The Heroic Legend of Arslan: Dust Storm Dance
アルスラーン戦記 風塵乱舞
“Prince Arslan battles rival heirs and external threats while questioning his right to reclaim Pars.”
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Prince Arslan battles rival heirs and external threats while questioning his right to reclaim Pars.
As Prince Arslan continues his journey to reclaim his homeland, new challenges arise that test both his resolve and his growing leadership. When word reaches the young prince that neighboring forces threaten a key Parsian stronghold, he must make difficult decisions about where his priorities lie. Meanwhile, across the divided kingdom, various factions pursue their own agendas. Prince Hermes, Arslan's rival claimant to the throne, seeks ancient artifacts that could bolster his claim to power, while mysterious knights from distant lands become entangled in the conflict. In the occupied capital, the imprisoned king plots his own path forward. As tensions rise between the competing heirs and their supporters, Arslan must navigate not only external threats but also questions about his own legitimacy and right to rule. With loyal companions at his side, the young prince faces the complex realities of war, politics, and destiny in his quest to restore his kingdom's former glory.
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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.
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4.6 ptsRecommenders 7.6 · others 3.0
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- 7/10 “Season 2 remains entertaining and watchable, delivering enough enjoyment to keep me invested. Yet its abrupt, 8-episode finish feels too short after the 25-episode first season, leaving the story...”
- 9/10 “Arslan Senki stands out for its strategic depth that mirrors games like Suikoden and Mount Blade, creating unpredictable plot developments that break from typical anime formulas. The...”
- 7/10 “The sequel successfully expands the narrative scope from Arslan's personal journey to a complex multi-faction conflict while maintaining exciting action and strategy elements. However, the...”
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Reel · 01 Cat. №BS-10762
A Tv Production · Summer 2016
LIDENFILMS.in association with Mainichi Broadcasting System · Magic Capsule
- Format
- 8 × 24′
- eps × min
- Total runtime
- 3h 12m
- all episodes
- Aired
- Jul 2016 – Aug 2016
- Summer 2016
- Source
- Tv
- media type
- Rated
- PG
- 13 - Teens 13 or older
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- BS-10762
- catalog