“Young emperor Chu Yuan faces rival king Duan Baiyue's shifting allegiance amid rebellion, rumors, and murder.”
The Emperor's Strategy
帝王攻略
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Synopsis
Young emperor Chu Yuan faces rival king Duan Baiyue's shifting allegiance amid rebellion, rumors, and murder.
At the age of 18, Chu Yuan faces tremendous pressure to prove his competence as the new emperor of Chu State. He must be careful with his decisions, especially with the ongoing unrest at the borders of Chu and Xinan. However, the matter is taken from his hands when Duan Baiyue—the young Xinan King—puts an end to the rebellion himself. His aid spares Chu Yuan an insurmountable amount of grief, and the people of Chu now hail Duan Baiyue as their hero. Two years later, Xinan's influence has grown, stirring rumors that Duan Baiyue intends to take over Chu State soon. As he stands before a winter plum tree, a furious Chu Yuan does not know what to think and recalls a promise made long ago. The tension reaches a breaking point when a visiting duke of Ahnu, an ally of Chu State, is found dead in the streets of Chu.
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Derived from 6 sampled reviews
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σ 1.50 · some divergence
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↓ 1.50
Running avg · May 2018 → Aug 2020
- 8 “The animation is stunningly beautiful, making the series so engaging that I could not stop watching the episodes. However, the pacing is inconsistent, shifting from a slow start to a rushed,...”
- 9 “I am enjoying this historical fantasy Chinese anime, which features an appealing art style, interesting characters, and a well-balanced sense of humor. While the character movements can...”
- 9 “The story is great and easy to follow, complemented by humor throughout the series. However, the animation quality is lacking, character appearances are inconsistent, and the romance is severely...”
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- Format 20 × 16′ eps × min
- Total runtime 5h 20m all episodes
- Aired Apr 2018 – Sep 2018
- Source Ona media type
- Rated PG 13 - Teens 13 or older
- Ref. BS-13937 catalog
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- Tencent Video Producer