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  • Joined Jun 11, 2009
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Jing: King of Bandits - Seventh Heaven

Aug 3, 2009

Story
While I've seen only six episodes of the original series, King of Bandits Jing, a lingering memory of it sticks out in my mind. Beyond the formulaic "caper of the week" plot-lines lay a rich and captivating world, full of quirky side characters and imaginative locales. The standalone OVA, King of Bandit Jing in 7th Heaven, offered an opportunity to revisit Jing's stomping grounds and get a coherent, exciting story out of the deal. As the old saying goes, "One outta two ain't bad." The opening of the OVA sees Jing and his bird-cum-companion Kir on... See full review

4/10 story
7.5/10 animation
6/10 sound
2/10 characters
5/10 overall