The Heroic Legend of Arslan (TV)

[Buffalobiian]

Alternative title: Arslan Senki, アルスラーン戦記

Genres: Action, Adventure, Drama, Fantasy

Plot Summary: Arslan is the heir apparent of Pars, a strong nation that sits at the heart 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. -ANN

Links: ANN, MAL, Official.

Download: HorribleSubs - Episode 01

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This smells... epic. The novels are unfinished so we can't hope for a proper conclusion here, but please don't leave me hanging like Guin Saga did.

I'm rather surprised Arslan is a relatively normal child. His parents offer no affection at all. His mother in particular looks like a Bodhisattva but gives off the aura of a bitch. At least Arslan is well loved without those two around regardless. (The archers in this show have great physiques.. both of them)

edit: I just read that this is adapted from the unfinished novels by Yoshiki Tanaka. That name might not ring a bell, but Legend of the Galactic Heroes sure should. My excitement is through the roof right now.