---
title: "The Heroic Legend of Arslan"
year: 2015
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/the-heroic-legend-of-arslan-2015"
media_type: "tv"
tmdb_id: 62430
imdb_id: "tt5023666"
status: "Ended"
seasons_count: 2
episodes_count: 33
runtime_minutes: 24
community_rating: 7.0
vote_count: 85
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# The Heroic Legend of Arslan (2015) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/the-heroic-legend-of-arslan-2015

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

The Heroic Legend of Arslan is a television series. It is set in a world where the nation of Pars, led by the heir apparent Arslan, is invaded by the pagan nation of Lusitania. Arslan's army falls for a Lusitanian stratagem and is routed, forcing Arslan to escape with his life with the help of the loyal warrior Daryun. The story is inspired by the history and mythology of ancient Iran. The series follows Arslan as he stands against the invasion and the cruelties of fate that are about to befall Pars. The Heroic Legend of Arslan is an animated series that combines elements of action, adventure, drama, science fiction, fantasy, and war. The series consists of 12 episodes. The story is set in a world where the trade route connecting the East and the West passes through Pars. The series is based on a pre-existing work, although the exact source is not specified in the provided sources. The Heroic Legend of Arslan has been released in various countries, including the Czech Republic.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A young prince must reclaim his kingdom after a devastating betrayal."

### Why Watch
- intricate political intrigue
- strong character development
- faithful adaptation of classic source material

### Caveats & Content Note
- slow pacing in early episodes
- mature themes may not suit all viewers
- Tone & Suitability: Contains violence, political machinations, and mature themes suitable for older teens and adults.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: epic, dark, political, mature, heroic

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | None | None | Apple TV Store |
| **Canada (CA)** | None | None | Apple TV Store |

## Season Architecture & Lore Primers

### Season 1 (25 Episodes)
The Heroic Legend of Arslan is a 2015 anime television series. It is an adaptation of a manga series and is set in the kingdom of Pars, where a powerful city ruled by King Andragoras is located. The series follows the story of Arslan, the 14-year-old prince of Pars, who survives a massacre and discovers that his father is missing. Arslan then escapes the battlefield and is found by his loyal friend Daryun, the Black Knight of Pars. The series is an animation, action, adventure, drama, science fiction, fantasy, and war television series. It was broadcast on MBS from April to September 2015.

## Filler vs. Essential Episode Classifier

- **Total Tracked Episodes**: 33
- **Crucial Mytharc Episodes**: 6 (18%)
- **Character Core Episodes**: 27 (82%)
- **Side Quest / Filler Episodes**: 0 (0%)

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Yusuke Kobayashi** as *Arslan (voice)*
- **Daisuke Namikawa** as *Narsus (voice)*
- **Yoshimasa Hosoya** as *Daryun (voice)*
- **Natsuki Hanae** as *Elam (voice)*
- **Kenta Miyake** as *Kubard (voice)*
- **Maaya Sakamoto** as *Falangies (voice)*
- **Yuki Kaji** as *Hilmes (voice)*
- **Ai Kayano** as *Irina (voice)*
- **Atsuko Tanaka** as *Tahamenay (voice)*
- **Hiroki Yasumoto** as *Kishward (voice)*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Is this based on a manga or novel?
It's based on a classic Japanese fantasy novel series by Yoshiki Tanaka.

### Q: How many episodes are there in the first season?
The first season adapts the initial arc of the source material.

### Q: Is the animation quality good?
The series features detailed animation from a reputable studio.

### Q: Does it have English subtitles?
Subtitled versions are available on various streaming platforms.

### Q: Is it necessary to read the source material first?
No prior knowledge is required as the series establishes its world clearly.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [The Heroic Legend of Arslan — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/tv/62430)
- [The Heroic Legend of Arslan II (1992) - Data vydání — The Movie…](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/1183946-ii/releases)
- [The Heroic Legend of Arslan - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Heroic_Legend_of_Arslan)
- [The Heroic Legend of Arslan (2015 - 2016) | DIV.cz](https://div.cz/serial/the-heroic-legend-of-arslan)
- [The Heroic Legend of Arslan (anime - 1991) - Postavy.cz](https://www.postavy.cz/anime/the-heroic-legend-of-arslan/)

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*Generated by Archytele Open Intelligence Systems. Data verified against TMDB and JustWatch APIs.*