Manga “Nippon Sangoku” Asks if Speech Alone Can Bring Peace

Misumi Aoteru, right, explains his pledge to his wife as Taira Denki, left, listens. From Volume 5, chapter 24, of Nippon Sangoku. (© Matsuki Ikka/Shōgakukan)

The defeat of Taira Denki alone is not enough to end corruption. Aoteru seeks to bring about a revolution for the sake of the people relying on words alone. From Volume 7, Chapter 46 of Nippon Sangoku. (© Matsuki Ikka/Shōgakukan)

Taira Denki smiles. The unpleasantness of that smile is sure to go down in manga history. From Volume 2 of Nippon Sangoku. (© Matsuki Ikka/Shōgakukan)

A poster advertising the anime adaptation. (© Matsuki Ikka/Shōgakukan/Nippon Sangoku Production Committee; courtesy PRtimes)