The Heroic Legend of Arslan

2015 · TV Series · TV-14 · 25 min · ★ 7.0

DramaWar & PoliticsActionAnimeFantasy

After a crushing invasion destroys a powerful kingdom’s defenses, a sheltered young heir is forced into exile and must grow into leadership. With a small band of loyal allies, he faces war, political intrigue, and a struggle to reclaim what was lost.

Based on The Heroic Legend of Arslan

Also known as Heroic Legend of Arslan: Dust Storm Dance

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Original title: アルスラーン戦記
Years: 2015–2016
Release date: 2015-04-05
Network: TBS, MBS
Language: Japanese
Rated: TV-14
Runtime: 25 min
TMDB rating: 7.0/10 (85 votes)

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You’ll likely enjoy this if you like coming-of-age war adventures with kingdom politics, loyal allies, and a Persian-inspired setting, somewhere between The Seven Deadly Sins and Mobile Suit Gundam: The Origin - Advent of the Red Comet; Not for you if you want a finished story or nonstop fantasy spectacle.

Pros: engaging historical-fantasy world; likable cast; large-scale battles | Cons: uneven second half; limited fantasy elements; unresolved continuation