Ōsama Ranking is deceptively childish. The art is simple and bright, the setting is very much a fairy tale trope, and the protagonist is a deaf-mute tiny prince whom everyone adores. Leading many people to think this might be aimed at a younger audience.
But as the score here indicates, that is not the case. It is an endearingly beautiful masterpiece that takes you on a powerful but rewarding rollercoaster of emotions. Tackling themes like disabilities, living up to parental expectations, blended families, innocence, betrayal, forgiveness, friendship, kindness, and so much more.
It's not one of those artsy stories either where the "depth" is achieved by depressing
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