New Sangokushi Anime Announced

Japanese publisher Kasugade reports that a new Sangokushi (Romance of the Three Kingdoms) anime television series will air next spring. Moon Phase reports that the new production will be 52 episodes.

The Sangokushi story was previously adapted into the 47 episode Yokoyama Mitsuteru Sangokushi anime television series broadcast in 1991. More recently, the 2007 Kotetsu Sangokushi television series depicted a sci-fi/magical version of the Sangokushi story. Anime series including Ikki Tousen and Yawaraka Sangokushi Tsukisase!! Ryofuko-chan borrow characters from Sangokushi.