In an age of light novels that burn through volumes quickly we sometimes forget that lengthier and more involved novels take a good bit more time – unless you’re a Game of Thrones reader and you know this all too well. Yoshiki Tanaka’s work The Heroic Legend of Arslan has been running since 1986 and has fifteen volumes to its name so far. It’s now been revealed that the sixteenth volume will be coming out this winter and that the manuscript has been submitted for proofing. A more formal date will be revealed once that process has been worked through.
The recent TV anime series were directed by Noriyuki Abe, based off scripts by Makoto Uezu. Shingo Ogiso handled the character designs along with Ushio Tazawa and Kazuo Watanabe that are being adapted from the original work. The series is produced at LIDEN FIlms X SANZIGEN Animation Studio. Eir Aoi will be performing the opening theme song while Kalafina will handle the ending theme song.
The series is based on the recent manga series by Hiromu Arakawa adapting the novels. A previous anime adaptation was done in the early 90′s of the original novels and released by Central Park Media. The current manga series is being released in North America by Kodansha Comics.
Plot concept: In the prosperous kingdom of Pars lies the Royal Capital of Ecbatana, a city of splendor and wonder, ruled by the undefeated and fearsome King Andragoras. Arslan is the young and curious prince of Pars who, despite his best efforts, doesn’t seem to have what it takes to be a proper king like his father.
At the age of 14, Arslan goes to his first battle and loses everything as the blood-soaked mist of war gives way to scorching flames, bringing him to face the demise of his once glorious kingdom. However, it is Arslan’s destiny to be a ruler, and despite the trials that face him, he must now embark on a journey to reclaim his fallen kingdom.
[Source: MAL]
