The Heroic Legend of Arslan

A sweeping, earnest fantasy war epic that follows a timid prince growing into leadership amid battles, strategy and shifting loyalties.

Created by

Koji Aritomi, Naomi Nakayama

Genres

Animation, Action & adventure, Drama

Starring

Yusuke Kobayashi, Daisuke Namikawa, Yoshimasa Hosoya

Overview

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.

How it feels

Earnest, tense, melancholic and dark. Measured and needs your attention.

About

War, coming-of-age, power, loyalty

Content

Mild violence, gore and language. No sexual content.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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