Nippon Sangoku: The Three Nations of the Crimson Sun poster

Nippon Sangoku: The Three Nations of the Crimson Sun (2026)

Animation · Drama

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.

IMDb rating: 8.3 (2,933 votes)
Episode average: 8.7 ↑ +0.4 vs IMDb
Seasons: 1
Streaming (US): Amazon Prime Video
Language: JA
Type: TV series

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Ratings refreshed Oct 3, 2026 · 1 season indexed

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Seasons

Season 1 (2026)

8.71 avg 12 episodes 9.3 → 9.1 25 min avg

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Season 1 episodes - IMDb ratings
#	Title	Rating	Votes
1	An Oath for Peace	9.3	1,460
2	Toryumon	8.3	896
3	Imperial Council	8.3	787
4	The Seii Coup	8.4	700
5	The Borderland General Corps Marches Out	8.2	636
6	Eve of War	8.8	697
7	The Kanazawa Night Raid	8.8	618
8	Dragon vs. Tiger	9.0	691
9	Tears for Yayakichi	9.0	694
10	Reunion of Mortal Enemies	8.5	538
11	Lie on Firewood and Council the Heavens	8.8	549
12	The Fall of Seii	9.1	654