Considering the intricate tapestry of lords and their retainers, accounts of allegiance, betrayal, and the occasional seduction, it’s little wonder that the source material has spurred countless retellings. Thanks to Koei-Tecmo’s prolific Dynasty Warriors franchise, John Woo’s 2008 film, Red Cliff, and the anime, Koutetsu Sangokushi, the legendary tale of the fragmentation and reunification of post-Han China has been retold countless times.
For the media savvy, there’s a strong chance of familiarity with Luo Guanzhong’s fourteenth-century historical novel, Romance of the Three Kingdoms.
