King of Bandit Jing
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King of Bandit Jing, also known as Jing: King of Bandits and known in Japan as Ō Dorobou Jing (王ドロボウJING) is an anime and manga series by Yuichi Kamakura. The manga is licensed in English in North America by TOKYOPOP. ADV Films licensed the King of Bandit Jing series. The anime is directed by Hiroshi Watanabe.
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Synopsis
The mysterious bandit king named Jing wanders the world searching for treasures beyond value. He and his partner, a talking bird named Kir, travel around seeking to steal things like the 'double mermaid', and even time. There is something about Jing's eyes that captivates those watching, and his control of his own desire is what makes him the king of bandits, not his ability to fight or steal (though he can do them both with more than a little skill). Some dislike the series because it keeps Jing's past shrouded in mystery to the very end, but the animation is so smooth and the stories so great that most people forget about not knowing.
Jing Girls
King of Bandit Jing is a collection of shorter stories, so each story has a Jing girl. They vary greatly in appearance, age, personality, etc. and their roles also vary. Occasionally, they can be a love interest for Jing. They are often considered the anime-equivalent of the Bond girls.
Some Jing Girls are Cidre, Rose, Mirabelle, Izarra, Vermouth, Benedictine, Stir, and Fino
Names
In the later manga volumes, it is revealed that the majority of the characters are named for alcoholic beverages
External link
- ADV Films King of Bandit Jing website (http://www.kingofbanditjingdvd.com/)
- Sony Music King of Bandit Jing website (http://www.sonymusic.co.jp/Animation/jing/)id:King_of_Bandits_Jing
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