You Should Check Out ‘Nippon Sangoku’
by Tito W. James
Based on the manga series by Ikka Matsuki, Nippon Sangoku takes the Chinese Epic Romance of The Three Kingdoms and transplants the story into a dystopian Japan. Or, as the description puts it, “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.” The blend between multiple cultures and time periods makes for an intriguing premise. The art style is also unique and has an air of subtle maturity in the linework.
While the trailer looks promising, the VO sounds slightly off and many viewers are wary about AI dubbing. Based on the premise and art, Nippon Sangoku may be worth checking out. I’ll just be watching the show with the original Japanese dub.
Nippon Sangoku will be streaming on Amazon Prime April 5th.