Episode 2

The Prince and Kage(王子とカゲ, Ouji to Kage) is the second episode of the Ousama Ranking anime.

Summary
When Kage was a child, the Shadow clan was annihilated supposedly after someone tried to murder their lord. As they run through the city streets, members of the clan are stabbed with spears. Soldiers continue to pursue them as they flee outside the city and Kage's mother instructs him to continue to the Poison Forest. A member of the Light clan casts a spell that illuminates the area, exposing Kage and his mother. She attempts to stall them as Kage flees but he mocks that their detached force probably already got him. They stab her to death and begin searching for Kage.

A count's daughter, Poise, hides Kage in her stuffed spider and misdirects the soldiers to continue on to the forest.

Staff
Script - Taku Kishimoto

Storyboard - Yousuke Hatta

Episode Director - Makoto Fuchigami

Chief Animation Director - Masaki Kawake

Animation Director - Hideyuki Arao

Assistant Key Animation Director - Yoko Kuji

Trivia

 * is adapted from Chapter 11,