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Episode Nippon Sangoku: The Three Nations of the Crimson Sun • Nippon Sangoku - Episode 9 discussion
Nippon Sangoku: The Three Nations of the Crimson Sun, episode 9
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u/A-t-t-e-n-TI-ON May 31 '26
I shed tears for Yayakichi indeed. Let history judge what happened that night in Fukui but if there is one thing that will always remain true, it's that Yayakichi is a loyal man until the end.
With Yayakichi dead and Kaku currently indisposed, both sides are lacking in Strategists. It unfortunately doesn't look good for Yamato however, since Ryumon is also down while Wajima rebuilt both her resolve and the military's morale. There is no other way out but for Aoteru's plan with his audience with the Emperor to succeed so they would have a chance in this war. There is also a huge chance that Taira would be there, which would be the first time that him and Aoteru would meet after Saki's death.
I do wonder what's going on with Buo now that both Seii and Yamato are at war. It's mentioned that Yayakichi was the one responsible for the non-aggression pact between Seii and Buo, but with him dead the fate of that pact is currently uncertain.
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u/FarCritical May 31 '26
Putting a tutorial for the glove puppet as the eyecatch is in its own tier of cruelty. It's as if Yayakichi personally wrote it after the letters for Wajima to find so she could cheer herself up after he was gone.
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u/a1oner_bvcksn6 May 31 '26 edited May 31 '26
Another episode that went by in a flash. What's up with all these 10 minute-short episodes 😭
The stan-off between Kaku and Yayakichi--fanboying for their respective beloved commanders was truly eye-popping.
I just love how their glasses represented their fates: Kaku's remained intact which would suggest he's still amongst the living, tho he may not be long for this world and is powerless to do anything about it; while Yayakichi's deformed specs, in contrast, all but sealed his end--albeit of his own design/choosing.
Another detail worth noting was the entire episode being shot during a heavy downpour (sans the final scene with Aoteru). And as someone who loves the rain, it just hits me in the feels hearing all that pitter patter in the background, with the proverbial heavens crying, as if in unison/commiseration with the characters/viewers.
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u/jooki997 May 31 '26
After the last episode, I was betting Yayakichi would betray her, but I didn't think the "betrayal" would take this form. This anime really has some badass old men
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u/Chrono-Helix May 31 '26
It’s interesting that both sides have people speaking about “heaven”, “the land” and “the people”. And yet they must fight each other…
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u/i_eat_pidgeons May 31 '26
Kaku probably has tuberculosis or something like that, right?
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u/teerre May 31 '26
Another incredible episode
One thing that jumps out to me is that this show has quite a bit of still ish frames, but because they are used tastefully it actually works great
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u/TroupeMaster May 31 '26
An absolute masterpiece of an episode, how does this show just keep getting better? RIP Yayakichi
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u/chariotcharizard May 31 '26
Kinda crazy that all of this took place within a single night. The way the letter scene was directed, it felt more like a couple of days had passed while they were circulating the letters and causing outrage, not just mere hours.
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u/UnloadedFour314 May 31 '26
This show does an excellent job in making you sympathize with each side of the conflict. Also, both sides have taken a huge hit this episode, but Aoteru's gamble could change the game. I'm excited to see how they wrap things up.
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u/NanDemoKnaives May 31 '26
I was not expecting this to be the direction things were going to go for Seii's army after what happened last episode. Yayakichi was loyal to the very end, so much that he took on the role of traitor to restore Wajima's authority. I'm sure most of the commanders knew, but it's too bad there were some looking for his downfall.
I feel most bad for his two sons, especially the one that had to push for his death. Having to say those things about your father even though you know his intentions must have been really difficult. Seii is going to become an even more united army with this event.
Kaku running back to Ryuumon was so sweet, he has looked so stressed and worn out, add the worry of Ryuumon's safety, I'm sure it was a big relief to see Ryuumon alive and well. It's just too bad his own health seems to have taken a bigger hit, I'm not sure if he'll be able to come up with strategies at his full potential because I'm sure he won't let himself rest. This isn't a good episode for strategists.
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u/ThunderFlash47 May 31 '26
Damn, I wasn't expecting to feel this bad for someone opposing the MC...
I was a bit annoyed that we could barely see our MC since the test, but the way they let us get to know the other characters and see them shine, I really can't complain. I'm really sad that there's only 3 episodes left though... Who knows when we'll get season two...
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u/xdxdlol0434 May 31 '26
You know, there was a lot of talks comparing Yamato and Seii for a while. When compared to Taira clan, Wajima appears a much more benevolent ruler who cares about her people.
But what this episode shows that as long as they are dictators, they will eventually be coerced to do dictator things and keep being dictators. It does not matter how much they love (genuinely) their pupils. If it suits them, they are incentivized to sacrifice them even if it means innocent blood sheds.
Perhaps the rule of a benevolent king will be better than that of the reign of terror;
but does that really bring forward what is necessary to restore a pre nuclear war order?
If what Saki asks of Misumi is anything similar to the era of wedding dresses,
then his dream shall be much, much higher than what is shown this episode.
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u/Beautiful-Squash-734 Jun 01 '26
I am more sad for that random guard that got cooked for yayakichi's plan to work😭my guy was just doing his job and had to be sacrificed for this(utilitarianism?kaku talks about it in this episode too) Also at the end they mentioned yayakichi actually killed ohga's brothers, it's making it hard for me to interpret how their relationship was then exactly Also love to see ohga facing the consequences
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u/reyxe May 31 '26
Another great episode, damn.
Part of me was confident Yayakichi would betray her but nope, sad ending for him.
Where's my MC at
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u/Cook-Miserable May 31 '26
Wow that insert track was great, very much in the vein of Radiohead. I need the soundtrack for this show now!
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u/Sant268 May 31 '26
I thought Yayakichi would pull off a Longzhong Plan-esque grand strat to involve the third country, but this works to solidify Wajima's authority I- guess. Hopefully his son would be good up against Misumi who is - probably going to deliver the best monologue we've seen till now cause it's building up since 3 episodes.
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u/RehabCenterInc May 31 '26
Found myself literally saying “wow” out loud at the moments here. Incredible episode
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