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Nippon Sangoku
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- tv · 2026-05-31 · 2026-05-31
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- Anime Feminist reviewed the first episode of "Nippon Sangoku," a new series set in a mid-21st century Japan fractured into three warring states after nuclear war, refugee crises, and societal collapse. · 2026-05-31
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- Prime Video (worldwide outside Japan) · 2026-05-29
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- Confirmed Matsuki Ikka writes Nippon Sangoku Jun 3 · source
- Confirmed tv 2026-05-31 Jun 1 · source
- Confirmed platform: Prime Video; region: worldwide outside Japan May 30 · source
All coverage
Jun 26
Anime Corner released the results of its twelfth weekly poll for the Spring 2026 season on June 26, based on over 4,000 votes from fans worldwide. Wistoria: Wand and Sword Season 2 took first place with 8.18% of the vote, marking its third weekly victory of the season. Witch Hat Atelier climbed to second place with 6.19%, while Classroom of the Elite IV secured third with 5.00%. I Made Friends with the Second Prettiest Girl in My Class reached a new season-high in fourth place at 4.54%, and That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime Season 4 rounded out the top five with 4.40%. The poll ranks 58 series total, with titles like Dr. Stone: Science Future Part 3, Marriagetoxin, and Daemons of the Shadow Realm following in the top ten. Anime Corner noted that the rankings reflect community preferences and are not a definitive guide. The site also began collecting votes for its Spring 2026 Anime of the Season award.
Jun 23
The season finale of Nippon Sangoku: The Three Nations of the Crimson Sun sees Aoteru and his allies crush Wajima's army with a trap of abandoned cars, only for Taira to betray them, execute Wajima, and imprison Aoteru. The review praises the grand scale but notes the detached narration slightly mutes the personal impact.
Jun 15
The latest three episodes of Nippon Sangoku: The Three Nations of the Crimson Sun continue the show's streak of high-intensity storytelling. Episode 9, "Tears for Yayakichi," focuses on a failed coup and its emotional fallout, while episode 10, "Reunion of Mortal Enemies," shifts back to the Yamato camp's internal crises. The series maintains its rapid pacing and strong character work.
Jun 12
Anime News Network interviews director Kazuaki Terasawa about the visual design of Nippon Sangoku. Terasawa explains the series blends traditional Japanese painting techniques with 3D renderings of modern structures to depict a future Japan that has regressed to the Meiji era. Color and texture are used on a cut-by-cut basis to reflect character emotions, categorized into joy, anger, sorrow, and happiness.
Jun 4
Ikka Matsuki announced on June 1 that the Nippon Sangoku manga is going on hiatus. Matsuki is recovering from steroid withdrawal syndrome and has been bedridden with a high fever for over two weeks. The manga launched in 2021 on Shogakukan's Manga ONE app and Ura Sunday website. Its seventh volume shipped on April 10. The television anime adaptation began streaming on Amazon Prime Video on April 5.
May 31
Anime Feminist reviewed the first episode of "Nippon Sangoku," a new series set in a mid-21st century Japan fractured into three warring states after nuclear war, refugee crises, and societal collapse. The review praises the show's visual aesthetic and the quality of its dialogue, noting the protagonist Aoteru Misumi's use of impeccable formal Japanese. However, the review expresses significant concern over what it describes as jingoistic dog whistles and a worldview that blames societal collapse on declining birth rates, refugees, and lower education levels. The reviewer also criticizes the show's portrayal of its sole visibly fat character, Denki, as evil, with repeated fat-shaming remarks from another character. The review notes that the protagonist's journey begins after a corrupt official brutalizes his wife, framing his quest for revenge. Despite these concerns, the reviewer finds the story engaging and the art direction strong, but worries the show could become more than just nationalist saber-rattling.
May 30
Re:ZERO -Starting Life in Another World- Season 4 has taken the top spot in the Spring 2026 weekly anime rankings for the fifth time, according to the Week 8 poll from Anime Corner. The series received 20.08% of over 5,000 votes, the highest vote share any anime has achieved this season. Daemons of the Shadow Realm placed second with 5.15%, and Classroom of the Elite IV earned its first top-three finish of the season in third place with 4.65%. Witch Hat Atelier and Welcome to Demon School! Iruma-kun Season 4 rounded out the top five. Re:ZERO Season 4 has now won five of the first eight weekly polls, extending its lead as the season enters its final weeks. The series began on April 8 and previously ranked first in Weeks 1, 2, 3, and 6. The season consists of 19 episodes split into two arcs: the 11-episode Loss Arc starting April 8 and the 8-episode Recapture Arc beginning August 12, with a two-month break in between. Anime News Network also noted that Dorohedoro and One Piece kept Witch Hat Atelier just shy of first place in their own rankings.
May 29
The anime adaptation of Ikka Matsuki's manga Nippon Sangoku has released preview images and a synopsis for its ninth episode, which is set to premiere on Sunday, May 31. Episode 9, titled "The Frontier Generals Mobilize," follows the aftermath of the decisive battle between Ohga Wajima and Mitsuhide Ryumon, which ended in a strategic victory for Ryumon through the Empty Fort Strategy. Wajima's prestige has been shattered, and he now places his hopes in a plan devised by his trusted strategist, Yayakichi Hei. The episode airs on Prime Video, where the series is streaming weekly worldwide outside Japan. Studio Kafka handles animation production, with Kazuaki Terasawa directing and Takahiko Abiru on character design. The voice cast includes Kensho Ono as Aoteru Misumi, Seto Asami as Saki Higashimachi, Takashi Nagasako as Denki Taira, and Megumi Han as narrator. The series began airing on April 5, 2026, and is co-produced with Amazon MGM Studios.
May 18
Episode 7 of Nippon Sangoku The Three Nations of the Crimson Sun reframes the despised Tonotsugu Taira through empathetic writing and action. Lieutenant General Sugoh takes center stage in a brutal fight, and the supporting antagonist Nagao is killed early in his run. The episode is streaming on Amazon Prime.
May 17
Anime News Network's review of episode 6 of Nippon Sangoku: The Three Nations of the Crimson Sun focuses on the disastrous leadership of Tongotsu Taira, a satirical incompetent whose orders lead Yamato forces into a trap. The episode contrasts his blundering with the professionalism of Right Lieutenant General Goh Sugoh, who is arrested for objecting to the suicidal plan.