「兄と弟」 (Ani to otouto)
“Big Brother and Little Brother”

After being spread to the winds for a while most of the major players in the story are on a collision course.

「王子の剣」 (Ouji no ken)
“The Prince’s Sword”

The dexterity on display down to the fine details stamps this as TVs best production of the year.

「王妃と盾」 (Ouhi to tate)
“Queen and Shield”

Damn, this is hard to watch sometimes.

「夢のいけにえ」 (Yume no ike ni e)
“The Sacrifice of Dreams”

The thick plottens…

「王子の弟子入り」 (Ouji no deshiiri)
“The Prince’s Apprenticeship”

How things have changed in so little time – a reminder that they could turn again just as quickly.

「冥府の王」 (Meifu no ōu)
“King of the Underworld”

Ousama Ranking isn’t just good, it’s sofa king good.

「からみあう陰謀」 (Karamiau inbou)
“Entangled Conspiracy”

For someone in his position, loyalty is about the most precious thing imaginable for Bojji.

「初めての旅」 (Hajimete no tabi)
“First Trip”

What a powerfully emotional and beautifully constructed series Ousama Ranking is.

「新しい国王」 (Atarashī kokuou)
“New King”

I haven’t gotten these sorts of feels from characters I barely know in a long time.

「王子とカゲ」 (Ouji to kage)
“Prince and Shadow”

If I’m dropping some pretty serious names here, it’s because these two eps deserve it.