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List of media adaptations of Romance of the Three Kingdoms
The following is a list of media adaptations of Romance of the Three Kingdoms, one of the Four Great Classical Novels of Chinese literature. The story has been adapted in numerous forms, including films, television series, manga and video games.
Novels
Mie Shu Ji (滅蜀記; lit. The Tale of the Destruction of Shu) is a 2008 novel by Li Bo (李柏) which dramatises the events leading to the fall of Shu Han, with Jiang Wei, Deng Ai and Zhong Hui as the main characters.
Chinese manhua
Jiaqingqu (嫁情曲) by Lü Xiangru (呂相儒).
The Ravages of Time, by Chan Mou, retells the events in Romance of the Three Kingdoms with Sima Yi as the central character. The drawing style is dark and grim, and while the main story is kept intact, the finer details are dramatised.
Romance of the Three Kingdoms (三国演义) published by Asiapac Books.[2] The 10 volume graphic novel series is in English.
Sanguo Shenbing (三國神兵) by Ip Ming-fat (葉明發).
Sanguo Wushuang (三國無雙) and Sanguo Wushuang Zhuan (三國無雙傳) illustrated by Heui Ging-sam (许景琛). It is adapted from Koei's video game series Dynasty Warriors.
Sanguo Wushuang Mengjiang Zhuan (三國猛將傳) by Liu Gwong-jou (廖光祖).
Sanguo Yanyi (三國演義) by Sun Jiayu (孫家裕)
Sanguo Yingxiong Zhuan (三国英雄传) by Tung Yin-ming (童彦明).
Shuyun Canglong Ji (蜀雲藏龍記) by Lin Mingfeng (林明鋒).
Three Kingdoms by Lee Chi Ching. Lee also drew a spinoff manhua series titled Battle of Red Cliffs (赤壁之戰). He also illustrated the 13-volume manhua Zhuge Kongming.
Wuba Sanguo (武霸三國) by Yongren (永仁) and Cai Jingdong (蔡景東)
Japanese manga
Romance of the Three Kingdoms has been adapted into several Japanese manga, with varying degrees of historical accuracy and faithfulness to the original story and popular tradition. Some of the more widely read manga in Japan include:
Blade Sangokushi (ブレイド三国志?) is a manga by Ichikawa Ryūnosuke (壱河 柳乃助?).
Dragon Sister! (DRAGON SISTER!三國志 百花繚乱 Sangokushi Hyakka Ryōran?) by Nini.
Gogo Gentoku-kun!! (GOGO玄徳くん?), a gag comedy manga, and its sequels Zoku Gogo Gentoku-kun!! (続・GOGO玄徳くん?) and Zokuzoku Gogo Gentoku-kun!! (続続・GOGO玄徳くん?) by Shirai Eriko (白井 惠理子?).
Ikki Tousen is loosely based on the novel, but the characters in the story refer to the names in the Japanese version of the book. In the series, most characters appear to have similar fates as characters with the same names from the original story.
Jimmu - Can Two Lords Be in the Grand Country? by Yasuhiko Yoshikazu (安彦 良和?).[5]
Koutou no Akatsuki by Takaguchi Rinrin (滝口 琳琳?).
Lord by Ryoichi Ikegami and Buronson is very loosely based on the novel. In the series, a general from the Nakoku country becomes Liu Bei.
Magical Musou Tenshi Tsuki Irase!! Ryofuko-chan (まじかる無双天使 突き刺せ!! 呂布子ちゃん?) by Suzuki Jiro (铃木 次郎?). The anime Yawaraka Sangokushi Tsukisase!! Ryofuko-chan is adapted from it.
Qwan (Media Factory) and its spinoff Foreign Grass by Aki Shimizu.
Ryūrōden by Yoshito Yamahara (Kodansha).
Sangokushi (Japanese for Records of the Three Kingdoms) by Yokoyama Mitsuteru (Ushio Shuppansha). The anime Yokoyama Mitsuteru Sangokushi is adapted from it.
The novel serves as the model for SD Gundam Sangokuden: Romance of the Three Kingdoms, a manga/model kit line in the long running Musha Gundam SD Gundam series.
Shin Sangokushi (新三国志?) by Yamazaki Hiromi (山崎 拓味?).
Sōten Kōro by King Gonta (Kodansha).
Soushoku-kei Danshi by Nekokurage
Sousou Moutoku Seiden by Ōnishi Kōichi (大西 巷一?).
Tenchi o Kurau by Motomiya Hiroshi (Shueisha).
Yawaraka Sangokushi Tsukisase!! Ryofuko-chan
Film
The Battle of Dingjunshan was a 1905 Chinese film directed by Ren Jingfeng (任景丰). The only print was destroyed in a fire in the 1940s. The plot is based on the Battle of Mount Dingjun as described in Romance of the Three Kingdoms.
The Witty Sorcerer is a 1931 Hong Kong film directed by, and starring Lai Man-Wai. The plot is based on a story in Romance of the Three Kingdoms about Zuo Ci playing tricks on Cao Cao.
Diao Chan is a 1938 Chinese sound film directed by Bu Wancang. The story centres on Diaochan.
Three Kingdoms: Resurrection of the Dragon is a 2008 Hong Kong film directed by Daniel Lee. The plot centres on the story of Zhao Yun and is loosely based on stories about Zhao Yun in Romance of the Three Kingdoms. Andy Lau starred as Zhao Zilong (Zhao Yun) while Maggie Q portrayed the antagonist Cao Ying, a fictional granddaughter of Cao Cao.
Red Cliff is a 2008 two-part Chinese film directed by John Woo. The plot is based on the Battle of Red Cliffs and features reenactments of stories in Romance of the Three Kingdoms along with epic battle scenes.
The Lost Bladesman is a 2011 Hong Kong film directed by Alan Mak and Felix Chong. The plot is loosely based on the story in Romance of the Three Kingdoms about Guan Yu crossing five passes and slaying six generals. Donnie Yen portrayed Guan Yu.
The Assassins is a 2012 Chinese film directed by Zhao Linshan. The story is loosely based on two attempts on Cao Cao's life – one by the physician Ji Ben (or Ji Ping) and the other by Empress Fu Shou and her father Fu Wan. Chow Yun-fat portrayed Cao Cao.
Television
God of River Lok is a 1975 Hong Kong television series produced by TVB. The story is based on the life of Lady Zhen and folktales about her romantic entanglements with Cao Pi and Cao Zhi.
Three Kingdoms is a 1976 Hong Kong television series produced by RTV (now ATV). It follows the story of Liu Bei, Guan Yu and Zhang Fei in the novel, starting from the Oath of the Peach Garden and ending with Liu Bei's death.
The Legendary Prime Minister – Zhuge Liang is a 1985 Hong Kong television series produced by ATV. It is based on the life of Zhuge Liang and features a fictional romance between Zhuge Liang and Xiao Qiao.
Zhuge Liang is a 1985 Chinese television series based on the life of Zhuge Liang.
Romance of the Three Kingdoms is a 1994 Chinese television series produced by CCTV.
Sanguo Yingxiong Zhuan Zhi Guan Gong is a 1996 Taiwanese television series which centres on the story of Guan Yu and incorporates elements of fantasy and Chinese mythology.
Incurable Traits" is a historical adaptation of a legendary healer named Wah To, who supposedly can cure any ailments and revive the dead. The time period is during the Three Kingdoms Era and also the end of the Han Dynasty ,it start Frankie Lam as Wah To,Felix Wong as Cao Cao,Vincent Wan Yeung Ming as Guan Yu.
Lü Bu and Diaochan is a 2001 Chinese television series directed by Chen Kaige. It is loosely based on the romance between Lü Bu and Diaochan and takes many liberties with the original story.
The Legend of Guan Gong is a 2002 Chinese television series based on the life of Guan Yu.
Where the Legend Begins is a 2002 Hong Kong television series produced by TVB. The story is similar to God of River Lok (1975).
K.O.3an Guo is a 2009 Taiwanese television drama that spoofs Romance of the Three Kingdoms in a modern high school setting. It starred several Taiwanese teen idols, including members of the bands Wu Hu Jiang and Fahrenheit.
Three Kingdoms is a 2010 Chinese television series directed by Gao Xixi.
Three Kingdoms RPG is a 2012 Hong Kong television series produced by TVB. The story is about a young game addict in Hong Kong who accidentally travels back in time to the Three Kingdoms era.
Legend of Goddess Luo is a 2013 Chinese television series based on Lady Zhen's romantic entanglements with Cao Cao, Cao Pi and Cao Zhi.
Cao Cao is a 2013 Chinese television series based on the life of Cao Cao. Directed by Hu Mei, it aims to revise Cao Cao's traditional image as a villain and portray him in a more historically accurate manner.
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Wikipedia
The following is a list of media adaptations of Romance of the Three Kingdoms, one of the Four Great Classical Novels of Chinese literature. The story has been adapted in numerous forms, including films, television series, manga and video games.
Novels
Mie Shu Ji (滅蜀記; lit. The Tale of the Destruction of Shu) is a 2008 novel by Li Bo (李柏) which dramatises the events leading to the fall of Shu Han, with Jiang Wei, Deng Ai and Zhong Hui as the main characters.
Chinese manhua
Jiaqingqu (嫁情曲) by Lü Xiangru (呂相儒).
The Ravages of Time, by Chan Mou, retells the events in Romance of the Three Kingdoms with Sima Yi as the central character. The drawing style is dark and grim, and while the main story is kept intact, the finer details are dramatised.
Romance of the Three Kingdoms (三国演义) published by Asiapac Books.[2] The 10 volume graphic novel series is in English.
Sanguo Shenbing (三國神兵) by Ip Ming-fat (葉明發).
Sanguo Wushuang (三國無雙) and Sanguo Wushuang Zhuan (三國無雙傳) illustrated by Heui Ging-sam (许景琛). It is adapted from Koei's video game series Dynasty Warriors.
Sanguo Wushuang Mengjiang Zhuan (三國猛將傳) by Liu Gwong-jou (廖光祖).
Sanguo Yanyi (三國演義) by Sun Jiayu (孫家裕)
Sanguo Yingxiong Zhuan (三国英雄传) by Tung Yin-ming (童彦明).
Shuyun Canglong Ji (蜀雲藏龍記) by Lin Mingfeng (林明鋒).
Three Kingdoms by Lee Chi Ching. Lee also drew a spinoff manhua series titled Battle of Red Cliffs (赤壁之戰). He also illustrated the 13-volume manhua Zhuge Kongming.
Wuba Sanguo (武霸三國) by Yongren (永仁) and Cai Jingdong (蔡景東)
Japanese manga
Romance of the Three Kingdoms has been adapted into several Japanese manga, with varying degrees of historical accuracy and faithfulness to the original story and popular tradition. Some of the more widely read manga in Japan include:
Blade Sangokushi (ブレイド三国志?) is a manga by Ichikawa Ryūnosuke (壱河 柳乃助?).
Dragon Sister! (DRAGON SISTER!三國志 百花繚乱 Sangokushi Hyakka Ryōran?) by Nini.
Gogo Gentoku-kun!! (GOGO玄徳くん?), a gag comedy manga, and its sequels Zoku Gogo Gentoku-kun!! (続・GOGO玄徳くん?) and Zokuzoku Gogo Gentoku-kun!! (続続・GOGO玄徳くん?) by Shirai Eriko (白井 惠理子?).
Ikki Tousen is loosely based on the novel, but the characters in the story refer to the names in the Japanese version of the book. In the series, most characters appear to have similar fates as characters with the same names from the original story.
Jimmu - Can Two Lords Be in the Grand Country? by Yasuhiko Yoshikazu (安彦 良和?).[5]
Koutou no Akatsuki by Takaguchi Rinrin (滝口 琳琳?).
Lord by Ryoichi Ikegami and Buronson is very loosely based on the novel. In the series, a general from the Nakoku country becomes Liu Bei.
Magical Musou Tenshi Tsuki Irase!! Ryofuko-chan (まじかる無双天使 突き刺せ!! 呂布子ちゃん?) by Suzuki Jiro (铃木 次郎?). The anime Yawaraka Sangokushi Tsukisase!! Ryofuko-chan is adapted from it.
Qwan (Media Factory) and its spinoff Foreign Grass by Aki Shimizu.
Ryūrōden by Yoshito Yamahara (Kodansha).
Sangokushi (Japanese for Records of the Three Kingdoms) by Yokoyama Mitsuteru (Ushio Shuppansha). The anime Yokoyama Mitsuteru Sangokushi is adapted from it.
The novel serves as the model for SD Gundam Sangokuden: Romance of the Three Kingdoms, a manga/model kit line in the long running Musha Gundam SD Gundam series.
Shin Sangokushi (新三国志?) by Yamazaki Hiromi (山崎 拓味?).
Sōten Kōro by King Gonta (Kodansha).
Soushoku-kei Danshi by Nekokurage
Sousou Moutoku Seiden by Ōnishi Kōichi (大西 巷一?).
Tenchi o Kurau by Motomiya Hiroshi (Shueisha).
Yawaraka Sangokushi Tsukisase!! Ryofuko-chan
Film
The Battle of Dingjunshan was a 1905 Chinese film directed by Ren Jingfeng (任景丰). The only print was destroyed in a fire in the 1940s. The plot is based on the Battle of Mount Dingjun as described in Romance of the Three Kingdoms.
The Witty Sorcerer is a 1931 Hong Kong film directed by, and starring Lai Man-Wai. The plot is based on a story in Romance of the Three Kingdoms about Zuo Ci playing tricks on Cao Cao.
Diao Chan is a 1938 Chinese sound film directed by Bu Wancang. The story centres on Diaochan.
Three Kingdoms: Resurrection of the Dragon is a 2008 Hong Kong film directed by Daniel Lee. The plot centres on the story of Zhao Yun and is loosely based on stories about Zhao Yun in Romance of the Three Kingdoms. Andy Lau starred as Zhao Zilong (Zhao Yun) while Maggie Q portrayed the antagonist Cao Ying, a fictional granddaughter of Cao Cao.
Red Cliff is a 2008 two-part Chinese film directed by John Woo. The plot is based on the Battle of Red Cliffs and features reenactments of stories in Romance of the Three Kingdoms along with epic battle scenes.
The Lost Bladesman is a 2011 Hong Kong film directed by Alan Mak and Felix Chong. The plot is loosely based on the story in Romance of the Three Kingdoms about Guan Yu crossing five passes and slaying six generals. Donnie Yen portrayed Guan Yu.
The Assassins is a 2012 Chinese film directed by Zhao Linshan. The story is loosely based on two attempts on Cao Cao's life – one by the physician Ji Ben (or Ji Ping) and the other by Empress Fu Shou and her father Fu Wan. Chow Yun-fat portrayed Cao Cao.
Television
God of River Lok is a 1975 Hong Kong television series produced by TVB. The story is based on the life of Lady Zhen and folktales about her romantic entanglements with Cao Pi and Cao Zhi.
Three Kingdoms is a 1976 Hong Kong television series produced by RTV (now ATV). It follows the story of Liu Bei, Guan Yu and Zhang Fei in the novel, starting from the Oath of the Peach Garden and ending with Liu Bei's death.
The Legendary Prime Minister – Zhuge Liang is a 1985 Hong Kong television series produced by ATV. It is based on the life of Zhuge Liang and features a fictional romance between Zhuge Liang and Xiao Qiao.
Zhuge Liang is a 1985 Chinese television series based on the life of Zhuge Liang.
Romance of the Three Kingdoms is a 1994 Chinese television series produced by CCTV.
Sanguo Yingxiong Zhuan Zhi Guan Gong is a 1996 Taiwanese television series which centres on the story of Guan Yu and incorporates elements of fantasy and Chinese mythology.
Incurable Traits" is a historical adaptation of a legendary healer named Wah To, who supposedly can cure any ailments and revive the dead. The time period is during the Three Kingdoms Era and also the end of the Han Dynasty ,it start Frankie Lam as Wah To,Felix Wong as Cao Cao,Vincent Wan Yeung Ming as Guan Yu.
Lü Bu and Diaochan is a 2001 Chinese television series directed by Chen Kaige. It is loosely based on the romance between Lü Bu and Diaochan and takes many liberties with the original story.
The Legend of Guan Gong is a 2002 Chinese television series based on the life of Guan Yu.
Where the Legend Begins is a 2002 Hong Kong television series produced by TVB. The story is similar to God of River Lok (1975).
K.O.3an Guo is a 2009 Taiwanese television drama that spoofs Romance of the Three Kingdoms in a modern high school setting. It starred several Taiwanese teen idols, including members of the bands Wu Hu Jiang and Fahrenheit.
Three Kingdoms is a 2010 Chinese television series directed by Gao Xixi.
Three Kingdoms RPG is a 2012 Hong Kong television series produced by TVB. The story is about a young game addict in Hong Kong who accidentally travels back in time to the Three Kingdoms era.
Legend of Goddess Luo is a 2013 Chinese television series based on Lady Zhen's romantic entanglements with Cao Cao, Cao Pi and Cao Zhi.
Cao Cao is a 2013 Chinese television series based on the life of Cao Cao. Directed by Hu Mei, it aims to revise Cao Cao's traditional image as a villain and portray him in a more historically accurate manner.
Credit
Wikipedia