Movie Title: Tensai Oji no Akaji Kokka Saisei Jutsu
Synopsis:
Tensai Oji no Akaji Kokka Saisei Jutsu (2022) is an anime series adapted from a novel by Toru Toba and illustrated by Fal Maro. The story follows Wein, a 16-year-old prince who suddenly has to replace his sick father as the ruler of the debt-ridden and economically-challenged Kingdom of Natra. Wein’s mission is to lead his impoverished people to prosperity despite the challenges they face.
Episode 1-2:
At the beginning of the series, Wein takes over his father’s position as the king of Natra, accompanied by Nimnym, his right hand. Wein’s kingdom is in a crisis, with a weak military, low resources, and suffering from an economic problem. While Wein wants to sell the kingdom to live in peace, he has to overcome the crises first so that he can sell the kingdom at a higher value. Meanwhile, Marden, a neighboring kingdom, begins attacking Natra despite Wein’s reluctance to go to war. However, Wein’s words to his soldiers inspire them to fight Marden. After a successful battle, Natra takes possession of a gold mine, but it only contains a small amount of gold. Marden retaliates and sends more troops to Natra to reclaim the gold mine.
Episode 3-4:
In the third and fourth episodes of the series, Natra receives a political marriage proposal from the Kingdom of Earthworld, with Princess Lowella as the bride. However, Wein is suspicious of Lowella’s intention, especially when Natra experiences weapons smuggling. Meanwhile, Wein’s sister, Princess Falania, thinks that Wein will marry Nimnym. However, Ninym, as a Flahm citizen, cannot marry Wein. Lowella reveals her true intentions to Ninym, stating that she wants to start a war between Natra and Antogada, where Falania’s attention lies. Wein gets involved in Lowella’s plan, a princess who will do anything to achieve her goal. Despite trying to outsmart Lowella, Wein finds himself in an unexpected situation.
Episode 5-6:
Wein duels with Prince Gerard, who dies during the fight in episode five. Wein visits the Kingdom of Antogada, where he meets King Marquis, Gerard’s father. King Marquis agrees to Wein’s proposal but has his ulterior motives to kidnap Wein and defeat Lowella. Wein has to face one of the rebels who has planned to assassinate King Marquis and destroy the evidence of the rebellion. However, Wein is one step ahead, having anticipated all possibilities. With the help of Nannachi, he obtains the evidence, and all of his plans come together without a hitch.
Conclusion:
Tensai Oji no Akaji Kokka Saisei Jutsu (2022) is a story of a young prince who leads his country to prosperity despite its many challenges. Wein’s leadership skills and quick thinking make him a force to be reckoned with among his allies and enemies alike. The series offers a fascinating perspective on how a person in power handles various crises, both personal and political, and how their actions influence the people around them. If you want to watch a unique anime that offers a different viewpoint on leadership, this series is one to watch.
