The Legend of the Strongest General: Romance of the Three Kingdoms

Future Planet Winter 2011
Historical
7
Quality Score
0.32 (Positive)
Audience Mood
2 / 10
Controversy
456
MAL Ratings

Synopsis

Chinese-Japanese anime adaptation of the "Romance of the Three Kingdoms" classic novel. Lui Bei embarks on a journey to quell the chaos that plagues his homeland, bringing with him his sworn brothers, Zhang Fei and Guan Yu. With only a small army and no land Lui Bei is forced to take a subservient role to other Generals, in order to keep him safe from those who continually come after his life.

Audience Consensus

The anime is a faithful adaptation of the Romance of the Three Kingdoms, appreciated for covering the entire story. However, it suffers from a rushed narrative and limited availability. The audience is generally positive but laments the difficulty in accessing the series.

Strengths

  • Faithful adaptation of the Romance of the Three Kingdoms novel.
  • Covers the entire story to the end.
  • Good animation and sound quality.

Weaknesses

  • Story feels rushed.
  • Difficult to find and not available for purchase on DVD.
Available on: Bilibili (availability varies by region)