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Oudorobou Jing
King of Bandit Jing (ADV), Jing: King of Bandits(Tokyopop)

Table of Contents
I. Introduction to the Series/News
II. Volume Information (Japan)
III. Volume Information (U.S.)
IV. Character Bios
V. About the Mangaka
VI. Regulars/Fanart/Goodies
VII. Links
VIII. Update Log

I. Introduction to the Series

Once upon a midnight dreary, a thief named Jing was weak and weary.
Many strange and forgotten lands he did transverse and did explore.
His companion was a bird, an odd one name of Kir
Who possessed a strange vocation, a less than honest occupation.
"Wake up, Jing" Kir muttered, "all around is loot galore!"

Thus this ebony bird's willing, changed Jing's sadness into willing
As he set about to do the thing he truly did adore.
So the albatross sat proudly on Jing's placid bust sang loudly
While his beady eyes explored the treasure stacked upon the floor.
One more thing that Kir did utter, his feathers all a greedy flutter
And his voice commenced a terrible dull roar,
Quoth the albatross, "Let's steal some more!"

-Bottle 3, Jing: King of Bandits - Twilight Tales.


All that glitters...
Even the stars
All things precious...
Even your life

The King of Bandits
Can steal it all
In the blink of an eye

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II. Volume Information (Japan)
Oudorobou Jing's first series was initially released to the general public through compiled volumes (tankouban) in November of 1995 through Comic BonBon; however, newer releases of the first series, noted by the "new edition" stamp and foil covers (which Tokyopop chose to use for its releases), are released by Z Comics Magazine, both of which are branches of Kodansha.

To view the volume covers (both old and new), click on the appropriate links.

First Series - 王ドロボウＪｉｎｇ (Oudorobou Jing)
  • Volume 1 - Editions: [(6 November 1995) Old|New (November 2000)]
    Old Edition: 199 pages
    New Edition: ??? pages
  • Volume 2 - Editions: [(6 June 1996) Old|New (November 2000)]
    Old Edition: 215 pages
    New Edition: ??? pages
  • Volume 3 - Editions: [(6 November 1996) Old|New (? 2000)]
    Old Edition: 188 pages
    New Edition: ??? pages
  • Volume 4 - Editions: [(5 February1997) Old|New (December 2000)]
    Old Edition: 206 pages
    New Edition: ??? pages
  • Volume 5 - Editions: [(8 June 1997) Old|New (22 February 2001)]
    Old Edition: 198 pages
    New Edition: 211 pages
  • Volume 6 - Editions: [(6 November 1997) Old|New (22 February 2001)]
    Old Edition: 183 pages
    New Edition: 203 pages
  • Volume 7 - Editions: [(6 May 199 cool Old|New (23 March 2001)]
    Old Edition: 177 pages
    New Edition: 183 pages

Second Series - King of Bandit Jing
(Aka "Twilight Tales" wink

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III. Volume Information (U.S.)

Tokyopop has licensed and released Jing:King of Bandits and is currently releasing Jing: King of Bandits--Twilight Tales. Jing consists of seven volumes and Twilight Tales currently consists of 4 volumes. Information about each volume (cover picture, release date, ISBN, page count, and summaries) were taken from http://www.tokyopop.com. Clicking on "Volume #" will take you to a picture of the cover.

Jing: King of Bandits

Volume 1
Released 06.10.03
ISBN 1-59182-176-2
Page Count: 224
Summary: A flying ghost ship filled with gold-stuffed zombies? Now that sounds like a worthy target for Jing, King of Bandits. Joined by his avian sidekick Kir and the lovely Rose (who is actually an undercover cop trying to catch him in the act!), Jing hitches a ride onboard the ghost ship only to discover that the ship is really a luxury casino. But it's no ordinary gold that these guests are playing with. These gold coins bite back and bite hard, feeding on the greed that the casino attracts. Can Jing break the curse and come away with the loot?
Volume 2
Released 08.05.03
ISBN 1-59182-177-0
Page Count: 232
Summary: There's no time to lose! (But there's plenty of time to be stolen ...) Jing and Kir continue their greatest heist ever, stealing time itself from the city of Adonis where time is kept in clockwork grapes. What started as just another job for the King of Bandits becomes quite complicated when he's forced to take refuge with a band of schedule-hating rebels who reside in the cemetery below the clockwork city.
Volume 3
Released 12.09.03
ISBN 1-59182-178-9
Page Count: 216
Summary: In a world of clockwork cities and talking monsters, where logic is based on fantasy and laws are constructed by madmen, Jing is the greatest of all thieves. He can steal the very stars, or even a human life. He is the King of Bandits. His latest heists are his greatest and most bizarre yet. First Jing and his lecherous crow sidekick Kir must cross the Milky Way to steal back freedom for the Porvoras, a tribe of living bombs enslaved in the Sangria mines. In his next adventure, Jing and Kir are escorted by the comely android Vermouth to the eternal life where the Aqua Vitae is kept. Little do they know that they are being followed by rival thieves Pernod and China Lilet.
Volume 4
Released 1.13.04
ISBN 1-59182-179-7
Page Count: 232
Summary: Their latest adventure finds Jing and Kir in Seventh Heaven, but it's not part of another big heist, it's actually a maximum security prison for the criminally deranged run by a vampire warden and his hockey-masked guards. Their only hope of escape lies with Campari, the ringleader of a most demented circus. This volume also includes a bonus story about the origins of Jing and Kir's relationship and their first adventure together.
Volume 5
Released 03.09.04
ISBN 1-59182-466-4
Page Count: 224
Summary: Every year in Zaza a fabulous masquerade is held that everyone attends. So important is the ball that there is an entire town dedicated to the construction of masks. Jing, the infamous King of Bandits, has come to steal a particular mask, but it won't be easy. Before the ball he must first fight in Zaza's masked combat coliseum. Sprightliness is a virtue for a thief, but against bone-crushing gladiators, the young bandit may be in over his head.
Volume 6
Released 05.11.04
ISBN 1-59182-467-2
Page Count: 216
Summary: The sky's the limit when Jing and Kir end up on Cloud Nine after stealing a map of Fuzzy Navel. The adventure takes off after they receive a shock from worshippers of electricity, run into a very pretty little kitty, and try not to avoid sleeping with the flying fishes. Shine the light and say your prayers -- this volume of Jing: King of Bandits is the cat's meow!
Volume 7
Released 07.06.04
ISBN 1-59182-468-0
Page Count: 208
Summary: Kir finds his head on the block in the court of the Crimson Company -- but he's tickled pink about his perilous predicament in the colorful city. Why? A gorgeous girl of course! Now it's up to Jing to rescue the birds of a feather from being sold on the Black Market! As the last chapter closes on Jing: King of Bandits, don't feel blue --Jing and Kir will return in Jing: Twilight Tales, a new series coming soon that already has fans screaming for more!

Twilight Tales

Volume 1
Released 09.07.04
ISBN 1-59182-469-9
Page Count: 180
Summary: Take a fantastical, far-out journey in the out-of-this-world adventures of Jing and his feisty, feathered friend Kir. Twilight Tales is an awesome new series with a fresh, original look for our heroes! When Jing sets his sights on a valuable jewel in the coffin of a notorious mafia boss, is he really playing with fire? Will Jing get away with it all, or does la cosa nostra's reach extend beyond the grave?
Volume 2
Released 12.07.04
ISBN 1-59182-470-2
Page Count: 184
Summary: Rusty Nail is a city with a special kind of industry: providing spare body parts to those in need. When the monstrous Bloody Caesar sets his eyes on Jing, will the King of Bandits be in need of a helping hand? While dodging Bloody Caesar's attacks, Jing plans to confront the city's mastermind, known as the Holy Brain ... will Jing be able to get out of this mess intact?
Volume 3
Released 03.15.05
ISBN 1-59182-471-0
Page Count: 184
Summary: Jing and his gang are on the hunt for the Lost King, who only appears when there is a coronation...or a sacrifice. When the king emerges and the crowd is focused on the rare public appearance, it means one thing for Jing: The king's treasure is ready for the taking! The next opportunity to pinch the king's loot is during the sacrifice of Suger. There's just one problem: Suger is Kir's future bride!
Volume 4
Released 06.07.05
ISBN 1-59532-417-8
Page Count: 188
Summary: Jing and Kir arrive in the funeral district of Moulin Rouge where things are just... dead. They discover the reason for this is because everyone in love there has to pay a "love tax!" When a test on Jing by a tax enforcer reveals a positive result, and Jing tries to leave without paying, Jing gets captured in more ways than one.
Volume 5
Released 09.13.05
ISBN 1-59532-418-6
Page Count: 184
With the Spritz House out of control and spewing fog like crazy, Jet 27's damaged body is recovered and analyzed. With information gained from it, it's determined that Anisette is in love herself and the hunt for her and Jing intensifies. Borus is angry that Jing is trying to steal the Parfait d'Amour, however it may be too difficult for the King of Bandits to steal ... since it was already stolen long ago by an even greater thief than Jing!
Volume 6
Released 12.13.05
ISBN 1-59532-419-4
Page Count: 192
Welcome to Merry Widow, a strange town based around all things music. When Jing and Kir take on a new mission to steal the Invisible, they are all but thrilled to learn it can only be heard and not seen. Things start looking up, however, when they run into Alize, a cute girl who's nothing but trouble. With revenge on her mind, Alize leads the duo on a self-destructing mission whose final showdown could destroy the entire city!

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<center>IV. Character Bios</center>
  • Jing
    The "main character" of the series, also known as the "King of Bandits". He is a person known for traveling through cities and countries with one goal in mind - to get his hands on the prize treasure. From transporting explosive critters to escaping a prison of dreams, Jing can do everything...and anything, as long as there's something to steal.
  • Kir
    Jing's sidekick from his childhood days, this little feisty bird loves to drink and hit on ladies. When he's sober, however, he becomes the weapon used in Jing's signature "Kir Royale." Loud-mouthed and at times, annoying...what better companion could the King of Bandits wish for?

Volume-specific characters coming...when I get the chance to re-read stuff. @.@

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V. About the Mangaka
(rehashed from Tokyopop's site)


Yuichi Kumakura's Jing was first published in April, 1995 in Kodansha's monthly comic magazine, Bonbon. The Jing manga has inspired a brand new anime series from Sony, which began running in Japan in May, 2002. Kumakura-sensei is now at work on an all-new version of the Jing saga, featuring more European-style artwork. Currently to date, Oudorobou Jing is Kumakura-sensei's only work, and has been running since Nov, 1995.

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<center>VI. Regulars</center>Anifreak880
Eku53ru

Want to be added? Just PM or post, asking to. ^-^

<center>Fanart</center>None at the moment.

<center>Goodies</center>Nothing. >.<;

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VII. Links

Affiliates(new!)
The Dragon Paw
Jing Related (out of gaia) Links
Tokyopop
U.S. Publishers
AnimeSuki
Great place for unlicensed anime including the Jing OVAs, Jing in Seventh Heaven. (No, not the WB show -_-)
Kodansha
The manga publisher that owns EVERYTHING
ADV
ADV's site for the anime

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Want a link here? PM Anifreak and she'll put it up 3nodding
(as long as the link doesn't have liscensed manga. Ani likes her username very much)
Want to link us? Images coming soon...

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VIII. Update Log
09 July 2006 - Hello, everyone! Long time no update. ^-^ Anifreak and I have been pretty busy in our own ways, and as a result, this thread's in need of some updates. I've added some missing information for some of the volumes for the posts I have access to. =)

27 December 2005 - Oh my god, I can't believe I (Eku53ru) missed this. It seems like King of Bandit Jing (aka "Twilight Tales" wink is an ongoing series - the seventh tankoubon was released on 22 July of this year! The information has been added accordingly! O_OV

05 March 2005 - The thread opens...for the most part; the under-construction stuff will be filled in as time goes by. ninja The threat-message has now been archived! xd
harbinger of doom
Yes...this soon to be manga thread is still under construction...please do not post yet or we will send rabid dogs out to get you, disembowel and preserve your organs, and then sell them on the blackmarket^^. I'm sure someone who needs a heart, liver, or pancrea will be very happy. (yes...I need a heart too XP)

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And now.....we are open! (bang!)

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Yesh! Back to hexcode #003366! xd SPLANG! domokun

For anyone that wants to know...I've only read the first seven books; nothing from "Twilight Tales" yet. I own English editions of volumes 1~3, 5 & 6; Japanese new editions 5~7. sweatdrop

edit: 22 June 2005 - I now have read up to Bottle four of the "Twilight Tales" series; and, I own the first three Bottles. XD;

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BUTT! >.<

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BUTT! >.<;

I should've bought the Bottles when I had the chance. sweatdrop

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BUTT! >.<

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Bump~ I'm a bit behind....still gotta read Twilight Tales...

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BUTT! whee

So am I, Anifreak. v.v; I didn't even get the chance to read Twilight Tales when I could. x_x
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