NIPPON SANGOKU: The Three Nations of the Crimson Sun
日本三國
Overview
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
Season 1
Season 1
12 episodes · 2026
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Season 1
Season 1
12 episodes · 2026
Episode 1An Oath for Peace
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 a horseback procession fit for a king. The most extravagant horse-drawn carriage in this procession carries none other than Denki Taira, the lord of home affairs and true ruler of Yamato.
Episode 2Toryumon
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 General Mitsuhide Ryumon in the hopes of serving under him. Upon arriving, he finds a cheap hotel to stay in. But Aoteru will find no rest there, as he immediately encounters a certain individual.
Episode 3Imperial Council
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. It seems that knowledge of the art of war alone will not be enough. They will also need their resourcefulness to get through this trial.
Episode 4The Seii Coup
Episode 5The Borderland General Corps Marches Out
Episode 6Eve of War
Episode 7The Kanazawa Night Raid
Episode 8Dragon vs. Tiger
Episode 9Tears for Yayakichi
Episode 10Reunion of Mortal Enemies
Episode 11Lie on Firewood and Council the Heavens
Episode 12The Fall of Seii