Ousama Ranking
Summary: The people of the kingdom look down on the young Prince Bojji, who can neither hear nor speak. They call him "The Useless Prince" while jeering at his supposed foolishness.
However, while Bojji may not be physically strong, he is certainly not weak of heart. When a chance encounter with a shadow creature should have left him traumatized, it instead makes him believe that he has found a friend amidst those who only choose to notice his shortcomings. He starts meeting with Kage, the shadow, regularly, to the point where even the otherwise abrasive creature begins to warm up to him.
Kage and Bojji's unlikely friendship lays the budding foundations of the prince's journey, one where he intends to conquer his fears and insecurities. Despite the constant ridicule he faces, Bojji resolves to fulfill his desire of becoming the best king he can be.
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The people of the kingdom look down on the young Prince Bojji, who can neither hear nor speak. They call him "The Useless Prince" while jeering at his supposed foolishness.
However, while Bojji may not be physically strong, he is certainly not weak of heart. When a chance encounter with a shadow creature should have left him traumatized, it instead makes him believe that he has found a friend amidst those who only choose to notice his shortcomings. He starts meeting with Kage, the shadow, regularly, to the point where even the otherwise abrasive creature begins to warm up to him.
Kage and Bojji's unlikely friendship lays the budding foundations of the prince's journey, one where he intends to conquer his fears and insecurities. Despite the constant ridicule he faces, Bojji resolves to fulfill his desire of becoming the best king he can be.
[Written by MAL Rewrite]
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Ousama Ranking — The people of the kingdom look down on the young Prince Bojji, who can neither hear nor speak. This overview is intentionally spoiler-free and focuses on tone and intent rather than plot specifics.
Thematically, It sits firmly within Adventure, Fantasy conventions as a TV work and has garnered attention (MAL score: 8.49). This work explores character dynamics, tonal shifts, and the interplay between narrative ambition and execution. The story's pacing and tonal choices are crafted to complement the central ideas, often emphasizing atmosphere and emotional truth over explicit exposition. The show's ability to evoke a consistent mood — whether melancholic, exuberant, or contemplative — is a recurring strength, and the scenes are constructed so viewers can infer stakes without needing explicit spoilers.
Characterization is a core pillar here. Protagonists and supporting figures are written with distinct motivations and narrative roles; even when archetypal, the series invests in small behavioral details that make choices feel earned. Character arcs are handled with an eye for gradualism: development often arrives through incremental beats rather than abrupt, expository shifts. The interactions between characters create texture, and relationships are used to illuminate both personal flaws and larger thematic concerns.
On the visual front, production values play a significant role. The animation quality varies by sequence but frequently showcases thoughtful direction and composition. Background art, framing, and color palettes are used deliberately to support tone — quieter scenes favor muted palettes while action or heightened emotional beats employ brighter, more kinetic visuals. Direction choices, such as camera movement and shot selection, often elevate scenes beyond their raw script, creating moments that linger in the viewer's mind.
The soundscape — score, incidental music, and sound design — complements the visual language. Music cues are placed to maximize emotional resonance without manipulating the audience with melodrama; this restraint often leads to more authentic emotional payoff. Sound design punctuates key moments, and when the series leans on silence, those quieter moments are given weight by measured audio choices.
Pacing and structure are handled with craft. Episodes are arranged to build tension and release methodically, and the narrative rarely rushes through important emotional beats. That said, the deliberate pacing may feel slow to viewers who prefer faster plot turnover; the reward is greater nuance and an accumulation of meaning across the series. Accessibility is generally good — one can appreciate surface-level pleasures, while repeat or attentive viewing reveals additional layers.
No title is without flaws. Occasional unevenness in subplots or variable animation across episodes can be distracting. Some tonal shifts might feel abrupt if you expect uniformity; others will argue that those shifts are purposeful. These are worth noting, but they seldom undercut the larger achievements of the work.
In sum, Ousama Ranking offers a rich experience for viewers who value character-driven storytelling, considered visual design, and a soundtrack that supports rather than overwhelms. For fans of Adventure, Fantasy, this is an especially rewarding watch. It's recommended for those who appreciate layered narratives and artistry in animation, and best approached with patience and attention to nuance.
Characters & Voice Actors
Bojji
Main
Hinata, Minami
Japanese
Bojji
Main
Lecordier, Brigitte
French
Bojji
Main
Capella, Monalisa
Portuguese (BR)
Bojji
Main
Fajardo, Emily
English
Bojji
Main
Maniglio, Giulia
Italian
Bojji
Main
Ibáñez, Gemma
Spanish
Kage
Main
Murase, Ayumu
Japanese
Kage
Main
Tomassian, Alexis
French
Kage
Main
Ferraz, Fernando
Portuguese (BR)
Kage
Main
Nogueira, Bruna
Portuguese (BR)
Kage
Main
Cho, SungWon
English
Kage
Main
Lo, Emi
English
Kage
Main
Germano, Alessandro
Italian
Kage
Main
Navarro, Marcel
Spanish
Kage
Main
Ratsito, Enzo
French
Kage
Main
Tolosa, Heber
Spanish
Aban
Supporting
Marais, Stéphane
French
Aban
Supporting
Tadokoro, Hinata
Japanese
Aban
Supporting
Rizzi, Francesco
Italian
Aban
Supporting
Massey, Bryan
English
Staff
Cook, Justin
Producer
Inoue, Megumi
Producer
Okada, Maiko
Producer, Production Manager
Ooshima, Kazuki
Producer
Herek, Samantha
Assistant Producer
Fuchigami, Makoto
Director, Episode Director, Storyboard
Hatta, Yousuke
Director, Episode Director, Storyboard
Ebina, Yasunori
Sound Director
Aikei, Ryouta
Episode Director, Storyboard
Ezoe, Hitomi
Episode Director
Fukuji, Akino
Episode Director, Storyboard, Key Animation
Goshozono, Shouta
Episode Director, Storyboard, Animation Director, Key Animation
Hiramuki, Tomoko
Episode Director
Imai, Arifumi
Episode Director, Storyboard, Assistant Director, Animation Director, Key Animation
Imai, Kazuaki
Episode Director, Storyboard
Kamakura, Yumi
Episode Director, Storyboard
Kim, Se-jun
Episode Director, Storyboard
Kumano, Chihiro
Episode Director
Murata, Naoki
Episode Director
Nakagawa, Atsushi
Episode Director