The Heroic Legend of Arslan

About The Heroic Legend of Arslan

Meet The Heroic Legend of Arslan (アルスラーン戦記 (TV)), an action, adventure and drama anime by LIDENFILMS and SANZIGEN (2015). Here is the premise in a nutshell. What the story covers: The manga’s story: In the prosperous realm 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.

Further in, 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 kingdom. However, it is Arslan's destiny to be a ruler, and despite the trials that face him, he needs to now embark on an adventure to reclaim his fallen domain.

As an action title, fight choreography, pacing and sound design carry much of the weight. Arslan (Yuusuke Kobayashi) and Daryun (Yoshimasa Hosoya) are two of the characters you will meet early. This one is best suited to viewers who like fast, high-impact fights. At 25 episodes in total, it is easy to plan a viewing schedule.

Production & Appeal

LIDENFILMS and SANZIGEN is the studio behind The Heroic Legend of Arslan, and its direction shapes everything from character design to motion. The action focus matters here: fight choreography, pacing and sound design carry much of the weight. A 7.3/10 score points to a dependable, well-liked series. Voice casting, including Yuusuke Kobayashi as Arslan, adds to the appeal for fans who follow seiyuu. Released in 2015, it competed with that season's other new series for attention.