Ou Dorobou Jing

Synopsis

The title of king implies grandeur or, at the very least, delusions of it. For Jing, the King of Bandits, all he has to his name are fear-mongering rumors that have spread between the cracks of civilization. Despite his infamy, he, along with his partner in crime and incurable womanizer Kir, roams the recesses of the world. Those who witness the pair with anxious hearts and minds cower at the thought of becoming Jing's next target. But with every grand heist, it is not just mere precious treasures Jing is seeking to pry from his unwitting victims. Their undivided attention is just as valuable, showing how they ruin themselves over their foolishly prized possessions. Jing knows there is no better way to make his demands than through awe-inspiring fear—fear of the King of Bandits. [Written by MAL Rewrite]

Background

Ou Dorobou Jing was published in English as Jing: King of Bandits by Tokyopop from June 10, 2003, to July 6, 2004. It was also published in German and French as King of Bandit Jing. The German edition was issued by Panini Verlags GmbH, and the French edition was released by Pika Édition from May 11, 2004, to June 14, 2005. The series was adapted into a video game; developed by Masaya, Ou Dorobou Jing: Angel Version and Ou Dorobou Jing: Devil Version were released on March 12, 1999, for the Game Boy Color.

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