The Heroic Legend of Arslan

About The Heroic Legend of Arslan

The Heroic Legend of Arslan (アルスラーン戦記 (TV)) arrives as an action anime by LIDENFILMS and SANZIGEN (2015), and the premise is easy to summarize. What the story covers: The manga’s story: In the prosperous kingdom of Pars lies the Royal Capital of Ecbatana, a city of splendor and wonder, ruled by the undefeated and fearsome King Andragoras. Arslan is the young and curious prince of Pars who, despite his best efforts, doesn't seem to have what it takes to be a proper king like his father.

From there, at the age of 14, Arslan goes to his first battle and loses everything as the blood-soaked mist of war gives way to scorching flames, bringing him to face the demise of his once glorious domain. However, it is Arslan's destiny to be a ruler, and despite the trials that face him, he has to now embark on a journey to reclaim his fallen kingdom.

With action at the core, fight choreography, pacing and sound design carry much of the weight. Voice work is led by Yuusuke Kobayashi as Arslan and Yoshimasa Hosoya as Daryun. If you count yourself among viewers who like fast, high-impact fights, put it on your list. The run is 25 episodes in total, so you know what you are signing up for.

Production & Appeal

Production sits with LIDENFILMS and SANZIGEN, which means the visual identity of The Heroic Legend of Arslan follows that studio's craft. Because it leans on action, fight choreography, pacing and sound design carry much of the weight. A 7.3/10 score points to a dependable, well-liked series. On the casting side, Yuusuke Kobayashi voicing Arslan gives the lead role a recognizable voice. It aired in 2015, which makes it easy to place in the wider anime calendar.