NIPPON SANGOKU: The Three Nations of the Crimson Sun
NIPPON SANGOKU: The Three Nations of the Crimson Sun
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NIPPON SANGOKU: The Three Nations of the Crimson Sun

7.9 / 10
2026
1 season
12 episodes
AnimationDramaWar & Politics

A revolution sparked by nuclear war, natural disaster, and misrule leads to the collapse of Japanese society. The country splits into three nations vying for hegemony, and the Sangoku era begins. Aoteru Misumi, a former agricultural officer, vows to reunify Japan. He rises through the ranks with only his knowledge and eloquence. Witness the legend of the man later hailed as a genius strategist.

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Seasons

  • An Oath for Peace

    1.An Oath for Peace

    8.0
    05-04-202626m

    Aoteru Misumi is a young man living in the countryside of Ehime, Yamato. Working as an agricultural officer, he lives a quiet life with his wife, Saki. One day, they are visited by...

  • Toryumon

    2.Toryumon

    7.5
    12-04-202626m

    Having lost the love of his life, Aoteru is determined to fulfill the promise he made to her of creating a peaceful world. He travels to Osaka to take the exam given by Borderland...

  • Imperial Council

    3.Imperial Council

    8.0
    19-04-202626m

    Aoteru and Yoshitsune Asama take the Toryumon, an employment exam required to work under Ryumon. The conditions for passing are simple: the examinees must bring him to his knees. I...

  • The Seii Coup

    4.The Seii Coup

    7.0
    26-04-202626m

    Three years after passing the Toryumon, Aoteru is working hard under Ryumon to perform his duties to their fullest. Meanwhile, Yamato sends a demand for unconditional surrender to...

  • The Borderland General Corps Marches Out

    5.The Borderland General Corps Marches Out

    03-05-202626m

    A new dictatorship comes to power in Seii when Ohga Wajima suggests subduing Yamato by force. She establishes her administration overnight, declaring her resolve across the land. O...

  • Eve of War

    6.Eve of War

    10-05-202626m

    Tonotsugu Taira, Denki Taira's heir, is ordered by Fuji III, the emperor of Yamato, to go to Kanazawa with the Borderland General Corps' Right Lieutenant General, Goh Sugoh. While...

  • The Kanazawa Night Raid

    7.The Kanazawa Night Raid

    17-05-202626m

    When Seii invades Kuzuryu Castle, tensions between Seii and Yamato come to a head. Sensing something strange about the situation, the Yamato army led by Ryumon decide to halt their...

  • Ep 8

    8.Dragon vs. Tiger

    24-05-2026
  • Ep 9

    9.Tears for Yayakichi

    31-05-2026
  • Ep 10

    10.Reunion of Mortal Enemies

    07-06-2026
  • Ep 11

    11.Lie on Firewood and Council the Heavens

    14-06-2026
  • Ep 12

    12.The Fall of Seii

    21-06-2026

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