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Ranking of Kings
Start here. Twenty-three episodes covering the manga's entire first part, ending on a genuine conclusion rather than a cliffhanger.
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Updated Sep 16, 2026
Ranking of Kings Watch Order (2026 Guide)
A young, deaf prince deemed unfit to rule sets out to prove himself in a world of giants, demons, and hidden secrets.
Recommended Order
Quick answer
- Ranking of Kings
Plus 1 optional extra.
1 title · 23 episodes · ~9 hours
Start with the main 23-episode series, which tells a complete story on its own. The anthology that followed is optional: gap-filling side stories, a few epilogue pieces set just after the finale, and a last episode that animates the opening of the manga's second part.
Optional Side Stories
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Ranking of Kings: The Treasure Chest of Courage
Ten episodes of two short stories each. Some fill gaps inside the main series, some are epilogues set right after the finale, and the last one animates the start of the manga's second part.
⚠ Watch this after the main series. Several episodes take place after the finale and the last one opens the next chapter of the story.
Why This Order
Ranking of Kings only has two entries, and the order is not in question: the main series first, the anthology second. The 23-episode run adapts the manga's entire first part and brings Bojji's story to a real conclusion, so you can stop there and feel like you have watched a whole show rather than a setup for something else.
The Treasure Chest of Courage is where the ordering actually matters. It is not a second season, but it is not purely filler either. Each of its ten episodes carries two short stories, and they fall into three groups: bonus chapters from the manga volumes, original episodes that fill gaps inside the main series, and epilogue pieces set immediately after the finale, including Bojji's first days as king and Daida taking the throne back. The final episode goes further and animates the opening of the manga's second part. Because of that ending, watching the anthology before the main series would spoil the outcome outright, and watching it after is the only sensible choice.
How Many Episodes and Seasons Does Ranking of Kings Have?
Ranking of Kings has 1 season in the main run — 23 episodes altogether.
Main Run
| Title | Type | Episodes | Aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ranking of Kings | TV Series | 23 episodes | October 2021 |
Optional Side Stories
| Title | Type | Episodes | Aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ranking of Kings: The Treasure Chest of Courage | TV Series | 10 episodes | April 2023 |
1 title · 23 episodes · ~9 hours
Source Material
Where each part of the anime lines up with the source, so you know where to pick up reading.
Manga
Ongoing
Ranking of Kings
Main Series
Source Vol. 1-12 (Ch. 1-155)
The anime stops at a point the manga itself treats as a dividing line: Chapter 156 is where the second part begins, so you are not picking up mid-arc. One thing to expect if you watched the anthology, is that its final episode already animates the opening of that second part, so the first stretch of reading will feel familiar. The English route is the awkward part. There is no English print edition from a major publisher, and the official English release is digital, published by BookLive, so buying it works differently from most Kodansha or Viz titles. Worth knowing about the source as well: the manga went on an indefinite hiatus in April 2023 and resumed at the end of 2024, and it now runs to 22 volumes.
Ranking of Kings Watch Order FAQ
Where should I start with Ranking of Kings?
Start with the main 23-episode series. It needs no prior material and adapts the manga's first part in full. The anthology, The Treasure Chest of Courage, comes after it and is optional.
Do I need to watch The Treasure Chest of Courage?
No, the main story is complete without it. It is worth watching if you want more, since it fills gaps inside the main series and shows what happens just after the finale, and its last episode animates the opening of the manga's second part. Just watch it after the main series rather than before.
Is Ranking of Kings finished, and is there a Season 2?
The main series has a proper ending: the 23rd episode, broadcast in March 2022, closes out the arc it started. There is no Season 2. A brand-new film was announced on June 22, 2023 during a TV special, and it is still in production with no release date announced. The manga is a separate matter and is still running.
Where does the anime leave off in the manga?
The main series adapts up to Chapter 155, so continue from Chapter 156, which opens Volume 13. That point is a clean break, because the manga itself starts its second part at Chapter 156.
Is there an English dub?
Yes, on Crunchyroll, and it covers both the main series and the anthology. The cast returned for the anthology in April 2023, with Emily Fajardo as Bojji, SungWon Cho as Kage and Christopher R. Sabat as Despa, so there is no recasting partway through.
Are there any filler episodes?
None. All 23 episodes adapt Chapters 1 to 155 of the manga without anime-original detours. The anthology is separate from the main run, and even there most of the shorts come from the manga's bonus chapters.
How long does it take to watch Ranking of Kings?
The main series is 23 episodes, roughly 9 hours. Adding the ten anthology episodes brings the total to about 13 hours.
Where can I watch Ranking of Kings?
Crunchyroll carries both the main series and the anthology, subtitled and dubbed. In Southeast Asia the series is handled by Medialink instead. Availability varies by country, so check your local catalogue.