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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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Jeremy Looney Common Sense Media Apr 14
3/5
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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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 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. Details Episode 5 Airs May 5 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. Details Episode 6 Airs May 12 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. Details Episode 7 Airs May 19 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. Details Episode 8 Airs May 26 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. Details Episode 9 Airs Jun 2 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. Details Episode 10 Airs Jun 9 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. Details Episode 11 Airs Jun 16 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. Details Episode 12 Airs Jun 23 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. 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