“Three Kingdoms tactician Kongming reincarnates in modern Tokyo, becomes singer Eiko's manager using ancient war strategies.”
Ya Boy Kongming!
パリピ孔明
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Synopsis
Three Kingdoms tactician Kongming reincarnates in modern Tokyo, becomes singer Eiko's manager using ancient war strategies.
Zhuge Kongming earned a reputation as one of the greatest tacticians of the Three Kingdoms period of third-century China. Having led his army through countless grueling victories, Kongming falls gravely ill during the Battle of Wuzhang Plains. The weariness and regret stemming from the seemingly never-ending war catch up to him, and as he draws his final breath, Kongming wishes that if he were to reincarnate, he would be reborn in a more peaceful era. His wish comes true, and Kongming wakes up in modern-day Tokyo with a younger body and his memories intact. Thrust into an unfamiliar world, he finds his way into a nightclub and meets Eiko Tsukimi, an aspiring singer whose performance immediately captivates him. Pitying his confusion, Eiko takes Kongming under her wing and teaches him about the current world, which leads to Kongming's interest in contemporary music. Seeing Eiko's immense musical potential, Kongming vows to make the world recognize her and soon takes on the role of her manager. Unsurprisingly, the music industry is unforgiving to those who make even the slightest mistakes. Still, Kongming is determined to accomplish his goals—even if he must utilize the war stratagems he famously used in his previous life!
What people say
Community consensus
Derived from 107 sampled reviews
What 107 viewers settled on.
Mostly aligned
σ 1.43 · some divergence
4.5 pts
Recommenders 8.7 · others 4.3
↓ 0.61
Running avg · Jun 2022 → Mar 2026
- 9 “This anime is a total blast, featuring quirky characters, absolute banger songs, and top-tier performances in both the sub and dub. While I initially worried it wouldn't handle serious moments...”
- 9 “Paripi Koumei delivers flat-out fun from start to finish, with Kongming sliding effortlessly into modern Tokyo, Eiko radiating contagious energy, and a phenomenal soundtrack that elevates every...”
- 8 “The music is fantastic and perfectly matched, while the well-written cast creates an enjoyable and fun experience. However, the show lacks depth regarding Kongming’s and Eiko’s backstories and...”
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A Tv Production · Spring 2022
P.A. Works.Mainichi Broadcasting System · Kodansha
- Format 12 × 23′ eps × min
- Total runtime 4h 36m all episodes
- Aired Apr 2022 – Jun 2022 Spring 2022
- Source Tv media type
- Rated PG 13 - Teens 13 or older
- Ref. BS-21398 catalog
Produced by
- Mainichi Broadcasting System Producer
- Kodansha Producer
- Avex Pictures Producer
- DMM pictures Producer
- Bit grooove promotion Producer
Licensed by
- Sentai Filmworks Licensor