Yokoyama Mitsuteru Sangokushi
Synopsis
Around 1800 years ago in China, the ruling power of the Han dynasty became weakened and the flames of war spread throughout the land. Liu Bei was a young, poor straw-mat seller from the countryside of Hebai Hsing. After pledging eternal brotherhood with the two heroes, Guan Yu and Zhang Fei, Liu began building his idea of a righteous kingdom that would aid citizens who suffered from persecution. (Source: AniDB)
Audience Consensus
The anime is praised for its faithfulness to the source material and historical accuracy, making it enjoyable for fans of the Romance of the Three Kingdoms. However, it is criticized for its incomplete narrative, mediocre presentation, and dated visuals. While some appreciate the character consistency, others find the character development bland and the focus on the Shu faction limiting.
Strengths
- Faithful adaptation of the Romance of the Three Kingdoms story
- Historically accurate and consistent
- Good voice acting and music that fits the Sangoku era
- Characters are portrayed accurately to historical records and the novel
Weaknesses
- Incomplete story, only covers up to the Battle of Chibi
- Mediocre presentation and bland character development
- Dated art style and limited animation
- Focus on the Shu faction limits character appeal for other sides