The ‘Ranking of Kings’ Is Finally Back After Almost Two Years
Back in April 2023, Sosuke Toka’s Ranking of Kings manga took an unexpected break, leaving readers in suspense. Fast forward 21 months, and the series has made a much-anticipated comeback. The 232nd chapter recently went live on the Japanese manga platform, Manga Hack.
Since its return on Tuesday, Toka has kept the momentum going by releasing new chapters daily. The manga originally started in May 2017, gaining popularity through user-submitted platforms.
Its unique storyline quickly captured attention, and it wasn’t long before BookLive brought the series to English-speaking audiences. To date, there are 18 volumes compiled and available in Japan as of the time of writing.
For those new to the series, Crunchyroll streams the anime adaptation. Here’s a quick overview of the story:
How prosperous your nation is, how many powerful warriors it boasts, and how heroic and strong its king is. These are the criteria that factor into the system known as the Ranking of Kings.
The main character, Bojji, was born the first prince of the kingdom ruled by King Bossu, who is ranked number seven. But Bojji was born unable to hear and is so powerless that he can’t even swing a sword. In consequence, his own retainers and the public, look down upon him as completely unfit to be king. It is then that Bojji finds his first friend, Kage, and Bojji’s life takes a dramatic turn…
The story revolves around Bojji, the first prince of the kingdom ruled by King Bossu, who holds the seventh rank. However, Bojji faces unique challenges. Born unable to hear and lacking physical strength, he struggles even to wield a sword. As a result, many around him, including his retainers, dismiss him as unfit for the throne.
Everything changes when Bojji meets Kage, his first true friend. With Kage by his side, Bojji’s life takes an unexpected and dramatic turn, setting him on a path to prove everyone wrong and claim his rightful place.
This compelling narrative of Bojji’s journey to overcome adversity and defy expectations has resonated deeply with readers and viewers alike. Now that the manga is back, excitement is in the air as we follow Bojji’s continued adventures.
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