is a Japanese

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manga are comics or graphic novels originating from Japan. Most manga conform to a style developed in Japan in the late 19th century, and the form has a long history in earlier Japanese art. The term is used in Japan to refer to both comics ...

series written and illustrated by Nanahiko Takagi. An

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television series adaptation by Naz aired from July 11 to September 26, 2018. The term Angolmois comes from the prophecies of

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about the reign of the great king of Angolmois, which is interpreted as being an anagram of the Old French word Mongolais 'Mongolians' and thus referring to

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Plot

The story follows a group of prisoners who are exiled to Tsushima Island to help form a first line of defense against the

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invasion of Japan in 1274. They first join the

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who then join with the Toi Barai clan to fight the invaders consisting mainly of

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and

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forces, but also including

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Characters

Exiles

; : :He is the main character, samurai and excellent swordsman using the Gekei sword style used by

Yoshitsune Yoshitsune may refer to: * Minamoto no Yoshitsune (1159–1189) ** ''Gikeiki'', a Japanese chronicle, sometimes known in English by Helen Craig McCullough's translated title ''Yoshitsune'' ** ''Yoshitsune'' (TV series), a 2005 Japanese television ...

. He is a former retainer of the Kamakura Shogunate and is one of the prisoners from Hakozaki exiled to Tsushima Island. He was imprisoned for being too radical, despite the fact that his master was pardoned posthumously. He had a family, and his child died in a plague. ; : :A large man with sharpened teeth. He is a former pirate who was captured by Jinzaburō which leads to some resentment. He fights with a

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war club. ; : :A former

gokenin A was initially a vassal of the shogunate of the Kamakura and the Muromachi periods.Iwanami Kōjien, "Gokenin" In exchange for protection and the right to become '' jitō'' (manor's lord), a ''gokenin'' had in times of peace the duty to protect ...

noble who lost his lands and title. He prefers fighting on horseback. ; : :A short man from

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and a former merchant who claims to have been the richest man in Hakozaki and have a treasure hidden away. ; : :A boy arrested for thievery. He has an excellent night vision and often scouts for the group. ; : :An aloof man and an excellent archer. ; : :Dōen is a monk and self-proclaimed doctor. ; : :A former

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manor steward who murdered his brother. He doubts whether defending Tsushima Island is worthwhile and attempts to side with the Mongols.

Sō Clan

; : :Princess Teruhi is the daughter of Sō Sukekuni, head of the

on Tsushima Island. ; : :He is the leader of the

on Tsushima Island. Loves to relive his glorified past. Died at the hands of

. ; : :He is a Tsushima soldier and Sō Sukekuni's adopted son. ; : :He is a soldier, responsible for the protection of Princess Teruhi. ; : :She is Princess Teruhi's servant

Toi Barai

; : :Leader of the Toi Barai. Based in Kanatanoki castle. ; : :A young dark-skinned woman. She is a fierce fighter and an ama diver. ; : :A young girl who often teases Amushi. She has a pet Tsushima leopard cat.

Kamakura Shogunate

; :

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of the

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. ; : ; :Retainer of the

Tokusō was the title (post) held by the head of the mainline Hōjō clan, who also monopolized the position of '' shikken'' (regents to the shogunate) of the Kamakura shogunate in Japan during the period of Regent Rule (1199–1333). It’s important ...

. : ; : : He is the Shogunate High General of the Kamakura shogunate and asks Kuchii Jinzaburō to help delay the Mongol forces who land on Tsushima Island.

Yuan dynasty Mongol Empire

; : :

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of the Mongol forces. ; : :Mongolian royalty and a

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general. ; : :A Jurchen Vice-marshal ; : :A

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Vice-marshal

Korea

; : :General of the

forces. His son was a

commander that was killed by Kuchii Jinzaburō.

Others

; : :Former child-Emperor of Japan who supposedly drowned 90 years previously. He is the great-grandfather of Teruhi. ;

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:Duke of Silesia and Cracow. Killed by Mongols.

Media

Manga

Nanahiko Takagi launched the series in

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's ''Samurai Ace'' magazine on February 26, 2013. The series went on hiatus after ''Samurai Ace'' ceased publication in December 2013. It was then moved to Kadokawa's ComicWalker app starting on July 11, 2014. The last chapter was released on ComicWalker on August 22, 2018. The series was collected in ten volumes released from February 10, 2015, to August 25, 2018. A sequel, ''Angolmois: Genbai Senki Hakata'', started on ComicWalker on January 2, 2019.

Volumes

Anime

Kadokawa announced the

adaptation at their

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booth on July 1, 2017. The series was directed by Takayuki Kuriyama and written by Shogo Yasukawa, with animation by studio Naz. Masayori Komine served as both character designer and as chief animation director. Kumiko Habara served as assistant director. Straightener performed the series' opening theme song, "Braver", and She's performed the ending theme song "Upside Down". The series aired from July 11 to September 26, 2018, and broadcast on Sun TV,

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, TVQ Broadcasting Kyushu, and BS11. It ran for 12 episodes.

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simulcast the series worldwide outside of Asia, Australia, and New Zealand.

Episodes

Notes

References

External links

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