Jing: King of Bandits - Recommendations

kasuma says...

If you like the standalone episode format and the laid back story telling style of King of Bandit Jing then Kino's Journey should be right up your alley. In both series the main character's story is that of a wanderer. There is not consistent thread that links any of the episodes to each other. Both have a very relaxed story telling style. Kino's Journey does not contain as much action as King of Bandit Jing, but the interesting places that Kino visits in the individual stories are more than enough to keep the viewer interested.

undefined013 says...

Both series focus on the a wanderer and his/her companion. The episodic nature that both series share make them easy to follow while at the same time quite deep. The main characters are very indpendent people who live by their own law as they go from place to place.

Hikaru says...

If you like the standalone episode format and the mild and easy-going story telling style then, join the king of thieves Jing and his partner Kir as they seek/travel the world for great treasures, solves problems and confront issues of other towns in King of Bandit Jing. There is inconsistent stories and limited number of episodes that have 2 to even 3 parts.

While both series have the main charather wondering with a companion live and travel by their own laws and morals. King of Bandit Jingdoes have more action and humor than Kino's Journey, but still a very enjoyable series for anyone that enjoyed Kino's Journey.

Kari5 says...

Both these shows have a pair of friends, one human the other not, who travel together on different adventures. The episodes are usually not connected, since the main character is always traveling, and seeing different places, peoples, and customs where ever they go. They are also both slice of life animes.

Aznmonster says...

Both these animes are about a young person who only have one ally in their journys.These animes take you places where adventure is waiting to happen,wheather the protagonist wants it or not!

ShiWeiLi says...

Kino's Journey and King of Bandit Jing are actually shockingly similar in essence.  Both are highly episodic tales of a wandering rogue wise beyond their years and their loudmouthed anthropomorphic sidekick.  The main difference is in the overall direction of the anime themselves.  King of Bandits Jing tends to not take itself too seriously, and uses more slapstick gags.  Kino's Journey tends to be a little heavier.  Both have a great sense of style and worldbuilding and are highly reccomended, though perhaps Kino's Journey a bit more.

Omurqi says...

With the traveling from country to country, each having a specific story to them, Kino's Journey and Jing have the same way of episodic storytelling. Jing is like a childish version of Kino's Journey, being a lot sillier and not nearly as thought-provoking, but just as entertaining to watch.

TheMajor5 says...

Kino and Jing both explore different cities with vastly different cultures.  Though their goals differ, the main characters travel from place to place experiencing mysterious towns and piecing together the backgrounds of each town.  One cannot simply watch one without watching the other.

OpalDjinn says...

Both feature fantastical worlds, with similiar story-telling styles, and a main character with a companion, riding a motorcycle from one fantastical place to another, not to mention what I consider to be a related art style.

KarmicFairy says...

The episodic style of King of Bandit Jing reminded me a lot of Kino's Journey. Both are wandering from place to place and there is an advenure in each place. 

kamirura says...

bandits or heros? You also have a hard time placing Jing in a good sections? Vash the Stampede is the same ;) Really similar settings filled with funny and exciting moments. Just like Jing is known all over Vash is, but just like Jing.. does he really live up to his reputation? Well better watch it to know ^^

sublime says...

Stylish lead characters with great supporting characters make both Trigun and King of Bandits great watches. The comedy elements shown throughout both series don't overshadow the main story but keep it light enough so you don't get bogged down with heavy plots. Fun watches.

VRDave says...

King of Bandits has a very similar style, as it's got strange bad guys and a hero with interesting powers and an interesting weapon. The very abstract settings also make them similar.

Rossko says...

Both series have main characters who are always the talk of the town due to their infamous background, but never live up to their expectations to the common folk. Then, of course, comes the big fight and the final moment when the bad guy realizes "it IS him!".

Verdeloth26 says...

Vash and Jing both want what's best for themselves. Thing is, Jing wants what's best for himself in a more selfish way than Vash does. The combination of comedy and action in Trigun will definitely make you not regret watching it after Jing.

Orkyjork90 says...

At first glance, a bandit and a stampede don't have much in common.  However, if you take the time to dig deeper, you will notice a common theme.  That is, the questionable protagonist who seems to be a mastermind criminal disguising good deeds under the guise of foolishness that ultimately results in everyone they meet to take notice, and have an epiphany of sorts.  Be sure to note the action, comedy, and a smidgen of drama found throughout both.

Kirua says...

Both series have a have main characters is feared by people but their actually nice guys. While both shows are kinda funny they have no plot line or story just about being random! :)

sublime says...

Great characterisation as well as stylish art and animation are what pulled me in with Full Metal Alchemist and King of Bandit Jing. The fact that Jing doesn't have an ongoing storyline throught its episodes, (the longest story arcs take about 2 episodes) doesn't detract from the fact that both of these series are thoroughly enjoyable fantasy romps. Jing can sometimes seem more on the magical side, but I think the comparison is well made with well fleshed out lead characters who you'll cheer for all the way through.

VRDave says...

There is no way to really explain this, so I will just say, watch it. You'll immediatly go "Hey! that seems familiar". But in actuallity, Jing and Full Metal Alchemist are strikingly similar for some odd reason. It's the attitude and atmosphere I believe, which makes both series incredibly enjoyable to watch, and makes you crave more!!!

Kensai says...

Full Metal Alchemist & King of Bandits Jing has a similar feeling to them, even if Jing lacks a continues story throughout the series (which FMA has). It's hard to put the finger on something in particular, but they are pretty much alike imo.

MalteseFalcon says...

King of Bandit Jing and Fullmetal Alchemist share the same feeling and energy of adventure. The main characters of each, Edward and Jing, share very similar dispositions at times. They are both kids, yet highly competent in their own fields and share a sense of adventure. If you liked one, you'll feel right at home in the other.

Anzelya says...

The characters in both of those animes are quite similar in appearance as well as attitude. Both are quite confident in their skill and end up in weird situations, where their skill ends up being very useful. Also the girls seem to like them both fairly lot. Both of the characters also travel around with a close friend (in FMA case it is a brother though), without whom the success of their adventures would be questionable.

sothis says...

If you removed the plot from FMA and gave it a lot more randomness, you'd have Jing. This might seem like an odd recommendation, but I really feel like these two anime have a similar tone and feel (except during the dark/serious parts of FMA). From the chibis to the wacky characters and beyond, I think there's something to like in both of these.

LLORAtheLLAMA says...

FMA and Jing both have that same kind of atmosphere to it. It's really hard to point out what exactly is their relationship but when you see one you're reminded of the other, even if just slightly.

Ed and Jing are only a little similar, but like I said above, as you watch one you are slighty reminded of the other.

Though, whereas FMA does, Jing doesn't have a consistent storyline.

Seraphim says...

Both have similar charms of lighthearted action.

freakzilla says...

One Piece and Jing both have a strange kind of magic in them. I'm well aware that One Piece is a shounen anime and is nothing like Jing, yet the somewhat relaxing atmosphere (whenever they aren't in a major fighting arc) definitely remindd me of Jing.

SingerOfWhiteLine says...

Both series have an excellent atmosphere of outlaw adventures, be it a bags of gold, being chased by law enforcers or glorious escapes from jail. Both series also have really outstanding character designs: even the secondary characters which don't appear on the screen for long are thought over and fun to see. You won't see a saw-nosed man other than in One Piece, but you could see a smoking cupid with rifle in Jing.

AndriasSch says...

When I first saw Monkey D. Luffy, determined to make himself King of the Pirates, instantly I remembered Jing, the self-named King of Bandits. They travel over the world with their best friends searching for treasures, and adventures while having a lot of fun.

Ne0 says...

Both series have an excellent atmosphere of freedom from oppression, being chased by law enforcers or glorious escapes from jail.

They travel over the world with their best friends searching for treasures and adventures having a lot of fun.

Jare says...

Both series' main characters have carefree attitudes. They both travel the world in outlaw adventures, and are almost always underestimated as just "kids" to newcomers.

sublime says...

Big, bold and fun are three words I'd use to describe both Rave and King of Bandit Jing. Extremely memorable characters in both series. And although there is no similarity in plot (Rave having an ongoing story and Jing being short story episodes in nature), I think it's hard to find something that's going to match Jing plot wise, purely because of the fantasy of it all. But Rave comes very close.

VRDave says...

The random characters and strange creatures all over the place are quite similar. Jing however doesn't have an epic story like Rave does. But the fight scenes in both are clever and exciting.

charliechan says...

These are about a young man that has no family who travels the world with his animal sidekick. They are in serch of magical items which will help them to acheive their goals. Along the way both incounter people which they must help/fight.

sothis says...

Watching Rave strongly reminded me of watching Jing (and vice versa), mostly for the comedic and random mood, and the strange monster-type creatures that inhabit both worlds. Rave is very plot-centric while Jing is episodic, but both have the same sort of randomness I think you'd enjoy.

freakzilla says...

It's easy to say that both DN Angel and Jing are about legendary thieves, but there is a real reason for putting them together! Both have a very special atmosphere, after all. DN Angel does have more going on as well, so it's even better. ;)

Merryberry says...

What makes these two series so great are there storytelling aspect focus around stealing items from places that are believed to be impossible to inflitrate. Mixed in with some supernatural elements and a company who follows/is the characters makes both series easy to watch. Once you've seen either KoB Jing or DNAngel, go see the other, they're well worth it.

GrnEydDvl says...

Both of these shows involve extremely talented theives who steal items that really need to be stolen for the good of mankind.  They steal these mystical objects, rescue damsels in distress, and don't forget to have fun along the way.  Although there is more character development in D.N.Angel than King of Bandit Jing, both shows have a very similar feel and if you liked one, I think you will definitely like the other.

kaz says...

While Naruto might seem at times to serve appetizer-like episodes with its snail-like pacing, King of Bandits Jing delivers a full seven-course dinner of action and comedy with each episode -- and sometimes even manages to hit upon a poignant moment or two. Fans of Naruto's little stories will dig Jing, and fans of Jing's action will dig Naruto.

Iahel says...

Jing sometimes looks smarter than Naruto, but his adventures are similar to Naruto's. If you like series concerning a young hero defeating (or try to defeat) enemies with comic elements, it's your choice. Without a common plot, Jing is more like Naruto's filler episodes, but that's not a bad thing.

sothis says...

Both involve fairly episodic (Jing being 100%, SB being pretty much episodic for each pair of episodes) plots, with wonderful (but different than each other) animation style. Both contain a person or persons who are pirates/thieves, who want to find treasure. Jing takes place on a magical continent, while SB takes place in space. Both are definitely worth your time.

chii says...

Both are episodic shows about bandits running around trying to get lots of treasure. Sol Bianca is way more serious than King of Bandit Jing but both have intersting characters that are always looking for the next big challenge. If you liked one check out the other.

NeverThatBored says...

The art style and main characters of these two animes have so much in common that if you like one, you'll like the other. They both have talking animal sidekicks as well. The flow of both shows is similar, not quite slice of life, but with enough discontinuous episodes that it feels like it at times. The fight scenes also have a lot in common.

lessiehanamoray says...

While Jing and Loki have very different plots they are very similiar in approach and basic mood.  The characters, while not deep, are enjoyable.  The fights are usually quick and to the point while still fun to watch and there's a sense of humor that runs through both of them.  The fact they have a similiarity of style is probably largely due to having the same director, so if you liked how one was done then you'll like how the other is done.

sublime says...

Again whilst its hard to find a close match for King of Bandits Jing and vice versa for Getbackers. Both are series you would enjoy for the same reasons. Memorable characters, especially the leads, action, comedy as well as that mystical element (be it the superpowers in GetBackers or the wonderful backdrops/towns/world in King of Bandit Jing). Brash and loud.