Arslan Senki (TV)

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Other Title:

The Heroic Legend of Arslan

Type:

TV

Aired:

April 5, 2015 to September 27, 2015

Source:

Manga

Genres:

Action, Adventure, Historical, Drama, Fantasy, Shounen

Synopsis:

The year is 320. Under the rule of the belligerent King Andragoras III, the Kingdom of Pars is at war with the neighboring empire, Lusitania. Though different from his father in many aspects, Arslan, the young prince, sets out to prove his valor on the battlefield for the very first time. However, when the king is betrayed by one of his most trusted officials, the Parsian army is decimated and the capital city of Ecbatana is sieged. With the army in shambles and the Lusitanians out for his head, Arslan is forced to go on the run. With a respected general by his side, Daryun, Arslan soon sets off on a journey in search of allies that will help him take back his home.

However, the enemies that the prince faces are far from limited to just those occupying his kingdom. Armies of other kingdoms stand ready to conquer Ecbatana. Moreover, the mastermind behind Lusitania's victory, an enigmatic man hiding behind a silver mask, poses a dangerous threat to Arslan and his company as he possesses a secret that could jeopardize Arslan's right to succession.

With the odds stacked against him, Arslan must find the strength and courage to overcome these obstacles, and allies who will help him fight in the journey that will help prepare him for the day he becomes king.

Characters and Voice Actors:

- Main:

Arslan

Age: 11, 14 (post time-skip)

Birthday: May 23

Arslan is the prince of Pars, but is frequently misinterpreted by those around him as being a weakling, because of his effete appearance, naivete, compassion, and optimism. While these are true to a point, Arslan is also philosophical, intelligent, and charismatic, able to rally even the most apathetic of people to his cause. He is dedicated to his friends, especially Daryun, at one time threatening to kill an ally who had got Daryun into a particularly nasty situation.

Spoiler:

It is later revealed that he is not of royal blood at all and, in fact, is a son of a foot soldier and a servant girl and simply was adopted by the Royal family.

- Yamaguchi, Kappei (Japanese)

- Dismuke, Aaron (English)

- Sabre, Diego (Italin)

- Silvestri, Marcella (Italian)

- Creton, Franҫois (French)

- Fairman, Ben (English)

- Kim, Min Seok (Korean)

- Trifol Segarra, Albert (Spanish)

- Podesta, Olivier (French)

- Kobayashi, Yuusuke (Japanese)

- Thiele, Louis Friedemann (German)

Daryun

Formerly a high-ranking military officer, Daryun is demoted from his position in the opening of the anime. His new mission is to protect and serve Arslan. Daryun and Arslan become close friends. In the style of samurai, Daryun is loyal to a fault, and at point tells Arslan that whatever his true origins may be, Daryun regards him as his prince. His fighting skills are so legendary that, at one point, Prince Rajendra praises him as the greatest warrior in both Pars and Shindra.

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