Random Curiosity

「風塵乱舞」 (Fuujin Ranbu)
“The Dance of Dust Clouds”

The dust clouds dance on one hell of a cliffhanger.

「虹の都」 (Niji no Miyako)
“The Rainbow City”

That’s as far as Shagad goes, as a human.

「列王の災難」 (Retsu-ou no Sainan)
“Calamity of Kings”

The crisis in Ecbatana, explained.

「決別」 (Ketsubetsu)
“Parting of Ways”

Just because the true enemy’s identity was obvious doesn’t mean the adventures in Gilan aren’t a whole lot of fun.

「陸の都と水の都と」 (Riku no Miyako to Mizu no Miyako to)
“A City of Land and A City of Water”

A new adventure in a new city.

「征馬孤影」 (Seibakoei)
“Journey Horse, Sad and Solitary”

Exile doesn’t seem so bad when your friends come along.

「王者対覇者」 (Ouja Tai Hasha)
“The Monarch Versus the Conqueror”

Even in victory, Arslan just can’t catch a break for long.

「トゥラーン軍侵攻」 (Touraan-gun Shinkou)
“The Tuuraanian Army Invades”

Arslan Senki is back, and this first episode is a mixture of solid reintroductions and intriguing new developments.

「汗血公路」 (Kanketsukouro)
“The Highway of Blood and Sweat”

The Heroic Legend of Arslan ends with the romcom mid-campaign epilogue of Arslan. Final impressions included.

「決戦」 (Kessen)
“The Decisive Battle”

A decisive victory is won, but perhaps not one Pars can feel entirely happy about.

「聖マヌエル城の攻防」 (Hijiri Manueru-jou no Koubou)
“The Battle for the Keep of Saint Emmanuel”

Named characters are going up against named characters, and not all of them are going to survive.

「出撃前夜」 (Shutsugeki Zen’ya)
“The Night Before the Attack”

This was a buildup episode if I’ve ever seen one.

「別れの詩」 (Wakare no Uta)
“A Song of Farewell”

The realities of politics clash with the kindness of Arslan. On the balance, the kindness of Arslan wins.

「騎士の素顔」 (Kishi no Sugao)
“The True Face of a Knight”

Dude looks like a laaaaady! No, wait—dude is a lady.

「冬の終り」 (Fuyu no Owari)
“The End of Winter”

Not a lot seems to have been going on in Pars while we were gone. That has changed.