Anime Overview
Beyond the Heavens
Souten Kouro follows the rise of Cao Cao amid the turmoil of late Han China, blending large scale battles with calculated political maneuvering. The series casts its central figure in a nuanced, often sympathetic light, emphasizing his drive to reshape society through pragmatic reforms rather than romanticized heroics. Rather than leaning on the familiar no…
Characters
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Cao Cao
Main | Japanese VA: Miyano, Mamoru
Lü Bu
Supporting | Japanese VA: Koyama, Rikiya
Chu Xu
Supporting | Japanese VA: Sakurai, Toshiharu
Yu Guan
Supporting | Japanese VA: Morozumi, Kenichi
Dun Xiahou
Supporting | Japanese VA: Kusao, Takeshi
Emperor Ling
Supporting | Japanese VA: Sasaki, Nozomu
Staff
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Ashida, Toyoo
Director, Storyboard
Tominaga, Tsuneo
Director
Takayashiki, Hideo
Script, Series Composition
Fudeyasu, Kazuyuki
Screenplay
Hakata, Masatoshi
Screenplay
Morosawa, Masao
Producer
Latest Episodes
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Episode 12: Sonkin's Death
Aired Jun 24, 2009
Episode 11: Si Shui Gate
Aired Jun 17, 2009
Episode 10: Rival Chiefs, Rise
Aired Jun 10, 2009
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Beyond the Heavens episode guide
26 tracked episodes
Beyond the Heavens characters
6 featured characters
Beyond the Heavens staff
6 featured staff credits