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The Heroic Legend of Arslan
The Heroic Legend of Arslan
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The Heroic Legend of Arslan

7.0 / 10
2015
2 seasons
33 episodes
AnimationAction & AdventureDramaSci-Fi & FantasyWar & Politics

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.

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Cast

Yusuke Kobayashi

Daisuke Namikawa

Yoshimasa Hosoya

Natsuki Hanae

Kenta Miyake

Maaya Sakamoto

Yuki Kaji

Ai Kayano

Atsuko Tanaka

Hiroki Yasumoto

KENN

Manami Numakura

Seasons

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. 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 must now embark on a journey to reclaim his fallen kingdom.

  • The Glory of Ecbatana

    1.The Glory of Ecbatana

    8.7
    05-04-201524m

    Prince Arslan from the Kingdom of Pars finds himself into a predicament when a young prisoner from the nation of Lusitania holds him hostage in an attempt to escape.

  • Age Fourteen, Maiden Battle

    2.Age Fourteen, Maiden Battle

    8.7
    12-04-201524m

    Now fourteen years old, Arslan takes part in his first battle against Lusitania, and all odds seem at the Parsian army's favor, until his father, the King Andragoras III, falls vic...

  • The Knight in Black

    3.The Knight in Black

    8.7
    19-04-201524m

    Arslan is rescued by his loyal servant Daryun and they must run away from the Lusitanian forces, led by the General Silvermask, who ambush and capture his father personally.

  • Pessimistic Strategist

    4.Pessimistic Strategist

    8.7
    26-04-201524m

    Arslan and Daryun seek the help of the retired tactician Narsus, but convincing him to join their cause will not be an easy task.

  • Flames in Capital (Part 1)

    5.Flames in Capital (Part 1)

    8.7
    03-05-201524m

    While Arslan and Daryun enlist Narsus' help, Lusitania begins their siege in the royal capital of Ecbatana. Shapur is tortured by Bodin as an example for the "pagans" of Pars, but...

  • Flames in Capital (Part 2)

    6.Flames in Capital (Part 2)

    8.7
    10-05-201524m

    Gieve escapes Ecbatana after having a clash with Silvermask, who makes use of the underground tunnels to strike the palace from within, while the Lusitanian forces, assisted by the...

  • The Beauties and the Beasts

    7.The Beauties and the Beasts

    8.7
    17-05-201524m

    As the Lusitanian army plunders the capital, Gieve meets the beautiful priestess Farangies, who is in search for Arslan. Upon knowing that Kharlan intends to raid the nearby villag...

  • The Treasonous Hero

    8.The Treasonous Hero

    8.7
    24-05-201524m

    Kharlan continues his pursuit of Arslan, unaware that he fell for Narsus' scheme and his forces are ambushed in an unfavourable terrain, where Arslan's party meets Gieve and Farang...

  • Beneath the Mask

    9.Beneath the Mask

    8.7
    31-05-201524m

    Daryun and Narsus infiltrate the capital in search for information, coming across Silvermask in the occasion, while Arslan has another encounter with the runaway prisoner he met ye...

  • The Lord and Master of Kashan Fortress

    10.The Lord and Master of Kashan Fortress

    8.7
    07-06-201524m

    Arslan and his subjects seek refuge in the Kashan Fortress, governed by Lord Hodir, but it does not take long for the party to realize Hodir's true intentions for sheltering them.

  • The Road to Peshawar

    11.The Road to Peshawar

    8.7
    14-06-201524m

    On their way to the stronghold at Peshawar, Arslan's party is pursued by a force led by Xandes, Kharlan's son who seeks to avenge his father and they are forced to split up.

  • A Knight's Loyalty

    12.A Knight's Loyalty

    8.7
    21-06-201524m

    Silvermask slaughters a band of thieves and when the leader's daughter is about to be killed as well, Narsus appears to rescue her. Meanwhile, the rest of Arslan's party regroups a...

  • Two Princes

    13.Two Princes

    8.7
    28-06-201524m

    Arslan's small group is reunited at Peshawar and they begin looking at using the army there to take back the rest of Pars.

  • The Foreign Prince

    14.The Foreign Prince

    8.7
    12-07-201524m

    With no time to absorb Bahman's shocking revelation, Arslan must decide how to deal with the invading army led by Rajendra, Second Prince of the Kingdom of Sindhura.

  • The Black Leopard of Sindhura

    15.The Black Leopard of Sindhura

    8.7
    19-07-201524m

    Having formed an alliance with Rajendra, Arslan and company face their first hurdle in their military campaign to win Rajendra the throne of Sindhura. On their way to Sindhura's ca...

  • Elegy for the Setting Sun

    16.Elegy for the Setting Sun

    8.7
    26-07-201524m

    With the fall of the Fortress of Gujarat, Gadevi sets out to meet Arslan and Rajendra on the battlefield. Vastly outnumbered and facing war elephants, Arslan and company must find...

  • The Duel Before the Gods

    17.The Duel Before the Gods

    8.7
    02-08-201524m

    Rajendra asks Daryun to be his proxy in the duel before the gods to determine the next heir to the throne of Sindhura. Faced with the fearsome knight in black, Gadevi arrives at a...

  • Once Again Across the River

    18.Once Again Across the River

    8.7
    09-08-201524m

    With Rajendra now firmly on the throne of Sindhura, it is time for Arslan to put his affairs in order and prepare to return to Pars to deal with Lusitania.

  • The End of Winter

    19.The End of Winter

    8.7
    16-08-201524m

    Arslan returns to Peshawar. In the meantime, Hermes must walk the fine line between remaining useful to Lusitania and furthering his own interests.

  • The True Face of a Knight

    20.The True Face of a Knight

    8.7
    23-08-201524m

    Lords and generals from across Pars rally to Arslan. But now, Arlsan must contend with newcomers jockeying for position and the very real possibility that he will have to fight Her...

  • A Song of Farewell

    21.A Song of Farewell

    8.7
    30-08-201524m

    The newcomers continue to make trouble within Arslan's camp and they must find a way to settle these squabbles before they leave on their campaign to take back Pars.

  • The Night Before the Attack

    22.The Night Before the Attack

    8.7
    06-09-201524m

    As Arslan's army approaches the Keep of Saint Emmanuel, both sides make preparations for the crucial battle that will take place there.

  • The Battle for the Keep of Saint Emmanuel

    23.The Battle for the Keep of Saint Emmanuel

    8.7
    13-09-201524m

    The siege of the Keep of Saint Emmanuel begins in earnest and Parsian generals, who once fought on the same side, now find themselves facing each other across the battlefield.

  • The Decisive Battle

    24.The Decisive Battle

    8.7
    20-09-201524m

    Étoile wrestles with the knowledge that the prince, whose head he had wanted for so long, was someone he knew. And the battle for the Keep of Saint Emmanuel continues.

  • The Highway of Blood and Sweat

    25.The Highway of Blood and Sweat

    8.7
    27-09-201524m

    Arslan's army deals with the aftermath of the battle for the Keep of Saint Emmanuel.

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