Nippon Sangoku: The Three Nations of the Crimson Sun Episode 7: Kanazawa’s Night Attack

Over 70,000 Seii soldiers invaded Okuetsu and the victory was overwhelming. Seii took control of local resources and other key strategic strongholds. The Yamato forces fled to Reihoku. Ryumon and his forces arrived at Reihoku an hour after Okuetsu's fall. Ryumon decides that they need to pull forces into one place and abandoned their territories … Continue reading Nippon Sangoku: The Three Nations of the Crimson Sun Episode 7: Kanazawa’s Night Attack

Nippon Sangoku: The Three Nations of the Crimson Sun Episode 6 – Eve of War

It's year 60 of the Yamato Calendar and Emperor Fuji has accepted surrender and ordered Taira Tonotsugu to Kanazawa Kaga Province. In Seii, Nagao Muuton is being beaten. He passes out from the pain. Library Bureau Assistant Librarian, Tamaki Junichi witnesses this and claims that Seii's army is "harsh". Elsewhere, at the Tedori River, Taira … Continue reading Nippon Sangoku: The Three Nations of the Crimson Sun Episode 6 – Eve of War

Nippon Sangoku: The Three Nations of the Crimson Sun Episode 5 – The Borderland General Corps Marches Out

A shinobi officer from Seii arrives in a rush. He demands a meeting with General Ryumon. The General brings this information to the 3rd Emperor Fuji and Minister of Domestic Affairs, Taira Denki. General Ryumon anticipates an increase in "anti-Yamato sentiments" and potential invasion. He asks for permission to prepare for Seii's attack. Taira interrupts … Continue reading Nippon Sangoku: The Three Nations of the Crimson Sun Episode 5 – The Borderland General Corps Marches Out

Nippon Sangoku: The Three Nations of the Crimson Sun Episode 4 – The Seii Coup

Misumi Aoteru has been Border District Unit's Inspector for a few days and is already beginning to change the standards the previous inspectors set. He's executing assistant bookkeeper Machiyama who's accused of "unlawfully possessing a private army of 5, robbery, murderer of three people, and sexual assaulted." Machiyama admits to the crimes but tries to … Continue reading Nippon Sangoku: The Three Nations of the Crimson Sun Episode 4 – The Seii Coup

Nippon Sangoku: The Three Nations of the Crimson Sun Episode 3 – A Talented Dictator Emerges

General Mitsuhide calls Tsune's attempt to cut his legs off "half-assed", but Tsune manages to get behind him a kick him in the back. After stumbling forward, General Mitsuhide is forced to knee to get his balance. He passes Tsune. Everyone questions Tsune's ethics. General Mitsuhide asks his name and after apologizing he tells him … Continue reading Nippon Sangoku: The Three Nations of the Crimson Sun Episode 3 – A Talented Dictator Emerges

Nippon Sangoku: The Three Nations of the Crimson Sun Episode 1 – An Oath for Peace

Nippon Sangoku tells a story after Japan's collapse due to "nuclear warfare, natural disasters, and widespread corruption", that resulted in revolution. Japan enters the Sangoku period, when the country splits into three warring kingdoms, Yamato, Buo, and Seii. In Yamato, 15 year old Misumi Aoteru calls his soon to be wife, 16 year old Higashimachi … Continue reading Nippon Sangoku: The Three Nations of the Crimson Sun Episode 1 – An Oath for Peace