Arata: The Legend

Synopsis

Every 30 years, a new princess is chosen from the Hime family to serve the Hayagami. The time has come again, but over these past years, records state not a single female has been born, save for one, the 15 year old Arata. The only problem is, Arata is actually a male! Forced to disguise himself and take the place of the princess candidate until a formal one can be found, he attends the festival only to witness the current princess, Kokuri-hime, murdered, and his own life is forfeit as well, by the hands of the princess' personal guard, the 12 Shinshou. As he runs for his life, Kannagi of the 12 convinces everyone that Arata is the one who has murdered the princess instead, and now everyone in the Imperial Court is after his head!

About

Arata: The Legend premiered on April 9, 2013. It falls under the Animation, Action & Adventure genres. The series has aired across 1 season and 12 episodes. with each episode running approximately 24 minutes. It airs on TV Tokyo. and concluded its run on July 1, 2013.

Why viewers enjoy Arata: The Legend

Arata: The Legend targets fans of Animation anime, especially viewers who appreciate stories that blend Action & Adventure elements. This combination of Animation, Action & Adventure sets the show's pacing and tone, and explains why it resonates with that specific audience over more general animated programming.

Production

Arata: The Legend was animated by SATELIGHT, and broadcast on TV Tokyo.

Critical reception

Arata: The Legend holds a rating of 6.1 out of 10 based on 7 user reviews on TMDB, a score that reflects a wider spread of opinions among viewers.

Themes & motifs

Recurring motifs and themes throughout Arata: The Legend include: saving the world, swordplay, magic, friendship, betrayal, based on manga, parallel world, angst. These threads anchor the show's narrative direction and offer a reliable indicator of the kind of viewing experience it delivers.