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NIPPON SANGOKU: The Three Nations of the Crimson Sun — Season 1

202612 episodes7.6/10 (18 votes)

About this season

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.

Episodes (12)

An Oath for Peace
E1

1. An Oath for Peace

7.8

Aired 5 April 2026 • 26 min

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.

Toryumon
E2

2. Toryumon

7.0

Aired 12 April 2026 • 26 min

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.

Imperial Council
E3

3. Imperial Council

7.7

Aired 19 April 2026 • 26 min

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.

The Seii Coup
E4

4. The Seii Coup

7.0

Aired 26 April 2026 • 26 min

Three years after passing the Toryumon, Aoteru is working hard under Ryumon to perform his duties to their fullest. Meanwhile, 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.

The Borderland General Corps Marches Out
E5

5. The Borderland General Corps Marches Out

7.0

Aired 3 May 2026 • 26 min

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.

Eve of War
E6

6. Eve of War

8.0

Aired 10 May 2026 • 26 min

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.

The Kanazawa Night Raid
E7

7. The Kanazawa Night Raid

8.0

Aired 17 May 2026 • 26 min

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 decide to halt their advance. Meanwhile, having gone ahead, Tonotsugu's men enter Seii without knowing that war has broken out, and are given a warm welcome by Muuton Nagao.

Dragon vs. Tiger
E8

8. Dragon vs. Tiger

9.0

Aired 24 May 2026 • 26 min

Muuton's night raid on Kanazawa ended 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.

Tears for Yayakichi
E9

9. Tears for Yayakichi

8.0

Aired 31 May 2026 • 26 min

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.

Reunion of Mortal Enemies
E10

10. Reunion of Mortal Enemies

8.0

Aired 7 June 2026 • 26 min

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.

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E11

11. Lie on Firewood and Council the Heavens

Aired 14 June 2026

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E12

12. The Fall of Seii

Aired 21 June 2026

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