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Season 1 – Nippon Sangoku

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In Japan's near future, nuclear war, disasters and corruption spark revolution and collapse; the nation splits into three warring states; former official Aoteru Misumi rises through ranks using knowledge and eloquence, seeking reunification.
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Ayaan Paul Chowdhury The Hindu Jun 22
For anyone remotely interested in political storytelling, Nippon Sangoku is an essential viewing and one of the year’s easiest recommendations. Go to Full Review Jeremy Looney Common Sense Media Apr 14
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This anime has some upsetting displays of grief and violence, which may be tough to watch for sensitive viewers, but the show doesn't rely too heavily on it, and the story is still engaging. Go to Full Review Maddy Casale Decider Apr 7
With its vibrant and unique art style, engaging psychological drama, and compelling main character, Nippon Sangoku: The Three Nations of the Crimson Sun could very well be a hidden gem of Prime Video’s spring programming slate. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Nick F @RT71812553 Jul 24 A frog in a well cannot discuss the ocean, because he is limited by the size of his well. A summer insect cannot discuss ice, because it knows only its own season. A narrow-minded scholar cannot discuss the Tao, because he is constrained by his teachings. Now you have come out of your banks and seen the Great Ocean. You now know your own inferiority, so it is now possible to discuss great principles with you. See more LABEL 2 @RT75584273 Jun 21 画风独树一帜、足够吸睛，许多演出手法也极大增强了角色对话过程的趣味性。"现代社会崩塌后的日本"在本作中自始至终只是一种景观，无论是社会生活的细节还是政治机关的运作都很难见到，取而代之的是大量乏味的小算小谋，真到了关键节点时又往往语焉不详，以"设定"的形式直接推出。总而言之噱头大于实质，娱乐性和说理价值都勉勉强强。 See more Esmail T @RT06718563 Apr 5 never used rating sites , I signed up to give 5 stars for this wonderful piece of art anime. See more Read all reviews
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Cast & Crew

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Kensho Ono

Aoteru Misumi

Jun Fukuyama

Yoshitsune Asama

Asami Seto

Saki Higashimachi

Kazuhiro Yamaji

Mitsuhide Ryumon

Yuichi Nakamura

Yasuaki Kaku

Takashi Nagasako

Denki Taira

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Apr 5, 2026 Aoteru Misumi, a young man living in the countryside of Ehime, Yamato, works 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. Details Episode 2 Aired Apr 12, 2026 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. Details Episode 3 Aired Apr 19, 2026 Imperial 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; they will need their resourcefulness to get through this trial. Details Episode 4 Aired Apr 26, 2026 The Seii Coup Three years after passing the Toryumon, Aoteru is working hard under Ryumon to perform his duties to their fullest; Yamato sends a demand for unconditional surrender to the neighboring nation of Seii, which has been unstable due to the harsh winter conditions; in Seii, the embers of rebellion are quietly stoked. Details Episode 5 Aired May 3, 2026 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; Ohga quickly captures the hearts of her people with her charm and political prowess, and within Seii, momentum grows to launch a campaign against Yamato. Details Episode 6 Aired May 10, 2026 Eve of War 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 Tonotsugu is optimistic about this opportunity, Sugoh harbors concerns that it is a trap set by Seii. Details Episode 7 Aired May 17, 2026 The Kanazawa Night Raid 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 decides to halt their advance; having gone ahead, Tonotsugu's men enter Seii without knowing that war has broken out, and are given a warm welcome by Muuton Nagao. Details Episode 8 Aired May 24, 2026 Dragon vs. Tiger Muuton's night raid on Kanazawa ends in failure, but the main forces of the Seii army continue their advance on the Borderland General Corps; the decisive battle between Ohga and Ryumon draws near. Details Episode 9 Aired May 31, 2026 Tears for Yayakichi The decisive clash between Ohga and Ryumon ends in Ryumon's victory, secured through the Empty Fort Stratagem, leaving Ohga's loss of authority plain for all to see; with her prestige in ruins, Ohga turns to the counsel of her trusted strategist, Yayakichi Hei. Details Episode 10 Aired Jun 7, 2026 Reunion of Mortal Enemies Thanks to Yayakichi's strategy, Ohga restores her authority and rises once more; though the Yamato forces are pushed to the brink, Ryumon and his strategist, Kaku, have already entrusted a bold plan to a young man to break this dire stalemate. Details Episode 11 Aired Jun 14, 2026 Lie on Firewood and Council the Heavens Aoteru finally reunites with Denki Taira, but his eyes are fixed on something else entirely; as Aoteru reveals the true meaning behind his call to retreat, Denki stands firmly opposed; in the end, all decisions are placed in the emperor's hands. Details Episode 12 Aired Jun 21, 2026 The Fall of Seii Through a heartfelt plea, Aoteru finally persuades the emperor; Yoshitsune delivers an imperial decree to Ryumon, who prepares to face the Seii forces; Seii schemes to annihilate Yamato with its Winter General Strategy; as both sides act, the conflict between the two nations reaches its climax. Details

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Season Info

Director
Kazuaki Terasawa
Screenwriter
Teruko Utsumi
Network
Prime Video
Genre
Drama, Anime
Original Language
Japanese
Release Date
Apr 5, 2026
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