A N I M E / O T A K U : PART 2

Arslan Senki (TV): Fuujin Ranbu

Other Title:

The Heroic Legend of Arslan: Dust Storm Dance

Type:

TV

Aired:

July 3, 2016 to August 21, 2016

Source:

Manga

Genres:

Action, Adventure, Historical, Supernatural, Drama, Fantasy, Shounen

Synopsis:

Continuing on his quest to retake Ecbatana, Prince Arslan and his company march toward the city. But upon receiving news that the neighboring Kingdom of Turan is launching an assault on the Parsian stronghold at Peshawar Citadel, the prince is forced to turn back in order to defend the fortress. Amid holding off the invading forces, the Parsian army is met by an unexpected visitor.

As Arslan returns to Peshawar, Prince Hermes takes a slight detour from his clash against his cousin to search for the legendary sword Rukhnabad, which would grant him the right to rule and take back what he believes is rightfully his. However, after unearthing the lost artifact, the blade is stolen by the Temple Knights of Lusitania, prompting the masked warrior to give chase. Meanwhile in Ecbatana, the captive King Andragoras III finds an opportunity to strike and begins to make his move.

As the separate sides of the Parsian royal conflict clash, Arslan's right to the throne falls under attack. But no matter the obstacles in their way, the young prince and his loyal band of warriors charge forward to restore Pars to its former glory.

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.