Jing: King of Bandits (2002)
A legendary young thief and his wisecracking bird partner roam a world of wonders, stealing treasures no one else could dream of taking.
Jing: King of Bandits - Series Information
- Original Title: 王ドロボウ JING
- First Air Year: 2002
- Last Air Year: 2002
- Created by: Yuuichi Kumakura
- Type: TV Series
- Genres: Animation, Action, Adventure, Comedy
- Content Rating (US): TV-PG
- Episode Runtime: Average runtime per episode: 25 minutes
- Number of Seasons: 1
- Number of Episodes: 13
- Status: Ended
- Original Language: Japanese
- Spoken Languages: Japanese
- First Air Date: May 15, 2002 (United States - TV-PG), May 15, 2002 (Australia - PG), May 15, 2002 (South Korea - 12)
- Networks: NHK BS1, NHK BS2
- Alternative Titles: Ou Dorobou Jing (FR), Ô dorobô Jing (JP), 왕도둑 JING (KR), King of Bandit Jing (US), Джинг, король злодіїв (UA)
- Production Companies: Studio Deen, SME Visual Works
- Production Countries: Japan
Jing: King of Bandits - Plot
Jing may appear to be a young boy, but his remarkable skills make him one of the most feared thieves on the planet. Along with his feathered partner Kir, Jing travels from town to town, stealing anything of value regardless of the amount of security. But when he's in a pinch, he has one more trick up his sleeve: Kir bonds with Jing's right arm to perform the effectively deadly "Kir Royale" attack. And because of all this, Jing is infamously known by many as the "King of Bandits."
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Jing: King of Bandits - Cast & Crew
Creator(s)
- Yuuichi Kumakura
Main Cast
- Shin-ichiro Miki
- Hidenari Ugaki
- Kouichi Sakaguchi
- Mayumi Izuka
- Masaki Aizawa
- Keiichi Sonobe
- Rei Sakuma
- Yui Horie
- Masayo Kurata
- Toshiyuki Morikawa
Writers
- Reiko Yoshida
- Hiro Masaki
- Chinatsu Hōjō
Jing: King of Bandits - FAQs
What is the Kir Royale attack in Jing: King of Bandits?
The Kir Royale is Jing's signature finishing move. His bird companion Kir merges with Jing's right arm, channeling energy into a powerful blast. It's their ultimate trump card, deployed when ordinary thieving skills aren't enough to escape a deadly situation — and it never fails to leave an impression.
Is Jing: King of Bandits based on a manga?
The series is adapted from the manga King of Bandit Jing by Yuichi Kumakura, serialized in Monthly Shōnen Magazine. The manga ran from 1995 to 2000 and spawned a sequel, Jing: King of Bandits — Twilight Tales, which also received its own OVA adaptation in 2004.
Where can you stream Jing: King of Bandits?
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Who are the main voice actors in Jing: King of Bandits?
The Japanese cast features Shin-ichiro Miki, Hidenari Ugaki, Kouichi Sakaguchi, Mayumi Izuka, Masaki Aizawa, Keiichi Sonobe, Rei Sakuma, Yui Horie, Masayo Kurata, and Toshiyuki Morikawa, each bringing the show's colorful roster of characters and antagonists vividly to life.
Does each episode of Jing: King of Bandits tell a standalone story?
For the most part, yes. The series follows an episodic anthology format, with Jing and Kir arriving in a new fantastical location each arc to pull off a heist. This structure gives the show a freewheeling, imaginative energy, letting each story explore a completely different world and set of characters.
How was Jing: King of Bandits received by audiences?
The series earned a warm reception among anime fans for its vibrant art style, quirky humor, and inventive world-building. While not a mainstream blockbuster, it developed a dedicated cult following in both Japan and the West, appreciated for its lighthearted tone and creative storytelling approach.
What anime series are similar to Jing: King of Bandits?
Fans of Jing: King of Bandits often enjoy Lupin the 3rd for its roguish thief protagonist, Great Pretender for stylish con-artist adventures, and City Hunter for action-comedy charm. Cat's Eye and Akudama Drive also share that blend of heist thrills and colorful, fast-paced storytelling.
Is there a sequel or follow-up to Jing: King of Bandits?
Yes — a follow-up OVA series titled Jing: King of Bandits — Twilight Tales was released in 2004. It adapts the sequel manga and follows Jing through darker, more elaborate heist scenarios across six episodes, offering fans a more mature continuation of the original series' adventurous spirit.
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