Aoteru Misumi
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Estimated watch time
5h 12m
⚡ 3 days at 5 eps/day
Tags & Tropes
Politics94%War92%Military88%Dystopian88%Philosophy81%Post-Apocalyptic80%Revenge80%Class Struggle74%Tragedy71%Male Protagonist71%
ONAFINISHED2026 SPRING8.4 / 10 AniList score
NIPPON SANGOKU: The Three Nations of the Crimson Sun
日本三國• Nippon Sangoku
Synopsis & Story
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. (Source: Amazon Prime Video)
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NIPPON SANGOKU: The Three Nations of the Crimson Sun: should you watch it?
At a glance
NIPPON SANGOKU: The Three Nations of the Crimson Sun has been very well received, with an average AniList score of 84/100 — 86% of 12,392 ratings are 8/10 or higher.
It ranks #19 highest-rated anime of all time, and #9 highest-rated anime of 2026, and #6 most popular anime of 2026 on AniList.
Of the 36.3K AniList users who started it, 2.9% dropped it, so it is rarely abandoned; 21.7K have finished it.
At about 5 h 12 min in total, it is a short commitment — a weekend binge.
Best for viewers who enjoy Action, Drama, Sci-Fi — especially politics, war, military, dystopian.
Where it fits in the series
- Start here. NIPPON SANGOKU: The Three Nations of the Crimson Sun is the first entry in its story.
- Watch next: Nippon Sangoku (Zoku-hen)
Episodes
12 episodes are listed.
Main cast & creators
- Original creator
- Ikka Matsuki
- Director
- Kazuaki Terasawa
- Series composition
- Teruko Utsumi
- Character design
- Takahiko Abiru
- Music
- Kevin Penkin
Opening & ending themes
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NIPPON SANGOKU: The Three Nations of the Crimson Sun FAQ
- How many episodes does NIPPON SANGOKU: The Three Nations of the Crimson Sun have?
- NIPPON SANGOKU: The Three Nations of the Crimson Sun has 12 episodes of about 26 minutes each, roughly 5 h 12 min in total.
- How long does it take to watch NIPPON SANGOKU: The Three Nations of the Crimson Sun?
- About 5 h 12 min back to back. At two episodes a day it takes 6 days; at one hour a day, about 6 days.
- Is NIPPON SANGOKU: The Three Nations of the Crimson Sun finished?
- Yes. NIPPON SANGOKU: The Three Nations of the Crimson Sun has finished airing — the final episode aired June 21, 2026.
- Is there a season 2 of NIPPON SANGOKU: The Three Nations of the Crimson Sun?
- Yes — the story continues in Nippon Sangoku (Zoku-hen).
- Where do I start NIPPON SANGOKU: The Three Nations of the Crimson Sun?
- Start here: NIPPON SANGOKU: The Three Nations of the Crimson Sun is the first entry, followed by Nippon Sangoku (Zoku-hen).
- Is NIPPON SANGOKU: The Three Nations of the Crimson Sun based on a manga?
- Yes. NIPPON SANGOKU: The Three Nations of the Crimson Sun adapts the manga by Ikka Matsuki.
- Who animated NIPPON SANGOKU: The Three Nations of the Crimson Sun?
- NIPPON SANGOKU: The Three Nations of the Crimson Sun was animated by Studio Kafka and directed by Kazuaki Terasawa.
- Who sings the opening of NIPPON SANGOKU: The Three Nations of the Crimson Sun?
- The opening, "Hidane", is performed by Tatsuya Kitani.
- Where can I watch NIPPON SANGOKU: The Three Nations of the Crimson Sun?
- NIPPON SANGOKU: The Three Nations of the Crimson Sun is listed on Amazon Prime Video, Prime Video. Availability varies by region — check the streaming links on this page.