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Romance of the Three Kingdoms

1991·Show
47Episodes in1Season
79
GreatGoodWatch score

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High energy, strong craft, light on feelings.

Energy

Spectacular and tense

  • Spectacle8
  • Tension7
  • Violence7

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Pathos6
  • Family Dynamics6
  • Melancholy5

Humor

Some sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay5
  • Physical Comedy2
  • Situational Comedy1

World

History, war, and politics

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Standout characters and storytelling

  • Character Depth9
  • Narrative Structure8
  • Intrigue8

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7
  • Cinematography6

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About

Yokoyama Mitsuteru Sangokushi is a Japanese anime series based on the Sangokushi manga by Mitsuteru Yokoyama, itself based on Eiji Yoshikawa's retelling of the Chinese literary classic Romance of the Three Kingdoms.
Historical AnimeEpic WarfarePolitical IntrigueChinese HistoryStrategic DepthCharacter-Driven SagaGrand Scale NarrativeDynastic ConflictClassic Literature Adaptation

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Is Romance of the Three Kingdoms worth watching?

79
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 80/100 (IMDb 7.7). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Romance of the Three Kingdoms rated?

Violence

Content advisories: violence.

How many seasons does Romance of the Three Kingdoms have?

1 season

It has 1 season with 47 episodes of about 23 minutes each.

When did Romance of the Three Kingdoms air?

It ran from 1991 to 1992 and has ended.

What language is Romance of the Three Kingdoms in?

Japanese

It was made in Japanese. Produced in Japan.

What tropes does Romance of the Three Kingdoms use?

Adaptational AttractivenessAdaptational DiversityAlternative Foreign Theme SongCanon ForeignerCompressed AdaptationDeath by AdaptationDoing In the WizardGentle GiantHistorical Domain CharacterLow FantasyLighter and SofterHistorical Domain Artifact

TV Tropes lists 12 storytelling tropes for Romance of the Three Kingdoms, including Adaptational Attractiveness, Adaptational Diversity, Alternative Foreign Theme Song.