Nippon Sangoku: The Three Nations of the Crimson Sun
日本三國
“Post-apocalyptic Japan: A 15-year-old strategist and swordsman ally to reunite their fractured country and restore lost civilization.”
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Post-apocalyptic Japan: A 15-year-old strategist and swordsman ally to reunite their fractured country and restore lost civilization.
The pinnacle of modern civilization known as Japan is now long forgotten. Ravaged by civil war and technological collapse, Japan has regressed into a post-Meiji era society and is now divided into three imperial territories known as Yamato, Buo, and Seii. However, Aoteru Misumi, a 15-year-old literature enthusiast, dreams to bring back the culture and technology that once made the pride of his country. Although unwilling to turn his theoretical knowledge into concrete action at first, a tragic turn of events drives Aoteru to head to Osaka in hopes of enlisting in the army and eventually uniting the country under his own banner. Osaka—once one of the three jewels of Kansai—has become a crime-ridden city where Aoteru almost loses his life. Luckily, he encounters a fellow ambitious young man named Yoshitsune Asama who pursues the same dream. With Aoteru's strategic prowess and Yoshitsune's masterful swordsmanship, the two now embark on a journey to restore the former glory of Japan.
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Community consensus
Derived from 8 sampled reviews
7.3/10
Score distribution
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SplitPolarized
σ 2.59 · split reception
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7.5 ptsRecommenders 8.5 · others 1.0
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2.75Verbosity
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- 8/10 “Nippon Sangoku is the best anime of the season, featuring a refreshing, unique concept, excellent writing, and a perfect balance of humor and seriousness. While the political, strategic nature of...”
- 10/10 “This series is truly amazing, featuring a unique, refined graphic style and an incredible, unpredictable plot that brings a much-needed breath of fresh air to the medium. While the story and...”
- 8/10 “The world design and story are incredibly engaging from the very first episode, complemented by high-quality animation that leaves no room for complaints. While the show is currently hidden like a...”
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A self-contained story.
No sequels, spin-offs or alternate tellings — Nippon Sangoku: The Three Nations of the Crimson Sun begins and ends here.
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Reel · 01 Cat. №BS-29277
- Format
- 12 × 24′
- eps × min
- Total runtime
- 4h 48m
- all episodes
- Aired
- Apr 2026 – Jun 2026
- Spring 2026
- Source
- Tv
- media type
- Rated
- R
- 17+ (violence & profanity)
- Ref.
- BS-29277
- catalog