Guan Yu
main character
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Anime DetailsFINISHED
- Format
- TV series
- Episodes
- 52
- Episode length
- 25 min
- Total watch time
- 21 h 40 min
- Status
- Finished
- Aired
- August 1, 2009 – August 13, 2009
- Season
- Summer 2009
- Source
- Other source
- Age rating
- PG — Teens 13 or older
- Country
- Japan
- AniList score
- 47/100
- Also known as
- Romance of the Three Kingdoms, Romance of the Three Kingdoms (2010), Saikyou Bushou-den Sangoku Engi
- Score across sites
- 6.25/10
- Wikipedia
- Read article
Estimated watch time
21h 40m
⚡ 11 days at 5 eps/day
Tags & Tropes
Historical79%War20%Military20%Classic Literature20%Foreign20%
TVFINISHED2009 SUMMER4.7 / 10 AniList score
Saikyou Bushouden: Sangoku Engi
最强武将传·三国演义
Synopsis
Chinese-Japanese anime adaptation of the "Romance of the Three Kingdoms" classic novel. Lui Bei embarks on a journey to quell the chaos that plagues his homeland, bringing with him his sworn brothers, Zhang Fei and Guan Yu. With only a small army and no land Lui Bei is forced to take a subservient role to other Generals, in order to keep him safe from those who continually come after his life.
Main cast & voice actors
Should you watch Saikyou Bushouden: Sangoku Engi?
Only if especially stories with historical.
Reception is lukewarm: 47/100 on AniList, with 30% of 129 ratings at 8/10 or higher. It's the #18 highest-rated anime of Summer 2009.
15.3% of viewers drop it before the end, more than most, so give it a few episodes to see if it clicks.
At roughly 21 h 40 min in total, it is a long commitment — about 4 weeks at an hour a day.
Where to Watch Officially
Availability, audio and subtitles vary by region and service.
Episodes
52 episodes are listed.
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Saikyou Bushouden: Sangoku Engi FAQ
How many episodes does Saikyou Bushouden: Sangoku Engi have?
Saikyou Bushouden: Sangoku Engi has 52 episodes of about 25 minutes each, roughly 21 h 40 min in total.
How long does it take to watch Saikyou Bushouden: Sangoku Engi?
About 21 h 40 min back to back. At two episodes a day it takes 26 days; at one hour a day, about 22 days.
Is Saikyou Bushouden: Sangoku Engi finished?
Yes. Saikyou Bushouden: Sangoku Engi has finished airing — the final episode aired August 13, 2009.
Is there a season 2 of Saikyou Bushouden: Sangoku Engi?
No sequel is listed for Saikyou Bushouden: Sangoku Engi as of October 2026.
Is Saikyou Bushouden: Sangoku Engi based on a other source?
Yes. Saikyou Bushouden: Sangoku Engi adapts the other source.
Where can I watch Saikyou Bushouden: Sangoku Engi?
Saikyou Bushouden: Sangoku Engi is listed on Bilibili. Availability varies by region — check the streaming links on this page.