Yawaraka Sangokushi Tsukisase!! Ryofuko-chan is one of those anime that feels like a fever dream that somehow escaped QA and clawed its way into reality. I dug it out of my anime backlog in a desperate bid to free up space on my external (we’ve all been there), hit play, and was immediately bombarded by pastel chaos, fourth-wall breaks, and inexplicable energy. It’s only four episodes long, and yet I feel like I’ve lived an entire cracked timeline.
Have you ever asked yourself, “What if Lu Bu was a gremlin magical girl reincarnated as a child in modern Japan?” No? Me neither. But Yawaraka Sangokushi Tsukisase!! Ryofuko-chan exists anyway.
What even is Yawaraka Sangokushi Tsukisase!! Ryofuko-chan?
- Demographic: Seinen
- Genres: Comedy, Parody, Supernatural
- Themes: Loosely historical, Gender-bender
- Episodes: 4 (OVA)
- Total Watch Time: =/- 2 Hours
- Aired: 2007
- Rating: 15+ (contains mild nudity and sexual innuendo)
- Studio: DLE
- Source: 4-koma manga by Yuushi Kawata
- English Dub: None
- Average Rating: 2 to 6.3/10
- Audience Notes: Known for random, bizarre humour and fan service; polarising for viewers sensitive to sexual comedy
- Stream: Anime Onegai
- Continuation: Yes, manga continues beyond the anime
Yawaraka Sangokushi Tsukisase!! Ryofuko-chan is a short anime OVA series with only four episodes, loosely based on the characters from the classic Romance of the Three Kingdoms but reimagined in a bizarre and random comedic style. The story follows Ryofu Housen (based on the warlord Lu Bu) and her officer Chinkyuu (Chen Gong) as they are reincarnated as preteen girls on Earth. These historical figures are reincarnated as hyperactive chibi-girls, and Ryofuko-chan leads the charge with energy levels that shouldn’t be possible in a mortal body. Her companion Chinkyuu is also along for the ride — sort of? Mostly, she just suffers.
My Thoughts on Yawaraka Sangokushi Tsukisase!! Ryofuko-chan:
Once I accepted that plot and reason had left the chat, I just let it happen. This is less of a traditional anime and more of a vibe shift, an unpredictable, aggressively weird vibe shift with sparkles. The historical accuracy is nonexistent. The chaos? Relentless.
Animation & Style
Visually, Ryofuko-chan is a low-budget trip. The animation flips between budget-saving stills, janky motion, and sudden style shifts that feel like meme-era Flash animation. There’s a weird charm to its chaos, though. Bold colours, erratic pacing, and characters who look like they wandered in from three different anime give it the aesthetic of a cursed GIF loop.
There’s no warning for tonal shifts; it’s as if the animators dared each other to get weirder in every scene. Despite the clear budget restraints, it leans all the way into its eccentricity. Whether that’s charming or irritating depends entirely on your tolerance for jank. For me? I was kind of here for it… begrudgingly.
Characters & Humour
Ryofuko-chan is the poster child for adorable chaos. She zaps, yells, transforms, and threatens people with the same energy you’d expect from a gremlin sidekick in a magical girl spoof. The supporting cast are mostly there to fuel or suffer from her antics.
Character development is nonexistent, but that’s part of the joke. The humour relies on slapstick, meta-commentary, magical girl tropes, and deep-cut historical gags that feel like someone Googled “Three Kingdoms characters” and hit shuffle.
It’s hit-or-miss; often more miss, but when it lands, it really lands. If you like your comedy unhinged, nonsensical, and just a little cursed, Ryofuko-chan might be your kind of weird.
Ecchi, Panties & “Wait, What?!”
What starts off as quirky slapstick slowly mutates into a low-key panty parade, complete with slow-motion underwear grabs, sparkle-frame close-ups, and dramatic zooms on thongs that have no right to be that detailed in this art style. As well as panty-dedicated songs (if I am to believe the subtitles).
The fanservice doesn’t lean full-on ecchi, but it does flirt with that territory more often than expected, especially given the chibi art and childlike character designs. There’s a deliberate contrast between the goofy cartoonish expressions and the lovingly animated panty shots that makes it feel like a parody of fanservice… or maybe just poorly timed indulgence. It’s honestly hard to tell.
Final Thoughts
This anime has a very specific audience: people who like weird, obscure OVAs that clearly exist for fun and not for coherence. It’s short enough that it doesn’t overstay its welcome, and its pure absurdity makes it hard to forget, even if you kind of wish you could.
There’s no deep story, no emotional core, and nothing that will change your life, but there is a weird charm to its fearless nonsense. It’s like anime brain bleach: a chaotic purge that clears the mental palate, leaving you dazed but oddly satisfied.
This anime is best described as a chaotic purge: useful if you’re clearing your watchlist and want to experience something so bewildering it becomes its own talking point.
In summary, Yawaraka Sangokushi Tsukisase!! Ryofuko-chan can be described as:
- A short, random, and eccentric comedy loosely referencing Chinese warlord themes.
- Featuring a bizarre cast with quirky animation.
- Heavy on randomness and fan service moments.
- More enjoyable if you appreciate unconventional and nonsensical humour.
- Not recommended if you seek a solid plot or strong character arcs.
Now I am left wondering how this even made it onto my to-watch list in the first place…
Would I Recommend Yawaraka Sangokushi Tsukisase!! Ryofuko-chan? Only if you’re a completionist, a Three Kingdoms parody collector, or deeply curious about the weird corners of anime history. While it’s hard to recommend based on storytelling or quality, there’s a quirky appeal in its fearless weirdness. If you rate anime purely on entertainment per minute, Ryofuko-chan earns points for being unforgettable, even if you kinda wish you could forget. This isn’t one to “get into” – it’s one to experience. Once. Maybe.
If you’re sensitive to sexual comedy, especially when presented through exaggerated or underage-coded designs, these moments will be off-putting. But if you’re used to the chaos of early 2000s OVAs and know what you’re walking into, you might laugh through the confusion instead of rage-logging out.
What do you think about Yawaraka Sangokushi Tsukisase!! Ryofuko-chan?
A chaotic, low-budget fever dream that’s so wrong it’s… still kind of wrong, but weirdly a little bit endearing.
My rating: 4/10
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