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The Heroic Legend of Arslan

2015 – 2016Show2 seasons33 episodes

Action & AdventureAnimation
73
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.5

A tense, thrilling animated series about war and fantasy.

Good for family movie night · friends night · party vibe

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Not for laughs or scares.

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Episodes

2 seasons · 33 episodes · best: S2E3 "Journey Horse, Sad, and Solitary" 9.1

Episodes

8.4
8.8

Story

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.

Feels like

  • Epic High Fantasy
  • Military Strategy Drama
  • Hero's Journey
  • Political Intrigue
  • Shonen Anime Classic
  • Orchestral Score Heavy
  • Character Growth Focus
  • Medieval Setting
  • Tactical Battles
  • Loyal Companionship

Cast

22 of 22 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Yasuto Nishikata, Koji Aritomi, Yoshitaka Makino
Written by
Makoto Uezu, Yoshiki Tanaka, Aoi Akashiro
Produced by
Tetsuro Satomi, Toshihiro Maeda, Tsutomu Yanagimura
Music by
Taro Iwashiro

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Facts

April 5, 2015 · August 21, 2016 · Ended

First aired
April 5, 2015
Last aired
August 21, 2016
Status
Ended
Length
2 seasons · 33 episodes
Content
Violence
Genres
Animation, Action & Adventure, Drama, Sci-Fi & Fantasy, War & Politics
Original language
Japanese
Made in
Japan
Available in
14 countries

Tropes

Framing Device, Pirate Booty, To the Pain +9

  • Framing Device
  • Pirate Booty
  • To the Pain
  • Blood from the Mouth
  • Surprisingly Realistic Outcome
  • Fiery Redhead
  • Father Neptune
  • Faux Symbolism
  • Armor-Piercing Question
  • Screw the Rules, I'm Doing What's Right!
  • Heroic Bastard
  • Revenge Before Reason

12 of 239 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream The Heroic Legend of Arslan?"

Questions about The Heroic Legend of Arslan

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Where can I stream The Heroic Legend of Arslan?

In the United States, you can rent or buy The Heroic Legend of Arslan from Apple TV Store. It streams in 10 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is The Heroic Legend of Arslan worth watching?

73
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 73 (IMDb 7.5).

Is The Heroic Legend of Arslan okay for kids?

Violence

Yes: its content advisories are violence, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

How long does it take to watch The Heroic Legend of Arslan?

13 h

About 13 hours: 33 episodes in 2 seasons of about 24 minutes each, aired from 2015 to 2016.

Is The Heroic Legend of Arslan in English?

Japanese

No, it was made in Japanese.

What tropes does The Heroic Legend of Arslan use?

Framing DevicePirate BootyTo the PainBlood from the MouthSurprisingly Realistic OutcomeFiery RedheadFather NeptuneFaux SymbolismArmor-Piercing QuestionScrew the Rules, I'm Doing What's Right!Heroic BastardRevenge Before Reasonand 227 more

TV Tropes lists 239 tropes for it, including Framing Device, Pirate Booty, and To the Pain.