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The Heroic Legend of Arslan

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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

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Season 1

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Episode 1

★ 8.5

The Glory of Ecbatana

2015-04-05 · 24m

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.

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Episode 2

★ 8.5

Age Fourteen, Maiden Battle

2015-04-12 · 24m

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 victim to treason by Kharlan, one of his generals. (Source: Wikipedia)

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Episode 3

★ 8.5

The Knight in Black

2015-04-19 · 24m

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.

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Episode 4

★ 8.5

Pessimistic Strategist

2015-04-26 · 24m

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

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Episode 5

★ 8.8

Flames in Capital (Part 1)

2015-05-03 · 24m

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 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.

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Episode 6

★ 8.8

Flames in Capital (Part 2)

2015-05-10 · 24m

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 slaves, break into the capital and conquer it.

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Episode 7

★ 8.5

The Beauties and the Beasts

2015-05-17 · 24m

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 villages in order to capture them, Arslan and his companions decide to take the fight to the enemy.

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Episode 8

★ 8.8

The Treasonous Hero

2015-05-24 · 24m

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 Farangis, who join their cause as well. Meanwhile at the capital, Silvermask confronts the captive King Andragoras, revealing his identity and motives.

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Episode 9

★ 8.8

Beneath the Mask

2015-05-31 · 24m

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 years before.

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Episode 10

★ 8.5

The Lord and Master of Kashan Fortress

2015-06-07 · 24m

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.

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Episode 11

★ 8.8

The Road to Peshawar

2015-06-14 · 24m

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.

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Episode 12

★ 8.8

A Knight's Loyalty

2015-06-21 · 24m

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 and fights Xandes' forces, including the mysterious sorcerer that aids him.

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Episode 13

★ 8.8

Two Princes

2015-06-28 · 24m

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

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Episode 14

★ 8.5

The Foreign Prince

2015-07-12 · 24m

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.

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Episode 15

★ 8.5

The Black Leopard of Sindhura

2015-07-19 · 24m

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 capital of Uraiyur, they must first get past the Fortress of Gujarat.

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Episode 16

★ 8.8

Elegy for the Setting Sun

2015-07-26 · 24m

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 a way to win.

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Episode 17

★ 9.0

The Duel Before the Gods

2015-08-02 · 24m

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 terrifying solution.

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Episode 18

★ 8.5

Once Again Across the River

2015-08-09 · 24m

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.

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Episode 19

★ 8.5

The End of Winter

2015-08-16 · 24m

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

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Episode 20

★ 8.5

The True Face of a Knight

2015-08-23 · 24m

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 Hermes for the throne.

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Episode 21

★ 8.5

A Song of Farewell

2015-08-30 · 24m

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.

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Episode 22

★ 8.5

The Night Before the Attack

2015-09-06 · 24m

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

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Episode 23

★ 8.8

The Battle for the Keep of Saint Emmanuel

2015-09-13 · 24m

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.

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Episode 24

★ 9.0

The Decisive Battle

2015-09-20 · 24m

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.

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Episode 25

★ 9.0

The Highway of Blood and Sweat

2015-09-27 · 24m

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

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Cast

Yusuke Kobayashi

Yusuke Kobayashi

Arslan (voice)

Daisuke Namikawa

Daisuke Namikawa

Narsus (voice)

Yoshimasa Hosoya

Yoshimasa Hosoya

Daryun (voice)

Natsuki Hanae

Natsuki Hanae

Elam (voice)

Kenta Miyake

Kenta Miyake

Kubard (voice)

Maaya Sakamoto

Maaya Sakamoto

Falangies (voice)

Yuki Kaji

Yuki Kaji

Hilmes (voice)

Ai Kayano

Ai Kayano

Irina (voice)

Atsuko Tanaka

Atsuko Tanaka

Tahamenay (voice)

Hiroki Yasumoto

Hiroki Yasumoto

Kishward (voice)

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