Yokoyama Mitsuteru Sangokushi

横山光輝 三国志 / Romance of the Three Kingdoms
Yokoyama Mitsuteru Sangokushi
Genres: Action, Adventure, Historical
Themes: Historical
Studios: Azeta Pictures
Producers: Arts Pro, d-rights, Dai Nippon Printing, Enoki Films, TV Tokyo
Rating: 7.35 / 10
Rank: #2639
Popularity: #8124
Users Listed: 6,772
Users Scored: 2,390
NSFW: No
Last Updated: 04/09/2022
Aired: October 18, 1991 – September 25, 1992 (Fall)
Type: tv
Source: manga
Age Rating: PG 13
Episodes: 47

Synopsis:

Set against the backdrop of a fractured China during the decline of the Han Dynasty, this historical narrative follows Liu Bei's ambition to establish a just and compassionate realm. A humble beginnings as a rural vendor, Liu forges unbreakable bonds with Guan Yu and Zhang Fei, driven by a vision of alleviating suffering and offering refuge to those oppressed by the warring factions. The story explores themes of loyalty, leadership, and the difficult path towards realizing idealistic governance in a turbulent era. The series depicts a world steeped in political intrigue and military conflict, emphasizing the personal sacrifices required to pursue a noble cause. It's a character-driven exploration of building a nation from the ground up, navigating complex alliances and challenging moral dilemmas.

Episodes:

  • Episode 1: The Peach Orchard Oath (Aired: 10/18/1991)
  • Episode 2: Fierce Fighting of a Volunteer Army (Aired: 10/25/1991)
  • Episode 3: Deadly Battle at Tiemen (Iron Gate) Pass (Aired: 11/01/1991)
  • Episode 4: Imperial Envoy's Trap (Aired: 11/08/1991)
  • Episode 5: The Conspiracy of the 10 Attendants (Aired: 11/15/1991)
  • ... and 42 more episodes

Characters:

  • Cao, Cao (Main) - Voice Actors: Matsumoto, Yasunori
  • Guan, Yu (Main) - Voice Actors: Tsuji, Shinpachi
  • Liu, Bei (Main) - Voice Actors: Nakamura, Daiki
  • Zhang, Fei (Main) - Voice Actors: Fujiwara, Keiji
  • Zhuge, Liang (Main) - Voice Actors: Ishii, Masanori, Hong, Si Ho
  • Diao, Chan (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Orikasa, Ai
  • Dong, Zhuo (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Ootomo, Ryuuzaburou
  • Narrator (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Oobayashi, Ryuusuke
  • Xianglan (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Inoue, Kikuko, Koorogi, Satomi

Staff:

  • Yano, Hiroyuki (Producer)
  • Okuda, Seiji (Director, Storyboard, Chief Animation Director)
  • Honda, Yasunori (Sound Director)
  • Iijima, Masakatsu (Episode Director, Storyboard)
  • Uchida, Yuuji (Episode Director, Storyboard)
  • Watanabe, Kenichirou (Episode Director)
  • Toriumi, Jinzou (Script)
  • Kanazawa, Katsuma (Storyboard)
  • FENCE OF DEFENSE (Theme Song Performance)
  • Yusa, Mimori (Theme Song Performance, Theme Song Composition)
  • Araki, Shingo (Character Design)
  • Fukuda, Gen (Key Animation)
  • Jinbo, Daisuke (Sound Effects)
  • Katsumata, Geki (Art Director)
  • Maesawa, Hiromi (Key Animation)
  • Morikawa, Eiko (Sound Effects)
  • Nakamura, Kazuyo (In-Between Animation, Key Animation)
  • Nishimura, Masatoshi (Music)
  • Noji, Kiyoshi (Key Animation)
  • Ooshiro, Tsutomu (Key Animation)
  • Rin-Sin (Key Animation)
  • Sakiyama, Tomoaki (Key Animation)
  • Shimura, Izumi (Key Animation)
  • Takahoko, Makoto (Animation Director)
  • Taniguchi, Moriyasu (Animation Director)
  • Wakabayashi, Atsushi (Animation Director)
  • Yokoyama, Mitsuteru (Original Creator)

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