The Heroic Legend of Arslan (TV)

[Kraco]

Episode 9 - HS




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It doesn't seem to me like Daryun and Narsus achieved a whole lot by infiltrating the fallen capital. I thought they would at least assassinate the bishop, but they didn't do even that. They learned very little, and even that could have been learned anywhere a little later, most likely. Maybe seeing the face of the Silver Mask might play a role later, but for now it has little to do with the task of winning back their country.

Arslan himself is as useless as ever. He didn't even use the scumbag Lusitanian soldiers as an example, considering they were tormenting people who had converted to their religion. So, Etoile was full of lies. But did Arslan say anything about it? No, because he's as useless as ever as a man. His only use is the fact he's the legitimate prince and thus can be used as a figurehead for political games, such as forming a united opposition.

[Buffalobiian]

I have to admit that this anime turned out to be much more "regular" than I thought. I do enjoy it, but it's definitely not Legend of the Galactic Heroes tier, or even FMA tier for that matter.

[MFauli]

Disappointed that Daryun is weaker than the masked guy. I had assume Daryun would be THE sword fighting power house, he always gave me a Guts-like impression. But the masked guy can put up a fight even against both him and Narsus at the same time.

[Kraco]

Disappointed that Daryun is weaker than the masked guy. I had assume Daryun would be THE sword fighting power house, he always gave me a Guts-like impression. But the masked guy can put up a fight even against both him and Narsus at the same time.

Nah, Silver Mask was losing the fight against those two and was saved by the troops arriving. It's obvious Daryun and Narsus weren't a team, so while they could cover each other somewhat, they couldn't on that very short notice simply use teamwork to slay the bastard. If you look carefully, though, you will notice Silver Mask was retreating. He would have died if his back had hit the wall already. Daryun and Silver Mask are probably at a level so high that there's no simple overpowering of the other, so a fight could end either way in an instant.

[shinta|hikari]

Silver Mask is stronger than Daryun. Daryun said so himself.

[Kraco]

Silver Mask is stronger than Daryun. Daryun said so himself.

It surely didn't seem like that. In the beginning Silver Mask had the benefit of higher ground, so it made sense he had the edge. After that their levels of power didn't seem that different. But I guess Silver Mask is bolder since he made Daryun think so.

[MFauli]

i reckon it´s a situation where we´d see silver mask in a lone scene, thinking to himself "tsk. that would have been dangerous if it had been going on longer."

Daryun is just more humble, I guess.

[oyabun]

It surely didn't seem like that. In the beginning Silver Mask had the benefit of higher ground, so it made sense he had the edge. After that their levels of power didn't seem that different. But I guess Silver Mask is bolder since he made Daryun think so.

Aside from Daryum admitting that the Silver Mask is stronger, they were basically doing a 2 on 1 on him and they were not able to get an advantage. Daryum also said that if the painter guy(forgot his name) didn't helped him that he will be in trouble.

[Kraco]

Aside from Daryum admitting that the Silver Mask is stronger, they were basically doing a 2 on 1 on him and they were not able to get an advantage. Daryum also said that if the painter guy(forgot his name) didn't helped him that he will be in trouble.

I already addressed that in an earlier post. It's not automatic that two individually strong swordsmen would be suddenly able to fight as a perfect duo. You often see it said that two people who aren't used to fighting in such a manner in concert will as often get in each other's way as actually double the efficiency.

[Buffalobiian]

HS - Episode 10


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Name: Daryun
Rank: Marzbān
Ability: Ignores armour

[Kraco]

This was a weak episode. I don't really see its point either, as it's a bit hard to believe Narsus only ever planned to use this occasion to teach Prince Witless a strange lesson. They are just a bunch of very few people against an empire, so one would expect something better from the strategist. But what is done is done, so maybe Arslan at least learned something from this fiasco, although I doubt it. He's clearly not too smart. In any case, building their opposition army could have had a bit better start.

We didn't even see the supposedly beautiful daughter.

[shinta|hikari]

Supposedly beautiful. Her father is a lying fat pig. What do you think?

[NeoCybercoin]

All the men from Armstrong family in FMA are bulked up to the max but the women are great looking. So she could very well be a beauty. Alas we shall never see.

[Buffalobiian]

HS - Episode 12

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Daryun toggled on.

That was pretty damn hilarious to watch.

[Kraco]

I'm not sure what to think of the sorcerer. This might have been better with no magic, only some mystics pretending to possess magic, using knowledge, fear, and ceremonies to their advantage. Now it's obvious the fog that ruined the battle for Pars really was also summoned.

Narsus got a young wannabe wife. Although considering the time and place, 15 is probably plenty.

[Kraco]

Episode 13 - HS




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That was a stretch. No matter how good the mask dude was, he shouldn't have been able to survive against all of those big names, right in the middle of enemy territory. But I will forgive the poor writing this time in exchange for that foolish Bahman's worthless life. A vassal that tried to serve two masters and ended up serving neither is no good. On the other hand, in death he will serve Arslan better than in life since he won't hamper any plans anymore. I don't really see why Hermes would be such an important figure all in all considering he's a subject to the Lusitanians, the enemy. He's a collaborator. That's perfect high treason. Anybody who sides with Hermes is a traitor himself.

[shinta|hikari]

The entire fight didn't make sense. I hate it when characters start babbling during a battle when the situation should not give them the time to do so.

[Kraco]

Episode 17 - HS




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That was quite a monster. Although at the same time Daryun was fighting strangely, as if he had been watching too many Errol Flynn movies of late and thought a fight is all about blocking. Especially blocking an axe that looked like it weighed at least 20 kg. But I guess it had to be like that for the sake of cheap entertainment and saving some animation budget.

Arslan once again demonstrated he doesn't possess an ounce of a warrior's spirit. He hadn't even drawn his bloody blade when it was a full battle all around him. With all the training he theoretically has, he should have been able to save himself easily enough. But of course he can't when he's as fierce as a lamb. With those looks and no interest in fighting (even to save his own skin), he could use a love interest or two. That would give him some action, at least.

[shinta|hikari]

This show is quite horrible if you think about it. Why the hell do they even want Arslan as king? He doesn't possess royal blood, and in all respects, his 2 best men are better rulers than he is. Is it because he is really cute and this is a shounen-ai story?

The action is as terrible as always. Kraco has already mentioned my main gripes, but it is the consistency of the suckiness that amazes me. It's like the entire thing skipped QC altogether.

[Kraco]

this is a shounen-ai story?

What? This is a shounen-ai story? I've been waiting for a chick to appear to match Arslan, but is it all in vain? Strangely enough I haven't been getting any shounen-ai vibes from this, but perhaps it's only because I have watched next to no shounen-ai, so I might not recognize any subtle signs even if they filled the whole screen.

Damn.