---
title: "Romance of the Three Kingdoms"
year: 2009
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/romance-of-the-three-kingdoms-2009"
media_type: "tv"
tmdb_id: 81191
imdb_id: "tt31041662"
status: "Ended"
seasons_count: 1
episodes_count: 52
community_rating: 9.0
vote_count: 5
content_rating: "TV-PG"
---

# Romance of the Three Kingdoms (2009) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/romance-of-the-three-kingdoms-2009

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Romance of the Three Kingdoms is an animated television series that was produced in 2009 through a collaboration between two companies from different countries. The Chinese side of the partnership was the Beijing Huihuang Animation Company, while the Japanese contribution came from Future Planet. The series was created as a joint effort, combining the resources and creative input of both studios. After its completion, the program was scheduled for broadcast in Japan, where it began airing in April 2010. The series is noted for its international co‑production model, bringing together animation expertise from China and Japan under a single title. No additional details about the narrative, episode count, or further distribution are provided in the source material.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "This animated series adapts the classic 14th century novel into a joint Chinese and Japanese production."

### Why Watch
- based on a classic novel
- international collaboration

### Caveats & Content Note
- limited availability information
- Tone & Suitability: The series is rated TV-PG.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: animated, dramatic, historical, adventure

## Streaming Availability Matrix

Direct streaming licensing updates dynamically. Consult the live tracking interface at https://www.archytele.com/show/romance-of-the-three-kingdoms-2009#watch.

## Filler vs. Essential Episode Classifier

- **Total Tracked Episodes**: 52
- **Crucial Mytharc Episodes**: 3 (6%)
- **Character Core Episodes**: 49 (94%)
- **Side Quest / Filler Episodes**: 0 (0%)

## Creative Credits

- **Created by**: Ooga Shunji, Min Zhu, Shoulin Shen
- **Networks / Studios**: CCTV

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Qing-Wei Liu** as *(voice)*
- **Li Lihong** as *(voice)*
- **Zhen Zhang** as *(voice)*
- **Tao Xu** as *(voice)*
- **Ajie** as *(voice)*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: When was this series released?
The series was produced in 2009 and began broadcasting in Japan in April 2010.

### Q: What is the source material?
The show is based on the 14th century novel of the same name by Luo Guanzhong.

### Q: Who produced the series?
It was a joint production between the Beijing Huihuang Animation Company of China and Future Planet of Japan.

### Q: What genre is the show?
The series is categorized as animation, drama, and action and adventure.

### Q: What is the Japanese title?
The series is known in Japan as Saikyo busho-den sangokuengi.

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