Kodoani.com – Ranking of Kings (Ōsama Ranking), the famous manga by Sōsuke Tōka, has officially returned with the 232nd chapter posted on the Manga Hack service last Tuesday. This is the manga's first chapter since its hiatus in April 2023. Tōka has maintained a posting frequency of one chapter per day, and as of Friday released a total of four new chapters, marking a full return. impression.
The story of Bojji and his journey to adulthood
Ranking of Kings tells the story of Bojji, a deaf and weak prince who is not strong enough to even hold a children's sword. Although he was the eldest son and destined to inherit the throne, he faced ridicule and suspicion from those around him, who called him a “useless prince” and argued that he would never can become king.
On his journey to adulthood, Bojji meets Kage, a strange shadow and the last survivor of the Kage clan of assassins. Once a murderer, Kage now makes a living as a thief, but he has become Bojji's first and loyal friend. The story is Bojji's emotional journey as he overcomes difficulties and becomes a person with the ability to truly change the world.
Information about manga and adaptation projects
Tōka began uploading the manga on the Manga Hack platform in May 2017. To date, the series has 18 compiled volumes, with the latest volume expected to be released in December 2023. The English version of the manga is currently available. is being published by BookLive.
The manga also inspired an anime television series that premiered in October 2021, spanning two seasons. The anime is broadcast by Funimation, with both subtitled and English dubbed versions. Then, a spin-off titled Ranking of Kings: The Treasure Chest of Courage (Ōsama Ranking: Yūki no Takarabako) aired in April 2023, consisting of 10 episodes, with expanded content not appearing in the original anime.
Additionally, a brand new Ranking of Kings movie was announced for June 2023 in an anime special.
Legal issues
Regarding the author, Japanese police investigated and filed a complaint against a 30-year-old woman on suspicion of posting defamatory words about Sōsuke Tōka on Twitter (now X) in 2022. The case was reported by Tōka's lawyer in April 2023, leading to legal action aimed at protecting the author's honor and reputation.
