Koutetsu Sangokushi
Synopsis
The Imperial Seal has been passed down through the generations since ancient times. It confers great power unto the warriors that it chooses. This is the story of those warriors. It is a time of chaos and of civil war. It is a time when great armies clash in titanic battles and great heroes carve their names in history. It is also a time of death and destruction, when the people of the land live in constant fear of the sword. Onto this stage steps the reluctant Rikuson (Lu Xun), whose family had been the guardians of the Imperial Seal up until it was stolen by Sonsaku. At the behest of his mentor Rikuson offers his services to Sonsaku with the intention of confirming the will of the Imperial Seal. However, assassins strike down Sonsaku and the Imperial Seal is lost. So begins, Rikuson’s journey to recover the Imperial Seal and discover his destiny. (Source: AniDB)
Audience Consensus
The audience response to Koutetsu Sangokushi is largely negative, citing issues with plot, character development, and animation. While the character designs are appreciated, the story is criticized for being boring, illogical, and poorly executed. Some viewers found entertainment value in the series despite its flaws, while others considered it a complete waste of time.
Strengths
- Character designs are visually appealing.
- The ending, while sad, provided a sense of resolution by allowing a major character to die.
Weaknesses
- Poor plot development and story telling.
- Underdeveloped characters with stereotypical traits.
- Poor animation quality, including overuse of distracting CGI and repetitive frames.
- Boring and slow pacing with excessive dialogue about feelings and flowers instead of war.
- Pointless deaths and struggles, and characters lacking common sense.