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NIPPON SANGOKU: The Three Nations of the Crimson Sun

TV anime2026–1 season1 announced12 episodes airedOriginal: mangaIkka Matsuki

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.

After Season 1, continue with Vol. 5

Book language
EditionShogakukan
NIPPON SANGOKU: The Three Nations of the Crimson Sun Season 1 anime poster

Season 1

Medium confidence

12 episodesApr 2026 – Jun 2026

Anime ends at
Ep 12

The anime’s continuation point is Vol. 5 of the original. This is the book that contains it.

日本三國 5

ShogakukanJapanesePaperback

All 3 books from Vol. 5 to Vol. 7
  1. Vol. 5日本三國 5Buy on Amazon
  2. Vol. 6日本三國 6Buy on Amazon
  3. Vol. 7日本三國 7Buy on Amazon

Also in other languages:

Where it stops:

NIPPON SANGOKU: The Three Nations of the Crimson Sun Season 2 anime poster

Season 2

Announced

The sequel has been announced but has not aired. There is no completed sequel ending from which to continue the manga yet.

Original · Manga

Nippon Sangoku

日本三國

Ikka MatsukiShogakukanOngoing7 volumes so far

  • JapaneseShogakukan7 volumes so farsince Mar 2022
  • FrenchAkata5 volumes so farsince Mar 2025

All volumes

Before you read

Suggested reading (Japanese · Shogakukan): Season 1 ends at Ep 12. Continue with Vol. 5.

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