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I'm hoping that there ends up being a bit of a story arc later on in this side series, but this episode was decent: light and fluffy unlike much of the main story. I don't really a problem with the difference in tone though because I think the characters they established in the main story WOULD act like this in the less serious moments. The main series seemed pretty rushed in the second half, so it could be nice to get some side stories elaborating upon that part of the series. 
Apr 13, 2023 9:07 PM
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It’s very cute, a good way to end my week. No plot is kind of fine for me, if it’s cute and there’s Boji, I’ll watch it.
Apr 13, 2023 10:12 PM
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Totally expected some of the dumb comments, this could be literally a episode in the middle of first season and no one would bats an eye and call it filler or waste of time, it was very well produce with a fine side story plot, i watched a ton of "canon" anime episodes that felt 2x longer than this while watching, people be literally getting extra Ousama Ranking content with the same production quality as S1 and still complain instead of just relaxing and enjoying it.
Apr 14, 2023 12:28 AM

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mneav3 said:
deg said:
cute and heartwarming first episode

to manga readers is this canon or an original side story?
The first part was original and the second is from an extra chapter. The second part was meaningful lesson for Bojji who is aspired to be the greatest king in the future.


ah ok thanks for the info
Apr 14, 2023 12:29 AM
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to become a good king, one must flesh out ignorance, good lesson for the future goat
Apr 14, 2023 12:35 AM
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Happy to see my boy, Bojji back. Ready for some more smiles, and tears...
Apr 14, 2023 12:44 AM
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Second part of episode remind me of proverb “Give a man a fish, and you feed him for a day. Teach a man to fish, and you feed him for life."

What a warming first episode
Apr 14, 2023 12:46 AM

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Well, that was wholesome. And a fun watch!
Apr 14, 2023 1:20 AM
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already peak fiction
Apr 14, 2023 2:08 AM
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I think a filler episode it's an awful way to start a season :/
Apr 14, 2023 2:34 AM

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I was expecting to be shown Bojji building his own kingdom so this was a tad bit disappointing but as an SoL, it was decent at least, especially the second one, which I found pretty wholesome.




Apr 14, 2023 3:08 AM
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This was some Naruto filler level shit, 2 different stories 12 min each. WIT has clearly made a very bad decision to leave AOT and Vinland Saga to do this and SPYxFAMILY
The first season of Ousama Ranking was pretty good and SxF is awesome too. Both also universally loved, so why were those bad decisions exactly?
Apr 14, 2023 4:08 AM

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While not as engaging as the main story, I think this will still be a nice addition to the overall Ousama Ranking world. 

If it's just gonna be a chill slice of life spin off focusing on the characters and getting to know them and the world better, while also filling in some gaps, then nice.

OP and ED a certified banger though.
Apr 14, 2023 4:56 AM
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dropped after first few seconds i cba to watch an anime where the main character just does a random side quest for his master
Apr 14, 2023 5:06 AM
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I felt so bad for the little girl aha, I was hoping that she would win at 1st but Despa taking care of her education and all is better in the end, such a heartwarming episode
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