Jing: King of Bandits facts for kids

Jing: King of Bandits (called Ō Dorobō Jing in Japan) is a Japanese manga series. It was written and drawn by Yuichi Kumakura. The story is about a young boy named Jing. Even though he is young, he is known as the "King of Bandits."

Jing travels the world with his friend, Kir. Kir is a talking albatross bird. Together, they look for amazing treasures and go on exciting adventures. They are very good at stealing things that seem impossible to get. They also outsmart many enemies who try to stop them.

The series often uses names that sound like drinks for characters and places. For example, Jing and Kir have a special attack called "Kir Royale."

In 2002, some of the manga stories were made into an anime TV show. This show had 13 episodes. Later, in 2004, a three-part animated series called Jing: King of Bandits in Seventh Heaven was also made.

The Story of Jing

Jing: King of Bandits tells many short stories. Each one is usually a new adventure for Jing, the Bandit King. Even though Jing is famous, many bad guys don't expect him to be a young kid. This often surprises them!

The stories in the first manga series are often funny and cartoon-like. In each adventure, Jing looks for a new treasure. He often meets a girl who helps him along the way. There's always an enemy who wants to protect the treasure or get it first.

Jing travels to many amazing places. These include a city made of clocks, a desert with hot, flowing lava, and even a super-secure prison. He always finds a way to escape and get the treasure. Sometimes, he gets it in a surprising way! Jing's actions often change things for the better in the places he visits.

The second manga series, Jing: King of Bandits: Twilight Tales, also has seven volumes. In these stories, Jing doesn't always steal every treasure he tries to get. Sometimes, he has to fight the treasure itself or even destroy it. There are also stories about Jing's past as a child. Even then, he called himself the King of Bandits.

Main Characters

Jing

Jing is the main hero of the series. He is a young thief with black hair and a cool orange coat. He is very skilled, but he acts relaxed and cheerful. He picks his targets almost on a whim. People are often surprised when they meet him because he looks small and ordinary. But his skills as a thief are unmatched!

Jing travels with his best friend, Kir. Kir is a talking albatross. They can combine to use a powerful attack called "Kir Royale." This attack shoots a green ball of energy from Kir's mouth. Jing also has a hidden knife in his sleeve. He can turn almost anything into a weapon, like wires or an umbrella. His best weapon is his mind. He is very smart and good at planning. He can also think quickly when things don't go as planned. Jing has a special green necklace, but its purpose is a mystery.

Kir

Kir is Jing's funny sidekick and partner. He is a talking bird with a big personality. Even though he's a bird, he often tries to flirt with human women, but they always say no! Kir is a bit more interested in money than Jing. But he is a loyal friend and a very important partner.

When Kir joins with Jing's right arm, he can fire the "Kir Royale" energy ball. This attack seems very powerful. In this combined form, Kir can also help Jing fly a little.

Postino

Postino is another character who appears sometimes. He is a mail carrier who travels everywhere on his motorcycle. He seems to show up exactly when Jing needs help. He delivers a clue or explains something important, then leaves. He is a funny character who adds to the strange and sometimes illogical world Jing lives in.

Media

Manga Series

Original Series

Volume 1

• Summary: Jing goes to the City of Thieves to steal the Double Mermaid jewels. He gets help from local bandits to trick Mayor Cognac. Then, he visits Blue Hawaii to investigate a ghost ship, which is actually a secret casino. Jing outsmarts the casino owner, Grappa, who tries to trap him. Finally, Jing goes to Adonis, a city where time is strictly controlled. He plans to steal the famous clockwork grapes. Kir saves a girl named Mirabelle from being punished for being late, which makes the ruler, Mastergear, angry.

Volume 2

• Summary: The fight between Jing and Mastergear continues. Jing and Kir get separated, but Mirabelle helps Jing escape. They find a safe place called Neverland. Mastergear sends Clockodile to attack them, but Jing defeats him. Jing then plans to steal time itself. He tricks Mastergear, causing chaos in Adonis. Jing, Mirabelle, and Kir get to the clock tower and find the "Wild Bunch" of clockwork grapes. Jing defeats Mastergear, who is crushed by the tower. Jing then travels to Sungaria with explosive creatures called Porvoras. He meets Izarra, who wants revenge on the owner of the Sungaria mountains. They face dangerous lands and lose some Porvoras, but Jing finds a way to cross a memory alloy crater.

Volume 3

• Summary: Jing arrives at a Sungarian mine with a Porvora baby. He looks for information on the Sun Stone in Baron Goblet's library, but Izarra has her own plans. Jing then goes to the City of Corpse, where the new king's crown disappears. Jing meets Vermouth, who tells him about a city where people live forever. He must solve riddles to find it before Pernod and China Lilet do.

Volume 4

• Summary: Jing lets himself be put in a famous prison called Seventh Heaven. The warden, Maraschino, has never let anyone escape. Jing's goal is to steal a "dream orb" made by a prisoner named Campari. This orb can turn dreams into crystals that others can experience. Campari traps Jing in a dream world, putting Jing's freedom at risk. This volume also tells the story of how Jing and Kir first met.

Volume 5

• Summary: The city of Zaza is known for its yearly masquerade ball. But when Jing arrives, it has become a dangerous masked fighting event because of Countess Dubonnet. Jing wants to steal the Duchess's "Vintage Smile" mask. A mysterious warrior enters the competition, making Jing's mission even more dangerous.

Volume 6

• Summary: Jing gets a map to a legendary place called the Fuzzy Navel, said to be where "God Himself" lives. But Kirsche, a cat leader fighting against the city's electricity rules, gets in Jing's way. The ruler of Fuzzy Navel, Pesca Luminosa, doesn't want Jing to disturb his kingdom.

Volume 7

• Summary: In the city of Pompier, Jing and Kir kidnap a valuable girl. They are chased by Monsieur Drambuie, an art collector who wants her back. The girl, Fino, is the daughter of a famous artist, Vin Quart. With her help, Jing and Kir might find Quart's final, famous artwork called Le Chef-d'Ouvre Inconnu.

Twilight Tales

Volume 1

• Summary: As a boy, Jing visits Czarine, the Ore Castle City, to steal a special crystal. He tries to avoid Kümmel's helpers. Later, an older Jing goes to the City of Rusty Nail, known for its medicine and surgery. He is interested in an old patient of Dr. Uryan: the Shinku, a "Holy Brain." Jing hopes to get help from nurse Shin Lu.

Volume 2

• Summary: Dr. Uryan sends a scary patched-up creature called Bloody Caesar after Jing. Meanwhile, the Shinku, the "Holy Brain," wants to experience the outside world. It uses Shin Lu's body to do so!

Volume 3

• Summary: In the White Night Desert, life is tough. Grenadine's younger sister, Sugar, is chosen to be part of the Millennium Stew. This is accepted without question. But there's a big surprise: Sugar is Kir's wife!

Volume 4

• Summary: Jing and Kir arrive in the funeral area of Moulin Rouge and are told to pay a "love tax." Agent Anisette tries to catch Jing, but Jing decides to take her with him to escape! They run from the law in the foggy city. Jing's real plan is to steal the Parfait d'Amour, the biggest grave marker ever.

Volume 5

• Summary: Lord Borus is forced to face his past as Jing continues to cause trouble in Moulin Rouge. Anisette is now seen as Jing's helper. Everything comes to a head in the city's fog. This volume also has an extra story where Jing thinks about an old friend he met in New Bottle City.

Volume 6

• Summary: Merry Widow has been a city of music since a big war. Jing wants to find a special instrument called the Invisible, which is heard but not seen. People say the composer Eyguebelle is connected to it. Alize offers to help Jing find him, but she also wants to hurt Eyguebelle.

Volume 7

• Summary: After stealing the Holy Suit, Jing and Kir find themselves in a ghost town stuck in endless night. This city was once famous for clothes but was destroyed by blue flames. With help from a mysterious flower princess named Picon, Jing explores this dark city to find out what happened long ago.

Anime Series

Anime Episodes

Jing, King of Bandits: Seventh Heaven OVA Episodes

See also

In Spanish: King of Bandit Jing para niños