The series is set to premiere on 5 April, 2026.
The upcoming post-apocalyptic political drama anime “Nippon Sangoku: The Three Nations of the Crimson Sun” has released its third trailer. The new PV unveiled additional cast members, as well as details about the ending theme song. The series is set to premiere globally on Prime Video on 5 April, 2026.
Nippon Sangoku: The Three Nations of the Crimson Sun
Premiere date: 5 April, 2026
Studio: Kafka
Streaming platform: Prime Video
Who are the new cast members of the Nippon Sangoku anime?
The newly announced voice cast members of the anime are:
- Kenyu Horiuchi as Hei Miyakichi
- Shuichiro Umeda as Nagao Taketo Jun
- Shunsuke Sakino as Kura Akii
- Ayumu Murase as Hiradono Tsugumi
The previously announced cast members of the anime include:
- Kensho Ono as Aotero Misumi
- Asami Seto as Saki Higashimachi
- Takashi Nagasako as Denki Taira
- Megumi Han as the Narrator
- Jun Fukuyama as Yoshitsune Asama
- Kazuhiro Yamaji as Mitsuhide Ryūmon
- Yūichi Nakamura as Yasuaki Kaku
- Taihi Kimura as Fuji III Sei
- Minami Tsuda as Ōga Wajima
Who are the production staff working on the Nippon Sangoku anime?
The new trailer features the show’s ending theme song ‘Chikai’ performed by Leina. The opening theme song of the anime is ‘Hidane’ performed by Tatsuya Kitani.
Kazuki Terasawa directs the anime at Studio Kafka, with Teruko Utsumi providing series composition. Takahiko Abiru is the character designer and chief animation director while Kevin Penkin composes the music.
What is the Nippon Sangoku anime about?
The anime is based on Ikka Matsuki’s manga of the same name, which began publishing on Shogakukan’s Ura Sunday website and MangaONE app in November 2021.
Prime Video describes the story as:
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.
Where is the Nippon Sangoku anime streaming?
The upcoming Nippon Sangoku will begin global streaming on 5 April, 2026 only on Prime Video.
Where can I read the Nippon Sangoku manga?
Unfortunately, the manga doesn’t have an official English translation as of yet.