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Nippon Sangoku The Three Nations of the Crimson Sun

The Nippon Sangoku manga is on hiatus as creator Ikka Matsuki recovers from steroid withdrawal syndrome, while the television anime adaptation is currently streaming on Amazon Prime Video.

Synthesized from 2 Yomimono stories · updated 5d ago

The manga Nippon Sangoku The Three Nations of the Crimson Sun, which launched in 2021 on Shogakukan's Manga ONE app and Ura Sunday website, has gone on hiatus. Creator Ikka Matsuki announced on June 1 that they are recovering from steroid withdrawal syndrome and have been bedridden with a high fever for over two weeks. The seventh volume of the manga shipped on April 10.

The hiatus pauses a series that had received critical recognition, including a Manga Taisho nomination. At the same time, the television anime adaptation began streaming on Amazon Prime Video on April 5. Episode 7, which aired on May 18, reframed the antagonist Tonotsugu Taira through empathetic writing and action, with Lieutenant General Sugoh taking center stage in a brutal fight and the supporting antagonist Nagao killed early in his run.

The anime is currently streaming on Amazon Prime Video, but no further episodes or continuation plans have been announced since the hiatus notice. The manga's return date depends on Matsuki's recovery.

Key facts

Manga hiatus announced
Ikka Matsuki announced on June 1 that the manga is going on hiatus due to recovery from steroid withdrawal syndrome.
Manga launch platform
The manga launched in 2021 on Shogakukan's Manga ONE app and Ura Sunday website.
Latest manga volume
The seventh volume shipped on April 10.
Anime streaming start
The television anime adaptation began streaming on Amazon Prime Video on April 5.
Episode 7 character focus
Episode 7 reframed Tonotsugu Taira through empathetic writing and action, with Lieutenant General Sugoh in a central fight and Nagao killed early.
Manga Taisho nomination
The manga received a Manga Taisho nomination.

Timeline

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Facts

Release
manga · 2021 · 2026-06-04
Release
tv · 2026-04-05 · Japan · 2026-06-04
Release
tv · 2026-05-18 · worldwide · 2026-05-18
Noted
episode 6 of Nippon Sangoku: The Three Nations of the Crimson Sun focuses on the disastrous leadership of Tongotsu Taira · 2026-05-17
Licensed by
Amazon Prime (worldwide) · 2026-05-18

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Writes of
ikka matsuki

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  • Confirmed platform: Amazon Prime; region: worldwide May 28 · source
  • Disputed tv 2026-05-18 worldwide May 28 · source

All coverage

5d ago

Nippon Sangoku Manga Goes on Hiatus as Creator Recovers From Steroid Withdrawal

Ikka Matsuki announced on June 1 that the Nippon Sangoku manga is going on hiatus. Matsuki is recovering from steroid withdrawal syndrome and has been bedridden with a high fever for over two weeks. The manga launched in 2021 on Shogakukan's Manga ONE app and Ura Sunday website. Its seventh volume shipped on April 10. The television anime adaptation began streaming on Amazon Prime Video on April 5.

May 18

Tonotsugu Taira Gets a Humanizing Turn in Episode 7 of Nippon Sangoku

Episode 7 of Nippon Sangoku The Three Nations of the Crimson Sun reframes the despised Tonotsugu Taira through empathetic writing and action. Lieutenant General Sugoh takes center stage in a brutal fight, and the supporting antagonist Nagao is killed early in his run. The episode is streaming on Amazon Prime.