If you want science fiction that respects its own premise, Ranking of Kings is available in Australia on Crunchyroll, and in the US on Crunchyroll right now. A single, tightly-focused season means there is plenty to get through without ever feeling padded. 332 people have weighed in on TMDB, and the verdict leans heavily positive. Watch it for Minami Hinata — the performance elevates material that could easily tip into self-seriousness. Available now on Crunchyroll — press play and find out why people keep recommending it.

There is a reason Ranking of Kings keeps coming up in conversation. What makes Ranking of Kings work is that the ideas never crowd out the people having them. In a world where kings are ranked, a kindly little hearing-impaired prince sets off on a journey to become a powerful king, despite all odds. Minami Hinata and Ayumu Murase lead a cast that never lets the concept overwhelm the characters. It first aired in 2021–2022. The rules of Ranking of Kings's world are consistent enough that the big swings never feel like cheating. It rarely drops the ball, and when it does, it recovers fast.

For late-night viewing or a proper weekend binge, Ranking of Kings fits the bill. If you have already watched Jack-of-All-Trades, Party of None, Ranking of Kings is a natural next step. Short enough to finish in a weekend, substantial enough to feel satisfying. Minami Hinata grounds the bigger ideas in something human. Once you are in, you will want to talk about it.

Ranking of Kings wrapped up in 2022 — and 1 season is available to watch from start to finish. Find exactly where it's streaming below, and TV Butler Pro's free voice app makes it effortless to track your progress as you go. Just say the name, and Butler finds it instantly, tells you which service has it, and remembers exactly where you left off.