The Heroic Legend of Arslan

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Synopsis

Arslan is the heir apparent of Pars, a strong nation that sits at the hear of the trade route connecting the East and the West. When the pagan nation of Lusitania begins an invasion of Pars, the timid Arslan is confronted with battle for the first time. His worst anxieties are realized the Parsian army falls for a Lusitanian stratagem and are routed. He barely escapes with his life, thanks to the loyal and indomitable warrior Daryun. Together they will stand against the invasion and the cruelties of fate that are about to blow down on Pars.

About

The Heroic Legend of Arslan premiered on April 5, 2015. It falls under the Animation, Action & Adventure, Drama, Sci-Fi & Fantasy, War & Politics genres. The series has aired across 2 seasons and 33 episodes. with each episode running approximately 24 minutes. It airs on MBS, TBS. and concluded its run on August 21, 2016.

Why viewers enjoy The Heroic Legend of Arslan

The Heroic Legend of Arslan targets fans of Animation anime, especially viewers who appreciate stories that blend Action & Adventure, Drama, Sci-Fi & Fantasy, War & Politics elements. This combination of Animation, Action & Adventure, Drama, Sci-Fi & Fantasy, War & Politics sets the show's pacing and tone, and explains why it resonates with that specific audience over more general animated programming.

Production

The Heroic Legend of Arslan was animated by LIDENFILMS, NBCUniversal Entertainment Japan, MBS, and broadcast on MBS, TBS.

Critical reception

The Heroic Legend of Arslan holds a rating of 7.0 out of 10 based on 85 user reviews on TMDB, a solid score that signals a stable, dedicated viewership.

Themes & motifs

Recurring motifs and themes throughout The Heroic Legend of Arslan include: prince, based on manga, historical, military, shounen, anime, high fantasy. These threads anchor the show's narrative direction and offer a reliable indicator of the kind of viewing experience it delivers.

Voice cast

Yusuke Kobayashi
Daisuke Namikawa
Yoshimasa Hosoya
Natsuki Hanae
Kenta Miyake
Maaya Sakamoto
Yuki Kaji
Ai Kayano
Atsuko Tanaka
Hiroki Yasumoto

Production credits

Direction: Noriyuki Abe · Satoshi Kimura · Koji Aritomi
Writing: Makoto Uezu · Yoshiki Tanaka · Hiromu Arakawa

Release dates

Premiered

April 5, 2015

Last aired

August 21, 2016

Seasons & episodes

Season1

April 5, 2015·25episodes

Pars Era, the year 320—war is on the horizon. As the soldiers of Pars prepare for battle, a traitor within their ranks turns the tides in favor of the enemy kingdom, Lusitania. Arslan, the young Prince of Pars, survives the massacre to discover that his father has gone missing and his life is in grave danger. Unsure who to trust, Arslan escapes the battlefield, evading capture until he’s found by his loyal friend Daryun, the formidable Black Knight of Pars.

Season2

Dust Storm Dance

July 3, 2016·8episodes

Arslan and his troops counter an invasion in Peshawar while Etoile guides refugees to Ecbatana. But when a royal relative makes a surprising appearance, Arslan is banished until he can build an army of fifty thousand soldiers. Only his closest companions join him on this impossible task that leads to the port city of Gilan, where a pesky pirate invasion turns out to be the least of their worries.