Souten Kouro is anime based on the period just prior to the three kingdoms era in ancient China. It tells the story of Cao Cao, who became the prime minister of Wei.
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The Boy Sou Sou
Cao Cao's childhood and adolescence.
Amore
Cao Cao's first love and his arrest by Eunuch.
Demon of the North Gate
Cao Cao imposed curfews and punishment for violations of laws at the North Gate. This applied to people of all ranks.
Feast of Flame
Cao Cao attempts to impeach the 10 attendants to the Emperor.
Vessel of the World
Introduction of Liu Bei, Guan Yu, and Zhang Fei.
Blue Sky already dead
Prologue to the Yellow Turban Rebellion.
Heaven - Earth - Man
Yellow Turban Rebellion and Cao Cao efforts to extinguish it.
The Rude Male`s Hell Fire
Cao Cao halts Yellow Turban Rebellion activities via a cruel method.
Toutaku Proceeds to the Capital
Dong Zhuo takes control of Han Empire & sets up puppet emperor.
Rival Chiefs, Rise
Cao Cao instigates anti-Dong Zhou campaign.