Playback is currently unavailable for S1 E1 · The Glory of Ecbatana. Episode details remain available below.
The Heroic Legend of Arslan
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.
- Cast:
- Yusuke Kobayashi, Daisuke Namikawa, Yoshimasa Hosoya, Natsuki Hanae
- Language:
- Japanese
- Country:
- Japan
- Network:
- MBS, TBS
Episode guide
Seasons
Season 1
Episodes
E01
Episode 1
★ 8.5The Glory of Ecbatana
2015-04-05 · 24mPrince 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.
Current episode
E02
Episode 2
★ 8.5Age Fourteen, Maiden Battle
2015-04-12 · 24mNow 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 victim to treason by Kharlan, one of his generals. (Source: Wikipedia)
Watch progress · Not tracked
E03
Episode 3
★ 8.5The Knight in Black
2015-04-19 · 24mArslan 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.
Watch progress · Not tracked
E04
Episode 4
★ 8.5Pessimistic Strategist
2015-04-26 · 24mArslan and Daryun seek the help of the retired tactician Narsus, but convincing him to join their cause will not be an easy task.
Watch progress · Not tracked
E05
Episode 5
★ 8.8Flames in Capital (Part 1)
2015-05-03 · 24mWhile 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 requests to be killed by one of Pars' archers. Listening to his request, he is killed by a mysterious man, who is called by queen Tahamine to be rewarded for his feat. Meanwhile, Lusitania convinces the slaves of Pars to open the city gates for them, promising to make them free men.
Watch progress · Not tracked
E06
Episode 6
★ 8.8Flames in Capital (Part 2)
2015-05-10 · 24mGieve 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 slaves, break into the capital and conquer it.
Watch progress · Not tracked
E07
Episode 7
★ 8.5The Beauties and the Beasts
2015-05-17 · 24mAs 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 villages in order to capture them, Arslan and his companions decide to take the fight to the enemy.
Watch progress · Not tracked
E08
Episode 8
★ 8.8The Treasonous Hero
2015-05-24 · 24mKharlan 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 Farangis, who join their cause as well. Meanwhile at the capital, Silvermask confronts the captive King Andragoras, revealing his identity and motives.
Watch progress · Not tracked
E09
Episode 9
★ 8.8Beneath the Mask
2015-05-31 · 24mDaryun 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 years before.
Watch progress · Not tracked
E10
Episode 10
★ 8.5The Lord and Master of Kashan Fortress
2015-06-07 · 24mArslan 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.
Watch progress · Not tracked
E11
Episode 11
★ 8.8The Road to Peshawar
2015-06-14 · 24mOn 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.
Watch progress · Not tracked
E12
Episode 12
★ 8.8A Knight's Loyalty
2015-06-21 · 24mSilvermask 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 and fights Xandes' forces, including the mysterious sorcerer that aids him.
Watch progress · Not tracked
E13
Episode 13
★ 8.8Two Princes
2015-06-28 · 24mArslan's small group is reunited at Peshawar and they begin looking at using the army there to take back the rest of Pars.
Watch progress · Not tracked
E14
Episode 14
★ 8.5The Foreign Prince
2015-07-12 · 24mWith 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.
Watch progress · Not tracked
E15
Episode 15
★ 8.5The Black Leopard of Sindhura
2015-07-19 · 24mHaving 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 capital of Uraiyur, they must first get past the Fortress of Gujarat.
Watch progress · Not tracked
E16
Episode 16
★ 8.8Elegy for the Setting Sun
2015-07-26 · 24mWith 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 a way to win.
Watch progress · Not tracked
E17
Episode 17
★ 9.0The Duel Before the Gods
2015-08-02 · 24mRajendra 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 terrifying solution.
Watch progress · Not tracked
E18
Episode 18
★ 8.5Once Again Across the River
2015-08-09 · 24mWith 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.
Watch progress · Not tracked
E19
Episode 19
★ 8.5The End of Winter
2015-08-16 · 24mArslan returns to Peshawar. In the meantime, Hermes must walk the fine line between remaining useful to Lusitania and furthering his own interests.
Watch progress · Not tracked
E20
Episode 20
★ 8.5The True Face of a Knight
2015-08-23 · 24mLords 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 Hermes for the throne.
Watch progress · Not tracked
E21
Episode 21
★ 8.5A Song of Farewell
2015-08-30 · 24mThe 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.
Watch progress · Not tracked
E22
Episode 22
★ 8.5The Night Before the Attack
2015-09-06 · 24mAs Arslan's army approaches the Keep of Saint Emmanuel, both sides make preparations for the crucial battle that will take place there.
Watch progress · Not tracked
E23
Episode 23
★ 8.8The Battle for the Keep of Saint Emmanuel
2015-09-13 · 24mThe 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.
Watch progress · Not tracked
E24
Episode 24
★ 9.0The Decisive Battle
2015-09-20 · 24mÉtoile 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.
Watch progress · Not tracked
E25
Episode 25
★ 9.0The Highway of Blood and Sweat
2015-09-27 · 24mArslan's army deals with the aftermath of the battle for the Keep of Saint Emmanuel.
Watch progress · Not trackedCast
Yusuke Kobayashi
Arslan (voice)
Daisuke Namikawa
Narsus (voice)
Yoshimasa Hosoya
Daryun (voice)
Natsuki Hanae
Elam (voice)
Kenta Miyake
Kubard (voice)
Maaya Sakamoto
Falangies (voice)
Yuki Kaji
Hilmes (voice)
Ai Kayano
Irina (voice)
Atsuko Tanaka
Tahamenay (voice)
Hiroki Yasumoto
Kishward (voice)