Funimation announced on Tuesday that the fantasy anime epic Ranking of Kings will be available to stream exclusively on its platform beginning next month.
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The anime series tells the inspirational tale of a young deaf prince named Bojji and his mysterious outcast friend Kage. In the series, the duo will go on an “epic and amazing journey filled with adventure, self-discovery, and perseverance as they overcome the adversities of the world and their own personal circumstances,” according to a synopsis for the anime.
Funimation will be the exclusive streamer for the series when it debuts on Friday, October 15, 2021, with both subtitled and dubbed episodes available. The series is based on Tōka Sōsuke’s beloved manga series, which debuted in 2017 and has quickly become a fan-favorite.
“Bojji, was born the first prince of the kingdom ruled by King Bosse, who is ranked number seven in the Ranking of Kings,” the synopsis of the manga says. “But Bojji was born unable to hear and is so powerless that he can’t even swing a sword. In consequence, not only his own retainers, but also the public, look down upon him as completely unfit to be king. It is then that Bojji finds his first friend, Kage. His fateful encounter with Kage ignites a tiny spark of courage, and their lives both take a dramatic turn.”
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Ranking of Kings comes from production house Wit Studio (Attack on Titan, Vinland Saga, Vivy-Fluorite Eye’s Song-), with Yosuke Hatta attached as director and Atsuko Nozaki providing character design. The music is composed by MAYUKO, with the opening theme, “BOY,” performed by King Gnu.