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“Prince Arslan battles rival heirs and external threats while questioning his right to reclaim Pars.”
The Heroic Legend of Arslan: Dust Storm Dance
アルスラーン戦記 風塵乱舞
7.5
2,096 rank · 149,871 viewers · 206 favorites
Action
Adventure
Drama
Fantasy
Historical
Military
Shounen
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Synopsis
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.
What people say
Community consensus
Derived from 8 sampled reviews
5.9
/10
What 8 viewers settled on.
63%
recommend
Score distribution
median 7
mode 7
σ 2.37
Agreement
Polarized
σ 2.37 · split reception
The polarity gap
4.6 pts
Recommenders 7.6 · others 3.0
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Score over time
↓ 1.13
Running avg · Aug 2016 → Mar 2021
Snap verdicts
· shortest highly-rated reviews
- 7 “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 “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 “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...”
Verbosity
Short · 13%
Medium · 25%
Long · 63%
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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
- Ref. BS-10762 catalog
Produced by
- Mainichi Broadcasting System Producer
- Magic Capsule Producer
- Ultra Super Pictures Producer
- Graphinica Producer
- NBCUniversal Entertainment Japan Producer
Licensed by
- Funimation Licensor