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The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel - Northern War

“Post-disaster North Ambria's mercenary Northern Jaegers, led by rookie Lavi, uncover political intrigue amid Erebonian threats.”

The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel - Northern War

5.64
12,516 rank · 41,183 viewers · 122 favorites
Action Fantasy Military
12 episodes · 23 min per ep min · Winter 2023 · Tatsunoko Production · PG-13 - Teens 13 or older
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Synopsis

Post-disaster North Ambria's mercenary Northern Jaegers, led by rookie Lavi, uncover political intrigue amid Erebonian threats.

For many years following the North Ambrian Disaster, North Ambria has been known as the poorest region in Zemuria. After the state suffered a major loss due to the mysterious Salt Pale turning citizens and buildings into salt, the economy has never truly recovered. Out of necessity to secure foreign investment for the state, the former state military has turned into a group of mercenaries known as the Northern Jaegers. Wishing to join the largest group of mercenaries on the continent, Lavian "Lavi" Winslet, a promising rookie, enlists with the Northern Jaegers. Although she has only been with them for half a year, the reserved but capable Lavi Winslet is well respected by her peers. When Lavi and her team are tasked with gathering information regarding the Imperial Hero of Erebonia—a new threat to the state—she discovers that there may be more to the continent's intricate politics than meets the eye.

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5.0 /10

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31% recommend
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median 5 mode 8 σ 2.61
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σ 2.61 · split reception

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4.5 pts

Recommenders 7.0 · others 2.5

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↑ 2.04

Running avg · Jan 2023 → Apr 2025

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Production slate

A Tv Production · Winter 2023

Tatsunoko Production.
in association with

Nihon Falcom · Crunchyroll

  • Format 12 × 23′ eps × min
  • Total runtime 4h 36m all episodes
  • Aired Jan 2023 – Mar 2023 Winter 2023
  • Source Tv media type
  • Rated PG 13 - Teens 13 or older
  • Ref. BS-20529 catalog

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