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Prime Video to Exclusively Premiere "Nippon Sangoku" S1 on April 5, 2026
The acclaimed manga adaptation will premiere on Prime Video in over 240 countries and territories
TOKYO―24 February 2026―Today, Prime Video announced the launch of "Nippon Sangoku The Three Nations of the Crimson Sun", a much-awaited anime series that is set in a divided near-future Japan. The series will premiere on April 5th, with new episodes released weekly in over 240 countries and territories. It will be available exclusively on Prime Video outside of Japan.
The story depicts the near future of Japan, where revolution arose from nuclear war, natural disasters, and corrupt governance, where civilization has collapsed. The nation has split into three, entering an era of warring states vying for supremacy. Aoteru Misumi, once a humble local government official, aims for the "reunification of Japan," rising through the ranks with his vast knowledge and exceptional eloquence.
The legend of the man who would later be called a genius military strategist begins.
To heighten anticipation of the series launching exclusively on Prime Video, the main key art drawn by Studio Kafka and a new trailer has been released. In this key visual, the protagonist Aoteru Misumi is depicted standing with dignity. In the corrupt Three Kingdoms era, this key visual conveys hope for the future that he envisions.
The series is based on the manga by Ikka Matsuki, and the project brings acclaimed director Kazuaki Terasawa (The Ancient Magus' Bride Season 2, Woke-Up-as-a-Girl Syndrome from "Tatsuki Fujimoto 17-26") with a leading Animation studio, Studio Kafka.
"We are thrilled to bring Nippon Sangoku to Prime Video customers worldwide," said Nicole Clemens, Vice President of International Originals, Amazon MGM Studios. "We aim to create a destination where a wider range of customers can enjoy high-quality anime content with distinctive storytelling that will captivate audiences globally."
"This anime is set 100 years in the future in Japan, where civilization has been rolled back to the Meiji era through violent revolution. I hope audiences will enjoy this story where the future and past intersect in the same picture." said Kazuaki Terasawa, Director.
"The original manga Nippon Sangoku is largely inspired by the Three Kingdoms period in Chinese history. Among the books that chronicle the Three Kingdoms period, there are Records of the Three Kingdoms as the official history that records historical events, and Romance of the Three Kingdoms, a novel based on that history. If I consider the original manga as the 'official history,' then this anime is the 'romance' - breathing new life into it through dynamic direction, vibrant and colorful art, and the powerful performances of the voice actors. I would be delighted if people could enjoy both versions." said Ikka Matsuki, original manga artist.
Director: Kazuaki Terasawa ("The Ancient Magus' Bride Season 2", "Woke-Up-as-a-Girl Syndrome" from "Tatsuki Fujimoto 17-26")
Series Composition: Teruko Utsumi
Character Design / Chief Animation Director: Takahiko Abiru
Production Company：Studio Kafka
Website: https://www.nipponsangoku.com
Official X：https://x.com/sangoku_PR
Copyright：© Ikka Matsuki/Shogakukan/NIPPON SANGOKU Partners
Based on the original graphic novel "NIPPON SANGOKU" by Ikka Matsuki, published by Shogakukan Inc.
Opening Song: "Hidane" by Tatsuya Kitani
MAIN CHARACTERS:
Aoteru Misumi: A genius military strategist who uses his knowledge to reunify Japan to fulfill a promise to his wife.
Asama Yoshitune: Born into a distinguished family and raised with an elite education and excels in martial arts and possesses strong ambition .
Denki Taira: The Minister of the Interior of Yamato. A dictator who poisoned the previous emperor and controls the government.
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