“Calling all gamers! Do you wannabe the next King of King Kingdom? Join today for the low, low price of… your life.” In the year 2052, King Industries created King Kingdom—the virtual game that accidentally developed artificial super-intelligence. As the world within King Kingdom grew and threatened humanity, the military called for Sentinels—experienced gamers who entered King Kingdom in hopes of defeating the Wannabe King. Riu Ito, a 17-year-old boy whose dream is to become a Sentinel and defeat the king, passes the V-Games, but not with the partner he started with. With his mother in tow, Riu struggles to come to terms with her past, the reality of their strained relationship, and his role in it. Together, they uncover secrets that could change the fabric of their world, forcing Riu to reevaluate what it truly means to be a hero. Will he rise to the challenge and restore his strained relationship with his mother, or will the game consume them both as he strives to become the next Wannabe King? My Mom’s a Wannabe King?! is a story about the journey to mend the bonds between a mother and son as they confront their fears and uncover the truth about themselves in a world where every choice could mean the difference between life and death.