NIPPON SANGOKU: The Three Nations of the Crimson Sun

NIPPON SANGOKU: The Three Nations of the Crimson Sun

TV-MA202624m8.3/10
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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.

Production

Studio Kafka, Amazon MGM Studios, Twin Engine

Language

JA

Status

Returning Series

First Aired

April 5, 2026

Last Aired

May 31, 2026

Networks

Prime Video

Trailers & Videos

Where to Watch
Region US · Lang EN
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Seasons & Episodes
Select a season to view episodes. Reddit links may contain spoilers.
Season
An Oath for Peace
E1
An Oath for Peace
Air date: 2026-04-05
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
Toryumon
Air date: 2026-04-12
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
Imperial Council
Air date: 2026-04-19
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
The Seii Coup
Air date: 2026-04-26
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
The Borderland General Corps Marches Out
Air date: 2026-05-03
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
Eve of War
Air date: 2026-05-10
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
The Kanazawa Night Raid
Air date: 2026-05-17
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
Dragon vs. Tiger
Air date: 2026-05-24
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
Tears for Yayakichi
Air date: 2026-05-31
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.
E10
Reunion of Mortal Enemies
Air date: 2026-06-07
E11
Lie on Firewood and Council the Heavens
Air date: 2026-06-14
E12
The Fall of Seii
Air date: 2026-06-21

Cast

Kensho Ono

Kensho Ono

Aoteru Misumi (voice)

Jun Fukuyama

Jun Fukuyama

Asama Yoshitune (voice)

Takashi Nagasako

Takashi Nagasako

Denki Taira (voice)

Asami Seto

Asami Seto

Saki Higashimachi (voice)

Megumi Han

Megumi Han

Narrator (voice)

Kazuhiro Yamaji

Kazuhiro Yamaji

Mitsuhide Ryūmon (voice)

Yuichi Nakamura

Yuichi Nakamura

Yasuaki Kaku (voice)

Taihi Kimura

Taihi Kimura

Fuji III (voice)

Minami Tsuda

Minami Tsuda

Ōga Wajima (voice)

Kenyu Horiuchi

Kenyu Horiuchi

Yayakichi Hei (voice)

Shuichiro Umeda

Shuichiro Umeda

Nagao Muuton (voice)

Shunsuke Sakuya

Shunsuke Sakuya

Akii Kura (voice)

Ayumu Murase

Ayumu Murase

Tonotsugu Taira (voice)

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