Sangokushi II: The Yangtze River on Fire

Aired: 1993

The second film in Shiba Production's theatrical Sangokushi trilogy, released on March 20, 1993 and based on the classical Chinese historical novel Romance of the Three Kingdoms. As the Han dynasty crumbles, Cao Cao, Sun Quan and the virtuous hero Liu Bei vie for supremacy. Guided by the strategist Zhuge Liang, Liu Bei allies with Sun Quan's commander Zhou Yu against Cao Cao's overwhelming army, leading to the grand Battle of Red Cliffs fought with fire on the Yangtze. Lavish battle animation and authentic Chinese visual flourishes underpin a sweeping tale of friendship, loyalty and strategy.